Crawtomatic

Nice 1888 Liberty Nickel.  Appears uncirculated condition.  Better pictures would get more feedback, i.e. cleaned, surface hairlines, etc... 

Based on census records would probably fall in the 62-64 range.  Roughly $250 - $350 if in encapsulated as such.  

42 minutes ago, VKurtB said:

Attention (most) newbies:

THIS is a collection worth having, from what we're seeing so far. If there were an auction, my kiester would already be asking Siri for directions to get there. That PanPac half has me drooling.

Agreed. 

The Rhode Island Commemorative appears to be a little too shiny to be original luster, in my opinion.  Most commems I come across have a soft, airy skin.  Or they're just corroded as all get out.  

It can be.

8 minutes ago, Rachel68 said:

Thank you. Is it worth keeping though?

That would depend on you.  There's no real value to it numismatically and you could get a mint state 1951 for less than $3 probably.

Nothing exceptional seen with these eyes.

Notice the top of the 1 and 9 exhibit the same squishing and marks moving left to right.  This was all damaged later in life but not at the time of minting.

Interesting.  So here's the manufacturer's website listing.... https://www.goldenstatemint.com/1-oz-Aztec-Calendar-Silver-Round-999-Fine.html

Would that same logic then apply that any/all of these are eligible for certification and encapsulation as "medals"?  https://www.goldenstatemint.com/1-oz-silver-coins-rounds/

That's a nice looking Kennedy at least based on the pics provided.  If I were cutting mint sets it's one I'd set aside to review further outside of the cellophane.  The eagle's head, "IBU" right above it, and the top of the shield below it almost always have a friction rub on them.  I'm not seeing anything in these pics.  Finding a damage free reverse is half the way there to 67+ grading.  I'm not sure the obverse of this coins meets that bar though.

10 hours ago, Ratzie33 said:

The edge is uniformly raised around the edge, I’m asking, not trying to be rude, does that happen with spooning or dryers?

That's the result.  Additionally, with dryer coins that have an extended exposure the obverse & reverse will have the details smoothed out.

https://www.ngccoin.com/news/article/6752/learn-grading-full-steps-nickels/

1 hour ago, ssharktu17 said:

Assuming you had a lot like over a mil worth? 

Ayee, matey.  That's a hornswaggle of a problem ye haf thar.

First, you dig a hole.  Then you put your silver in it.

1 hour ago, Captn said:

Thank you, I'm trying to find a dealer I'm comfortable with now, and I appreciate your help.

Some of my favorite local dealers don't have actual storefronts.  They either have a booth/space in an Antique mall or a rental space in an indoor flea market/bazaar/mercado whatever name it goes by in your regional space.

These Guardian Coin Supply 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 non-PVC archival double pocket flips are the ones I use.  Big enough to safely fit larger diameter coins like Ikes & Morgans w/o worry of friction rub.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/25-2-5x2-5-Double-Pocket-Vinyl-Flips-PVC-FREE/291024127691?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

Then it's a matter of having them all labeled & secured in order of listing on the submission form.  I believe there's a few videos on YouTube.  Maybe ask @VKurtB since he loves the Tube and all of it's top notch numismatic advice being spread about.  

https://www.ngccoin.com/news/article/6586/learn-grading-cameo-ultra-cameo/

Yes.  Actually have a submission out to them right now.  And one at NGC.  Different expected outcomes and different classes of coins.  ANACS will attribute any variety recognized in the CONECA listings.  NGC will only recognize major varieties and a few minor varieties.  That's a business decision and I'd probably make the same call considering the volume and (lack of) importance in most of the minor varieties.  

Also, there are times where my basic conservation skills fall flat.  Over the summer I acquired a grouping of Morgans that had PVC contamination on them.  I removed as much as I could with an undisturbed acetone soak routinely rinsing with distilled water and refreshing with new acetone but after 2 months there was still some residue present.  But I had enough gone to see that the coins themselves would not grade above 63.  So in that case having ANACS try their hand at conservation ($29 for 20 coins rather than a % of "market value" per coin) would get them to the finish line and leave more money in them for resale.

Even with certain series there's still more money left in the coin by getting it slabbed by ANACS for $10 (+$2 shipping) when they're running a special.  Generally only works on scarcer issues at lower grades.  Take the Buffalo Nickel series for instance and these semi-recent sales on GreatCollections:

1924-D ANACS VF-30, Jan 2018, $60 link

1924-D NGC VF-30, Aug 2019, $72 link

Personally, I think the ANACS coin has better eye appeal.  The $12 difference in final price is eaten up by the difference in submission cost to NGC (there's an extra 60 cents in consingment fee but that's negligible).  Skipping the actual math I'd imagine it's close to a wash when it comes to calculating profit from the seller perspective.

1914-D ANACS G-6, Aug 2018, $42 link

1914-D NGC G-6, Nov 2018, $48 link

I'm not sending truly outstanding coins to ANACS for slabbing services.  I prefer the NGC holder and registry sets.  But the grading results have never been anything I've completely disagreed with either (to date; limited experience).  So if it's just a matter of getting the coin authenticated and squeezing out profit on the resale then I'm using all the tools in the workbench. 

Longwinded answer to your question of whether or not I have but either way, there's no need to rush into grading.  It can be a costly mistake if you're not familiar with grading standards which does come with experience.

7 minutes ago, coinsandmedals said:

Haha, I take it you do not find the design particularly appealing. I share your disposition but in relation to the vast majority of 20th century US coins. Take for instance Jefferson nickels, Washington quarters, and Franklin/Kennedy halves. I find all of those to be in my personal “take or leave” category.

haha Personally I do like the old designs of the UK half pennies and large pennies.  I was just being clever and the Brittannia reverse where she's seated always reminds me of an old-style wheelchair. 

If you're new I would suggest getting one of those little red boxes to store coins in.  Then get the non-vinyl flips or cardboard 2x2's that fit the box.  Put the coins you believe to be exceptional in said flip/2x2 and set it in the box as you come across them.  

1. You'll want to submit at least 10 coins for grading to be cost effective on shipping.

2.  The time it takes to accumulate the 10 coins should provide some "training" for your eye and your understanding of grading standards.  You'll eventually re-review coins you've placed in previously and wonder what you were thinking.  This is normal as you become accustomed to seeing better quality.

3. Rare coins are rare.

4. Seek the opinion of a local dealer or coin club if possible.  Have a second set of eyes on the coins you feel most confident in.

5. Consider a submission to ANACS initially as a test of your personal grading opinion.  It'll be cheaper on your wallet if you're wrong and easier to upgrade to NGC/PCGS if you're right knowing you have one official opinion already.

On 9/21/2019 at 9:44 PM, Fireman99 said:

I appreciate your honesty and opinion. This has been a great new hobby this far even though I haven't really found anything great. Hopefully one day!

Generally, in the beginning you start out by searching pocket change.  Then maybe you pickup a few rolls.  Then maybe a box.  And you'll come across coins that look exceptional.  But only in the perspective of what you've been seeing in pocket change or circulated coins.  When you make the next step to just looking at uncirculated coins a lot, and I mean a lot, it's a training exercise, then you'll see how far off from even MS65 that most pocket change is.  But the good thing about this hobby is that you can work your way up and progressively get to where you're looking at better and more valuable coins along the way.

2 hours ago, coinsandmedals said:

You and I both. I was very hopeful. Can you provide us with the basic details Conder101? 

Small coin.  Reddish Brown in color.  I prefer to call it "August Rust" to be poetic.  Very unforgiving profile on the obverse.  Always use a down angle when you have that many chins.  Reverse has a lady in a wheelchair with a sheer linen dress on getting ready for her weekly sponge bath.

Agreed with Just Bob.  The scratches on the holder are distracting but I think I can see a hit on the steps under the second column that would prevent FS.

Funny, you'd state "it's real" with exclamation marks.  It doesn't appear real to me.  The date doesn't have proper spacing and the 5 is the wrong font on the reverse just to name 2 examples.

Hold up @VKurtB, what about oiling up early coppers?  That's considered a conservation technique in that sub-community and recommended by EAC unless I've missed an update on the topic.

http://eacs.org/

@VKurtB I mean, I hear what you're saying, but I run a net zero daily balance on the 2 credit cards (SWA for domestic miles, AA for international).  So as long as I pay the balance every morning I haven't paid a cent in interest in at least 5 years.  Just running auto insurance, phone bills, electric, groceries, etc...through the cards nets an easy 2,000 miles on each carrier each month with no negative effect to me.  That's not even getting into the manufactured spend part of the game which I haven't tested yet.

Back on topic, not an error.

33 minutes ago, VKurtB said:

Hey @CRAWTOMATIC, I've decided "not to participate" in the move to a cashless society. I refuse to use debit cards regularly. I will actively continue to use cash everywhere I go and in all situations possible. Call it "my quest". I intend to push back HARD against this dopey idea, INCLUDING in London this fall, and I hear they are on the very brink of being cashless now. I will push back hard even over there.

I'd join you but I love running everything through my cards and racking up airline miles for basic everyday purchases.  I'll cheer you on from afar.

Yeah, doesn't look cleaned to me based on the pics.  When the streaks you're talking about are in a sunburst fashion seen in the fields it's generally the metal flow lines.  Let me just say, a crisp Jefferson with sweet metal flow lines gets me all hot and bothered errrytime.

Overall, looks like a good coin to me.  Indian Heads isn't a series I've gotten into personally but son likes them so I've seen my fair share.