Inherited A Large Canadian Coin Collection From My Dad

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Chantal2698 New Member Canada 3 Posts	Posted 04/12/2018 4:34 pm * Moved by Staff to a more appropriate forum. * Hi everyone! I need a bit of help figuring out what to do with the large coin collection my dad left. He was going to deal with everything when he got his cancer diagnosis but ended up passing away a month later and never had time. I've gone through all of it and taken pictures of most and cataloged all the rest of it but now I'm unsure of how to proceed with selling it. Anyone have some tips, tricks and recommendations for me? There are over 200 "items" or sets that are proof, specimen or uncirculated. Plus a bunch of misc. Collected, sorted and classified coins. Report this Post to the Staff

SPP-Ottawa Moderator Canada 10456 Posts	Posted 04/12/2018 4:44 pm to CCF!! I moved your post to the Canadian forum, where there are lots of people here who know dealers and coin auctioneers, and have experience selling collections. Hopefully, they will be able to help you get the best return on your dad's collection. "Discovery follows discovery, each both raising and answering questions, each ending a long search, and each providing the new instruments for a new search." -- J. Robert Oppenheimer Content of this post is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported License. See: http://creativecommons.org/licenses...0/deed.en_US My eBay store Report this Post to the Staff
Coin Chick Pillar of the Community Canada 1354 Posts	Posted 04/12/2018 5:27 pm * Edited by Staff - Please review the rules that you agreed to when you registered. * Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187862 Posts	Posted 04/12/2018 5:52 pm to the Community! Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
oriole Pillar of the Community Canada 5239 Posts	Posted 04/12/2018 6:11 pm to the CCF It would help to post a few sample pictures or even better just a list of the 200 items (since you made it already). 200 items is actually a rather small collection, believe it or not. Edited by oriole 04/12/2018 6:12 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Coin Chick Pillar of the Community Canada 1354 Posts	Posted 04/12/2018 6:36 pm Alright.... I'll try this again. I'm in the calgary area. If I can help let me know. I can point you in the right direction Report this Post to the Staff
tripoli Pillar of the Community Canada 867 Posts	Posted 04/12/2018 7:22 pm I'm sorry to hear about your dad. Sounds like he was a RCM customer, so prepared to be disappointed. Here's hoping you find a PCGS Blue box or two, crammed full of high end certified coins. Report this Post to the Staff
acloco Pillar of the Community United States 3540 Posts	Posted 04/13/2018 01:33 am My condolences to you and your family. Online price research of sold items on ebay. PCGS or NGC price guides for graded coins by either grading company. Find out what IS and what is NOT key/semi key/rare and/or expensive coins. One of the best options - find and attend a couple of the local coin club meetings, if there is one in your area. The more research you do, the easier it will be to know a good/great offer when it is presented to you. Do NOT take the first or second offer. Do NOT let ANY coin dealer talk you into only buying a couple pieces out of the lot (called cherry picking). .....and KEEP ASKING QUESTIONS here. Report this Post to the Staff
kuh_85 Pillar of the Community Canada 2366 Posts	Posted 04/13/2018 10:44 am Here's a link for the circulation coins if that's what you mean by classified :-) http://coinsandcanada.com/coins-prices.php Here's a couple of previous conversations about selling on ebay. http://goccf.com/t/307059 http://goccf.com/t/312703 http://goccf.com/t/303834 And one on coin values http://goccf.com/t/306966 Report this Post to the Staff
Chantal2698 New Member Canada 3 Posts	Posted 04/13/2018 3:14 pm Oh wow, I thought what he has was a lot, I cant imagibe going through an even bigger collection! I've got the list in an excel but I dont think I can upload it here so I ill try and copy paste it. He definitely was an RCM collector and I'm not really expecting to even get what he paid back for it, but I would still like to at least give it a bit of effort. What is this PCGS blue box? Report this Post to the Staff
Stogie Valued Member Canada 89 Posts	Posted 04/13/2018 4:25 pm My condolences to you. Education is the key...learn what you can about what you have. The fine folks around here won't steer you wrong. The Carlton Guide is a good start to figure out what you have for mintages and especially grading. I say this because most dealers are good, yet you might find an unscrupulous one who will cherry pick and then low-ball you. This is evidenced by an experience I had. Years ago I bought a 1916 Canadian dime from a dealer that under-graded (I bought it as an MS-60 with wonderful eye appeal, my conclusion was this coin is an MS-63). About half a dozen years later I brought it in to another dealer just to show him as I had no intentions of selling; his opinion matched mine on grading as he also thought MS-63. Fast forward another 5 years and I was looking at selling my collection, I brought this same dime in for an evaluation and offer to the same dealer. Guess what? All of a sudden the grade dropped on this coin to AU-50! Needless to say I didn't sell it to him and submitted it to PCGS a few months later...and it came back in a PCGS holder at MS-63. I still have this coin to this day. Report this Post to the Staff
Dorado Bedrock of the Community Canada 24885 Posts	Posted 04/13/2018 4:25 pm @ Chantal2698 Quote: What is this PCGS blue box? Please read: https://www.coincommunity.com/forum...g-images.asp To the Forum. Report this Post to the Staff
paxbrit Pillar of the Community United States 992 Posts	Posted 04/14/2018 11:52 am You've got photos, so you're halfway there to selling them yourself on ebay. Go ahead and attend a couple more shows, browse ebay, and see what your material can sell for. You're in no hurry. DO NOT take it to a dealer, I hate to say this, but estates are how they make a living. They will either undergrade your material or just pay less than they should, or both. Make the money, yourself. Then just start listing a few items each week as you can. Charge $3 postage for Canada, $6 to the US. Take a break when you feel like it. Open a different bank account for the PayPal account, and make it easy to track returns. Report this Post to the Staff
Chantal2698 New Member Canada 3 Posts	Posted 04/14/2018 4:05 pm So smart thank you! I thought about doing the ebay thing but then I was totally overwhelmed, but like you said, I don't have to do it all at once. Here's the list of the coins that are packaged in some form or another. I have a whole other one with single coins that are in sleeves. 1937 5$ note gordon towers Uncirculated 1961 Mint set 1962 Mint set 1963 Mint set 1964 Mint set 1965 Mint set 1$ pointed 5 variety 1 1965 Mint set 1$ blunt 5 variety 4 1966 Mint set 1967 Mint set 1968 1st nickel dollar type island set of 3 soft plastic case- worn 1968 Mint set 1968 Mint set 1969 Mint set 1970 Mint set 1971 Mint set 1972 Serling silver pin - New- in baggie 1972 Mint set 1973 Mint set 1973 3x 1$ notes 4010-4011-4012 Uncirculated 1973 1$ note uncirculated 1973 1$ bank note some wear 1974 Uncirculated set Soft plastic encased 1974 Mint set 1974 2$ note Uncirculated 1975 Mint set 1976 Mint set 1977 Mint set SWL 1$ 1977 Mint set 1978 Mint set 0.50$ rounds beads 1978 Mint set 1979 Canada 5$ bill Uncirculated 1979 Mint set 1980 Mint set 1981 Proof set New encased 1981 100$ gold coin 22k -proof quality New encased 1981 Mint set 1982 Proof set New encased 1982 Specimen set New encased 1982 100$ gold coin 22k -proof quality New encased 1982 Silver Dollar- Regina brilliant New encased 1982 Silver Dollar- constitution New encased 1982 Silver dollar - Regina 1882-1982 New encased 1982 Mint set 0.50$ high relief 1983 Proof Set New encased 1983 Specimen set New encased 1983 100$ gold coin 22k -proof quality New encased 1983 Silver dollar -proof New encased 1983 Silver dollar -proof finish New encased 1983 Mint set 1984 Proof set New encased 1984 Specimen set New encased 1984 100$ gold coin 22k -proof quality New encased 1984 Silver Dollar New encased 1984 Proof silver dollar New encased 1984 Silver Dollar - Toronto 1834-1984 New encased 1984 Mint set 1985 proof set New encased 1985 100$ gold coin 22k -proof quality New encased 1985 Silver dollar - proof New encased 1985 Silver dollar - National parks 1885-1985 New encased 1985 Specimen set New encased 1986 Proof set New encased 1986 Specimen set New encased 1986 Liberty mint set New encased 1986 Liberty mint set New encased 1986 100$ gold coin 22k -proof quality New encased 1986 Silver Dollar - proof New encased 1986 Silver dollar-1886-1986 Vancouver New encased 1986 Mint set 1986 5$ bank note Crisp 1986 2$ bank note 1986 2$ bank note worn 1987 Proof set New encased 1987 specimen set New encased 1987 100$ gold coin 22k -proof quality New encased 1987 Silver Dollar proof New encased 1987 Circulating dollar -proof finish New encased 1987 Circulating dollar -proof finish New encased 1987 Circulating dollar -proof finish New encased 1987 Silver dollar -Detroit de Dais Strait 1587-1987 New encased 1987 Mint set 1988 Proof set New encased 1988 Specimen set New encased 1988 100$ gold coin 22k -proof quality New encased 1988 Biathlon coin-20 $ silver coin New encased 1988 Hockey player-20 $ silver coin New encased 1988 Freestyle coin -20 $ silver coin New encased 1988 Cross country -20 $ silver coin New encased 1988 Figure skating coin-20 $ silver coin New encased 1988 Curling coin -20 $ silver coin New encased 1988 Speed skater coin New encased 1988 Ski jumping coin-20 $ silver coin New encased 1988 Downhill skier coin-20 $ silver coin New encased 1988 bobsleigh coin-20 $ silver coin New encased 1988 Silver dollar - proof New encased 1988 Silver dollar - uncirculated ironworkers New encased 1988 Silver Dollar- Universiade edmoton New encased 1988 Mint set 1989 proof set New encased 1989 Specimen set New encased 1989 100$ gold coin 22k -proof quality New encased 1989 Silver dollar proof New encased 1989 Silver Dollar -Fleuve Mackenzie New encased 1989 Mint set 1989 10$ macdonald Uncirculated 1990 Speciment set New encased 1990 Proof set New encased 1990 100$ gold coin 22k -proof quality New encased 1990 200$ Gold coin- 22K Canada flag's 25th New encased 1990 Proof silver dollar New encased 1990 Silver Dollar 1690-1990 kelsey New encased 1990 Mint set 1991 Proof set New encased 1991 Specimen set New encased 1991 100$ 14k gold coin New encased 1991 Uncirculated set Soft plastic encased 1991 200$ Gold coin- 22K Hockey New encased 1991 Proof silver dollar New encased 1991 Silver Dollar - Frontenac 1816-1991 New encased 1992 proof set New encased 1992 1867-1992 Specimen set New encased 1992 Commemorative 25 cent set -13 piece New encased 1992 100$ 14k gold coin New encased 1992 Aviation coin set -10 pieces -sterling silver- proof set New encased 1992 Uncirculated set Soft plastic encased 1992 200$ Gold coin- 22K -Niagara falls New encased 1992 Circulating dollar -proof finish New encased 1992 Silver dollar proof New encased 1992 Silver Dollar New encased 1993 Proof set New encased 1993 Specimen set New encased 1993 100$ 14k gold coin New encased 1993 uncirculated set Soft plastic encased 1993 200$ 22k Gold coin -22K RCMP New encased 1993 Silver dollar proof -hockey New encased 1993 Silver Dollar -Stanley Cup New encased 1994 Proof set New encased 1994 Specimen set New encased 1994 100$ 14k gold coin New encased 1994 uncirculated set Soft plastic encased 1994 200$ Gold coin- 22K -Anne of green gables New encased 1994 Remembrance proof dollar New encased 1994 Silver dollar proof New encased 1994 silver dollar-brilliant finish- uncirculated New encased 1994 Avaiation Pin New-in baggie 1996 Proof set New encased 1996 Specimen set New encased 1996 Little wild ones 4 coin set New encased 1996 100$ 14k gold coin New encased 1996 uncirculated 2$ coin and bank note New encased 1996 uncirculated set Soft plastic encased 1996 Proof 2$ coin New encased 1996 Uncirculated dollar -brilliant finish -McIntosh New encased 1996 Silver dollar proof - McIntosh apple New encased 1996 2$ proof bank notes - Piedfort 1997 Proof set New encased 1997 Specimen set New encased 1997 4 coin set - Canada's best friend New encased 1997 100$ 14k gold coin New encased 1997 Silver dollar gift set 34 seconds hockey New encased 1997 uncirculated set Uncirculated- in baggie 1997 Silver dollar proof New encased 1997 Uncirculated dollar -brilliant finish - hocey New encased 1998 Proof set New encased 1998 Specimen set New encased 1998 Year of the ocean 4 piece set New encased 1998 1908-1998 -90th anniversary Coin set- stering silver finish New encased 1998 Aviation coin set- 10 pieces -sterling silver New encased 1998 uncirculated set Uncirculated- in baggie 1998 50c silver coin -ski jumping New encased 1998 Silver dollar proof -RCMP New encased 1998 100$ 14k gold coin New encased 1998 50c silver coin - speed skating New encased 1998 1 oz fine silver -5 dollar coin New encased 1998 Silver dollar uncirculated New encased 1998 Silver dollar and pin set New encased 1998 Sterling silver 125th aniverary RCMP pin New- in baggie 1999 Specimen set New encased 1999 Proof set New encased 1999 Millenium commemorative set -proof set New encased 1999 Millenium Souvenir set New encased 1999 1908-1998 -90th anniversary Coin set antique finish New encased 1999 100$ gold coin 14k and cert. New encased 1999 Special uncirculated set Soft plastic encased 2000 specimen set New encased 2000 Proof set New encased 2000 Millenium Souvenir set New encased 2000 100$ gold coin 14k and cert. New encased 2000 Uncirculated set Soft plastic encased 2000 Ingenuity 0.25$ Uncirculated-on card 2000 Health 0.25$ Uncirculated-on card 2001 Specimen set New encased 2001 Proof set New encased 2001 50c 10 pack golden jubilee keepsake Uncirculated- in baggie 2001 Silver dollar proof -ballet New encased 2001 100$ 14k gold coin New encased 2001 Uncirculated mint set 2001 10$ bank note crisp 2002 golden jubilee proof set New encased 2002 Specimen set New encased 2002 Uncirculated silver dollar -brilliant New encased 2002 Silver dollar proof New encased 2002 Uncirculated mint set 2002 Uncirculated mint set Double dates 1952-2002 2002 5$ bank note x 3 Crisp 2003 Proof set New encased 2003 Specimen set New encased 2003 1953 special edition coronation set New encased 2003 Uncirculated mint set 2003 Uncirculated mint set Special edition 2004 Specimen set New encased 2004 Proof set New encased 2004 50c sterling silver set diff. effigies New encased 2004 Lucky loonie coloured New encased 2004 Uncirculated mint set 2005 Proof set New encased 2005 AB & SK Special edition uncirculated 2005 Uncirculated mint set 2006 Proof set with silver dollar New encased 2006 Proof set with silver dollar New encased 2006 specimen set New encased 2006 Uncirculated set Soft plastic encased 2006 Special edition uncirculated set Soft plastic encased 2006 Uncirculated mint set 2007 specimen set New encased 2007 Proof set New encased 2007 uncirculated set Soft plastic encased 2009 Specimen set New encased 2009 Proof set New encased 2009 Uncirculated set Soft plastic encased 2010 proof set set -navy New encased 2010 Special edition 2$ specimen - lynx New encased 2010 Specimen set -northern Harier New encased 2010 specimen set- baby lynx New encased 2010 Specimen set -northern Harier New encased 2010 Canadian uncirculated set New encased 2011 proof set New encased 2011 specimen set- manitoba grey owl New encased 2011 special edition 2$ specimen- baby elk New encased 2011 uncirculated set Soft plastic encased Edited by Chantal2698 04/14/2018 4:05 pm Report this Post to the Staff
kuh_85 Pillar of the Community Canada 2366 Posts	Posted 04/14/2018 6:13 pm Check your 1964 date silver dollar for dot/no dot. Check the 1967 set for die rotation on the dollar, quarter and nickel. And check the dime in the 2010 Lynx set for the mule finish. Report this Post to the Staff
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