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New Member
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OK Guys,
You asked for a catalog of what I have. The silver dollars are:
1879 -- 1
1880 -- 1
1182 -- 1
1885 -- 1
1888 -- 1
1922 -- One 20 coin roll
1922 -- 28 loose liberty dollars
1923 -- 40 loose liberty dollars
1923 -- Six 20 coin rolls
also 1 1881 Gold Ten Dollar Liberty Head
What do I need to get my collection started? Some plastic sleeves? Or some sort of album? Please advise.
Now I'm going to try to figure out on how to upload some of the pictures I've been asked for.
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Valued Member
United States
364 Posts |
I'd invest in some airtite containers (silver dollar sized). These are a good first stop while you decide what to do collection-wise.
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New Member
 United States
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New Member
United States
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The rolled coins are all 1923 Here's my question, what do I do with the rolled coins? Do I leave them in the wrappers? The paper is getting pretty brittle. As you can see some are discolored, what if anything I should do about them? About the 1881 ten dollar coin, should I get a plastic sleeve for it? I know this is basic info, but I'm starting with only a Red Book to guide me. Can someone point me to a beginner book, magazine or article that I will get me started? |
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 United States
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Hooray for the photos. Well done indeed!  I'll let the experts opine on value ... I can say the 1923 Peace dollar (your 6 rolls) is a plentiful coin and considered 'bullion' unless in high Mint State grade. I suggest to check those rolled 1923 Peace dollars for a mint mark on the reverse ... the Denver "D" and San Fransisco "S" coins are for sure worth a premium. Even lacking a mint mark ... at the price of silver today every dollar you have is worth over $20 ... I can't opine on the authenticity/value of your $10 gold coin .... others will surely chime in shortly. David Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Also make it a point to check the Morgans for mint marks...and posting individual pics of them on the Peace and Morgam VAM sub forum may turn up a surprise. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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May I suggest that you acquire a pair of soft cotton gloves to use when you open the rolls of dollars. If those are original rolls of Peace dollars you do not want to get any finger prints on them. You may have some very high mnt state coins with high value. 23d and 23s can bring in the $1000 dollar range if in MS65 or higher. I would suggest finding a person who is familiar with Peace dollar grading to assist you in determining if any of yours are worth a trip to the grading services. |
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Valued Member
United States
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That's a great start to any collection. My best advice is to listen to what the members here have to say and take your time with any decisions to sell. Make sure you get the absolute best deal you can.
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Rest in Peace
United States
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As you can see some are discolored, what if anything I should do about them? Nothing! That's "toning", and it's part of their history. A "whizzed" or cleaned coin will drop in value tremendously. If you've ever watched "Antiques Roadshow" on PBS, the same thing applies to coins as to furniture - once a piece of furniture is refinished, it has lost most of its history AND value. |
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New Member
United States
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Once again I appreciate your advice.
I have a pair of cotton gloves and I'm going to use them from now on. I'm also going to leave them dirty, that's hard to do for a "clean" freak like me. Thanks for saving me from myself.
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Rest in Peace
United States
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As you can see some are discolored, what if anything I should do about them? Believe it or not, coins that are attractively and colorfully toned can actually ADD value! There are many collectors, myself included, that prize natural colorful toning, and they can be worth hundreds more than the same coin without the toning. I see some interesting colors on the roll-end coins. When you take them out, make sure to individually photograph the more colorful examples so we can drool. |
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Valued Member
United States
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Eppie; How spectacular your cash of coins are! Especially the rolls. I would go to the coin shop and buy polyvinyl flips and then place one coin into each flip. That way you can take the coin out to inspect in its raw state and while in the flips the coins are provided with the up most protection. I am sure that you will find some coins in a pristine state of preservation. Those are the coins that you will want to send to a third party grader to be graded and slabbed. When and if you will indeed send you are higher mint state coins to a TPG there are members here who can guide you through the entire procedure. Very truly yours, Brenton (thecoinczar) Edited by thecoinczar
02/14/2011 02:22 am
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Edited by KenRingold
02/14/2011 8:59 pm
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United States
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I thought polyvinyl was extremely BAD for silver if not all coins in general. Short term storage is fine but if your going to spend the money just get Mylar.
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New Member
United States
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I appreciate all the advice that is freely shared. I'm still looking for someone to offer up a good beginner book title to help me get up on the learning curve.
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