Bill Wynn

thanks for the reply Coinbuf...I have never bought any coins, I just have what I get in bank rolls or pocket change....thanks also for the tip about contacting NGC after they are graded...much appreciated, Bill Wynn

I just sent in my first submission and I was a bit confused about how to value my coins...how can I know if it has not been graded yet?  I appreciate any responses or tips...thanks

thanks Hognead....I thought it might be some kind of weird die error

thanks

Hello all....came across this Jefferson Nickel...I have never seen one like this before and was wondering if anyone out there might know how this happened...I hope the photo is sharp enough...it looks like this on the reverse too

thanks 

the cost for grading was not a surprise but I had not considered insurance both ways etc...still studying this whole business

thanks Alex

I have been checking rates for grading, insurance etc and have found that it costs a lot to get these things graded....I think I will take the advice I've received from you guys and hang on to it and at least wrap it in a coin holder....thanks for the info

that is a great deal....looks in excellent shape

thanks to all who replied....I really like that display piece...I've never seen one like that

thanks Alex...I am trying to decide if I should have it graded....I was looking at the rates and am a bit confused...I see there is a "Modern" rate that is about $20 or so but it says value up to $3000....how can I determine its value before I send it....any help is appreciated

thanks Alex...I am trying to decide if I should have it graded....I was looking at the rates and am a bit confused...I see there is a "Modern" rate that is about $20 or so but it says value up to $3000....how can I determine its value before I send it....any help is appreciated

thanks RWB what would you do with it?

thanks Mr. Bill

thanks Coinbuf....I am a raw newbie in the coin collecting business....doing as much research as I can...I check both the NCG and PCGS price listings and try to compare what I have against the grading photos etc but I still have some difficulty finding differences between ms66 and ms67 etc. and part of my research is getting answers from you guys who have the experience and knowledge that I wish I had

I'm  posting better pics of the 1945 Liberty Walking half dollar and while I was looking at it I noticed what might be a mint error....I placed a black arrow showing where it is, you can't see it in the picture but there is a small raised area between the furthest right sun ray and her dress, it is shaped like a V and is raised slightly above the plain of the coin

thanks Hoghead515...yes it is in great condition...has some dirt and small hairline scratches on both sides and it really looks a helluva lot better than the photos I posted

thank you Neophyte...I couldn't believe it myself...I have only been collecting for about two months now and this showed up...naturally I thought I hit the big one but now I am not so sure....one of our members thought it might only be an AU55 or so which is a disappointment but the coin looks a helluva lot better than my pics so now I am not sure what to do with it...thanks for the response

thanks Coinbuf....good advice and much appreciated

thanks Coinbuf....how does an AU53 rate?

thanks Alex...I am trying to decide if I should have it graded....I was looking at the rates and am a bit confused...I see there is a "Modern" rate that is about $20 or so but it says value up to $3000....how can I determine its value before I send it....any help is appreciated

hello all....I found this 1945 Liberty Walking half in a bank roll from Wells Fargo bank....excuse the photo please but the coin looks much better than my pics...since it came from the bank it has been circulated, has some dirt on her dress and on the eagle on the reverse and a few very small hairline scratches...does anyone have any idea how this might be graded? I would appreciate any advice and thanks

this is really a great group of people....I do appreciate all the excellent advice, opinions and comments....I am one of those people that goes through my change every once in a while and find something that I think is old or different or strange and wonder if it is something valuable...and I am in the first grade of coin collecting so my education has started with some really good input from you experienced people

thank you all

On 4/18/2022 at 10:38 AM, Hoghead515 said:

I agree with Kurt on that one. Its hard telling how many people get scammed everyday not knowing it. And they get away with it. Very sad and wish more could be done but we try to educate people on here to try to keep from being scammed. Thats why everyone is saying to educate yourself before making a purchace. Its the only defence we have aginst counterfeits, price gougers, and other problem coins for now.  Also gotta watch because counterfeits are being sold around every corner. Its aginst Ebays rules to post counterfeits but people still do. They cant keep up with what every seller puts on there. Usually if people spot them and report them they will take them down. A few of us on here report them when we spot them. They counterfeit about every type of coin but be wary of key dates and rare coins. Just from my experience, dont know from others, seems like I mostly see Morgan Dollars. Not saying they are the most counterfeited, they may be, but its mostly what I encounter. Those and draped bust dollars. But theres several others I dont usually look at and thats probably why. Im just focusing my interest in certain types of coins for now. I will probably encounter several other types when I start expanding into other areas. Also beware of people selling Doubled Die coins raw. Ive seen several selling strike doubling coins as true ddo coins for a hefty premium. If you get into buying errors then you better really study the differance in dd and md. Md is worthless doubling and we see it on here almost everyday. Not knowing no better its hard to tell the difference until you educate yourself well in that area. Good luck and hope this helps.