Posted 01/05/2013 09:53 am
Hi Rg
I was in the same position as you not to long ago, a big bag of old dirty coins that belonged to my Great Grandfather. It was a matter of looking at every coin ( get yourself a decent Jewelers Loupe) and do research on each.
Sites I use are
http://en.numista.com/
http://www.ngccoin.com/index.aspx
http://www.coins-of-the-uk.co.uk/
If you do not know what it is do a google (image) search using the lettering.
Once you have identified all the coins go back and check them for die errors etc.
If you do it properly it will take you a lot of time but to be honest I find the investigation into each coin more fascinating than the appearance of most coins, I do say most because some are absolutely stunning works of art.
Good luck
Oh and if you don't feel like doing it let me know and I will gladly take your rubbish away.
I was in the same position as you not to long ago, a big bag of old dirty coins that belonged to my Great Grandfather. It was a matter of looking at every coin ( get yourself a decent Jewelers Loupe) and do research on each.
Sites I use are
http://en.numista.com/
http://www.ngccoin.com/index.aspx
http://www.coins-of-the-uk.co.uk/
If you do not know what it is do a google (image) search using the lettering.
Once you have identified all the coins go back and check them for die errors etc.
If you do it properly it will take you a lot of time but to be honest I find the investigation into each coin more fascinating than the appearance of most coins, I do say most because some are absolutely stunning works of art.
Good luck
Oh and if you don't feel like doing it let me know and I will gladly take your rubbish away.
