Card guy here with some noob questions*updated w/ pics*
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Hello Coin Guys!!
I just came into possession of a collection of coins and was hoping I could trouble you all with some questions. First, I must state that all coins are in worn condition. I'm trying to get an approximate value. Thanks in advance for taking the time to help...
- I have 5 Buffalo nickels (with the Indian on the face). All have a silver appearance, all are so worn that the dates are rubbed off. Value?
- I have $34.00 of Kennedy Half Dollars. Are they worth any more than the face value of 50 cents each?
- I have 4 half dollar coins dates from 1901-1906. Value?
- 2 Quarter dollar coins, one dated 1898, the other 1901. Value?
- Dimes; have several from 1902 thru 1913 with a face facing to the right. Then a handful of dimes from 1917 thru 1947 with the face facing the left, look like a wing coming out of the ear?
-Morgan Silver Dollars...these are in pretty good shape. Dates from 1885 to 1921. Then I have some dollar coins dating from 1924 thru 1935, but the face is different on these ones. Any idea of the value on these?
- Are the Ike Dollar coins worth any more the the face value of one dollar?
- I have one very large Penny coin dated 1913, looks like a seated Roman solider on the back.
- One large coin dated 1986, says "Liberty" across the front w/ lady walking. On back it says 1 oz. fine silver-one dollar. Value?
Thanks once again guys!!
I just came into possession of a collection of coins and was hoping I could trouble you all with some questions. First, I must state that all coins are in worn condition. I'm trying to get an approximate value. Thanks in advance for taking the time to help...
- I have 5 Buffalo nickels (with the Indian on the face). All have a silver appearance, all are so worn that the dates are rubbed off. Value?
- I have $34.00 of Kennedy Half Dollars. Are they worth any more than the face value of 50 cents each?
- I have 4 half dollar coins dates from 1901-1906. Value?
- 2 Quarter dollar coins, one dated 1898, the other 1901. Value?
- Dimes; have several from 1902 thru 1913 with a face facing to the right. Then a handful of dimes from 1917 thru 1947 with the face facing the left, look like a wing coming out of the ear?
-Morgan Silver Dollars...these are in pretty good shape. Dates from 1885 to 1921. Then I have some dollar coins dating from 1924 thru 1935, but the face is different on these ones. Any idea of the value on these?
- Are the Ike Dollar coins worth any more the the face value of one dollar?
- I have one very large Penny coin dated 1913, looks like a seated Roman solider on the back.
- One large coin dated 1986, says "Liberty" across the front w/ lady walking. On back it says 1 oz. fine silver-one dollar. Value?
Thanks once again guys!!
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<2 Quarter dollar coins, one dated 1898, the other 1901. Value?>
Check the reverse (back) of the 1901 quarter,on the bottom of the coin below the eagles tail feathers is there a mint mark or is it blank?
If there is an "S" you could have a real nice find as far as value.
Pictures would be very helpful if you can put them up on the screen.
Rob
Not much, maybe .20 each
- I have $34.00 of Kennedy Half Dollars. Are they worth any more than the face value of 50 cents each?
1964's are worth about 6.75, 1965-1969 are worth about 3.
- I have 4 half dollar coins dates from 1901-1906. Value?
Depending on condition and mintmark (on reverse, under eagle) ... probably 9.50 or more (maybe much more)
- 2 Quarter dollar coins, one dated 1898, the other 1901. Value?
Depending on condition and mintmark (on reverse, under eagle) ... probably 4.50 or more (maybe much more)
- Dimes; have several from 1902 thru 1913 with a face facing to the right. Then a handful of dimes from 1917 thru 1947 with the face facing the left, look like a wing coming out of the ear?
Depending on condition and mintmark (on reverse, dead center for earlier ones, just left of lower fasces on later ones) ... probably 1.75 or more (maybe much more)
-Morgan Silver Dollars...these are in pretty good shape. Dates from 1885 to 1921. Then I have some dollar coins dating from 1924 thru 1935, but the face is different on these ones. Any idea of the value on these?
Depending on condition and mintmark ... probably 16.50 or more (maybe much more)
- Are the Ike Dollar coins worth any more the the face value of one dollar?
Unless they are silver issues, or very high grade, no, not really
- I have one very large Penny coin dated 1913, looks like a seated Roman solider on the back.
sounds foriegn ... no clue
- One large coin dated 1986, says "Liberty" across the front w/ lady walking. On back it says 1 oz. fine silver-one dollar. Value?
This is a "Silver Eagle" ... about 20.
“We are only their care-takers,” he posed, “if we take good care of them, then centuries from now they may still be here … ”
Todd - BHNC #242
As you might guess, much of what you have has some value, though not enough to let you retire. It's like finding a small hoard of baseball cards -- chances are they'll all be "commons" nowhere close to "near mint" condition.
As to evaluating what you have:
-- 5 Buffalo nickels, all are so worn that the dates are rubbed off. In such worn condition, they're worth about a quarter each.
-- $34.00 of Kennedy Half Dollars. It depends on the date. 1964 coins are 90% silver and worth about $6.50 at current spot silver prices. Halves dated 1965-1970 are 40% silver and have about $2.65 in silver value. Halves dated 1971 and after have no silver and are for the most part worth just the face value of 50 cents. If you coins are truly in uncirculated or "proof" condition, or in packaging from the mint, they'll be worth somewhat more.
-- 4 half dollar coins dates from 1901-1906. Assuming these are well worn, they're worth at least $12 or so each. If they are in better condition, they'll be worth more. Look on the back of the coin directly under the eagle's tail feathers. If you see a letter (such as D, S, or O -- which corresponds to the mint at which the coins were struck), the coin may also be worth more. A 1904-S half in well-worn condition would be worth about $50.
-- 2 Quarter dollar coins, one dated 1898, the other 1901. Again, depending on the mintmark and the condition, they're worth a minimum of $5. If you find an "S" mintmark on the back of the 1901, you've found one of the "holy grails" of coin collecting and have something worth several thousand dollars. (Like finding a Mantle rookie card at a garage sale!)
-- Dimes; 1902 thru 1913 and 1917 thru 1947. The first group are known as "Barber" dimes (after the designer) and the second group are commonly called "Mercury" dimes. Again, depending on the mintmark and the condition, they're worth at least a couple of bucks, maybe more.
-- Morgan Silver Dollars. This is one of the more popular series of coins. Again, depending on the mintmark and the condition, values start at about $20.
-- Dollar coins dating from 1924 thru 1935. This is known as the "Peace" dollar. Values are similar to Morgan dollars and can vary based on mintmark and condition. If you have one dated 1928 with no mintmark (found on the back between the eagle's tail feathers and the word "one"), it's worth at least a few hundred bucks.
-- Ike Dollars. Generally not worth more than face value, unless truly in uncirculated or "proof" condition, or in mint packaging. There are some varieties that are worth more.
-- Large Penny coin dated 1913. Sounds like an old British penny coin, maybe worth a buck or so.
-- 1986 "Liberty" coin, 1 oz. fine silver-one dollar. This is a "bullion" coin and is valued based on the price of silver. Currently this one is worth about $20.
I'd recommend checking out a reference book popularly known as the Red Book -- it can help you identify, grade and value virtually any U.S. coin. It is a rare coin collector who does not have a copy.
60 years into this hobby and I'm still working on my Lincoln set!
Coin's for sale/trade.
Tom Pilitowski
US Rare Coin Investments
800-624-1870
Back to coins, a Whitman Redbook is the first step in identifying what you have, an essential reference.
<<2 Quarter dollar coins, one dated 1898, the other 1901. Value?>>
Depending on condition and mintmark could be worth several hundred, or several thousand, again condition and MM is key.
Mintmark is located on the reverse, or back, below the eagle.
1901P $60 to $80 in EF. 1901S in EF $22k - $25k. You never know, you could have a 1901S, check that MM.
<<Morgan Silver Dollars...these are in pretty good shape. Dates from 1885 to 1921. Then I have some dollar coins dating from 1924 thru 1935>>
1885 common as dirt even in Gem condition. 1889CC not common, even well worn could bring hundreds, in gem condition 1/4 million + or -.
1893S is the "King", in any condition thousands, gem condition 1/2 million + or -. Again level of preservation and MM is critical. 1928 Peace dollar is a key date several hundred in EF, several thousand in gem condition. Mintark on a Morgan is below the eagle on the reverse. MM on a Peace dollar is below the word ONE on the reverse.
Click on this handy link below, pics and different levels of grade.
Good luck,
scott
US coin link
Then it's a British penny (that's Britannia on the reverse), and it's worth about 25 cents.
Yes, mrearlygold & morgansforever I am BIG into Yankee cards from the 50's & 60's. They're my favorite team and that era just seems to have an aura about it that is appealing to me, even though I wasn't born yet.
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These are just 4 random ones (though I did include the 1901 "o" quarter). What condition would you say these are? All of the coins I received are in about this condition...
<< <i>Wow thanks guys for the warm welcome!! What a wealth of knowledge...checked the 1901 quarter, sadly it's not an "s" rather an "o'. I'll have to take the time to record the mint marks from the other coins and go thru some of the links you all posted. Yes Steve27 that's what I have, a British Penny. Will try to get you all some scans soon as well. I also received quite a bit of currency ( red ink ink which I believe is Silver Certificates & more) , but wanted to take my time and go thru the coins first. Thanks again for all your help...
Yes, mrearlygold & morgansforever I am BIG into Yankee cards from the 50's & 60's. They're my favorite team and that era just seems to have an aura about it that is appealing to me, even though I wasn't born yet. >>
My Dad took my cousin and I to Yankee Stadium on "Bat Day" back in the early 60's. Going thru the line the man gave me a Bobby Richardson bat which of course I complained and said I want a Mickey Mantle bat.....with my Dad saying "give the kid a Mantle bat would ya mac ?" He then gave me a Mantle bat and my cousin got the Bobby Richardson bat
Coin's for sale/trade.
Tom Pilitowski
US Rare Coin Investments
800-624-1870
My Dad took my cousin and I to Yankee Stadium on "Bat Day" back in the early 60's. Going thru the line the man gave me a Bobby Richardson bat which of course I complained and said I want a Mickey Mantle bat.....with my Dad saying "give the kid a Mantle bat would ya mac ?" He then gave me a Mantle bat and my cousin got the Bobby Richardson bat
Awesome story man!! I have many cards of all the Yankee greats from that era...Mantle is obviously the star, but many of the unsung heros have interesting stories as well. For example, Richardson to his day is the only player to win the World Series MVP award while playing on the losing team (1960). Also, the friendship he & Mantle had, particularly at the end of Mantle's life, is very intriguing.
Anyone have any comments on the pics of the coins?