Update on 97 rolls of wheat backs, bank wrapped

sommerj · March 27, 2008 3:22PM

New photo's of the rolls i have opened

I thought about laying them everyone out side by side but not sure i have the space for that.So i might do them one roll at a time?

Placid · March 27, 2008 3:25PM

Where?

BlindedByEgo · March 27, 2008 3:25PM

?

bigmansam88 · March 27, 2008 3:26PM

moonshine · March 27, 2008 3:27PM

sommerj · March 27, 2008 3:28PM

need 2 mins cam is dead

bigmansam88 · March 27, 2008 3:29PM

<< need 2 mins camra is dead

>>

The suspense is killing me...

Placid · March 27, 2008 3:30PM

Steal some batteries from the kids toys already.

sommerj · March 27, 2008 3:33PM

there uploading right now

direwolf1972 · March 27, 2008 3:34PM

this sounds interesting if we get pics

sommerj · March 27, 2008 3:49PM

There is some pic's.Should i spread them all out or 1 roll at a time & take pictures?

illini420 · March 27, 2008 3:50PM

That is so cool!!!! Thanks for sharing

Wish I could have searched that roll of 1955's

Placid · March 27, 2008 3:51PM

Those should keep pcgs busy for awhile.

moonshine · March 27, 2008 3:51PM

bigmansam88 · March 27, 2008 3:52PM

Were the coins all in paper rolls or did you just take them out of the plastic?

Very nice coins either way.

It was worth waiting for the pics to upload!

sommerj · March 27, 2008 3:53PM

<< That is so cool!!!! Thanks for sharing

Wish I could have searched that roll of 1955's

>>

Is there anything to look for in a 55s?

sommerj · March 27, 2008 3:54PM

<< Were the coins all in paper rolls or did you just take them out of the plastic?

Very nice coins either way.

It was worth waiting for the pics to upload! >>

Paper rolls then into the plastic tubes cuase all i have is half dollar & dollar 2x2's

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sommerj · March 27, 2008 3:54PM

<< Those should keep pcgs busy for awhile. >>

Wish i had the money to send them all to PCGS

moonshine · March 27, 2008 3:55PM

you need to get a cherrypicker's guide book, and talk to the lincoln dood here on the forum for more info - you can also search the internet - there are different errors and varieties for all kinds of years and some are quite valuable.

Placid · March 27, 2008 3:55PM

<< 

<< That is so cool!!!! Thanks for sharing

Wish I could have searched that roll of 1955's

>>

Is there anything to look for in a 55s? >>

yes doubled dates.

bigmansam88 · March 27, 2008 3:56PM

<< Is there anything to look for in a 55s? >>

1955 DDO

Worth a VERY nice premium if you have one (or a whole roll full

)

sommerj · March 27, 2008 3:57PM

<< 

<< 

<< That is so cool!!!! Thanks for sharing

Wish I could have searched that roll of 1955's

>>

Is there anything to look for in a 55s? >>

yes doubled dates. >>

I thought that was just on the 55 plain?
I seen some 55 look like "Poor man double dies?"

illini420 · March 27, 2008 3:59PM

<< 

<< That is so cool!!!! Thanks for sharing

Wish I could have searched that roll of 1955's

>>

Is there anything to look for in a 55s? >>

Nothing but the 1955 DDO

moonshine · March 27, 2008 3:59PM

wow - you have been busy

*sharing your fun*

going to smoke - will be emitting green smoke.

sommerj · March 27, 2008 3:59PM

Well thanks for the comments guys i think im going to open up a few more rolls & start going threw them to decide what to keep & sale, wonder what it would cost me to get about 1500 of the sent to pcgs?

BECOKA · March 27, 2008 3:59PM

That's a lot of rolls to go through. Let us know if you find anything special.

Placid · March 27, 2008 4:01PM

Yes 55p mint.
I guess I read that as 55's not 55-s

The major ones to look for can be found here
http://www.coinfacts.com/small_cents/cents_lincoln_wheat_reverse.html
But you sound like you already know basically what to look for.

DJCoinz · March 27, 2008 4:03PM

Holy carp!

These were all in OBW rolls?

ArizonaJack · March 27, 2008 4:09PM

<< Holy carp!

These were all in OBW rolls? >>

Thats what I said !!!

The 55-S has a nice Rpm, the S/S/S, in primo BU it is pretty pricy

sommerj · March 27, 2008 4:12PM

WOW! Just opened i 1950-p roll, all have a nice rim tone!! blue,green & red look to them!
I will give this roll a two thumbs up

sommerj · March 27, 2008 4:16PM

Kinda bad but this is really the only place i have to share my coins with. ( well ppl that share the same hobby as me)
here one of my jefferson sets all hand picked from OBR. ( well have to upload pic's in a few cam is dead again lol.)

I also have many OBRoll's in the safe of many diffrent U.S coin types but do not want to get them out of the safe unless it is to send
them in or to sale an with the way my money has been latly might have to sale some lol. ya rlly sucks

Placid · March 27, 2008 4:31PM

It might be for the best for security reasons.
Time for me to get some sleep.
Thanks for sharing

sommerj · March 27, 2008 4:32PM

coins on ebay

That is my Ebay link so you know where to look if i decide to sale some of them also im about to add more lots to my ebay listing.

Thanks guys

cullenbryant · March 27, 2008 4:42PM

i'd find a trusted person on this board to work with through private messaging before opening
any more of those. thanks for sharing.

sommerj · March 27, 2008 4:53PM

<< i'd find a trusted person on this board to work with through private messaging before opening
any more of those. thanks for sharing. >>

Ya i might just throw the rest in the safe for a while & send over half of them to NGC or PCGS that i opend an then sale the left over ones on Ebay.
Thanks

WinPitcher · March 27, 2008 6:53PM

I too would not open any of these rolls.

Good luck on any of your sells.

Err I mean sales.

Steve

nutz4coinz · March 27, 2008 9:11PM

What cullenbryant said.

edited to add: for each roll you open up, gloved hand or not, you could be leaving alot of $$ on the table (as was brought up by TDN in the previous thread, after seeing that incredible roll of '37-S's all laid out like that, as gorgeous as they are, he is right). cullenbryant has given the advice that, personally, I think should be heeded. Its a great lot you have there, and there are tons of RD's (that '37-S roll...oh myyyyyyyyyyyyy). I dont think any better advice can be given. As soon as they go into those tubes, they are no longer original, unsearched bank rolls. Period. You potentially have a great thing there. Dont continue to devalue it. If you dont know any trusted person on these boards, many can be suggested...many have rock solid reputations.

halfhunter · March 27, 2008 9:59PM

After seeing all of these beautiful OBW rolls opened, I'm going have to mix a stiff Bloody Mary. And it's only 8:00AM!

I'd love to see pics of the rolls before being opened.

How did you come by this great roll collection? Always love the story behind the coins.

Have you thought of selling any of these rolls unopened?

Kindest Regards,

John

jmski52 · March 27, 2008 10:52PM

Yes, the story would be very cool. Whoever assembled this collection was quite focused.

By the way, that roll of 1960-P Lincolns appears to be the Small Date Variety. It used to be the hot roll back in about 1961-2, and it probably does command a nominal premium even now.

If you don't subscribe to Coin World, you should start a subscription. They have a Coin Values insert which contains pricing for BU Rolls (near the last page) every month or so. The prices are only a guide and are usually a bit low, but at least you would have a reference point.

How long have you been a collector?

Barberian · March 27, 2008 11:31PM

What good is an OBW if it isn't eventually opened and examined!

It's like having a bunch of Van Gogh paintings completely wrapped, never seen, and selling them as such for a premium. Keep them wrapped! Keep them wrapped! Oh my God, keep them wrapped!

I also "like" how others try to make the OP feel bad about what they have done in opening them. Sheesh! The real weirdos are those that would keep and sell them unopened.

I understand the whole unopened OBW thing, but it you have to admit it is silly!

ricko · March 28, 2008 12:06AM

I do not know the history of this 'hoard' of OBW's.... but I am curious... how did (for example) the 37's get into a clear plastic sleeve? They did not have that then... at least I do not think so.... sorry if I came late to the party.. but I read the entire thread (have been traveling for a while - may have missed the OP)... so if it has been explained, sorry... but one more time for me please? Cheers, RickO

rgCoinGuy · March 28, 2008 12:08AM

<< I do not know the history of this 'hoard' of OBW's.... but I am curious... how did (for example) the 37's get into a clear plastic sleeve? They did not have that then... at least I do not think so.... sorry if I came late to the party.. but I read the entire thread (have been traveling for a while - may have missed the OP)... so if it has been explained, sorry... but one more time for me please? Cheers, RickO >>

Here you go ricko, the beginning of the story

Original thread

TwoSides2aCoin · March 28, 2008 12:13AM

Yeah, what CullenBryant said. I think I said something similar in another thread.

1500 coins to PCGS by way of Bulk Submission ?
About 9 bucks per coin, give or take a few red cents.

Casman · March 28, 2008 12:17AM

With these OBW rolls, once opened is it better to put them in individual flips or put them in the plastic tubes? It would seem like sending them down the tubes could cause marks or no?

jmski52 · March 28, 2008 12:57AM

We've only actually been privy to a single pic of an original OBW paper roll. These new pics show some nice BU rolls of Lincolns in plastic rolls which are no longer available on the market, so I am assuming that the majority of these rolls were unwrapped long ago and stored in these round plastic rolls of vintage 1960-1970.

Am I mistaken?

I also "like" how others try to make the OP feel bad about what they have done in opening them. Sheesh! The real weirdos are those that would keep and sell them unopened.

I understand the whole unopened OBW thing, but it you have to admit it is silly!

I'll admit no such thing! jmski thinks that OBW rolls are sometimes worth keeping that way, not because of money - because they are a particular kind of link to the past.

moonshine · March 28, 2008 1:34AM

I have seen the plastic tubes TONE coins in a pretty short period of time! - I'd use the PVC-less flips, unless you can find a PVC-less tube.

stevek · March 28, 2008 1:38AM

Holy chit - Luv 'em!

19Lyds · March 28, 2008 1:43AM

Sommer your starting to suck and you need to stop or you'll get a YOU SUCK award!

How many rolls have you NOT opened?

OregonCityGold · March 28, 2008 2:44AM

Fellow forum members, this is harsh, but seriously, sommer just pissed away a lot of money...

SOMMER, YOU JUST DAMAGED THOSE COINS AND COST YOUSELF THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS - MAYBE EVEN TENS OF THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS - BY OPENING THOSE ORIGINAL ROLLS AND PUTTING THEM IN TUBES!!!

The 1930s and 1940s cents in MS68 condition can be worth more than $10,000 EACH, but in MS67 condition are only worth hundreds of dollars each. Original rolls like you have are where people find MS68s. Who knows what you had before you opened these rolls?

UNLESS YOU DON'T CARE ABOUT HAVING MORE MONEY IN LIFE, GET SOME PROFESSIONAL ADVICE BEFORE YOU EVEN GET IN THE SAME ROOM AS YOUR COINS AGAIN!!!

Sheesh.

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