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Valued Member
United States
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Hello I am relatively new to coin collection, my dad passed a few months back and left quite a bit of his collection with me but unfortunately I have a child on the way and the money would be more suited for that. I don't know much outside of what I could find on google but again, I'm relatively new so I'm not quite sure what I'm looking for lol. I'm going to post a link to the pictures of some of the coins ive had time to photograph but is only a small fraction of what was left. So if anyone is able to tell me about these coins, if they are worth keeping/selling, grade based on pics (I know will be kinda hard especially seeing as my camera isn't that great anymore) but any advice or insight would be highly appreciated. https://devin757.imgbb.com/If you have any other questions feel free to message/reply I will answer them as best I can. I can also upload better pictures if need be, just let me know. Thank you all for the help and advice in advance.   |
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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
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 to the CCF, Djrev757! First, my condolences for your loss. I've been in your situation and sympathize with you. Many people come to the CCF in your circumstances - an inherited collection and inexperience with coins. I looked through your posted images and didn't see any "high dollar" coins - most of them are standard fare for a casual / intermediate collector. The best way to get an idea of value for each is to look through ebay sold listings. If you need to get a grade for a coin, you can look through PCGS's Photograde page: https://www.pcgs.com/photogradeYou may want to consider buying a " Red Book" - A Guide Book of United States coins, by R. S. Yeoman. You don't necessarily need the 2024 edition - you could save money with one from 2023 or 2022. Readily available online. Values listed therein may or may not be reflective of actual market prices. If you just want to cash in quickly, you could take them to your local coin shop. However, their offer will probably be about 50% or less of the actual value. It would be best to be somewhat informed about what you have before doing that, however. If you have questions about a particular coin, start a new topic in the grading forum and post clear images of the obverse and reverse. One coin per topic is best. My best wishes with your new child, and good luck with the collection.
Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures
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Valued Member
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Thank you very much I will get that book you recommended for the remaining coins I have yet to sort out, I appreciate the insight.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I looked at your collection, it's a nice collection, but many of the coins are common, so not rare super high value but they look like they were well stored, and don't look messed with. There is a pretty good value there, especially the dollar gold coin, the Morgan's and peace. I second hondo's recommendation to get the Red Book, that's retail pricing and you won't get it unless you sell the coins yourself on ebay. The proof sets aren't worth much, those might be something you keep as they don't have much value (generally more than face but not great). As they are stored and look good the proof sets maybe worth some money to your child when he inherits them. The silver coins are worth a premium over there melt value (amount of silver) and the uncirculated coins will also have a premium. When it comes to selling you have 2 options if you want to sell fast you won't make much money. If you can list each item individually you can make pretty good money. As to what else to keep, if it was me I would keep the Morgan's, peace and the proof sets , most of the other items I don't collect so I would sell. But it's also a remembrance of your dad, so selling is up to you. |
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United States
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Getting to know a little about value is important. For example with those Barbers, the 1914 quarter will depend on which mint. If it's Philly or Denver, at most $15 retail, but if it's San Francisco, upwards of $200+. I would not expect 1914-S in a set like that but mint is just as important as year and condition.
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Pillar of the Community
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I agree with all of the above. In the future if you could please post the images right side up and pictures of both obverse (heads) and reverse (tails) that would be a big help.
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Bedrock of the Community
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Indeed, you'll get more replies if you show your pics right-side up.  to the CCF! |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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TO THE CCF! Condolences on your father's passing. He obviously enjoyed coin collecting and wanted to pass along the experience of his joy to you. This longtime collector humbly suggests that you locate an area coin club or two, that you may network and learn from other collectors. Most clubs run auctions for members to buy and sell coins. Auction experience helps collectors develop a sense of worth, grading and other facets of the hobby. The first club that I joined had a member library. We started a club newsletter, containing monthly auction listings, accompanied by regional coin news and member articles about coins. I started a grading committee so that members could hone their skills in that regard by collectively grading the coins submitted for the following month's auction. Some clubs like mine, ran a show or two each year. Often, members would carpool to attend more distant shows. Summarily, coin clubs can offer fine opportunities to budding collectors. This forum is a great place, mind you, but coin clubs offer more personalized opportunities and experiences. I'd add that I still maintain weekly contact with many collector friends from coast to coast, some of whom I've known for over fifty years. 
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12/29/2023 3:38 pm
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