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Pillar of the Community
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Picked up a roll of Thomas Jefferson dollars in a N.F.String and son INC. wrapper. So, I assume these are a Unc roll of dollars. Here is what I need. Your opinion on wether I should (A)crack the roll and search it (B) put it up for auction or (C) just hold it for a while. I trust what the members here have to say. So, what should I do oh great coin forum family? WOLF
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 United States
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Well first things first. We want to see pics no matter what  Can you see any dates?
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
602 Posts |
Dates are on the edge of the coins so unless I open the roll I won't see the dates. Both ends show the obverse of the coins. I'm just wondering if the roll is worth more unopened or should I just open it and search the coins for varieties/errors. WOLF
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Valued Member
United States
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They minted a lot of those coins, and on ebay they are not really fetching any premium. If you consider FV+Shipping+eBay Fees you'll probably lose money on the deal. I'd say crack that one open, you'll get $25 to spend, and you won't worry yourself the rest of your life thinking what if there was a error/variety coin in that roll. Also that way you should be able to sell all the MS65 or better ones for a premium. Of course, that's what I'd do. Do wait for a few more opinions, as I am no expert.
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Valued Member
United States
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I have a buch of rolls that I hold unopend for some reason. The ones I have are Fed rolls. They just take up space, there are tons of them out there.
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Valued Member
United States
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A roll of Jefferson dollars is very common. You can buy a box of 10 directly from the US Mint website. Open them, search them and when you don't find anything worth more than $1, spend them. They have no collector value.
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Quote: Thomas Jefferson dollars Wow I completely overlooked that first line. That's why I asked for the date. With ebay fees and such you'd more then likely break even. It's worth a shot but I'd rather spend em at Taco Bell for fun.
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Pillar of the Community
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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What exactly did you buy them for?
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Pillar of the Community
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Got them for $25 Scoob. I'm gonna search them as I picked up 7 more rolls today. 4 Washingtons and 3 Jackson rolls. Maybe I'll get super lucky and pull a mule. WOLF
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Valued Member
United States
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I hope you do find something cool in there.
Also please don't return them to the bank, put them in circulation if you can, the ones you don't want. I rally want people to start using dollar coins. I think it would be cool, and its about time we have dollar coins around.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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The last time I tried using a gold colored doller coin, the guy working the register thought it was fake. The gold color threw him off. 
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Quote: Posted Yesterday 1:32 pm
I have a buch of rolls that I hold unopend for some reason. The ones I have are Fed rolls. They just take up space, there are tons of them out there.
I agree with the taking up space. I stopped collecting tolls of anything a long time ago. Quote: The last time I tried using a gold colored doller coin, the guy working the register thought it was fake. The gold color threw him off. I know what you mean. I stopped trying to spend them when I too got all sorts of wierd looks.
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Rest in Peace
United States
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I use the dollar coins almost on a daily basis, especially for tips, and so far no one objects or gives me a funny look, and only occasionally do I hear a "Wow! One of those, huh?" comment. My spread-the-golden-dollar campaign is working!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I have no problem using them.......but it will not do any good whatsoever "to" use them, with only a very small handfull doing so.
The only way to get any true/real "circulation" of these, is for the Govt. to do away with the $1.00 F.R.N.
Until then....they are slingshot ammo !
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