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i just got some of my grandfathers coins. I have a big hand full of them but there are three that is hard for me to find out about.i have a 1880 s one dollar piece very good condition but black in color. I have also a 1858 one cent piece(flying eagle) in very good condition. I think it is the small letters. and a 1827 10c. this one is the one I really want to know about. I see some of the 10c go for a lot of money. (i will not ever sell my grandfathers coins it is all I have left of him) if anybody could please give me info on any of these and the best way to take pics. I will try to post some. I have tried to with my camera but they come out to blurry. and if anybody might be able to tell me price so I can insure them that would be great as well. thanks josh Image:  DSCF0711.jpg61.48 KB Image: DSCF0712.jpg63.78 KB Image: DSCF0713.jpg70.18 KB Image: DSCF0714.jpg57.49 KB Image: DSCF0718.jpg100.97 KB Edited by uglyford
04/18/2008 2:52 pm
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Pillar of the Community
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Here is a link to an online retail price guide. It's not too bad for circulated coins. http://www.numismedia.com/fmv/fmv.shtmlYour 1827 dime will be under 'Bust Dimes.' It's value will depend on its grade (what condition it is in). Odds are that your dime will be toward the lower end of the price list ($30 - $100), but it's possible that it is worth more. Please do not clean any of the coins (even the black ones). This can severely reduce their value. I can't take a picture that's worth a darn, so I can't help you there. |
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Nice coins!
The size of the pictures and the age of my eyes makes accurate grading a bit of a challenge.
My guesstimate:
Cent: VF-20
Dime: F-12
Dollar: AU-50
The link I posted earlier will give approximate retail values, and an idea of the possible range if my guesses are a bit high or low.
Oh yeah ... welcome to the forum!
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For pictures...
1. Take individual photos...one coin at a time.
2. Use the macro function on your camera (nearly all have one...its symbol is a little flower.)
3. Play with the lighting...try different angles, etc. Copper coins photograph differently than do silver ones, etc.
4. If possible, support the camera on a tripod or light stand (or even a bean bag, etc.) to reduce or eliminate camera shake.
5. Adjust white balance to match your light source...otherwise your pictures will not show the true color of the coin.
6. Try to have the lens perfectly parallel to the surface of the coin so all the coin will be in focus. If your camera has an f/stop adjustment, set your f/stop higher, rather than lower. (High f/stop yields greater depth of focus...but requires more light or a longer exposure to get the picture.)
It really isn't too hard once you get the hang of it! My pics have improved greatly...but boy, where they bad when I started! LOL
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so when I look on the web site, is the first price a minimum round about price? I have a 1924 1 dollar peace coin and it says on the first one $14 my coin is almost worn flat but you can still read it. is that the lowest price for the coin or is there a limit to the damage?
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ok the black one (as you described it) is a 1880-S Morgan dollar, the dime is a capped bust dime and of course the other is a Flying Eagle cent, maybe if you can take a picture of each of them and post them in the grading section we may be able to give you some close grades and values for each of the coins |
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 uglyford........... I have some perfect condition consectutive serial numbered Silver Certificates (five of them I believe...forgot the date)...that were my Great-Grandfathers......and I'll never part with them either ! I have a few coins from my Grandpa and a lot from my dad and a lot I've accumulated for myself.......and I've never sold a coin yet and don't intend to ever do it........I just wanna keep handing down to the next generation in my family and hopefully it get bigger and bigger through the centuries ! Nice coins you have there.......glad to see you say you'll never sell them......reminded me of "my stuff" ! Hopefully you'll continue to "add to your collection" now !  |
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Damaged coins will be worth less than the prices listed on the online retail guide. However, in the case of a sliver dollar, it will not drop much, as the silver alone is worth $13-$14 at current prices. The online guide has columns for each "grade" or condition. If the coin is "almost worn flat" then it may well be G4 (or even lower). The less wear it has, the higher its grade (and value). Here is a link to a description of coin grades (created by our kind forum Mom & Dad). http://www.bobby131313.com/coingrading.asp |
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