My "Collection"

[TommyBoy]

Alright, here is my total "collection" (That is what I am now calling it instead of those old coins in the Safety Deposit Box )

 

Let me know if I have anything.

 

Also, I will be posting pics of the rest of the gold coins and the silver ones that you guys think maybe of intrest. Let me know from this post and from the previous "New Guy with Questions" post on which silver ones to pic.

 

15 - 1979 Susan B. Anthony $1

 

Quarters:

1-1941

1-1943

2-1944

1-1945

1-1946

1-1948

1-1949

1-1950

3-1951

3-1952

1-1953

3-1954

2-1955

2-1956

3-1957

3-1958

1-1960

2-1962

12-1964

1-1965

1-1967

5-1976

 

Silver Dollars:

5-1971

1-1972

2-1976

2-1978

 

Silver 1/2 Dollar

4-1964

1-1965

1-1966

12-1967

9-1968

5-1969

7-1971

1-1972

3-1974

1-1976

1-1995

 

Wheat Pennies:

Too many to go through - Are any of these valuable?

 

Buffalo Head Nickels;

2-Date worn off

1-1930

1-1936

1-1937

 

Silver Dimes

53-1964

19-1963

27-1962

20-1961

26-1960

32-1959

32-1958

20-1957

18-1956

22-1954

13-1953

18-1952

7-1951

9-1950

4-1949

7-1948

14-1947

27-1946

10-1945

24-1944

22-1943

23-1942

18-1941

9-1940

7-1939

3-1938

1-1937

12-1936

6-1935

1-1930

2-1925

1-1924

1-1923

2-1920

1-1919

2-1917

1-1911

 

I also have 3 rolls of non-silver dimes. Are these worth anything.

 

I have 6 rolls of silver nickels. Should I post these? I have 3 rolls of non-sivler nickels, are these worth anything.

 

Thanks for everyones help.

 

Edit Follows Below:

 

Alright, went to my Safety Deposit box, and this is the remainder of the "collection". Anything interesting here:

 

Silver Dollars:

2-1879 (One is S)

2-1881 S

2-1884 O

3-1889 O

1-1890

1-1896 O

4-1889 O

8-1900 (Seven are O)

1-1904 S

8-1921 (2 are S, 3 are D)

14-1922 (One D) (One from the previous list is the 22 Peace Liberty)

6-1923 (one S)

1-1925

1-1926 D

2-1935

 

V Nickels

1-1907

1-1908

3-1911

 

1857 Hlaf Dime

 

1 - 1898 Indian Head Penny with very odd red coloring on both sides.

 

 

Sorry if I have gone on or posted too much, but this is pretty fun.

 

Bob

[TommyBoy]

Here is the 1901 S $5 Gold

 

[TommyBoy]

Here is the 1881 $5 Gold

 

 

 

[TommyBoy]

Here is the 1881 $10 Gold

 

[TommyBoy]

Here is the 1908 $2 1/2 Gold

 

[TomB]

The newest grouping of coins listed show no real prospects of valuable coins, at least not unless they are super high grade mint state pieces or if they have spectacular toning, which in the vast majority of cases these coins cannot be expected to have.

 

You may get a small premium for the dollars of 1971-1979, but they are likely worth only close to face value and would be what I would consider spending money. Similarly, the quarters from 1965 and later and the half dollars from 1971 and later are spending money. The quarters, dimes and half dollars from 1964 and before are at least worth their weight in silver bullion, which is about 7x face value right now. The half dollars from 1965-1969 are only worth about 2.5x face value since they are only 40% silver.

 

The dimes from 1945 and before are known as Mercury dimes and are worth slightly more than the later dated Roosevelt dimes, as long as they, too, are circulated. Pieces that are mint state will be worth quite a bit more. The 1942 Mercury dime has a rare overdate variety that has a 1 underneath the 2 and that is fairly easily seen. The 1911 dime is known as a Barber dime and is worth a similar amount to the Mercury dimes.

 

Silver nickels that are circulated are worth a premium, but very small, while non-silver Jefferson nickels are what I consider spending money unless they are dates such as 1950-D or 1939-D. There are some valuable early dates from the Lincoln cent series, but these largely cluster from 1909-1931, so if you go through these cents try to take out that range of dates. Later dated Wheat cents are worth about two cents each.

 

I notice all the coins listed are P mint, do you know where the mintmarks are on these series?

[TommyBoy]

Here is the 1901 $5 Gold

 

[relicsncoins]

Hi Tommy,

 

That's quite an extensive list. I'll tackle the dimes and let other people tackle the other denominations.

 

I noticed that you do not have mintmarks next to any of the dates. I would assume that not all of these are Philadelphia mint coins. With coin collecting, value is determined by a few factors. 1. Condition 2. Rarity (Usually based on mintage figure) 3. Demand.

 

Your 1911 is what's know as a Barber dime. 1911 is not particularly rare from any of 3 mints. The S mint does command a slight premium in lower grades and a substantial premium in uncirculated grades.

 

Your 1917 through 1945 are what are know as Mercury dimes. There are a fair amount of key and semi-key dates/mintmarks in this series. Again value is based on condition and date/mintmarks. Here is a list of dates and mintmarks to look for.

 

1916D Valuable in all grades. (Key to the series)

1921 Semi Key Decent coin in lower grades substanial value in upper grades.

1921D Semi Key Decent coin in lower grades substanial value in upper grades.

1926S Semi Key Decent coin in lower grades substanial value in upper grades.

1927D Semi Key Decent coin in lower grades better value in upper grades.

1927S Semi Key Decent coin in lower grades better value in upper grades.

1928D Semi Key Decent coin in lower grades better value in upper grades.

 

Mint Errors.

 

1942/1 Valuable in all grades

1942/1D Valuable in all grades.

 

Some other dates carry a small premium in lower grades but most of the rest of these dates are not worth much more than the silver melt value which I think is about 10X face right now meaning a silver dime is worth about a buck.

 

1946 through 64 are silver Roosevelt dimes.

 

All of these dates unless in Uncirculated condition will not bring much over melt value, again about 10X face.

 

My advice to you, is to get a red book which will give you some basics on grading and show you where the mintmark is located. The prices in the redbook are usually over inflated by a fair amount. If you were to sell these coins, you would not get these values, probably closer to 50 to 60% of this figure.

 

Again, under no circumstances attempt to clean any of these coins. When handling them, handle them by the edge of the coin only.

 

JJ

[TommyBoy]

Anyone have any comments on these gold coins?

[MunkyMan95]

They're nice! I'll give you face for them

[WinstonWare]

1901 looks to be in good shape. I'm not a good grader of gold coins but if it could get up to ms63 or 64 it could be worth over $1,000 on its own. Did you PM TomB yet? If he is willing to help you sort out all of these coins, and it sounds like he is, then I would do that.

[Hoot]

Wheat Pennies:

Too many to go through - Are any of these valuable?

 

Yes - too many to list! Actually, in mint state grades, many can have a premium attached. Circulated, those that have value are typically pre-1934, and some can have surprising value. There are several key dates in the series, e.g., 1909-S VDB, 1914-D, and 1922 plain, and there are several semi-keys, e.g., 1909-S, 1931-S. My list is not all-inclusive, and you'd be better guided by a Red Book (Guide to United States Coins, by Yoeman and Bressett), which you should be able to find at nearly any major book store. Since there's no particular rush, you may wish to set aside the cents until the time that your familiarity can better guide you.

 

Hoot

[McKinley-migration]

"you'd be better guided by a Red Book (Guide to United States Coins, by Yoeman and Bressett), which you should be able to find at nearly any major book store."

 

aka 'The Bible' - go get one today

[RWB]

Don't forget the 1900-O dollars. There is a small chance that they may include an O/CC. Many years ago, I would find about 1:20 from mixed BU 1900-O rolls.

[TommyBoy]

What is the O/CC? I understand it is the mint marks, but what should I look for?

[MunkyMan95]

You should look for remnants of CC under the current O mintmark.

[TommyBoy]

If the CC is easily noticable, then I do not have it.

 

Bob

[MunkyMan95]

Can you get an up close scan of the mintmark?

[TommyBoy]

Battery in the digital camera died today and leaving to visit the parents this weekend and off to Thomasville GA Mon-Wed. I will post some when I return.

 

Also, is there any interest is seeing pics of any of the silver coins I mentioned?

 

Bob

[TommyBoy]

I just went through my first roll and found these:

 

1919

2-1915

1-1916

1-1918

2-1919

3-1920 (1-S, 2-D)

1-1925

1-1926

1-1930 S

 

Should I go through the remaining 24 rolls?

 

Also, I think that I have some that have toned (later years, still wheat) (one green; one very shinny except on the raised parts that are dark, etc...) How do you know what is good and what is bad toning?

 

Thanks,

 

Bob