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  1. dream cars

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    #1 dream cars, Mar 27, 2008
    Im looking to sell my coin collection that was left to my from my grandfather. what is the best avenue to sell a collection and what is a good way to determine its value?

    thanks
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  2. RoWis

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    #2 RoWis, Mar 27, 2008
    I'm going to assume you have American coins, if so check this site out.

    http://www.pcgs.com/prices/
     
  3. mksu19

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    #3 mksu19, Mar 27, 2008
    Send them to me. If you dont hear from me again, it means that they're not worth anything. And dont mind the new F-Car on my driveway as well. :D
     
  4. djui5

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    #4 djui5, Mar 27, 2008
    What coins do you have? Any idea? Do you know anything at all about collectible coins? How many coins are in the collection? I'd be happy to help you get an idea of what you have, but I need a lot more info :)
     
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    #5 mksu19, Mar 27, 2008
    Yeah, like where do you live, where do you keep the coins at, the combination to the safe and what time you're usually gone! :D Oh, and don't forget to tie Fido up in the backyard when you leave!
     
  6. Darolls

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    #6 Darolls, Mar 27, 2008
    I have the same problem with a stamp collection. If I have it appraised, I would have no way of knowing if a valuable stamp was removed by the appraiser.
     
  7. dream cars

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    #7 dream cars, Mar 28, 2008
    Here is the list I made last night of most of the collection, all coins are mounted in seperate holders except rolls.


    Quantity – Year – Description – (Grade)



    1-1838 Large Cent (EX)
    1-1847 Large Cent
    1-1858 Flying Eagle Cent (Fine)
    1-1869 Two Cent Piece (L-VG)
    1-1870 Shield Nickel (BXI.XX)
    1-1894 Dime
    1-1897 Morgan $ (UNC)
    1-1900 Nickel
    1-1901 Penny (EX)
    1-1903 Penny
    1-1903 Nickel
    1-1904 Penny
    1-1911 Nickel
    1-1913 Dime
    1-1918 Nickel
    1-1921 Morgan $ (UNC) - Toned
    1-1922 Peace $ (UNC)
    13- 1923 Buf. Nickels
    16- 1924 Buf. Nickels
    1- Roll +2/3 Roll 1925 and older Buf. Nickels
    18- 1926 Buf. Nickels
    33- 1927 Buf. Nickels
    1- Roll 1927 Buf. Nickels
    1-1927 Nickel
    1-1926 Penny
    19- 1928 Buf. Nickels
    1- Roll 1928 Buf. Nickels
    1-1929 Dime
    1-1929 Nickel
    11- 1930 Buf. Nickels
    1- Roll 1930 Buf. Nickels
    31- 1932 Buf. Nickels
    1-1935 Penny
    2 – 1936 Pennies
    1-1936-D ½ $ (XF)
    27- 1937 Buf. Nickels
    6 1/2 – Rolls Undated Buf. Nickels
    26- Rolls Wheat Pennies
    1-Roll misc. dated Buf. Nickels
    1-1937 Dime (MS65)
    1-1939 Penny
    1-1940-D Dime (MS65)
    495- 1943 Steel Pennies (Rolled)
    1- 1945 Nickel
    1-1953-D Quarter (BU)
    1-1954 Quarter (BU)
    1-1954 Penny
    2 - 1955 – S Pennies
    2-1956 Dimes (PROOF)
    1-1957 Quarter (PROOF)
    7 – 1957 Dimes (PROOF)
    1- Roll 1958-D Nickels (UNC)
    8 - 1958 Dimes (PROOF)
    1- 1958 Quarter (PROOF)
    1- Roll 1959 Nickels (UNC)
    8- 1959 Dimes (PROOF)
    1-1959-P ½ $ (PROOF)
    16- 1960 Dimes (PROOF, One Frosted)
    4-1960 Quarter (PROOF)
    1-1960 ½ $ (PROOF)
    43-1961 Dimes (PROOF)
    19-1961 Quarters (PROOF)
    1-1961 ½ $ (PROOF)
    1- Roll 1962-P Nickels (BU)
    1- 1962 Nickel (UNC, Gold Toned)
    49-1962 Dimes (PROOF)
    20-1962 Quarters (PROOF)
    1-1962 ½ $ (PROOF,Frosted)
    1- Roll 1963-D Nickels (BU)
    55-1963 Dimes (PROOF)
    16-1963 Quarters (PROOF)
    1-1963 ½ $ (PROOF)
    1- 1964 ½ $ Coin
    1-1964 Set (BU)
    1-Roll 1964-D Nickels (BU)
    28-1964 Dimes (PROOF)
    11-1964 Quarters (PROOF)
    2-1964 ½ $ (PROOF)
    1- Roll 1966-P Nickels (UNC)
    1- 1967 ½ $ Coin
    1- Roll 1968 Nickels (BU)
    1- Roll 1968-S Nickels (BU)
    1- Roll 1968-S Nickels (UNC)
    10- 1968-S Nickels (UNC)
    1- 1968-S Quarter (Proof)
    1- Roll 1969-S Nickels (BU)
    1- Roll 1969-S Nickels (UNC)
    8- 1969-S Nickels (UNC)
    1- Roll 1970-S Nickels (UNC)
    15- 1971 ½ $ Coins
    2- 1971-S $ Coins (UNC)
    1- 1972 –S $ Coin (UNC)
    2- 1974-S $ Coins (UNC)
    10- 1971-1974 mixed ½ $ Coins
    1- Roll 1971-1974 mixed ½ $ Coins
    4- 1971-S $ Coins (2-Proof in box)
    3- 1972 ½ $ Coins
    10- 1972-S $ Coin (1-Proof in box)
    1- 1973-S Quarter (Proof)
    3- 1973 ½ $ Coins
    5- 1974 ½ $ Coins
    2- 1974 $ Coin
    10- 1976 ½ $ Coins
    1- 1976-S Quarter (Proof)
    5- 1976 Sets (Proof)
    5- 1976 $ Coins
    3 – 1977 ½ $ Coins
    1- 1978 ½ Coin
    5- 1978 $ Coins
    3-1979-S Dimes (Proof)
    3- 1979-S Quarters (Proof)
    2- 1979 SBA $ Coins (UNC)
    1- 1980-S Dime (Proof)
    2- 1980 ½ $ Coins
    1- 1981-S Dime (Proof)
    1- 1981-S ½ $ (Frosted Proof)
    1- 1981 ½ $ Coins
    1- 1981-P Nickel (UNC)
    2- 1982-S Dimes (Proof)
    1- 1982 ½ $ Coin
    1- 1982-S Quarter (Proof)
    1- 1983-D Perpetual Penny
    1- 1984-D Perpetual Penny
    3- 1984-P Set (UNC)
    4- 1984-D Set (UNC)
    5- 1984 ½ $ Coins
    3- 1985 ½ Coins
    1- 1986 ½ $ Coin
    1- 1986 Prestige Set (S Letter)
    2- 1988 ½ $ Coins
    1- 2004 LA. Purchase Set Nickels (5 Coins)
    1- 2007 American Eagle Silver $ (1st Day of Issue)


    Paper Money

    1934 D Five $ Silver Cert. (MINT)

    1957 B $ Silver Cert. (Mint)

    1957 B $ Silver Cert. (Star Note) (Mint)

    1976 Two $ (Mint)

    Thanks for your help!
     
  8. CMY

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    #8 CMY, Mar 28, 2008
    Personally, I don't think I see anything after '22 that would be too valuable. However you may want to amend this list with the mint mark on each coin, a lot of the time where it was made can add substantial value.

    That being said, I have a couple of Morgan's given to me by my grandmother that I don't ever plan on getting rid of. She's still around but it'll be a nice memento to have when she's gone. Clearly your grandfather put some time into this, I'd probably do some soul-searching before I jettisoned the entire collection.
     
  9. dream cars

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    #9 dream cars, Mar 28, 2008
    I did go though it and have removed the items I want to keep as they are not listed.

    Im not looking to get rich, just get out of debt and ready to buy a new home. thats why Im selling the coins, my car (Steeda Mustang Cobra w/ over 500hp), some baseball cards (mantles) and other collectibles I have.

    Every little bit helps.
     
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    #10 LightGuy, Mar 28, 2008
    If you have to sell it there are coinshows throughout the country where because of multiple vendors they would compete for your collection and as such have a higher value VS going into a lone shop for a sale.
    Price of the top pieces are much higher for "perfect" pieces vs 95% for example so condition plays in as well.
    Are the coins slabbed and graded ?
     
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    #11 dream cars, Mar 28, 2008
    two coins are graded ms65, most are proof coins (mirror, chrome looking) I will go to a show when one is close to me if I still have them but Im very busy with my business dont have much time.

    thanks
     
  12. djui5

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    #12 djui5, Mar 28, 2008
    Nice list! Most of those coins, depending on the mint marks and grade of course, would be worth $15-30 or so each. The newer coins (1940 and up) are not worth as much, maybe a couple-3 each at best, depending on grade etc. The proof's are worth a couple dollars each, etc. The exceptions come in with errors and mint marks. Plus the rolls. Those can be hard to value, but sometimes bring big money if there is a possibility that there is a very high dollar coin in the roll, say a certain mint mark for that year, or an error in that year, etc. For instance, on that 1918 nickel, if it has a D mint mark and has the 8/7 error it is worth at least $800, maybe up to $15,000 or more if it's uncirculated.

    But say there are no special mint marks or errors, I'd say the coin collection could fetch anywhere from $450-600 up to $2,000 maybe, depending on grades.

    Also, who did the grading of the coins you have? It can make or break a coins value. Might be in your interest to have some of the coins professionally graded by PCGS or NGC.

    I could probably find someone to buy the collection from you if you want.
     

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