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The dates are 1880, 1883, & 1885 they are in sealed containers inside of United States of America boxes with a note inside from President Nixon. I was curious about value of these coins, I'm new to this coin collecting thing so be gentle lol. ty in advance Edited by Chadstacey69
08/29/2010 5:37 pm
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Pictures would be helpful as grade (Condition) plays a huge part in a coins value.
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 , to the community Please post some pictures of your coins so that we can better help you. |
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From your description you have what are known as GSA dollars (Government Service Administration) These Carson City Silver dollars were released by the Treasury in the early 70s after it was determined that they had great collector value. Please post pictures and the Forum can help you determine exactly what you have and give you estimates on value. Whatever you do, do not try and remove the coins from the plastic holders. There are also several older threads that contain key word "GSA" in the forum here, you might want ot read a few of those.
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Welcome to the forum, Chadstacey69. From the description, your coins are likely what we refer to as "GSA Morgans", named for the government agency which managed their original sale to the public. As nohope mentions, condition is all-important with regard to a coin's value. I will mention, though, if they are Uncirculated, you can assume a minimum value of roughly $200 each. Are the containers hard plastic, or soft packs? The soft pack coins are circulated.
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I am working on getting some pics up. They are in hard plastic containers with Carson City Uncirculated Silver Dollar wrote on it. I just receive these coins today from my father as a gift. TY for your fast replies
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I just received these coins today from my father as a gift. GSA CC Morgans are wonderful presents!!  Nice!! Thanks Dad!  and  |
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Welcome! Sweet Dad I must say. You have two of the more expensive dates there 80 and 85. Safeguard them and handle with care. nlp
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 The 1880 and 1885 are definitely better dates and ought to easily sell for at least $500 each in the original GSA boxes and holders. The 1883 is a "common" GSA date, worth a minimum of $150 or so. Value could be much higher for all of them if they are in especially great condition, say, MS-65 (mint state 65) grade or better. Please post photos. We'd love to see those splendid presents! Edited by Jaobler
08/30/2010 12:19 am
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yes you have 2 dates that are better dates, the 1883-CC is one of the most common Carson City Morgans out there and even though they are worth more in the GSA Holders they are still close to the cheapest GSA Morgans. I know it hasn't been said but DO NOT take those coins out of the hard plastic holders because if you do they are just like any other Morgan dollar and will lose all premium the GSA holders will give them. If you decide to ever get the coins grade by a TPG send them to NGC because they are the only TPG that will leave them in the GSA holders, every other company (including PCGS) will crack them out of the original holders and put them in their own slabs. This is one type of coin that will sell for more graded by NGC than PCGS. Also what you are talking about "the letter from Nixon" is the COA and is numbered, you need to keep those with the coins as well along with the original boxes for them to bring the most money |
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Also what you are talking about "the letter from Nixon" is the COA and is numbered, No the "letter from Nixon" is printed on the inside of the lid of the box. I forget what all it says but I seem to remeber it mentions the upcoming Bicentennial. Nixon would have been president during the Bicentennial if he hadn't had to resign to avoid impeachment. The information about the COA cards is good advice though. |
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I'm still trying to upload some pics I'm having technical difficulties with my camera  . Thank You very much for the useful info it helps me a lot. I want to start making a nice collection for my kids to have when I'm gone and its a lot of fun researching all the different types of coins I have. thanks again. Chad Edited by Chadstacey69
08/30/2010 5:14 pm
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Welcome aboard Sir ! Glad to have you !
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Posted 08/29/2010 5:46 pm
