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Bedrock of the Community
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They do appear to have a good chance of being proofs. As mentioned value will depend a lot on the actual quality of the coins and can vary widely. But they WILL be worth having.
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Valued Member
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As mentioned they need to be sent to NGC or PCGS to be encapsulated and graded. I know all this is overwhelming so just slow down and read for a bit. I might suggest going to a coin shop and maybe they can send them in for you without joining NGC or PCGS.
Lastly don't touch or try to clean ANYTHING and welcome to a very knowledgeable bunch!!
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Pillar of the Community
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Don't think anyone has mentioned yet that these coins are fragile. Do not clean them, do not handle them with your bare fingers, do not drop them! The value for uncirculated and proof coins is highly dependent on how original and undamaged the surfaces are. Many beautiful coins have been ruined by misguided attempts to clean them or otherwise "improve" their appearance. You could lose thousands of dollars of potential value if they are mishandled.
I suggest you take your coins to a couple local coin dealers if possible to get some professional opinions. If there is a coin show in your area that would likewise be a good way to get more opinions. If you are interested in selling I strongly advise you to obtain several independent offers to compare.
Do let us know what you find out!
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Pillar of the Community
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@hoosiergator for $2500 I'd take a chance on the 1865 raw just to have one, though probably not the 1880. The last PR64 1865 proof quarter brought $3290 two months ago at Heritage. Even a PR62 goes for over $1000.
"Two minutes ago I would have sold my chances for a tired dime." Fred Astaire
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09/29/2015 6:37 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
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I think we're getting a bit carried away here on the '65 Proof. We don't have the pics necessary to offer an educated opinion.
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Pillar of the Community
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 With the frog of awesomeness and truth. |
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Pillar of the Community
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Maybe not a proof, but certainly high grade! |
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I saw this respectfully:
I think many of you WAY overestimate how 'easy' it is for a proof to come out PF65.
It is not. The pictures are not great but from the pictures I see pretty standard low grade (Low as in PF60-64) proofs. Getting past PF64 is very difficult.
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Bedrock of the Community
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Correct. |
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New Member
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New Member
United States
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 Let me know if these came out better. I am still taking from my phone. I have a lot of different coins. Want to share but first figure out the best way to post them. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I'd take your coins to this coin shop: http://rosehillcoins.comThey will be able to give you in-hand opinions, value, next steps, etc. Just don't sell your coins to them just yet. Learn as much as you can, and see if the coin shop will send your coins out for certification to PCGS or NGC. Once this happens, you will be far more informed about what you have and how you should sell it or keep it, depending on your plans. |
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Pillar of the Community
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The reverse looks like the B proof die.
"Two minutes ago I would have sold my chances for a tired dime." Fred Astaire
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I am going to sound like a Negative Nancy but I suggest Tyjelly post on here more before going into a coin shop.
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New Member
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I am going to learn a little more about the hobby before venturing to any sort of establishment first. Just bought a couple books and magazines to learn more. Thanks for the input!
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