Avoid smelling. PCGS has a sniffer. Cleaning coins strips coins of their natural look and scent, which is nasty; to be honest. If you handle a lot of coins , it's easily noticeable. Leave them alone.
@CyndieChildress said:
Do they clean them if you grade them?
Thanks!
Coin collectors praise originality. If you clean them that is lost and value plumits. Some coins can be conserved though which is a special way of acceptably cleaning them but that too can go wrong and destroy a coin. It is reserved for coins who's value would greatly improved if done right. The coin you are showing is a common 1921 Morgan. No need to clean it or conserve it. The value is around $25-30.
Can we get pics of the other coins?
I am posting only a few now because I've been taking pictures all day! Lol
But doing it with my gloves on. Lol
@CyndieChildress said:
Do they clean them if you grade them?
Thanks!
Coin collectors praise originality. If you clean them that is lost and value plumits. Some coins can be conserved though which is a special way of acceptably cleaning them but that too can go wrong and destroy a coin. It is reserved for coins who's value would greatly improved if done right. The coin you are showing is a common 1921 Morgan. No need to clean it or conserve it. The value is around $25-30.
@CyndieChildress said:
Do they clean them if you grade them?
Thanks!
Coin collectors praise originality. If you clean them that is lost and value plumits. Some coins can be conserved though which is a special way of acceptably cleaning them but that too can go wrong and destroy a coin. It is reserved for coins who's value would greatly improved if done right. The coin you are showing is a common 1921 Morgan. No need to clean it or conserve it. The value is around $25-30.
Can we get pics of the other coins?
I am posting only a few now because I've been taking pictures all day! Lol
But doing it with my gloves on. Lol
Do any have a CC on the lower reverse or does the 84 have an S?
@CyndieChildress said:
Do they clean them if you grade them?
Thanks!
Coin collectors praise originality. If you clean them that is lost and value plumits. Some coins can be conserved though which is a special way of acceptably cleaning them but that too can go wrong and destroy a coin. It is reserved for coins who's value would greatly improved if done right. The coin you are showing is a common 1921 Morgan. No need to clean it or conserve it. The value is around $25-30.
Can we get pics of the other coins?
I am posting only a few now because I've been taking pictures all day! Lol
But doing it with my gloves on. Lol
Do any have a CC on the lower reverse or does the 84 have an S?
@CyndieChildress said:
Do they clean them if you grade them?
Thanks!
Coin collectors praise originality. If you clean them that is lost and value plumits. Some coins can be conserved though which is a special way of acceptably cleaning them but that too can go wrong and destroy a coin. It is reserved for coins who's value would greatly improved if done right. The coin you are showing is a common 1921 Morgan. No need to clean it or conserve it. The value is around $25-30.
Can we get pics of the other coins?
I am posting only a few now because I've been taking pictures all day! Lol
But doing it with my gloves on. Lol
Do any have a CC on the lower reverse or does the 84 have an S?
No, I wish! Lol
Its an "O"
I have a lot of 1922 without the M.M., with "D", with "S"
Also 1881 "O"
1891 "
1884 "
1885 no MM
1887 no MM
1890 no MM
1900 "O"
Lots of 1921 & 1922's
1923 "S", and no MM
1924 no MM
1925 no MM
1926 "S"
@CyndieChildress said:
Do they clean them if you grade them?
Thanks!
Coin collectors praise originality. If you clean them that is lost and value plumits. Some coins can be conserved though which is a special way of acceptably cleaning them but that too can go wrong and destroy a coin. It is reserved for coins who's value would greatly improved if done right. The coin you are showing is a common 1921 Morgan. No need to clean it or conserve it. The value is around $25-30.
Can we get pics of the other coins?
I am posting only a few now because I've been taking pictures all day! Lol
But doing it with my gloves on. Lol
Do any have a CC on the lower reverse or does the 84 have an S?
No, I wish! Lol
Its an "O"
I have a lot of 1922 without the M.M., with "D", with "S"
Also 1881 "O"
1891 "
1884 "
1885 no MM
1887 no MM
1890 no MM
1900 "O"
Lots of 1921 & 1922's
1923 "S", and no MM
1924 no MM
1925 no MM
1926 "S"
Yes, mostly common stuff, but be advised that silver dollars will sell at a premium above melt value. Right this moment melt value for a dollar is $13.54 and APMEX (an Internet bullion dealer) is selling VG-XF Peace dollars for $21.49 each and cull silver dollars (really ugly ones) for $18.99 each. For appraisal purposes, this might get you in the ballpark. Be aware that many dislike 1921 Morgans for some reason, and you might get a bit less for them.
Check for key dates though! A heavily worn 1921 or 1928 Peace dollar can still be worth hundreds.
@BryceM said:
Yes, mostly common stuff, but be advised that silver dollars will sell at a premium above melt value. Right this moment melt value for a dollar is $13.54 and APMEX (an Internet bullion dealer) is selling VG-XF Peace dollars for $21.49 each and cull silver dollars (really ugly ones) for $18.99 each. For appraisal purposes, this might get you in the ballpark. Be aware that many dislike 1921 Morgans for some reason, and you might get a bit less for them.
Check for key dates though! A heavily worn 1921 or 1928 Peace dollar can still be worth hundreds.
So if there worn they are better?
When I look on PCGS some are worth quite a bit.
Thanks again
@BryceM said:
Yes, mostly common stuff, but be advised that silver dollars will sell at a premium above melt value. Right this moment melt value for a dollar is $13.54 and APMEX (an Internet bullion dealer) is selling VG-XF Peace dollars for $21.49 each and cull silver dollars (really ugly ones) for $18.99 each. For appraisal purposes, this might get you in the ballpark. Be aware that many dislike 1921 Morgans for some reason, and you might get a bit less for them.
Check for key dates though! A heavily worn 1921 or 1928 Peace dollar can still be worth hundreds.
So if there worn they are better?
When I look on PCGS some are worth quite a bit.
Thanks again
Only if they can grade at the very lowest grade of p01 or sometimes fr02. These are called "lowballs" and some people go crazy over them due to originality and that they did their duty. Their high prices are because it is very tough to get a morgan in a p01 or fr02 holder as the coin has to have honest, original surfaces and the date and mint mark need to still be visible (usually) with the heavy wear. No easy feat, hence the rarity of them. Plus the registry guys bump prices up and lowball collecting is getting more popular by the day.
@BryceM said:
Yes, mostly common stuff, but be advised that silver dollars will sell at a premium above melt value. Right this moment melt value for a dollar is $13.54 and APMEX (an Internet bullion dealer) is selling VG-XF Peace dollars for $21.49 each and cull silver dollars (really ugly ones) for $18.99 each. For appraisal purposes, this might get you in the ballpark. Be aware that many dislike 1921 Morgans for some reason, and you might get a bit less for them.
Check for key dates though! A heavily worn 1921 or 1928 Peace dollar can still be worth hundreds.
So if there worn they are better?
When I look on PCGS some are worth quite a bit.
Thanks again
@BryceM said:
Yes, mostly common stuff, but be advised that silver dollars will sell at a premium above melt value. Right this moment melt value for a dollar is $13.54 and APMEX (an Internet bullion dealer) is selling VG-XF Peace dollars for $21.49 each and cull silver dollars (really ugly ones) for $18.99 each. For appraisal purposes, this might get you in the ballpark. Be aware that many dislike 1921 Morgans for some reason, and you might get a bit less for them.
Check for key dates though! A heavily worn 1921 or 1928 Peace dollar can still be worth hundreds.
So if there worn they are better?
When I look on PCGS some are worth quite a bit.
Thanks again
Only if they can grade at the very lowest grade of p01 or sometimes fr02. These are called "lowballs" and some people go crazy over them due to originality and that they did their duty. Their high prices are because it is very tough to get a morgan in a p01 or fr02 holder as the coin has to have honest, original surfaces and the date and mint mark need to still be visible (usually) with the heavy wear. No easy feat, hence the rarity of them. Plus the registry guys bump prices up and lowball collecting is getting more popular by the day.
Ok. I can post some that look like that as well. I was looking for the nice ones.
Answers
Oh sure, lol
How do they smell ?
Not sure they smell because I haven't even thought about smelling them.
Avoid smelling. PCGS has a sniffer. Cleaning coins strips coins of their natural look and scent, which is nasty; to be honest. If you handle a lot of coins , it's easily noticeable. Leave them alone.
Unfortunately, your Peace dollars do not appear to be uncirculated.
Okay, now that we've established not to clean them....each coin stands on it's own merit.
@CascadeChris
@BryceM
@callawayc7
@coinpro76
Here's a few I took pictures of today
1941 Liberty wa> @CascadeChris said:
I am posting only a few now because I've been taking pictures all day! Lol
But doing it with my gloves on. Lol
@callawayc7
@coinpro76
@BryceM
Do any have a CC on the lower reverse or does the 84 have an S?
No, I wish! Lol
Its an "O"
I have a lot of 1922 without the M.M., with "D", with "S"
Also 1881 "O"
1891 "
1884 "
1885 no MM
1887 no MM
1890 no MM
1900 "O"
Lots of 1921 & 1922's
1923 "S", and no MM
1924 no MM
1925 no MM
1926 "S"
Lots of work, lol
Everything posted so far is melt value silver. Not trying to be mean, just telling you the truth.
Are you wearing gloves so you don't get your hands dirty? (Kidding!!)
Yes, my answer was posted Very Clear, lol
Yes, mostly common stuff, but be advised that silver dollars will sell at a premium above melt value. Right this moment melt value for a dollar is $13.54 and APMEX (an Internet bullion dealer) is selling VG-XF Peace dollars for $21.49 each and cull silver dollars (really ugly ones) for $18.99 each. For appraisal purposes, this might get you in the ballpark. Be aware that many dislike 1921 Morgans for some reason, and you might get a bit less for them.
Check for key dates though! A heavily worn 1921 or 1928 Peace dollar can still be worth hundreds.
So if there worn they are better?
When I look on PCGS some are worth quite a bit.
Thanks again
Only if they can grade at the very lowest grade of p01 or sometimes fr02. These are called "lowballs" and some people go crazy over them due to originality and that they did their duty. Their high prices are because it is very tough to get a morgan in a p01 or fr02 holder as the coin has to have honest, original surfaces and the date and mint mark need to still be visible (usually) with the heavy wear. No easy feat, hence the rarity of them. Plus the registry guys bump prices up and lowball collecting is getting more popular by the day.
What about some of this kind?
Ok. I can post some that look like that as well. I was looking for the nice ones.
Thanks again SO much!
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