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New Member
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I have come across a multitude of coins in an old safe that used to be my grand fathers. It consists of Morgan silver dollars, Peace dollars, Eisenhower dollars, mercury head dimes, Buffalo nickels some standing liberty dimes ect.., I dont even know where to start when it comes to grading them locations of mint marks storing them or cleaning them. So I guess my question is where to start. any help would be greatly appreciated! |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Rule #1! NEVER CLEAN THEM!! THAT INCLUDES POLISHING!! I can't tell you how many coins I've destroy by rubbing them, seeing hairlines, and rubbing them more. A good place to start is by getting a Red Book (not the Women's magazine but the Book of US coins.) 2011 vers should be coming out soon, but there's not much difference between the years if you're only considering old coins. Other than that, stick around and we'll be able to help you with any questions.:D |
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New Member
 United States
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Again thank you! some of these coins I have ( by the way all silver no gold) have a strange tint to them like a bluish green color what is that all about?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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We'll need pics to make sure, but they're either PVC, tarnish or toning. If it's PVC, you can clean it with acetone (pure!). But if it's toning, and particularly attractive toning, then it could make your coin much more desirable.
Again, post pics of the coins to see if it's PVC contamination toning.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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PVC is one of the few reasons to clean a coin, and then there is a specific way to do it to cause as little chance of damage as possible.
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New Member
United States
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I will post some pictures as soon as I figure out how to do that lol. Also I got a photograde coin grading guide but some of my coins I cant find the appropriate grade for them If I post those can you all help me out in that as well?
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Pillar of the Community
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Also I got a photograde coin grading guide but some of my coins I cant find the appropriate grade for them If I post those can you all help me out in that as well? We sure can! If you post we will offer our opinions as to the grade, originality, rarity and anything else that seems to apply. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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After studying the Red Book, you will end up keeping them especially the silver. But the best action would be to determine if you have any "key dates." Key dates are what dealers are always looking for, everything else is considered common. If you decide to start a collection, focus on what you want out of the effort. Join a local coin club too! Edited by fcrazo
04/17/2010 12:08 am
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Contrats sounds like you're hooked on collecting! The Red Book you need to look/ask for is "A Guide Book of United States coins" by R.S. Yeoman. Read it cover to cover and you'll be off to a great start. |
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I will be following this just to see,after learning about them,how many you actually decide to part with.If you get the bug there's no hope.
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New Member
United States
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Thank you all for the support I am already quite hooked. I am trying to get some pictures to show but I am having a difficult time getting a decent picture some advice on that is welcome as well if you all have any.
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Posted 04/15/2010 11:43 pm
