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joe finds Valued Member United States 347 Posts	Posted 01/28/2010 11:57 am I picked up Tuesday's newspaper yesterday morning.Came home and turned right to the classified ads. The second add under "For Sale" read . . "For sale - coin collection, stamp collection, Bla, Bls, Bla". I called imediatley and was told I had reached a number that had been disconnectd. Same thing the second time. And after one digit at a time slowley the third time, I found that the add was wrong. While driving to town, intuition took me to the news paper's office where I told the clerk of the situation. S then informed me that there was a one number differance in the add and the receipt and gave m the number. Called and met with a cool old guy out in the boon docks to see what he had to offer. What I found was this! Several 3-ring binders. Two for Lincoln cents 1909 - 1958. Ove which I picked out a bunch of early 's' mint marks to buy. Next John handed me one with Liberty 'V's and Jefferson nickels - all dates and mint marks. Of these I was unfamiliar with any rare Date's MM's, or errors, so I just picked a few good condition coins. As it seems, I picked a couple of good ones! He also haded me another binder with Halves and Eisenhower's. He also had some forein coins in good looks. Also in these loose stacks of Commemorative's and Silver coins. Of these I purchased all three Peace dollars. Gave $75.00 for these. They are One 1921, and two 1922's! ! ! All will go AU and up. He wanted $800. for all but took five. Give me a bit on all these details as I'm going to go pick this fine batch up this morning and will go through them withopen eyes and research . Any request for any dates or MM's included with the list of binders I mentioned, I'll look them up and give you details and pictures. Theres 'ALOT!' I venture to guess the three Peace dollars will pay for the lot when there sold. Any Buyers? Oh, heres one of the three Indian Head nickel's. I never new the buffalo had a pointed horn till now. Awesome shape. Is this a Satin or brilliant finish by chance? ? Inquiering minds want to know ! ! ! Report this Post to the Staff

Bryan1315 Bedrock of the Community United States 14454 Posts	Posted 01/28/2010 12:11 pm and what made you think the as was wrong? Quote: I venture to guess the three Peace dollars will pay for the lot when there sold Are you saying you think 3 Peace dollars is worth 500.00? I hope you aren't because you are horribly mistaken unless the 1921 is high grade or something Report this Post to the Staff
jokingjoker Pillar of the Community United States 2150 Posts	Posted 01/28/2010 12:15 pm So how many coins did you get total? Report this Post to the Staff
joe finds Valued Member United States 347 Posts	Posted 01/28/2010 12:50 pm I Came to the conclusion the add was wrong by the fact that it was the first day the add ran and states so on all new add's. And the 21' has no ware at all, Just an overall satin or dull glare finish. as for the number of coins, several hundred to a thousand or so. It's a bunch for sure. Any hints on what to look for that would be outstanding to find in the lot I described? Report this Post to the Staff
zeewool Pillar of the Community 3660 Posts	Posted 01/28/2010 1:07 pm If you got several hundred to a thousand coins in the conditions that you describe for $500, then I say 'BRAVO'. The Peace dollars that you seem to be zeroed in on, should 'not' be your focal point however. Report this Post to the Staff
jokingjoker Pillar of the Community United States 2150 Posts	Posted 01/28/2010 3:13 pm Report this Post to the Staff
killians76 Pillar of the Community United States 986 Posts	Posted 01/28/2010 7:35 pm yes yes pics please!! Report this Post to the Staff
foundinrolls Pillar of the Community United States 3507 Posts	Posted 01/30/2010 6:33 pm The nickel is AU and is a normal coin so I hope you didn't pay BU money for it. AU in late die state it's worth 6 to 8 bucks. I don't want to appear rude, but it might be helpful for you to study some guides on grading so you don't get taken for a ride when you purchase coins. Edited by foundinrolls 01/30/2010 6:34 pm Report this Post to the Staff
zeewool Pillar of the Community 3660 Posts	Posted 01/30/2010 8:49 pm I agree with foundinrolls there, but didn't you say that you got several hundred to a thousand or so coins for $500 ? I rather doubt that the sale of three Peace dollars is going to cover your cash outlay though. Report this Post to the Staff
jokingjoker Pillar of the Community United States 2150 Posts	Posted 01/30/2010 9:19 pm Whats up with some pics? Report this Post to the Staff
nickelsearcher Moderator United States 15417 Posts	Posted 01/30/2010 9:20 pm I have no idea what you purchased versus what you observed ...... and even less clues as to what you are asking for. It would help us to help you Joe if you posted a list of coins you actually acquired in this 'great find' of yours .... Photos would be good after the list! David Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art Report this Post to the Staff
foundinrolls Pillar of the Community United States 3507 Posts	Posted 01/30/2010 9:28 pm Joe, Here are some values if your grading is accurate and I am not so sure about that based upon your thoughts on the nickels. If AU, a 1921 Peace dollar if it is uncleaned is a $175.00 coin. AU, 1922 Peace dollars from any Mint can be had for around $20.00 each. So those the coins won't come close to what you paid for the lot so hope you did better in the batch of whatever you got. Thanks, Bill Report this Post to the Staff
jokingjoker Pillar of the Community United States 2150 Posts	Posted 01/31/2010 7:07 pm Quote: I never new the buffalo had a pointed horn till now. Awesome shape. Is this a Satin or brilliant finish by chance? ? Inquiering minds want to know ! ! ! I believe your referring to a 1936 proof? Report this Post to the Staff
grendel New Member United States 11 Posts	Posted 01/31/2010 7:39 pm Do you own a Red Book? It might be one of your better investments. Grendel Report this Post to the Staff
vermontensium Moderator United States 16679 Posts	Posted 01/31/2010 7:46 pm Lets get some photos so we can better evaluate what you have purchased exactly and approximate value. That 1936 Buffalo appears to be an AU55 coin. The Red Book should be used as a guide only and not to evaluate coin pricing. Photograde may help you out to learn about grading. It takes time. Check out the grading forum on modern and classic coins. swcoin.ecrater.com Report this Post to the Staff
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