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sorry if this seems like a stupid post or whatever, but I'm brand new to coin collecting... I've recently fell into an old coin collection, and I'm wondering the value of some of the things I have... I've got a bunch of whitman coin folders that are pretty filled up, and I've noticed that some of the coins have considerably lower numbers made than others... under the date and mint mark it lists how many were made, and some of the coins have numbers in the hundreds of thousands instead of in the millions or hundreds of millions. The coins that stuck out to me right away were some Walking Liberty half dollars and some Standing Liberty quarters. Now I realize that coin grading and figuring out how much a coin is worth is totally subjective, and if I can't provide you guys with good pictures you likely can't help me much, but if I'm going to sell any of these I don't want to get ripped off.. I've got a nearly full set of Walking Liberty halves, from 1916 to 1947 I'm only missing 3 coins, a 1916-S Obv, a 1917-D Obv, and a 1917-S Obv... everything else I have. Apart from the 1921-D great condition for a circulated coin, what other ones may be worth a considerable amount? I've also got a nearly full set of Mercury dimes, with the exception of a 1916-D and a 1921-D.. any I should look at in that folder? Got a full set of Franklin Halves, but I think read those aren't worth much if any more than melt value (around 5$ each?) Finally for Liberty Standing quarters I've got a 1927-S which appears to be a date with a pretty low issue (396 thousand).. this coin appears to be pretty worn, but it's got a "full rim" and clearly readable date and mint mark.. any ideas? Sorry if this is an unconventional post.. but like I said I don't know much, I just stumbled upon someones collection and want to know what it's worth.. thanks! |
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Well, $5 each for Franklin halves is a bit low now, $6 each is more likely, and that is if they are not in high grade. The 1927S quarter is a good find, and worth a bit depending on condition. WIthout a photo, it would be tough to give a grade estimate. A good idea for values can be found at http://numismedia.com/fmv/fmv.shtml |
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Your collection is worth quite alot from what It sounds like.. The SLQs you are missing I believe are Keys. Someone will know more. The franklin set is worth a few hundred..to melt depending on condition for the coins. Dimes I dont know alot about alot of people will chime in on those. I would suggest buying a RedBook on US coins before you do anything honestly. Hopefully you will enjoy them! |
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Based on other pictures I found on this site, I think the SLQ is probably a VG8, maybe a F12 if I'm lucky? Anyone have any good pictures for comparative grading of Walking Liberty halves? I'd love to get a ballpark grade on the 1921-D, I think that one is worth a considerable amount, right? I also found a few Barber Dollars, both of which appear to be in fantastic condition, maybe Mint States? I don't think either one is a good date though, 1883 and 1900. |
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Sounds like you could have some good coins. It might require you to really learn at least the basics of coin grading. Yes you can get a RedBook, $15 or less or check the online sites like numismedia.com. Also for grading you can compare coins on PCGS's page. http://www.pcgs.com/Photograde/Comparing photos, for grades, is ok. You should have a book that will tell you what points/area of each coin to look for. From what you told us so far I would look at. Walking liberty's - did you say the 21 D is higher grade? - the 1921, 1921 S and 1938 D are also coins that have a good price. Mercury dimes- the 1921 and 1926 D have a good price, of course the higher the grade the higher the price |
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awesome link! .. thanks =)
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Depending on the condition, the 1921 dime could be worth quite a bit.
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Goldrush- on the 1921-D walker..Well not higher grade to the point where I think it's anything above a VF.. i'll have to look into it more to see exactly what it would probably fall under... I'll check out the other key dates you listed and see if any of them appear to be better than G4 quality..
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so just looked at the "coin facts" sheet on the 1921-D walking liberty... and I think I've got a pretty good one here.. Date and moto are both very readable and distinct, skirt and shirt lines are visible, some sharp, some worn... but all still pretty visible I think... Eagle on the back has good detail and feathering as well.. I think this coin might fall somewhere inbetween F12 and VF20?
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Bedrock of the Community
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Just so it is said ... do not clean, drop .. scratch .. rub .. carry in pocket .. any of the coins you think might have some value .. you might already know that .. a coin that has a lot a value can lose a lot of value if it is damaged, scratched or cleaned
This has to be said .. in case you don't know
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yeah, thanks goldrush.. I know enough not to do any of those things, but thanks for the advice anyways.. here's something I'm doing that might be stupid though.. handling without gloves? They are all in the whitman folders, but to examine them I'm taking them out with my bare hands, are the oils from my hands bad? Should I be wearing gloves?
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The 21-d walker sounds like a good one! Also, take a close look at the 21-s walking liberty. The 21-s actually becomes the key date in grades above VF-20. I would investigate getting some pictures up on the board, since we will really be able to help you once we have some pictures.
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Gloves would be the best.
But with circulated coins it is ok with clean hands, but still hold the coin by the rims/edges.
There is no need to touch the surfaces of the coin.
If you think your hands are sweaty or have a lot of oil on the, wash with soap and water ..
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Joel, we love to grade coins. I myself have a weakness for SLQ's and Walkers.  The pics don't have to be perfect...just straight on and as focused as possible. |
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