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Hello, My wife has recently inherited her fathers coin collection. The majority consists of mostly Royal Canadian Mint sets, dating back to the 50,s. I myself collect stamps, and know very little about coins, but she has asked me to try and determine a value for this collection. An example is a 1976 Olympic set of 28 sterling silver coins in original box with all paperwork. This set has only been removed from the cardboard it was originally shipped in, three times. I am hoping to compile a list of everything and come to this forum looking for advice on values, if that is allowed. My wife has no interest in coins, and I am pretty sure she is going to want to part with it. We live in a small town and do not have access to coin experts. Thanks |
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Early sets like the Olympic set are worth very little more than melt value, about $900 for the 28 coin set.
"Dipping" is not considered cleaning...
-from PCGS website
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If you have alot of Mint stuff, then you should go to a bookstore or ebay and get a copy Of Charlton Coin Guide that comes out every year. You need volume 2, whatever they call it for mint and maple leaf or collector coins. It doesn't have circulating coins in it, just Mint stuff. It'll cost you about $10-20, depending on where you get it, but you'll make up for that cost with your first sale that tells you what you have. Here's and old one on ebay, but I didn't search for a new one: https://www.ebay.com/itm/404541918769Edited by okiecoiner
11/12/2023 6:58 pm
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1950s mint sets can be very valuable especially if pre 1957. TCNC just sold a 1954 PL set for around $2000. Most stuff made by the mint after say 1961 is worth not much more than melt value.
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I agree with Smallcentsguy - the early sets - 1961 and before, that are still in the cardboard holder with the cellophane around it intact can command a nice price. Around 1954 and earlier these are very rare and have some varieties that make them even rarer. Post a picture or two!
Of course getting a book is a good idea as well - are there any other coins like silver dollars or is it just mint and proof sets?
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@daynash - Quote:
but she has asked me to try and determine a value for this collection You will have a job and a half attempting this by yourself. There are many members here who can help you if you post specific requests as to value. etc. Good suggestions above, especially The Charlton book. "A Charlton Standard Catalogue, Canadian Collector Coins, Royal Canadian Mint Issues - Volume 2" A very useful reference book for the materials you mentioned. Edited by Sharks
11/13/2023 11:56 am
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Thanks for all the input. There is also a small suitcase full of loose old coins and coins in little envelopes. This is certainly going to be an undertaking. I have just started trying to sort things out, as I get more organized I will post pictures of some items.
Yes, there are also silver dollars in individual cases.
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11/13/2023 7:32 pm
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Thanks again for all the info. Much appreciated
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Good luck with all that. Keep in mind those references are good when selling individual coins or sets. If just trying to unload them try grouping them together by type or subject matter...might find a happy medium that wag of getting the most value without spending the time on each individual item.
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Update for all those kind enough to comment My wife has two brothers, and although it was not stipulated in the will, it has become apparent that her father intended his coin collection to be shared evenly among his three children. While going through it, I have discovered he purchased three of everything.
My wife has decided that the coins should be split between herself and her brothers. They can do with theirs as they feel, and she has decided to give hers to our grandson.
So it looks like my job is done. Thank you all very much for your helpful comments. it is much appreciated.
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Thank you for the update. Sounds like it has all worked out. Your father in law sounds like he knew what he was going for from the get go. Kudo's there.
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An interesting solution to your concerns.  |
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Posted 11/12/2023 6:51 pm
Another site with very useful information that I often use: 
