Tell Me About My Collection?

Bkins1880 · October 6, 2020 3:08PM

Just wanted to show off my collection and ask about the value of some stuff... I've got a big collection but I got most of it from family, not on my own, so I still consider myself a newb. Anyways, I'm new to this forum... if anyone wants to help me figure out what my stuff might be worth, please let me know! Thanks!

ifthevamzarockin · October 6, 2020 3:11PM

Welcome to the forum!

Just add some photos to this thread and we will take a look.

Bkins1880 · October 6, 2020 3:22PM

Bkins1880 · October 6, 2020 3:43PM

Anyways, these are my coins!

mannie gray · October 6, 2020 3:43PM

$94.50

mannie gray · October 6, 2020 3:44PM

Sorry... didn't see the SBAs.
$102.50

Bkins1880 · October 6, 2020 3:44PM

@mannie gray said:
$94.50

That was so fast! Thank you so much!

olympicsos · October 6, 2020 3:49PM

You really like Ike! Not worth more than $95.

Electricity · October 6, 2020 4:00PM

Hiya, welcome to the forum.
It looks to me like you have a nice beginner type set.
What are you plans for the coins? Why not start studying up and learn about each coin types history.
A good place to begin is purchasing a Collecting guide called the “Red Book” it will give you a good starting point into the hobby.

Best of luck

mannie gray · October 6, 2020 4:08PM

@Bkins1880 said:

@mannie gray said:
$94.50

That was so fast! Thank you so much!

Look on the reverse of the Morgan. Check the opening of the mintmark, see if you can see a line inside the opening, running north to south.
Or, better yet, post a closeup if the mintmark if you can.
It might be an O/S... unlikely but possible.
That would double the value right there.

Bkins1880 · October 6, 2020 4:09PM

@Electricity said:
Hiya, welcome to the forum.
It looks me like you have a nice beginner type set.
What are you plans for the coins? Why not start studying up and learn about each coin types history.
A good place to being is purchasing a Collecting guide called the “Red Book” it will give you a good starting point into the hobby.

Best of luck

Thank you! I havent really had any plans for it per say, I just enjoy collecting them! I will be sure to look into the book!

Bkins1880 · October 6, 2020 4:10PM

@mannie gray said:

@Bkins1880 said:

@mannie gray said:
$94.50

That was so fast! Thank you so much!

Look on the reverse of the Morgan. Check the opening of the mintmark, see if you can see a line inside the opening, running north to south.
Or, better yet, post a closeup if the mintmark if you can.
It might be an O/S... unlikely but possible.
That would double the value right there.

When you say opening, what exactly do you mean? I'll post a picture in just a second.

Jimnight · October 6, 2020 4:12PM

Nice stuff to look at.

mannie gray · October 6, 2020 4:19PM

@Bkins1880 said:

@mannie gray said:

@Bkins1880 said:

@mannie gray said:
$94.50

That was so fast! Thank you so much!

Look on the reverse of the Morgan. Check the opening of the mintmark, see if you can see a line inside the opening, running north to south.
Or, better yet, post a closeup if the mintmark if you can.
It might be an O/S... unlikely but possible.
That would double the value right there.

When you say opening, what exactly do you mean? I'll post a picture in just a second.

If you can imagine the O mintmark as a donut.....look in the donut hole.

Bkins1880 · October 6, 2020 4:25PM

@mannie gray said:

@Bkins1880 said:

@mannie gray said:

@Bkins1880 said:

@mannie gray said:
$94.50

That was so fast! Thank you so much!

Look on the reverse of the Morgan. Check the opening of the mintmark, see if you can see a line inside the opening, running north to south.
Or, better yet, post a closeup if the mintmark if you can.
It might be an O/S... unlikely but possible.
That would double the value right there.

When you say opening, what exactly do you mean? I'll post a picture in just a second.

If you can imagine the O mintmark as a donut.....look in the donut
@mannie gray said:

@Bkins1880 said:

@mannie gray said:

@Bkins1880 said:

@mannie gray said:
$94.50

That was so fast! Thank you so much!

Look on the reverse of the Morgan. Check the opening of the mintmark, see if you can see a line inside the opening, running north to south.
Or, better yet, post a closeup if the mintmark if you can.
It might be an O/S... unlikely but possible.
That would double the value right there.

When you say opening, what exactly do you mean? I'll post a picture in just a second.

If you can imagine the O mintmark as a donut.....look in the donut hole.

This is the best pic I can get. I was most curious about this coin because to be 140 years old it's in pretty good shape. I really am not sure though

coinbuf · October 6, 2020 4:36PM

A collection does not have to be expensive to be fun, its a hobby so enjoy the coins you have and add new coins when you can; welcome to the forum.

Bkins1880 · October 6, 2020 4:37PM

@coinbuf said:
A collection does not have to be expensive to be fun, its a hobby so enjoy the coins you have and add new coins when you can; welcome to the forum.

Thanks! I feel the same way! Just because they aren't necessarily valuable to someone else doesnt mean they can't be valuable to me

ShaunBC5 · October 6, 2020 4:59PM

Value is all relative. As someone already said, you’ve got a great starter set. Most of us started with tiny collections of just a few coins we found or someone gave us. I’ve got “worthless” coins in containers that are probably worth as much as the coin, but at the time, those were my whole collection and I loved them...and still do.

mannie gray · October 6, 2020 5:01PM

@Bkins1880 said:

@mannie gray said:

@Bkins1880 said:

@mannie gray said:

@Bkins1880 said:

@mannie gray said:
$94.50

That was so fast! Thank you so much!

Look on the reverse of the Morgan. Check the opening of the mintmark, see if you can see a line inside the opening, running north to south.
Or, better yet, post a closeup if the mintmark if you can.
It might be an O/S... unlikely but possible.
That would double the value right there.

When you say opening, what exactly do you mean? I'll post a picture in just a second.

If you can imagine the O mintmark as a donut.....look in the donut
@mannie gray said:

@Bkins1880 said:

@mannie gray said:

@Bkins1880 said:

@mannie gray said:
$94.50

That was so fast! Thank you so much!

Look on the reverse of the Morgan. Check the opening of the mintmark, see if you can see a line inside the opening, running north to south.
Or, better yet, post a closeup if the mintmark if you can.
It might be an O/S... unlikely but possible.
That would double the value right there.

When you say opening, what exactly do you mean? I'll post a picture in just a second.

If you can imagine the O mintmark as a donut.....look in the donut hole.

This is the best pic I can get. I was most curious about this coin because to be 140 years old it's in pretty good shape. I really am not sure though

Nice pics....sorry, not a O/S but if you are at all interested in Silver Dollars, the 82-O offers quite a few different varieties to pursue and identify.
The varieties of Morgan Dollars are called "VAMs" and while maybe a bit intimidating to a new collector, are lots of fun to look for and identify.

Bkins1880 · October 6, 2020 5:03PM

@mannie gray said:

@Bkins1880 said:

@mannie gray said:

@Bkins1880 said:

@mannie gray said:

@Bkins1880 said:

@mannie gray said:
$94.50

That was so fast! Thank you so much!

Look on the reverse of the Morgan. Check the opening of the mintmark, see if you can see a line inside the opening, running north to south.
Or, better yet, post a closeup if the mintmark if you can.
It might be an O/S... unlikely but possible.
That would double the value right there.

When you say opening, what exactly do you mean? I'll post a picture in just a second.

If you can imagine the O mintmark as a donut.....look in the donut
@mannie gray said:

@Bkins1880 said:

@mannie gray said:

@Bkins1880 said:

@mannie gray said:
$94.50

That was so fast! Thank you so much!

Look on the reverse of the Morgan. Check the opening of the mintmark, see if you can see a line inside the opening, running north to south.
Or, better yet, post a closeup if the mintmark if you can.
It might be an O/S... unlikely but possible.
That would double the value right there.

When you say opening, what exactly do you mean? I'll post a picture in just a second.

If you can imagine the O mintmark as a donut.....look in the donut hole.

This is the best pic I can get. I was most curious about this coin because to be 140 years old it's in pretty good shape. I really am not sure though

Nice pics....sorry, not a O/S but if you are at all interested in Silver Dollars, the 82-O offers quite a few different varieties to pursue and identify.
The varieties of Morgan Dollars are called "VAMs" and while maybe a bit intimidating to a new collector, are lots of fun to look for and identify.

Awesome, thanks for the advice! I'll try and look into everything you all have said. I really appreciate it

mannie gray · October 6, 2020 5:10PM

@Bkins1880 said:

@mannie gray said:

@Bkins1880 said:

@mannie gray said:

@Bkins1880 said:

@mannie gray said:

@Bkins1880 said:

@mannie gray said:
$94.50

That was so fast! Thank you so much!

Look on the reverse of the Morgan. Check the opening of the mintmark, see if you can see a line inside the opening, running north to south.
Or, better yet, post a closeup if the mintmark if you can.
It might be an O/S... unlikely but possible.
That would double the value right there.

When you say opening, what exactly do you mean? I'll post a picture in just a second.

If you can imagine the O mintmark as a donut.....look in the donut
@mannie gray said:

@Bkins1880 said:

@mannie gray said:

@Bkins1880 said:

@mannie gray said:
$94.50

That was so fast! Thank you so much!

Look on the reverse of the Morgan. Check the opening of the mintmark, see if you can see a line inside the opening, running north to south.
Or, better yet, post a closeup if the mintmark if you can.
It might be an O/S... unlikely but possible.
That would double the value right there.

When you say opening, what exactly do you mean? I'll post a picture in just a second.

If you can imagine the O mintmark as a donut.....look in the donut hole.

This is the best pic I can get. I was most curious about this coin because to be 140 years old it's in pretty good shape. I really am not sure though

Nice pics....sorry, not a O/S but if you are at all interested in Silver Dollars, the 82-O offers quite a few different varieties to pursue and identify.
The varieties of Morgan Dollars are called "VAMs" and while maybe a bit intimidating to a new collector, are lots of fun to look for and identify.

Awesome, thanks for the advice! I'll try and look into everything you all have said. I really appreciate it

You are most welcome.
We live this stuff here...eat, sleep, breathe it...yes, we are total nerds.
But once you become immersed in the coin world, you will see there is something interesting and affordable for just about anyone.

Take a look at your Ike dollars.
Interesting varieties for 1971-D (so-called Friendly Eagle) and 1972 , among others.
Those you will have to research on your own
Welcome to a truly great hobby @Bkins1880 .😊

mannie gray · October 6, 2020 5:10PM

@ShaunBC5 said:
Value is all relative. As someone already said, you’ve got a great starter set. Most of us started with tiny collections of just a few coins we found or someone gave us. I’ve got “worthless” coins in containers that are probably worth as much as the coin, but at the time, those were my whole collection and I loved them...and still do.

Great post!

bearcave · October 6, 2020 5:12PM

Welcome to the forum!! You have a super starter set. 🙂

Bkins1880 · October 6, 2020 5:18PM

@bearcave said:

Welcome to the forum!! You have a super starter set. 🙂

Thank you! I say I really got into the hobby from foreign coins to begin with, but recently I've been incredibly interested in US money, I just never realized how much variation there was in it... I'm not sure where I could post my foreign stuff to see if it's worth anything but I'm not sure a picture would do it much justice

chesterb · October 6, 2020 5:35PM

Nice start to your collection. Get yourself a Red Book and read up. So many great coins and history to explore. It's the hobby of kings!

IkesT · October 6, 2020 5:43PM

Welcome! If you are interested in varieties, the Cherrypicker's Guide will be a good book for you to have (when they become available, again).

You've got a bunch of 1972 Eisenhower dollars - if you'd like, show us some reverse pics, and we can see if there are any Type 2 coins.

Bkins1880 · October 6, 2020 5:53PM

@IkesT said:
Welcome! If you are interested in varieties, the Cherrypicker's Guide will be a good book for you to have (when they become available, again).

You've got a bunch of 1972 Eisenhower dollars - if you'd like, show us some reverse pics, and we can see if there are any Type 2 coins.

Sure thing! I'm not 100% sure what that means but if you want to look I'll add a picture.

IkesT · October 6, 2020 6:14PM

@Bkins1880 said:

@IkesT said:
Welcome! If you are interested in varieties, the Cherrypicker's Guide will be a good book for you to have (when they become available, again).

You've got a bunch of 1972 Eisenhower dollars - if you'd like, show us some reverse pics, and we can see if there are any Type 2 coins.

Sure thing! I'm not 100% sure what that means but if you want to look I'll add a picture.

The 1972 Ike Dollar was made with 3 different reverse designs. The Type 2 is harder to find and is worth more.

May I see a closer photo of the coin circled in red?

Bkins1880 · October 6, 2020 6:16PM

@Bkins1880 said:

@IkesT said:
Welcome! If you are interested in varieties, the Cherrypicker's Guide will be a good book for you to have (when they become available, again).

You've got a bunch of 1972 Eisenhower dollars - if you'd like, show us some reverse pics, and we can see if there are any Type 2 coins.

Sure thing! I'm not 100% sure what that means but if you want to look I'll add a picture.

@Bkins1880 said:

@IkesT said:
Welcome! If you are interested in varieties, the Cherrypicker's Guide will be a good book for you to have (when they become available, again).

You've got a bunch of 1972 Eisenhower dollars - if you'd like, show us some reverse pics, and we can see if there are any Type 2 coins.

Sure thing! I'm not 100% sure what that means but if you want to look I'll add a picture.

I think I found it, here's a picture

Bkins1880 · October 6, 2020 6:34PM

@IkesT said:

@Bkins1880 said:

@IkesT said:
Welcome! If you are interested in varieties, the Cherrypicker's Guide will be a good book for you to have (when they become available, again).

You've got a bunch of 1972 Eisenhower dollars - if you'd like, show us some reverse pics, and we can see if there are any Type 2 coins.

Sure thing! I'm not 100% sure what that means but if you want to look I'll add a picture.

The 1972 Ike Dollar was made with 3 different reverse designs. The Type 2 is harder to find and is worth more.

May I see a closer photo of the coin circled in red?

@IkesT said:

@Bkins1880 said:

@IkesT said:
Welcome! If you are interested in varieties, the Cherrypicker's Guide will be a good book for you to have (when they become available, again).

You've got a bunch of 1972 Eisenhower dollars - if you'd like, show us some reverse pics, and we can see if there are any Type 2 coins.

Sure thing! I'm not 100% sure what that means but if you want to look I'll add a picture.

The 1972 Ike Dollar was made with 3 different reverse designs. The Type 2 is harder to find and is worth more.

May I see a closer photo of the coin circled in red?

The> @IkesT said:

@Bkins1880 said:

@IkesT said:
Welcome! If you are interested in varieties, the Cherrypicker's Guide will be a good book for you to have (when they become available, again).

You've got a bunch of 1972 Eisenhower dollars - if you'd like, show us some reverse pics, and we can see if there are any Type 2 coins.

Sure thing! I'm not 100% sure what that means but if you want to look I'll add a picture.

The 1972 Ike Dollar was made with 3 different reverse designs. The Type 2 is harder to find and is worth more.

May I see a closer photo of the coin circled in red?

Here's a picture, I think I found it

IkesT · October 6, 2020 6:40PM

Good job finding it again! That coin has a Type 3 reverse (which is common). Your other 1971 and 1972 Ike dollars have a Type 1 reverse (also common). Not the easiest varieties to learn for a beginner, but here's a link to some photos, if you want to try:

https://www.ikegroup.info/?page_id=184

Bkins1880 · October 6, 2020 6:44PM

@IkesT said:
Good job finding it again! That coin has a Type 3 reverse (which is common). Your other 1971 and 1972 Ike dollars have a Type 1 reverse (also common). Not the easiest varieties to learn for a beginner, but here's a link to some photos, if you want to try:

@IkesT said:
Good job finding it again! That coin has a Type 3 reverse (which is common). Your other 1971 and 1972 Ike dollars have a Type 1 reverse (also common). Not the easiest varieties to learn for a beginner, but here's a link to some photos, if you want to try:

https://www.ikegroup.info/?page_id=184

Those are some crazy details! Thanks for letting me know! Is the type 2 less common than the others?

WaterSport · October 6, 2020 6:45PM

Welcome. That is not a collection, that is an accumulation. But a good place to start if you want to pursue the hobby.

WS

IkesT · October 6, 2020 6:48PM

@Bkins1880 said:

@IkesT said:
Good job finding it again! That coin has a Type 3 reverse (which is common). Your other 1971 and 1972 Ike dollars have a Type 1 reverse (also common). Not the easiest varieties to learn for a beginner, but here's a link to some photos, if you want to try:

@IkesT said:
Good job finding it again! That coin has a Type 3 reverse (which is common). Your other 1971 and 1972 Ike dollars have a Type 1 reverse (also common). Not the easiest varieties to learn for a beginner, but here's a link to some photos, if you want to try:

https://www.ikegroup.info/?page_id=184

Those are some crazy details! Thanks for letting me know! Is the type 2 less common than the others?

Yes - you'd normally have to search through quite a few coins to find a Type 2, but always worth checking, just in case.

MrEureka · October 6, 2020 6:50PM

OK, fine, I can't help myself. I'll bid $110.

Bkins1880 · October 6, 2020 6:59PM

@MrEureka said:
OK, fine, I can't help myself. I'll bid $110.

😂I appreciate it.

mannie gray · October 6, 2020 7:03PM

@MrEureka said:
OK, fine, I can't help myself. I'll bid $110.

Are you calling me a cheapskate?

Bkins1880 · October 6, 2020 7:13PM

@mannie gray said:

@MrEureka said:
OK, fine, I can't help myself. I'll bid $110.

Are you calling me a cheapskate?

Of course not😂😂 thanks for giving me a good laugh though. I wouldn't even know what to price these at! It's my entire collection

abcde12345 · October 6, 2020 7:41PM

Look'in good my brother.
Now time to get a neat coin album and post them there.

What you have now is an assortment.
Soon you will have a collection.

Bkins1880 · October 6, 2020 7:58PM

@abcde12345 said:
Look'in good my brother.
Now time to get a neat coin album and post them there.

What you have now is an assortment.
Soon you will have a collection.

What exactly do you mean "post" them? As in something online or a literal album with coin flips?

abcde12345 · October 6, 2020 10:51PM

Post > Place

Place > Post

Oldhoopster · October 7, 2020 4:53AM

@ShaunBC5 said:
Value is all relative. As someone already said, you’ve got a great starter set. Most of us started with tiny collections of just a few coins we found or someone gave us. I’ve got “worthless” coins in containers that are probably worth as much as the coin, but at the time, those were my whole collection and I loved them...and still do.

I still have many low value coins that I put in 2x2's when I started collecting as a kid in the 70s. It's fun to look at the "1974-S UNC" or "1955-S ONE CENT" labeled in a 9 year olds handwriting. My favorites are the ones my uncle put in 2x2s and labeled in his precise draftsman style of printing. Most have negligible collectors value, but are still priceless to me.

To the OP, I also agree with the others that recommend buying a copy of "A Guide Book of United States Coins" by RS Yeoman (The Redbook). The best $10-15 you'll ever spend on the hobby

ricko · October 7, 2020 5:07AM

@Bkins1880 .... Welcome aboard..... That is a nice assortment of coins there.... If any particular type interests you more than others, you could consider starting a set of those coins - by year and/or by mint mark.... or get an album and start filling the holes....Lots of fun and thanks for the pictures. Cheers, RickO

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