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Good evening everyone -- hope you're enjoying your Saturday evening. My name is Jeff (33 years old) and I am out of Louisiana. About seven years ago I purchased a home. Many things were left behind and I continually discover "clues" as to who the elderly world traveler was who previous owned the dwelling. I came across a cigar box full of coins and paper currency. Some coins date back to 1939. I wanted to introduce myself and see if I have anything worth monetary value. Regardless of value I find the coins fun/interesting from a historical perspective. I would appreciate any feedback as I will detail some of the collection below. Thanks for reading my post and your consideration in reply. Best Regards. 1779-1976 Ike silver dollar D 1979 Susan B dollar F/G 1969 Kennedy half D 1939 GW Quarter -- no marking 1950 penny - wheat D 1956 penny - wheat D 1957 penny - wheat D 1958 penny - wheat D 1961 penny - D 1964 penny - D 1965 penny - D 1967 penny - D 1976 penny - D many other "D" pennies from 80s to current. What does D mean? I also have many foreign coins from similar time periods..francs, Elizabeth II, pounds, etc. Its been a fun discovery. Appreciate any feedback! |
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Pillar of the Community
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 to CCF D means the coins were minted at the Denver mint (S for San Francisco and nothing or P for Philadelphia) Go back and look more carefully, your first item is a 1776-1976 Bicentennial 'silver' dollar (it's actually clad, copper-nickel over a copper core). -----Burton 50+ year / Life / Emeritus ANA member (joined 12/1/1973) Life member: Numismatics International, CONECA Member: TNA, FtWCC, NETCC, EveryCountry (online) coin club Owned by three cats and a wife of 40+ years (joined 1983) Author: 3rd Edition of the Sample Slabs book, https://www.sampleslabs.info/ |
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It is as you describe - I can see the copper. Forgive my ignorance -- I have zero idea of what to look for. I noticed this whole D minting was set aside.
The 39 quarter is almost wore slap out on the back side.. I'm sure that is a material issue with condition.
Is there more value between minting facilities? Does an error in minting mean anything?
Again -- sorry for asking the new guy questions.
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Value between mints(p,d,s,w) is a coin by coin basis. It depends on the number of coins made at each mint each year. Your 39 quarter is silver. Depending on the minting error, it could be the difference nothing and a fortune.
No apologizes required for the questions, everyone here is glad to answer. Keep em comin
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Feedback appreciated!
I'm quickly learning there is much more to consider beyond "face value". As a community do you keep up with foreign currency?
The discovery behind each coin is becomming very interesting.
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to CCF! I hate to be the bearer of bad news but I don't see a whole lot of monetary value in the coins you have listed. The Washington quarter is 90% silver so even in poor condition it would be worth approx. $3 and could be worth more if in excellent condition. Numismedia's Fair Market Value Price guide online is a good place to start researching the value for U.S. coins. Edited by Joe2007
02/27/2016 11:54 pm
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to the CCF! |
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to CCF. Ask and ye shall learn! |
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The 1969D Kennedy half is also a keeper, it's not a rare coin, but is 40% silver. |
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to CCF  Jamie |
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Posted 02/27/2016 9:53 pm
