Fun Estate Sale Find, But Now What?

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docpoco New Member United States 39 Posts	Posted 02/13/2023 1:26 pm So this weekend, I bought a coin collection at an estate sale! Lot's of stuff to go through. But one interesting item: A roll of uncirculated or nearly uncirculated 1947 D Wheat Pennies. At first glance, most of these have a shot at MS65.I had a chance to really examine some PCGS graded pennies to compare to in addition to the grading guides. I have not looked through them for errors yet, but I have put a couple of the nicest ones under the microscope and ... conservatively, I really think at least a few of them have a chance at MS67+ What is the best thing to do next? Send a select few off to be graded? Try to sell as a lot? I don't really intend to collect "bulk" coins so would prefer to sell most of them and use to buy other coins. I can post pics if needed, but am really just looking for general advice. Report this Post to the Staff

John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 02/13/2023 1:37 pm Best to post a few good photos here so we can get an idea on grade. In case you were unaware, here is a link to grading https://www.PCGS.com/photograde/ John1 Report this Post to the Staff
coin rejector Pillar of the Community United States 2830 Posts	Posted 02/13/2023 1:40 pm Absolutely take the best 2 pics (obverse & reverse) of just 1 coin (1 coin per thread/post) & people here on the CCF give their honest opinion of what they think your coin might grade. Then, (though it might take some time & investigative work on your part), familiarize yourself w/ possible errors/varieties, doubled dies, RPM's, etc., which can be found on ..... Varietyvista, or doubleddie.com, see if you can find a match. Edited by coin rejector 02/13/2023 1:40 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 02/13/2023 1:47 pm Agree, let's start with some good pics. to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
docpoco New Member United States 39 Posts	Posted 02/13/2023 1:57 pm Per request, I am attempting to upload to the pics per forum rules. I am not certain that this is even THE best coin in the group. It's one of the better ones, though the others aren't far off. Report this Post to the Staff
docpoco New Member United States 39 Posts	Posted 02/13/2023 2:07 pm In hindsight, this is actually not the best coin in the group. I can see that now due to some bag marks, but until I have time to really look through these, I don't want to spam the board with pics. Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19112 Posts	Posted 02/13/2023 2:09 pm Wow. The first pics look great. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187582 Posts	Posted 02/13/2023 2:17 pm to the Community! Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 94728 Posts	Posted 02/13/2023 3:35 pm a few good pictures of your best coins is a good idea. I looks forward to seeing more of these gems. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
docpoco New Member United States 39 Posts	Posted 02/13/2023 4:43 pm Not sure if it's possible to reply to a specific post, but to the one above me, once I get some feedback from the community on what I posted, I will post the 5 or so best coins if permissible. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187582 Posts	Posted 02/13/2023 4:49 pm Quote: Not sure if it's possible to reply to a specific post... It is not, but you can quote like this... If you are using the Quick Reply box... 1. Type [quote] 2. Paste the text you want to quote 3. Then type [/quote] If you are using the Reply to Topic link... 1. Paste the text you want to quote 2. Highlight it 3. Then press the 'Insert Quote' button: So this... [quote]Quoted Text[/quote] Looks like this... Quote: Quoted Text Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
dsking Pillar of the Community United States 2365 Posts	Posted 02/13/2023 5:09 pm I think you would have to get those up to an MS67 to make them cost effective for you to grade them. I may be wrong. If I am, I'm sure someone will correct me. I'm thinking these were in someone's collection for a very long time! Lovely sample of what you have! Report this Post to the Staff
docpoco New Member United States 39 Posts	Posted 02/13/2023 7:09 pm Anyone have any opinions on the grade of this one? There are 9 either very slightly better/worse. Report this Post to the Staff
HondoB Bedrock of the Community United States 24898 Posts	Posted 02/13/2023 7:27 pm Doc, that is a gorgeous cent! Mid to upper MS for sure. And if this isn't the best 9, WOW! If you are planning on selling some, please consider letting Forum members have a shot at them! Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures Report this Post to the Staff
Danjor Valued Member United States 92 Posts	Posted 02/13/2023 7:44 pm Quote: If you are planning on selling some, please consider letting Forum members have a shot at them! I thought you had to have 200 posts to sell on this forum? If they do go up for sale save one for me. Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 02/13/2023 7:49 pm Knockout coin. but you'd have to get MS-67RD to make this pay. Report this Post to the Staff
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