SandraHill1966

Thanks everyone for the practical tips!

On 2/6/2021 at 8:01 PM, BlakeEik said:

SandraHill,

First, nonsense!  There's no such thing as "too many" coins!    Are the coins already separated into logical groups, or just random?  How old are they? Do not sell them to an untrusted stranger!

Second, I would follow the advice of Morpheus.  I would separate them by types. Separate the Roosevelt dimes and Washington quarters dated 1965 and older, and Kennedy Halves 1971 and older.  Separate the Jefferson nickels with a mintmark on the back (like CBC says).  Separate any coins older than 1965 that look "new" carefully, and put them into plastic coin flips for protection.

Next, stop there. I would get someone who knows something about 20th century coins to help you. It sounds like you have a long ways to go to get that far.

 

By the way, this is probably not the correct forum for this topic, it may get moved.

 

Good luck!

Thanks for the specifics! So far, I've found coins dating back to 1940 and I'm only 10% into the project.

17 minutes ago, CBC said:

Also look out for nickels dated 1942 through 1945.  Those with a large mint mark on the reverse above Monticello are a silver alloy and worth way more than a nickel.  

Thanks for the tip!  

Thanks for a quick response.  I have a lot of sorting in my future.  Good reminder on the dates.

Hi All, I've inherited the problem of managing coins in numerous jars, bags, and boxes that have been collected by a small rural business owner since 1960.  Due to the overwhelming large amount of money that must be sorted by my old eyes, I am asking for help developing the most effective process to organize at least 200 gallons of money.  The owner wants me to do it personally since he/she has trust issues.  Please provide suggestions.  Stage one was moving all of the coins into one room and that is still in progress.