MorganMan

Probably because they were not named Denver City or Dahlonega City.

Wow. Those are some beautiful coins. Out of my price range by a good bit.

I have thought about that, but even though I do have an alarm and cameras, it just seems less safe to have them here, especially the more valuable ones. At our age, we travel a good bit and are not here. The part I said about it is sad is that all those wonderful coins are just sitting in a dark box, no one looking at them. While the money is nice to have, knowing someone would enjoy them as I did for years would be even better. I know if I sell, I will have no control, but would hope they go to collectors, not investors.

I have all coins cataloged in CoinManage. However, that does not mean that they (heirs) will wait for the right prices, especially children wanting other things and wanting them now. I am closing in on 70, and I am thinking it is getting closer to time to maybe make sure my collection goes into other collectors hands where they will be appreciated, and get decent money for them. ETA: Quite honestly, 3/4 of my collection is in two large safe deposit boxes at the bank, and it has been over 3 years since I have opened either box. I know, that is sad.

Sandon, here is the companion to your 1879 rev of 78

I am at that point also. No one in my family is interested in coins. I might as well get some use out of the cash instead of my wife or kids selling them for 10 cents on the dollar after I am gone.

How about let's not do politics in a coin thread.

Jesus, they are huge. Just tone them down a little please!

NGC MS-62