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 That 1890 coin looks like a half-eagle (five-dollar) gold piece. If so it's either a Philadelphia coin (with no mintmark below the eagle on the reverse) or a Carson City coin with a CC mintmark. Both are better-date coins, worth more than common dates. Can we see a photo of the reverse? |
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to the forum. If your not sure what to do, just bundle up everything and send to me.   Not sure if you have one but I suggest you look into purchasing a Red Book by Whitman publishing. As a start this book would give you some valuable information as to what you have. Then too, you may want to start looking into hobby stores or on line for Albums to put coins in if your going to be a Album collector type person. Everyone is different as to what to collect and how to collect coins. If you stick around here you would see a massive variety of differences in opinions and likes and dislikes. However, anything you learn is always valuable. |
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1890-CC $5 Gold...  The Oregon Trail is real and they are quite popular -- a beautiful design. Member ANA - EAC - TNA - SSDC - CCT #890 "Most of the things worth doing in the world had been declared impossible before they were done." -- Louis D. Brandeis |
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Do you guys leave your coins in the 2x2 cardboard holders or take them out? Do they make some sort of special box (maybe like you would store slides) to organize the 2X2s?
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The less you handle them, the better. You can buy 2x2 storage boxes but I strongly advise against it. The staples rub the coin behind them in the box. If you want to go the 2x2 route, use flat-clench staples and store them in PVC-free album pages in three-ring binders. The 1890 $5 CC you would probably want to get slabbed (encased in a protective holder) by a grading company such as PCGS, NGC, or ANACS. A local coin dealer can sometimes submit coins for grading on your behalf if you don't want to buy a membership and/or pay full price for the grading services. If you are going to handle the coins use lint-free coin gloves such as those sold by Wizard Coin Supply, or a microfiber, lint-free "coin cloth." Only hold them by the edges and never lay them facedown on hard surfaces or allow them to rub other coins. This is an example of a 2x2 binder with pages.  Member ANA - EAC - TNA - SSDC - CCT #890 "Most of the things worth doing in the world had been declared impossible before they were done." -- Louis D. Brandeis |
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The less you handle them, the better.  It does appear that all the clear 2x2 holders you have are of the soft type which is a red flag for a holder that contains PVC, get them switched out A.S.A.P. I'd dip each coin in acetone if they were mine to remove any traces of PVC contamination, - acetone won't hurt the coins nor alter them in any way, other than remove organic crud. Change out the acetone, as it gets dirty. If you feel uncomfortable doing it yourself, check with a local dealer, preferably one that is an ANA and PNG member, for advice. "Buy the Book Before You Buy the Coin" - Aaron R. Feldman - "And read it" - Me 2013! ANA Life Member #3288 in good standing since 1981, ANS, Early American Coppers Member (EAC), Colonial Coin Collectors Club member (C4), Conder Token Collector Club member (CTCC), Civil War Token Society (CWTS) member, Liberty Seated Collectors Club (LSCC) & Numismatic Bibliomania Society member (NBS), USMex, Member in good standing, 2¢ variety collector. See my want page: http://goccf.com/t/140440 |
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TXShelbyman, thanks for that half-eagle reverse photo. Your 1890-CC looks to be in EF to AU condition and I don't see any serious problems like scratches or harsh cleaning. Retail value on this piece is likely close to $1000 so you will want to take good care of it. I would probably pay to have it certified by PCGS. Coins certified by that grading service generally have the highest resale value so when it comes time to sell a PCGS holder would be an advantage.
As mentioned, the Oregon commemorative half is genuine and your example is in very nice condition. It is likely worth upwards of $150.
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OP if you can turn on private messaging.
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I thought I had PM on. I think it is now.
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