Certify or Not - That is the Question

[pnunemacher-migration]

Found some retired US Coins

 

I ran across a box of foreign coins on Monday that I'd forgotten about over the years. While looking through them, I ran across the leftovers from some of my past collecting efforts.

 

Obsolete, I prefer retired, US coins from the 19th Century. Everything was there, Large Cent, Two Cents, Three Cents (both silver and nickel versions), the "No Cent" Nickel, a Half Dime. Well, almost everything as I vaguely remember one or two examples of Half Cents that must be around somewhere.

 

Anyway, I'm thinking maybe I should get them certified and create a display. None is especially valuable, maybe $10 to $50 maximum, still it would be fun to have around. The only problem is the cost of certification. Is it worth it or should I put the money into my current collecting interest? Questions, questions, questions? Why can't life be simple.

 

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[JOHN HAYES]

IMHO

 

depends on how much you paid for them ( cost of coin + cost of slabbing) and how much you really want them slabbed

[pnunemacher-migration]

I'm not really all that set on having them slabbed. Another member messaged me about using a Capital Holder and I'm decided that's the way to go. They really do make one for 19th Century Type Sets. Yes, there will be a few holes but over time I can fill those with raw coins. After all as I said none are very expensive and it would be just a curiosity piece to have around for visitors.

 

[jackson64]

the capital holder is good advice--unless they have special sentimental value ( the coins were handed down from a grandparent for example), the cost of slabbing and shipping both ways may be close to or exceed the coins' value