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Valued Member
United States
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Neat stuff! A couple of things: 1) On the 1909 penny, check to see if the initials VDB are present. 2) The coins with "III" on the reverse are 3-cent pieces. Some are silver, and some are nickel, all are neat.  2-cent and 20-cent pieces were also made for brief periods, in case you didn't know that yet. 3) I think I'd still recommend working towards a type set, as far as a direction is concerned, but really you could go any way you like! Regards, ~neuron |
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Rest in Peace
United States
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You have a great start on a U.S type set! What a neat collection. The gold coin with Five D on the reverse is most likely a Five Dollar Liberty Gold Piece. Congratulations, Mike |
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Australia
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Originally posted by wrk4lvg
.... I am excited to read the replies and hope to get some guidance in which direction of collecting to go in first.
$.50 Pieces
1945-?
1964-?
1967-?-x3
1968-D-x4
1971-?
1972-?
1974-?-x2
1776-1976 (bice.)
1981-D
I hope by now you have "The official Red Book" "A guide book of United States coins" by R.S.Yeoman. In this book there are colour pictures of the coins, indications where to look for mintmarks, a description of how to grade each type of coin, and a price guide for every date. Plus a little history. From there you can examine your coins and see what your missing. For example: the half dollars You have a "Walking Liberty type" 1916 to 1947 Your missing a "Franklin Liberty Bell type" 1948 to 1963 You have the "Kennedy type" Silver(1964), the Silver Clad (1965-1970) ,the Copper-nickel clad, and Biccentennial (1976) You'll find in this book the older $.50 pieces also The "Barber or Liberty Head type" (1892-1915) The five varieties of "Seated Liberty type" (1839-1891) Capped Bust type (1807-1836), and finally the Flowing Hair type (1794-1795). Since your just beginning, it's best you proceed carefully. I think, a Franklin half dollar should be easy enough and cheap enough to make a start. That is just my opinion. The Book is my recomendation as to where to start. A look thru and read and you'll know what sparks your interest! |
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Forum Mom
 United States
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As Neuron said, the coins with the "III" on the reverse are 3-cent pieces. They are made of nickel. There are also silver ones but they are smaller and have a star with a shield on the obverse and a "C" on the reverse. The coins that you have "?" for the mint mark: is this because you cannot read the mint mark or that you don't know where to look on these coins? The 1986 "Liberty" dollar has me confused. The 1776-1976 dollar is actually a Bicentennial issue Eisenhower dollar. There were no US dollars struck in 1986 except for the American Silver Eagles which are 1 oz. .999 silver and show Liberty walking on the obverse and an eagle on the reverse. |
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I think the ? marked Morgans are probly Philly coins and do not have a mint mark,as was mentioned check to see about the small VDB at the bottom center of the reverse !! I think Susan got the 1986 Liberty Dollar as a SAE . The rest of the coins that you have marked with a ? are probly Philadelphia Mint coins You have some nice coins !! And I agree a very good start to a type set of US coins !! Congrats on the 5 dollar Gold coin, VERY NICE !! Rick |
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Originally posted by Metalman
I think the ? marked Morgans are probly Philly coins and do not have a mint mark,as was mentioned check to see about the small VDB at the bottom center of the reverse of the 1909 Lincoln Cent !!
I think Susan got the 1986 Liberty Dollar as a SAE .
The rest of the coins that you have marked with a ? are probly Philadelphia Mint coins
You have some nice coins !!
And I agree a very good start to a type set of US coins !!
Congrats on the 5 dollar Gold coin, VERY NICE !!
Rick
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 United States
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Thank you all, I will prompty check when I get home or when I wake back up, on the VDB as well as the 1986 dollar piece. I am pretty sure it said 1986, but will double check for you.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Yes, the "?" mark indicates that I don't see the mint mark. I recall some of the coins had a mark, but it was hard to make out. Not because it was worn out, but rather that it was so dang small. Almost like "VFH" or something like that. Once again, will have to double check.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Originally posted by Metalman
I think the ? marked Morgans are probly Philly coins and do not have a mint mark,as was mentioned check to see about the small VDB at the bottom center of the reverse !!
I think Susan got the 1986 Liberty Dollar as a SAE .
The rest of the coins that you have marked with a ? are probly Philadelphia Mint coins
You have some nice coins !!
And I agree a very good start to a type set of US coins !!
Congrats on the 5 dollar Gold coin, VERY NICE !!
Rick
Anything that you would suggest having graded or what would you reccomend I do with these now? |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Originally posted by toast
I hope by now you have "The official Red Book" "A guide book of United States coins" by R.S.Yeoman. In this book there are colour pictures of the coins, indications where to look for mintmarks, a description of how to grade each type of coin, and a price guide for every date. Plus a little history.
I now have that book. I left work for a min to go and purchases it. Now that I have kind of gone through it, it would appear that I don't have anything of "excess" value. So really no need to have anything sent off for grading? |
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Australia
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Now you can get a rough idea of grading from the book & price.
As your not selling these the price doesn't matter. They will be worth more in a few more generations.
Is the 1853 quarter a variety one or variety two?
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Pillar of the Community
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Originally posted by toast
Now you can get a rough idea of grading from the book & price.
As your not selling these the price doesn't matter. They will be worth more in a few more generations.
Is the 1853 quarter a variety one or variety two?
2 if I am not mistaken with arrows. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Originally posted by toast
Now you can get a rough idea of grading from the book & price.
As your not selling these the price doesn't matter. They will be worth more in a few more generations.
I guess what I should have asked is at what value do you decide that a coin should be sent off for grading? Your right, value isn't a concern to me in that I won't be selling. However, If I have something of value, should I just get it graded for grading sake? Or just throw this stuff into an album and call it a day. Pressing on in a direction to start a collection. |
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Forum Mom
United States
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Looking at it from a collector standpoint, I'd have to say that value may not be the only condition you want to consider for slabbing. There are some coins that are just simply gorgeous and worth protecting in a slab. While I wouldn't send a coin with a $10 or $20 value, you may want to consider slabbing as a preservation measure for coins even as low as $100 if the eye appeal is worth it. Personally, I recommend ANACS. Their price is reasonable and I have never disagreed with an ANACS grade (though I have disagreed with PCGS and NGC). As Mike has said (and I agree with him) ANACS seems to be tougher on their grades than the other 2. They also seem to be very consistent. Here is the link to their website. I've been using the 5-day turnaround and have been very happy with it. ANACS slabs are convenient too since they're only 2" across, they're easier to fit in with other holders. http://www.anacs.com/ |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Your going to get all kinds of opinions on grading and slabbing !!! IMHO Grading and slabbing is a waste of money unless you are going for a registry set! The preference will be yours !! there are other methods of preserving coins,Intercept shields, airtites, and holders of this caliber work pretty good for preservation. What it comes down to is how do YOU want to do it? Pick yourself up a loupe 5x to 10x or both if you can afford it ,to help in seeing some of those tiny MM as well as a close examination for VAM's and varieties of the other coins. Rick |
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