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Gary Burke Rest in Peace United States 3730 Posts	Posted 12/23/2006 8:46 pm Several times I have posted about how, back in the 1960's, I would go to my bank and ask for rolls of silver dollars. I sometimes would keep one or two, but no more than that because money was tight, and of course, I couldn't see the future. Now, after probably 30 years, I have located the silver dollars I saved 40 years ago. Although I have never sold a single coin from my collection, and don't intend to do so, I still am quite interested in the value of my silver dollars. I could easily enough go to my Red Book and do it for myself, however I have been told that Red Book values aren't necessarily the true value of what the coin might be worth. Also, we have several silver dollar experts on Coin Community Family who I'm sure could give me a good estimate of their worth. So, 40 years ago I paid face value. I would really be interested in what they might be valued at today. I'm not much of a grader, but I think I'm close. So, if some of you would offer some help, I'd be most appreciative. 1921 P, BU 1922 P, BU 1900 P, BU 1886 P, BU 1925 P, BU 1897 NO, F 1879 CC, AU 1921 D, AU 1890 S, AU 1900 P, AU 1889 P, BU 1921 P, BU 1900 P, BU 1889 P, BU 1921 P, BU 1900 P, AU 1880 P, BU 1921 P, BU 1887 P, AU 1885 NO, AU 1878 CC, AU 1885 P, AU 1889 P, AU 1890 P, BU 1922 P, BU 1889 NO, G 1923 P, BU Report this Post to the Staff

SsuperDdave Moderator United States 23522 Posts	Posted 12/23/2006 9:17 pm I'm fixin' to hit the sack, so I can't reply in any detail, but I have to mention your 1879-CC. That's a standout, less than a million minted, and with no other information probably the most valuable in the batch. Are any of the 1921's Peace dollars? Having said that, I have to mention the dreaded "V" word....many of the coins listed have VAM's which add significant value. You know what that means.... Either way, if you acquired them at face I'd suggest that you're not going to lose any money. Report this Post to the Staff
Gary Burke Rest in Peace United States 3730 Posts	Posted 12/23/2006 9:29 pm The 1921 dollars are Morgans. Report this Post to the Staff
TLS5933 Pillar of the Community United States 1703 Posts	Posted 12/23/2006 10:39 pm Gary, I will take a crack at these tomorrow when my heads a little clearer and I have had my coffee. I can give you some rough estimates. Terry Report this Post to the Staff
Metalman Pillar of the Community United States 7123 Posts	Posted 12/23/2006 11:02 pm Hi Gary There is no real chance of getting an accurate estimate of the value of these coins by description only,, there are just way to many factors that need to be considered,, Is it possible to get pics of these one coin at a time ? If you do not have the capability to do the pics, might I suggest either an in hand look by a trusted forum member or perhaps a wholesale estimate from a trusted dealer for each coin,, that can then be converted to approximate retails or market value . Rick Rick Report this Post to the Staff
Gary Burke Rest in Peace United States 3730 Posts	Posted 12/24/2006 01:22 am Rick: Thanks. I'll take your advise. Meanwhile, if anyone wishes to give me a "ballpark" estimate, that would be fine. Report this Post to the Staff
scoutjim99 Pillar of the Community United States 4589 Posts	Posted 12/24/2006 01:47 am Even If you looked at the average Silver dollare the AU-s MAybe 20 Dollars and the BU- 30 dollars But I am sure that this a ball park to a BAll park. I am also Off to bed But tommorow I will try a Crack At them for you . keep in Mind That would only be an estiamet of the info provided and could rise or decrease in Value with certain criteria. The VAM'S could Reall increase you r Price etc. But I would leave that one up to people who now them and It is not Me ( Yet)!!! Good Luck And Merry Christmas to you and Yours Edited by scoutjim99 12/25/2006 7:57 pm Report this Post to the Staff
TLS5933 Pillar of the Community United States 1703 Posts	Posted 12/24/2006 12:55 pm quote: Originally posted by Gary Burke Several times I have posted about how, back in the 1960's, I would go to my bank and ask for rolls of silver dollars. I sometimes would keep one or two, but no more than that because money was tight, and of course, I couldn't see the future. Now, after probably 30 years, I have located the silver dollars I saved 40 years ago. Although I have never sold a single coin from my collection, and don't intend to do so, I still am quite interested in the value of my silver dollars. I could easily enough go to my Red Book and do it for myself, however I have been told that Red Book values aren't necessarily the true value of what the coin might be worth. Also, we have several silver dollar experts on Coin Community Family who I'm sure could give me a good estimate of their worth. So, 40 years ago I paid face value. I would really be interested in what they might be valued at today. I'm not much of a grader, but I think I'm close. So, if some of you would offer some help, I'd be most appreciative. OK,this is going to be a very rough estimate and I'm going to try to error on the low side.I also believe you should send the 1879-CC in to be graded as this could be a very valuable coin. 1921 P, BU--$20 1922 P, BU Peace--$18 1900 P, BU--$25 1886 P, BU--$25 1925 P, BU Peace--$18 1897 NO, F--$15 1879 CC, AU--$900+ 1921 D, AU--$18 1890 S, AU--$25 1900 P, AU--$20 1889 P, BU--$25 1921 P, BU--$25 1900 P, BU--$25 1889 P, BU--$25 1921 P, BU--$20 1900 P, AU--$20 1880 P, BU--$30 1921 P, BU--$25 1887 P, AU--$20 1885 NO, AU--$20 1878 CC, AU--$125 1885 P, AU--$20 1889 P, AU--$20 1890 P, BU--$30 1922 P, BU Peace--$18 1889 NO, G--melt $ 1923 P, BU Peace--$18 Gary,remember this is a very rough estimate without actually seeing the coins,could be higher or lower on some and probably would be.Hope that helps some. Terry Edited by TLS5933 12/24/2006 12:59 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Silver Dollar Valued Member United States 287 Posts	Posted 12/24/2006 1:31 pm Terry, Looks like a great job with the information that we have. Gary, Not too bad, considering you paid face value. Report this Post to the Staff
SsuperDdave Moderator United States 23522 Posts	Posted 12/24/2006 1:39 pm I think TLS has a handle on the values. However, some of these are conditionally rare, also, so MS62 and MS64 represent a significant difference. From a VAM standpoint, the 1879-CC is a great example - there is the VAM-3 Capped Die version, showing what look like die chips around the mintmark where they tried to engrave over a larger mintmark in favor of a smaller one, which instead of a $900 coin in AU, is a $2000 one. I am, of course, frothing at the mouth to see pics of the 1921's, especially the reverses. The Peace dollars are also within my area of interest. Report this Post to the Staff
Jim1953 Pillar of the Community United States 2600 Posts	Posted 12/24/2006 2:54 pm Gary, help from a relative rookie probably is not needed, but I have found the PCGS Price Guide located on their website interesting. I does not necessarily take into consideration VAMs and condition range is vague but I think it tends to be more current and slightly more accurate than most printed publications. Any thoughts on this from anyone? Jim Report this Post to the Staff
TLS5933 Pillar of the Community United States 1703 Posts	Posted 12/24/2006 3:00 pm quote: Originally posted by SuperDave I think TLS has a handle on the values. However, some of these are conditionally rare, also, so MS62 and MS64 represent a significant difference. From a VAM standpoint, the 1879-CC is a great example - there is the VAM-3 Capped Die version, showing what look like die chips around the mintmark where they tried to engrave over a larger mintmark in favor of a smaller one, which instead of a $900 coin in AU, is a $2000 one. I am, of course, frothing at the mouth to see pics of the 1921's, especially the reverses. The Peace dollars are also within my area of interest. I hated even to guess on the 1879-CC because it can go from a $900 coin to $3000 with a mark or two either way.That's why I strongly suggest getting it graded by PCGS or NGC. I believe it would be more than worth it. I would love to see pics of that coin. Report this Post to the Staff
TLS5933 Pillar of the Community United States 1703 Posts	Posted 12/24/2006 3:08 pm quote: Originally posted by Jim Biggs Gary, help from a relative rookie probably is not needed, but I have found the PCGS Price Guide located on their website interesting. I does not necessarily take into consideration VAMs and condition range is vague but I think it tends to be more current and slightly more accurate than most printed publications. Any thoughts on this from anyone? Jim Jim, PCGS price guide is a great source of getting ballpark values. I believe they tend to run high on there value amounts compared to what you can expect to pay or sell for in the real world.Rarely will you see Morgans sell for PCGS price guide amounts unless it a very rare or much sought after coin. Still it gives you a starting point to value coins. That's mu opinion anyway. Terry Report this Post to the Staff
Gary Burke Rest in Peace United States 3730 Posts	Posted 12/24/2006 11:24 pm Wow!!! I don't know how to even start to thank all of you for the help you offered. It was so good of you. Here I have been a collector for 50 years, and yet am nearly totally ignorant when it comes to silver dollars. I had no idea whatsoever that the one coin was worth so much. I'm sure if I had known that back in 1964, I could have found several!! Regarding pictures, I will make it a New Year's Resolution to learn how to post pictures. Then, I have a bunch I'd like to share as well as some I'd like to add to the CCF gallery. Again, thank you all so much. Merry Christmas!!!! Edited by Gary Burke 12/24/2006 11:26 pm Report this Post to the Staff
SsuperDdave Moderator United States 23522 Posts	Posted 12/25/2006 09:13 am Merry Christmas to you, Gary. If you are a relative rookie with imaging coins, you will find it less painful to begin with the scanner route as opposed to the photographic. Scanners can accurately capture the technical detail of a coin at a level of quality greater than any but a proficient macro photographer. They do not, however, supply information regarding luster. If I recall correctly, you're already a capable photographer, so it might be of interest to you to use scanned images as a baseline to compare your macro photos. Have a look in the Coin Photography forum - you'll find a wealth of information there. Of course, if you only lack the knowledge of posting images, as opposed to taking images, never mind me. Report this Post to the Staff
Gary Burke Rest in Peace United States 3730 Posts	Posted 12/25/2006 6:16 pm Thanks SuperDave. I'll read up on technique, and hopefully start posting pictures soon. Report this Post to the Staff
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