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A dear friend asked me to advise her on how to deal with and/or dispose of a huge accumulation of coins she inherited from her older brother, who died 25-30 years ago. This accumulation was begun back about 1905 by their grandfather (when he was about 10 years old) and continued by their father and her brother well into the mid-1970's. All three generations grew up in comfortable circumstances in New England. The three boxes I received yesterday weigh about 80 pounds in total and their contents cover all types of US and world material. So far, I've come across lots of Seated Liberty and Barber issues, plus plenty of Morgans, Walkers, and Standing Liberty. The oldest piece I've seen so far is an 1814 Capped Bust half dollar, but I haven't delved into the copper yet and nor have I tripped over any gold. Representing the middle generation was my friend's dad, who served in WWII and traveled quite extensively during his postwar career, so that's where most of the world coins came from. It appears his son, who was born in the early 1940's focused on commemorative halves plus official products like proof and mint sets. It's quite a mix! All three of these gentlemen started acquiring coins as young boys and, while they may have been sidetracked from time to time by other interests and obligations, they continued building upon what they'd inherited until they passed away. You may have noticed I haven't used any form of the word "collect" in describing the task that lies ahead for me. Here's why, and aside from the two sturdy leather sacks I haven't opened yet and those mint and proof sets, this is typical of the storage methods used for all that poundage! Wish me luck!  
"If everything seems to be under control, you're just not going fast enough."
--- Mario Andretti
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Looks like a fun task. I know one way to dispose of it all, send it to me.  Steve :) |
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I know one way to dispose of it all, send it to me. Steve, I'm afraid I'd have to melt all the silver to cover the postage on just the copper!
"If everything seems to be under control, you're just not going fast enough."
--- Mario Andretti
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Steve, I'm afraid I'd have to melt all the silver to cover the postage on just the copper! Yes, postage can be a killer. :) Anyway, have fun. Steve :) |
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Keep a reasonably recent Red Book handy. That Old Spice is would have been deadly on my freshly shaven face ! Sting unbearable.  Some given to me as a present - used only once. Afraid to use any aftershave since. Would still be good for coin tube storage for coins valued at less than $5 or so. but for me - not aftershave ! |
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Seems like your in for a fun time. I am surprised that those containers are coin safe. I know no one asked, but I hate both of those brands of products. John1  |
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Bedrock of the Community
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Would love to have an opportunity to wade through a similar hoard. Have fun!
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Rest in Peace
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That is a hoard that we all dream of going through .  |
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Rest in Peace
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I'm on the edge of my seat...Keep us posted on what you find... |
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Outstanding!  Looking forward to the journey.  |
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If these coins were pulled from pocket change starting in 1905 there could be some high-grade pieces. Be very careful when sorting the coins to avoid fingerprints and abrasions. Don't clean any of them!
Looking forward to seeing what you have.
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Don't forget about errors and varieties also. John1 |
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Don't forget about errors and varieties also.
John1 John really , with these potentially high value old coins in high circulated condition your concerned with errors & varieties ?   Edited by T-BOP
06/08/2021 07:07 am
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You bet  John1 |
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Wow, Old Spice! My dad was an old spice guy, and I just might have stored coins in those old roll-on containers as a kid, before I learned they made coin tubes for that (as I recall they are perfect for halves).
Thanks for the memories! (and those circulated French coins from the 60s in the foreground can probably just be given away).
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Posted 06/06/2021 11:50 pm
