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Valued Member
 United States
143 Posts |
Okay, I'm startging to go through the coins. I have the 1909s vdb photographed. I'm just wondering if I should start a new thread mentioning that I'm going through some old coins and posting photos, or what? I'm starting to write down on my computer what all I have. And was thinking of posting the list when I'm done, but also thought of posting some of the better coins (or the coins I think are better). Here's the 1909s vdb:   |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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You should make a new thread in the proper forum for each coin. Looking at your topic title here in main coins, no one would know there's an S VDB being discussed.
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Valued Member
United States
143 Posts |
Oh for each coin. Okay, will do. Thanks.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
506 Posts |
Make sure not to damage the coins when cleaning off the dust. Don't rub them with anything like a duster or such. The best would be if you had a little air pump and blow it a few times. Have fun rediscovering your collection!
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Valued Member
United States
143 Posts |
Oh ok, good advice. Yeah, I'm finding severeal that are interesting -- either interesting per se (In terms of what the coin is), or becuase the toning is so interesting. I remember now that I really liked coins that were toned. Hopefully the toning is natural. I did just find an 1802 penny, I was quite excited about that (from a historical perspective, I love old things). Darn, this hobby is getting back under my skin again LOL
I'll see if I can a small manual air pump or something to dust them before taking the additional pics. Most of the better coins are already in those plastic with the white cardboard square around it, so I'd rather not take it out anyway. I'll see if I can get a decent photo without the plastic reflecting too much.
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Moderator
 United States
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Apologize for missing this thread so far ... Hopeful that your rekindled interest in those 'old coins' results in some treasure for you ... The 1909-S VDB Lincoln Cent appears to my eye to be a treasure ... agree with the suggestion that you should post each coin in the appropriate forum for expert input. David Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art |
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Valued Member
United States
143 Posts |
Yep, I already put the 1909 in the 1909-S VDB club thread (unless there's another I should put it in). And am just finishing going through the rest, and have set aside some of the nicer ones that I'll photograph and post for feedback. Thanks everyone.
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Moderator
United States
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Get a handheld blower for photographic lenses. They're cheap and quite up to the task of blowing out nooks and crannies because of tbe narrow nozzle. You can manage a lot of pressure with them.
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Valued Member
United States
143 Posts |
Yes, that's exactly what I was thinking of Dave. And should I not even use the little brush at the end of the nozzle to get some of the dust off? No touching at all?
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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im scared for your 1909 s vdv, unless its just me there appears to be some beginning spots of verdigris. anyone else see it?
Feel free to call me Will.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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No touching at all? That's the best policy. Your 1909 s vdb is a beauty. The 1909 s vdb club is kind of a unique thread. If they were my coins, I'd post each one in the "Classic Coin Grading" subforum, and you'll get the best opinions on the condition. Or of course, the "Modern Coin Grading" subforum if it's modern. |
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Valued Member
United States
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Okay Ed, I will. I already posted the 1909 in the grading subforum, but I need to check that I chose the right one!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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A good rule of thumb on the forums is: If it's a coin that matches what you spend today, it's a "Modern". Jefferson nickels, Roosie dimes, Washington quarters, JFK halves, and dollars from Ike to the silly little "golden" things we have for dollars now. The "Classic" section is for any of the coin designs that come before what we spend today. The Lincolns, especially the Wheaties, could arguably go into either... as we don't really spend Wheats anymore, and all of the contemporaries of the 1909 cent are definitely "Classic". Then as a side note, there is a section for "Commemoratives" (aka Commems)... I assume they talk both modern and classic commems there, but not sure. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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 It's all really simple. 1. Do not expect to use those for a retirement fund 2. Acquire yourself a copy of the Red Book by Whitman Publishing and look through for your coins. 3. Using the Red Book, do not think to much of the values. They are inflated about 25%. AND that would be the buying price, not your selling price. 4. For retirement, look into 401K, IRA, Roth IRA, etc. with a reputable firm. 5. Selling those coins now may or may not be smart. Might get way less than you think or want. Best use them as a hobby for now. 6. Make a list of what you have. Stick around this forum and make enough posts and replies to make yourself able to sell here if you still want to sell. 7. Not sure if you have a family and/or if you have one that is interested in coins as a hobby. If so, might be a great gift. |
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Valued Member
United States
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Hey Carl, and no, I won't be selling off my IRA and buying coins :) And I remember the Red Book well from my childhood. I suspect I won't sell the coins -- at least not the good ones. I kind of like them now (again), though I would like to have folks look at them, get a sense of their value, conserve any worth conserviing, and then figure a way to perhaps display some of them rather than just have them sit in a vault. And I have a nephew who I suspect would enjoy these, some day, so there's always that eventual possibility as well. |
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