Received the balance of my grandfathers coin collection from my father this Xmas...WOW! 1 1

[Mike Meenderink]

These 2 are just the tip of the iceberg. Some coins I cannot show due to possible market upset issues as well as security and privacy concerns but let me just say I will have to buy a new safe next week to keep these and the others in. Key dates, scarce dates, US coins BU, AU, XF silver, gold, copper coins early dates 1790 forward some earlier. A comprehensive type set of almost every early US business strike coin ever minted with multiples of each in similar condition. Also, a fine collection of foreign silver and copper coins of the same approximate date ranges 1800 forward. I am very excited to receive this collection as I had only seen bits of it as a child and growing up. My father would never let me see everything until now. Now I see why. Below is just 2 of the 12 2 1/2-dollar Indian Head gold quarter eagles I received. I'm just a bit overwhelmed with all this but extremely proud to carry on my family's legacy of owning these wonderful coins.  Merry Christmas! (photos are a bit washed out)

Edited December 26, 2023 by Mike Meenderink

[Zebo]

It is a nice legacy and something that you will always remember. I am happy to see that it will go to someone who will cherish and build upon it rather that going for a quick buck. Congrats.

[Henri Charriere]

It couldn't have happened to a nicer person. Congratulations!

[J P M]

Congrats Mike. Looks like your grandpa may have had some cool stuff.

[CIII]

Congratulations Mike.  That's exciting!

[Sandon]

    Why do these quarter eagles appear to be silver colored?

[Henri Charriere]

On 12/25/2023 at 8:47 PM, Sandon said:

    Why do these quarter eagles appear to be silver colored?

He did say they were "washed out."  Not everyone is a crack photographer.  🤣

[Mike Meenderink]

On 12/25/2023 at 5:47 PM, Sandon said:

    Why do these quarter eagles appear to be silver colored?

They are gold but the pictures were quickly taken with bad light so they look washed out. They aren't particularly brilliantly shiny this is a natural state as they should be.

Edited December 26, 2023 by Mike Meenderink

[Henri Charriere]

On 12/25/2023 at 9:42 PM, Mike Meenderink said:

They are gold but the pictures were quickly taken with bad light so they look washed out. They aren't particularly brilliantly shiny as they should be.

Perfectly understandable, but don't let it happen again.  We are still at the tip of the iceberg. 🤣

[GoldFinger1969]

All coins raw ?

Any particularly notable coins in popularly-collected series:  Saints, Liberty Head DEs, Morgan's, Franklin Halfs, or Lincolns ?

[Mike Meenderink]

I haven't looked through all of it and yes its all raw. Walking, Standing LIbs, Seated Libs,Morgans, Franklins, AU 1928 Peace dollar I saw, other peace dollars, Mercury dimes, Indian head cents, Large cents, half cents, Buffalo nickels, Barber quarters, half's, dimes...and more... then into the early stuff I haven't gotten all of the coins home most I left in my dad's safe. I was given the entire collection, but it will stay where it is until I can secure it properly here. It came out of his safety deposit box at the bank last week. @GoldFinger1969

Edited December 26, 2023 by Mike Meenderink

[Mike Meenderink]

I brought this one home to grade tonight. Its looking like AU 50 53. 1875 Seated Liberty Dime. 

 

Edited December 26, 2023 by Mike Meenderink

[RWB]

On 12/25/2023 at 8:47 PM, Sandon said:

    Why do these quarter eagles appear to be silver colored?

Automatic color balance - overcompensating for the red background.

[RWB]

Congratulations!  I'm sure you will have lots of enjoyment and maybe a few nice discoveries among the collection.

[Henri Charriere]

Two things I would like to know is are the 1913 V nickel and 1933 SG DE inside a red envelope accompanied by a note explaining they were promised to me, among the effects found?  🤣  Enjoy, Mike!

[Revenant]

On 12/25/2023 at 8:31 PM, Henri Charriere said:

He did say they were "washed out."  Not everyone is a crack photographer.  🤣

To this I would add, White Balance / White balancing can be tricky when you don't have a grey / white object in the shot for calibrating on.

[VKurtB]

On 12/25/2023 at 7:47 PM, Sandon said:

    Why do these quarter eagles appear to be silver colored?

Red wood background. 

[Hoghead515]

Awsome collection Mike!! Sounds like theres gonna be much fun looking through it.