Newbie with Grampa's collection

rkirkf

I got my grandfather's coin collection and have really enjoyed going through all the US coins, but now I'm looking at some of the foreign stuff. Sooooo, here's where i could use some help.

Most of the coins are from the late 50s through the early 70s. I haven't really gone through them, except to determine the country. Here is a listing of the countries:

Italy
Germany
Ireland
France
Netherlands
Spain
Chile
Peru
Trinidad and Tobago
Colombia
Argentina
Nicaragua
Canada
Brasil
Mexico

My question, then, is just from looking at this list, is there anything I should be looking for, like any really good coins from any of those countries during that time period? Basically, is it worth my time to worry about these? or should I just concentrate on the US collection.

If you're interested, you can see the list of US coins I have here:

thanks for the help!

coachleonard

I guess the first thing I would do with that group of foreign coins, is pick out the ones that appear to be silver-- those have the best chance of having some value. Also, any coins from say, the 50's and 60's that look mint state, there's a good chance you'll have interested buyers for those. From that period though, with world coins, chances are there wouldn't be anything of REAL high value (like $50 or over). But the very best thing to do is see if your local library has a copy of a 20th Century Krause Catalogue of World Coins. There, you can at least get a general gauge of values.

tbirde56

I agree about trying the library for the copy of the Standard Catalog of World Coins.
Organize, and write down info, by Country, Denomination and Date for starters so you can take the list to the library or send it or post it online for further help. If you have a way to get pictures then they may prove to be a big help on the tougher ones.

oldshep

Any Canadian dollars??
Shep

Askari

Welcome rkirkf!! It looks like you have a fun time ahead discovering what you have. If you run into any stumbling blocks, post scans of both sides and we ought to be able to help you.

newsman

Welcome! Sounds like you have a nice selection of coins to start out with. If you get stuck, there are lots of folks on this forum that can help you. We're pretty easy to get along with.

Luvdawgs

Welcome, rkirkf I love Canadian coins. Come on in, the water is fine

Philip

<< <i>Come on in, the water is fine >>



But the deeper you get, the colder it becomes

DBSTrader2

<< <i>Basically, is it worth my time to worry about these? or should I just concentrate on the US collection >>



Careful, our new friend!...........................

If you ask any of us on the Darkside, we'll tell you almost to the man or woman to FORGET the U.S. coins and concentrate on Darksiders ONLY!!

Welcome, enjoy, and (as others have said), please feel free to draw upon the varied members' expertise in identifying and plotting a course thru the darkside!

- - Dave