Looking For Some Help.

Waymac

Hello U.S. Coin Forum. Unfortunately, I am not a coin collector and my knowledge is limited to being able to determine if the bartender gave me correct change. I have 25-30 old coins and would like to know the value of them but I have been unable to find any assistance on the internet. Coin books are an option, but rather expensive for determining the value of such a small "collection". Would someone on this forum be willing to help me?

Here's what I have:

1. Several USA and Canadian coins from mid to late 1800s and early 1900s.

2. Several coins that I cannot identify the country of origin.

3. A foreign coin with the date 1749.

4. A unique coin which almost appears to be "Home made". There are symbols but no writing or date.

I see several pictures of coins on this forum. Are those presented here by using a digital camera or a scanner? I have both if someone could give me instructions on what to do and how to do it.

Any assistance would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance, Waymac

MikeInFL

Do you have a camera or scanner? A picture is worth a thousand words...Mike

Waymac

Thanks for you reply Mike. I have a HP scanner. Can you tell me how to scan the coin and then paste the image here? I'm not very proficient on a PC, so step by step instructions would be helpful.

Thanks again for your help,
Waymac

ar18

Take them to a local coin dealer and ask them, if they can't determine the value, which they usually can, there is a huge book called Krause(sp) which list all the foreign coins. Hope this helps.

Scioto

<< <i>Coin books are an option, but rather expensive for determining the value of such a small "collection". >>



Hi! and Welcome!

If you have a Public Library you might borrow a Standard Catalog of World Coins by Krause.
They're broken into centuries so you'd need a 19th Century for the 1800's, an 18th Century for the 1700's
and a 20th Century for the 1900's. I'm anxious to see your Canadian and foreign pieces.

Waymac

Thanks for the reply ar18. I live in a small town and the closest thing to a coin dealer is the local pawn shop.

Waymac

Thanks for the welcome Scioto. I checked the library and they have no coin books. If someone can tell me how to scan the coins and then paste them here, I would love to share and get your thoughts. I have many older Canadian coins but I am so curious about this one that looks home made.

Thanks again Scioto and if you could give me instructions on how to scan and paste here, I will be forever grateful.

Waymac

Scioto

Can't help with the scan and post. It's beyond my capability even if I had the equipment.

IronmanDuke

The folks on the World and Ancient Coins Forum have been especially helpful in issues like this.
It can save you a lot of time trying to guess country.