1901 Cents (Fused in SF Earthquake) Value?

SMerrill

I have two 1901 cents that were fused together in the SF earthquake. My grandmother handed them down to me. I would like to know if they are of any value or have any desirability for a collector. I appreciate any input. Thanks to all folks that pointed out my error in originally stating these were nickels

I am not able to attach pictures to this post, but will forward to anyone who has an interest.

savoyspecial

their value is sentimental only

SMerrill

Thanks I thought that might be the case. She left me a box full of coins, thought this was the most interesting one. I do have some 64 Kennedy silver 1/2 dollars, wheat pennies, silver 64 Washington quarters etc. Guess I need to do some research to see if there is anything of value in her cache.

AUandAG

Welcome and stay around and learn!

Fused in the SF Fire? The earthquake would do nothing to the coins but the fire sure would.

Probably need to see about a donation to a SF museum.

bob

savoyspecial

Bob brings up a great point about donating to an area museum

winky

1 penny each if separated from each other.

roadrunner

With decent documentation they'd be worth something more than a regular G-Fine Indian cent. But probably too late to recover that. Even as burnt culls they are worth more than a few cents. Heck, even a "stinkin" wheatie is now worth 3c-4c. And I'd certainly take these Indians over common wheats.

COALPORTER

I hope they don't have a S mint mark? I thought cents were rather uncommon in the west
at that time?

Timbuk3

Pics would be nice !!!

SMerrill

I would love to attach a few photos, but for some reason I am not able to. It is in a jpg format an pretty small... Any suggestions?

Also has anyone heard of a VOC Dutch Coin, supposedly dubbed the first New York Penny utilized in the colonies? I have a very worn coin, not sure of value.

SMerrill

Hey Bob,

Thanks for your post... (That is a great idea about donating to a museum)

But just so you know, I referenced the Earthquake as being instrumental in fusing the coins but do realize that shaking them up a bit would do nothing.

Yes, I am learning, but far from a novice about the world.

Hope you enjoy a little sarcasm.

ProofArtworkonCircs

<<I hope they don't have a S mint mark? I thought cents were rather uncommon in the west
at that time>>

Times were a changing. The first S mint cent was 1908.

lostincoins

<< <i>1 penny each if separated from each other. >>



Sorry they are not pennies but cents as he said lol, just heckling a bit.

oreville

These two cents (as suggested earlier) can be a remarkable addition to a museum and you might be able to garner a nice legitimate charitable deduction for donating these to a 501(c)3 museum. Furthermore, your grandmother's family name could be noted and that would be quite a legacy to have.

ricko

Good idea about a museum donation....no idea about the Dutch coin...might check with a colonial expert...Cheers, RickO