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Valued Member
United States
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Hello all. I'm pretty new at this coin collecting stuff, although I did collect some as a kid. We recently inherited some coins on my father in laws passing. I really need some general advice and I hope this is the right place to ask. I've done some research, but have many questions. I'll lay out a few questions and look forward to responses. Thanks in advance for any help you can give. 1)I have several Kennedy halfs...none in especially good condition. I know the 64s are 90% silver, and the 66-68 are 40% silver. I assume the value of these coins will just be the melt value? Anything to look for in terms of something special? Also, I have a tall stack of them from 71 on, including some bicentennial ones...I assume these are all worth about 50 cents and might as well be spent? 2) I have a couple 1971 Ike dollars. Nothing special as far as condition goes. 40% silver, good for melt value only? 3) I have a few Susan B Anthony dollars in very nice condition...very fine at least I'd guess. Any value to these? Just spend them...lol? I have several more questions regarding nickels, dimes and quarters. I'll put those in a "part two" post in a while. Thanks again! |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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The SBA's could be worth more of they are varities or in high grade big rim, small rim , 2 S mint styles The ike's I think had a few double dies a variations not sure if 71 was one of the years The kennedy's 1970 and 83 demand a higher then face price they were only released in sets some 76's were 40% silvr |
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 to the Community! Quote:2) I have a couple 1971 Ike dollars. Nothing special as far as condition goes. 40% silver, good for melt value only? Only the 1971-S coins are 40% silver (both proof and uncirculated). |
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Valued Member
United States
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you have to check the Ike's close you think you have silver and then you do not.
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Valued Member
United States
439 Posts |
I think it is the 1970 and 1987 that were in mint sets not the 83.
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Valued Member
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I think it is the 1970 and 1987 that were in mint sets not the 83. Correct. There were no mint sets in 1982 and 1983, so high quality finds from those dates have a premium over those from other years. |
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Valued Member
United States
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I find alot of the 82 and 83 but always chuck them. I will look for ones in better condition. Thanks jbuck.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Include 1969 to the years that are 40% silver
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I know the 64s are 90% silver, and the 66-68 are 40% silver You're correct about the 64's but the Kennedies from '65-'70 are also 40% silver. |
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Valued Member
United States
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yeah...I know, but I have a handful in the 66-68 range only...lol...
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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And without attempting to tell you what you may or may not have, I suggest you look into buying a copy of the Red Book by the Whitman Publising company. Available at almost any coin store, book store, Amazon on the internet, most coin shows and even the Walmart Book web site. With such books you could look up what you may or may not have and then ask about the ones in doubt. |
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Valued Member
United States
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the 69 kennedy's are also 40% silver. Welcome to the forum
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Posted 01/07/2011 12:57 pm
