Inherited Coins, Value Unknown

I really like this kind of forum. First, I have no problem asking stupid questions because no one knows me. Second, I don't have to believe anything anyone here says. Lastly, there is nothing to be gained by misleading someone. I feel like I have a e-family that cares about my collection. The fact that I am drawn to coins means that there is something in my personality that other coin people have too. My natural tendency to carefully handle coins, and to be wary about selling is something you all share. It's like when two retired soldiers meet, they are brothers before they know each other's name. I enjoy this place already.

I'm sorry to hear about your mother passing - and what an inheritance! Hope you enjoy the coins!

Well, it's fun....it's interesting....it's family....it's friends....it's humorous.....it's educational.....it's a lot of things !!
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Welcome to the forum robocoin. You will not find a more family friendly forum on the internet, nor will you find more people willing to help you on this endeavor. Those are some excellent pictures posted just recently, although the white balance is a little off. Nothing to worry about right now for sure.

Having said that, the two most recent coins you posted are monsters in their own right. Absolutely beautiful. Take your time. You have a collection to rival most already, and the value is somewhat astronomical in my opinion. Ask any and all questions. We are here to help, and we truly enjoy doing just that.

Your photos are looking much better than the first batch! I would have suggested you take a better pic of the 93-s, but I'd personally be afraid to touch that coin at all...lol. BTW, you said you shipped it away for certification. Might I ask to which company? That coin alone is probably well worth more than my entire collection. Anyways, I'd also like to see the 3-legged buffalo and $3 gold if you can take pics of them.

It is great to have such a strong collection right off the bat, but my deepest condolences for the loss of your mother. Nothing can replace that. I do hope that you can convince your brothers to let you be the caretaker of the coins, as it seems you are doing a good job of equipping yourself with the resources and knowlege to properly care for them.
I'm not sure what you mean about collectable coins that aren't already collected.....Do you mean finding someone who sells coins? You can start with a reputable dealer. I purchase a lot from ebay, but it is easy to be ripped off if your not sure what you are doing(I initially lost some significant money with poor choices of coins on ebay). I would honestly recommend that you just spend more time learning the coins you have and reading books.

take care,
John

Here's the buffalo

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Wow! Gorgeous key buffalo! Yes, I hope you know I was kidding about the inquiry. I'm sure some of us feel a tinge of jealousy, but we are happy to have another one to enter into our passion. And what an exciting way to enter!

I don't feel TOO guilty. But I always try to see things from different points of view. When I first started getting responses I thought to myself, there are people responding to my questions who may never have the opportunity to own some of the coins I was given.

On the other hand you all have been so excited about my "find" it has been contagious. I will continue to hone my photography skills. I don't know a lot about forums. The "thread" we are communicating in now ( inherited coins, value unknown) was created by me, is this going to be permanent, or do the topic forums disappear after time.

I gues what I'm trying to say, if I post pictures here a few a week will you all be able to access them, or should I put the photos somewhere else?