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I am scared... but excited

ZulanZulan Posts: 224
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I don't even know how to approach this. I am opening... tonight... a box of unknowns coins so heavy it was all I could do to lift it. It was owned by a man who died 30 years ago, and who used to have his own coin (radio) show in southern oregon in the 50's (they called him mr. coin). God know what is in this box. There is a second smaller box as well. Good grief.... help! I don't even know how to begin. But I am gonna lift the box lid in a few minutes and take a gander inside. My wife is now the proud owner of this box, and I get to sort it. It probably has a lot of just stuff... but who knows?

It feels like Christmas!

Anyone have ANY idea how to sort coins?? I am feeling quite overwhelmed at the prospect.

Thanks,
Zulanimage
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  • Betta285Betta285 Posts: 733
    Morgans in one box, Seated and Bust coinage in one box, and the rest in anotherimage
  • merz2merz2 Posts: 2,474 ✭
    I am waiting with bated breath.image
    Don
    Registry 1909-1958 Proof Lincolns
  • northcoinnorthcoin Posts: 4,987 ✭✭✭✭✭
    .... and the rest of the story or is this just a tease to get us interested in an ebay auction to follow?
  • nwcsnwcs Posts: 13,386 ✭✭✭
    Welcome to the board! Time for a giveaway! image

    Just sort them a coin at a time. Probably by denomination and type.
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  • coinfreak499coinfreak499 Posts: 1,720
    tell us if and when you get something good


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  • ursabearursabear Posts: 1,888
    Welcome to the forums, Zulan!!

    I don't know your level of knowledge of coins, so if I'm off the mark, please forgive me.

    Some folks like to sort them out by type (Morgan, Lincoln, Seated, etc.) (This is my favorite way to go through new (to me) coin lots.

    Others like to do it by denomination (half, dime, nickel, etc.), then by age.

    Goodness knows, above all, have fun going through it!!!
  • coinfreak499coinfreak499 Posts: 1,720
    how did you obtain this box???


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  • Sphinx357Sphinx357 Posts: 1,279
    ok i'm hooked
  • KlectorKidKlectorKid Posts: 3,723
    Gold gets sent to me. Copper gets sent to me. Steel gets sent to me. Silver gets sent to me. Aluminum gets sent to me. Thats probably the best way to sort it. image
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  • coinfreak499coinfreak499 Posts: 1,720


    << <i>ok i'm hooked >>

    Yup me too hope u find good stuff Zulan


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  • mgoodm3mgoodm3 Posts: 17,497 ✭✭✭
    We will definitely need updates and details.image

    There are a few of us in So OR also. What area are you in?
    coinimaging.com/my photography articles Check out the new macro lens testing section
  • ZulanZulan Posts: 224
    I stand corrected.. I am up to 2 large and one small box (and more coming). The small box is FULL of shiny pennies... most look to be in the 1940's on up. I just hauled the big box upstairs. I literally had to have help to do it.
  • tmot99tmot99 Posts: 5,238 ✭✭✭
    If we don't hear from him again, he probably passed out. That could be good or bad. Either he found gold, or he had a bunch of damaged coins.
  • ZulanZulan Posts: 224
    Ooooppsss... just found a complete set of US half dollars in a book. Dated 1916 through 1947D. This IS christmas!!!! No ebay auctions following because I have NO idea what I am doing here.
  • Catch22Catch22 Posts: 1,086 ✭✭
    Anything besides Wheat pennies, wore out Mercs, Washingtons out the wazoo...etc etc?


    When we are planning for posterity, we ought to remember that virtue is not hereditary.

    Thomas Paine
  • OssoOsso Posts: 10


    << <i>NO idea what I am doing here. >>



    Do not attempt to clean any of the coins! They are worth more dirty in most cases.
    Ha indossato il disordine con italia!
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  • puffpuff Posts: 1,475


    << <i>Ooooppsss... just found a complete set of US half dollars in a book. Dated 1916 through 1947D. This IS christmas!!!! No ebay auctions following because I have NO idea what I am doing here. >>



    PM me if any look like the ones in my sig line.image
  • UncleWigglyUncleWiggly Posts: 2,467
    It would be neat to set up a live camera with a website and let us watch while you're unloading everything!!!

    Jerry
  • puffpuff Posts: 1,475


    << <i>It would be neat to set up a live camera with a website and let us watch while you're unloading everything!!!

    Jerry >>



    Where's Geraldo when you need him!image
  • anoldgoatanoldgoat Posts: 1,493 ✭✭✭
    OK, my breath smells like bait, I mean bait breath.... Nevermind..
    Alright! Who removed the cork from my lunch?

    W.C. Fields
  • merz2merz2 Posts: 2,474 ✭
    If we don't get the whole story and complete disclosure,I say we hunt him down like a dog.image
    Then string him up by his thumbs.image
    Don
    Registry 1909-1958 Proof Lincolns
  • anoldgoatanoldgoat Posts: 1,493 ✭✭✭
    And I'm hoping he's all thumbsimage
    Alright! Who removed the cork from my lunch?

    W.C. Fields
  • merz2merz2 Posts: 2,474 ✭
    I want plenty of pics too !!!!!!!!
    Don
    Registry 1909-1958 Proof Lincolns
  • tmot99tmot99 Posts: 5,238 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Where's Geraldo when you need him!image >>



    I was thinking the same thing!
  • coinfreak499coinfreak499 Posts: 1,720
    everytime i see you have posted on this thred I get curious and want to see what you found


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  • coinfreak499coinfreak499 Posts: 1,720
    so what did you find???


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  • marcmoishmarcmoish Posts: 6,278 ✭✭✭✭✭
    i smell something odd here jmho image

    anyone else has that queezy feeling??





    marc
  • StuartStuart Posts: 9,761 ✭✭✭✭✭
    This will get interesting -- one way or another...

    Stuart

    Collect 18th & 19th Century US Type Coins, Silver Dollars, $20 Gold Double Eagles and World Crowns & Talers with High Eye Appeal

    "Luck is what happens when Preparation meets Opportunity"
  • ursabearursabear Posts: 1,888
    Benefit of the doubt = the right thing
  • tmot99tmot99 Posts: 5,238 ✭✭✭


    << <i>anyone else has that queezy feeling?? >>



    Yes, but what does my wife's cooking have to do with this thread?
  • NeptuneNeptune Posts: 2,221


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  • StuartStuart Posts: 9,761 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Zulan: Welcome to the forum! I am curious about a few things to help as background for your big find.
      --How did your wife happen to locate and acquire this large hoard of coins? --Did she pick them up for a bargain price? --Does she know enough about coins to know what to offer for such a large hoard so as not to get taken advantage of?
    Inquiring minds want to know image

    Stuart

    Collect 18th & 19th Century US Type Coins, Silver Dollars, $20 Gold Double Eagles and World Crowns & Talers with High Eye Appeal

    "Luck is what happens when Preparation meets Opportunity"
  • ZulanZulan Posts: 224
    The hoard was free... it was her grandfathers. He actually sold coins for a living. It has been hidden in the basement for over a decade. Her mom gave it to her to sort out and she forgot about it.
  • KlectorKidKlectorKid Posts: 3,723
    Well whats in it?
    image
  • Sphinx357Sphinx357 Posts: 1,279


    << <i>Well whats in it? >>


    yea...
  • MadMartyMadMarty Posts: 16,697 ✭✭✭
    We're waiting!!!
    It is not exactly cheating, I prefer to consider it creative problem solving!!!

  • WondoWondo Posts: 2,916 ✭✭✭
    Who the frick is Zulan?
    Wondo

  • richbeatrichbeat Posts: 2,288 ✭
    You're killing us with anticipation and suspence!!!! Out with it, man--whaddya got??? (Oh, and welcome aboard!image) image
  • tmot99tmot99 Posts: 5,238 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Who the frick is Zulan? >>



    Isn't that a character in a Disney movie?
  • marcmoishmarcmoish Posts: 6,278 ✭✭✭✭✭
    yea well spit it out or we send KLECTORKID's family after ya....see em come at ya like that - look above, I'd be really nervous right around now image
  • ZulanZulan Posts: 224
    How do I post pictures? I am going to start scanning some in for you guys... so I live through the night.
  • goose3goose3 Posts: 11,471 ✭✭✭
    zulan if you can keep them under a certain size......you can attach them to a post. If you cannot, email them to me, I will be up for a while and can "host" them for you .

    goose3@neo.rr.com


  • RussRuss Posts: 48,514 ✭✭✭
    Any 1964 to 1970 proof and sms sets in there? image

    Russ, NCNE
    eBay consignment sales | | Collectibles from Resco CCC
  • ZulanZulan Posts: 224
    I just sent you a couple scans Goose. Did the message get through?

    Zulan
  • UncleWigglyUncleWiggly Posts: 2,467


    << <i>How do I post pictures? I am going to start scanning some in for you guys... so I live through the night. >>



    I think a bunch of us are going to be up as long as pictures are being posted.
  • goose3goose3 Posts: 11,471 ✭✭✭
    image


    how about a pic of these boxes with the stuff spilling out of them!
  • ZulanZulan Posts: 224
    I do not own a digital camera... but I promise a post to that affect as soon as I can get my hands on one... say in a day or two.
  • fountainheadgoldfountainheadgold Posts: 2,467 ✭
    image
    Michael
  • fountainheadgoldfountainheadgold Posts: 2,467 ✭


    << <i>i smell something odd here jmho image

    anyone else has that queezy feeling??





    marc >>



    Yes
    Michael
  • ZulanZulan Posts: 224
    well... goose went to bed, so no more pics for the night. He advised me to look for "key dates" (I am assuming that means dates more valuable than the others). I guess I need to sit down with a "redbook" or some other coin book and pick out the gems out of the dross. As to those who think this is "fishy"... why in the heck would I be posting a fraud? I was (am) excited and I wanted to share in that excitment and perhaps receive some advice in the process. I admit I am kind of bothered by the cynics.

    I guess I just need to yank out my old coin book and post only the "good" stuff when I pick it out. I have about 100+ pounds of coins/proof sets/mediallions here, and I am betting the really cool stuff is in a pretty small percentage. I did find a 1801 penny and a 1865 2 cent piece, which I think is kinda cool anyway. Well, I guess I get to dig. I am slow, but I will post from time to time.

    If anyone has any advice about good coin shops in the Seattle area... let me know. Maybe they can offer some help.

    Thanks for everything tonight.
    Zulan

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