| Author |
 Replies: 22 / Views: 2,964 |
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
2335 Posts |
I got a call from a friend Sunday asking if I was still in the antique business & if I was interested in coins. Turns out their ex-boss inherited a large estate that has tons of stuff....including what is supposed to be lots of coins. I told them to pass my contact info to their ex-boss & have them call me. The ex-boss called Monday afternoon. Evidently their parents opened some sort of business in the late 60's-early 70's with the idea that they could pull all the silver they found out of circulation. I didn't get exact numbers out of them but she said there were "bags & bags of coins". She said she sorted out all the non-silver & needed help to figure out what should be sold as "junk silver" & what was collectible. Although she didn't specify denomination she said the oldest one she found so far was from 1811. I've got all my reference books & my greysheet packed & ready to go. She also has boxes of jewelry, which is my main line so I'm taking my scale, loupe & gold tester also. It's looking like it will be a fun day. |
|
|
|
Moderator
 United States
56855 Posts |
Sounds like a fun day ahead of you.Let us know what you find,and some pics would be nice too. John1  |
|
Pillar of the Community
 United States
2448 Posts |
My idea of a great day! Have fun and keep us posted. I have two estate sales on tap for this weekend (Although, I'm not an insider.)
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
3540 Posts |
Wow. Pack a lunch and bring a friend!
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
3276 Posts |
kid in a candy store! have fun and definately post pics if you get anything. I'm also interested in what coins there are.
|
|
Valued Member
United States
314 Posts |
This would be a blast for anyone here. Good Luck!
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
1388 Posts |
Don't forget the camera, because  |
|
Valued Member
United States
408 Posts |
Sounds more exciting than my planned weekend....pressure washing.
Good luck and enjoy.
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
3283 Posts |
I would not be able to sleep at night if I were you.
A dream come true. What fun.
Keep us posted.
|
|
Moderator
United States
15437 Posts |
Indeed ... seems like a great opportunity and great fun.
Let us know how it turns out.
David
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
602 Posts |
Can't wait for the follow up on this one. WOLF
|
|
Pillar of the Community
 United States
2335 Posts |
I'm sitting here drinking my morning coffee, my supplies are on the table next to the front door & the truck is gassed up. I've got about a 2 hour drive & my appointment is for 9:30 so I'll be leaving soon. Just got permission from the wife to take her camera so I'll try to get a picture or two. I hope this pans out......
|
|
Bedrock of the Community
Australia
21788 Posts |
At least give us a general idea of what you find, and perhaps note the more significant pieces, if any.
You have at least hooked our interest!
As an executor, I once had to clean an old house out, and found about $5,000 worth of numismatic items, including blocks of banknotes in pristine condition.
|
|
Bedrock of the Community
United States
20753 Posts |
Could or should be real interesting. From that one date you mentioned sounds like you found a winner.
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
1348 Posts |
Wow! I could only imagine if I ever got that phone call!
|
|
Valued Member
United States
362 Posts |
Wow! What a dream come true. I'd love to run into that...well now that I think about it I kinda did when my father in law passed he had a hoard of coins that I never knew he had. He used to own a coin and stamp shop in the 70's and early 80's. He culled most of teh high end stuff but I still got to go thu box after box of coin, mostly silver, great fun.
|
| |
Replies: 22 / Views: 2,964 |
Posted 04/13/2011 5:24 pm
