For the halves / dollars:
1 DO NOT CLEAN ANY OF THEM EVER!
2 When moving the coins around do not rub them together, or let the coins scratch each other. This leads into 3.
3 Put all of those silver dollars / halfs into 2x2 cardboard flips. They are cheap to buy in bulk.
https://www.amazon.com/BCW-PEEL-N-SEAL-FLIPS-2X2-ADHESIVE/dp/B074TK71WL
4 take pics, and we can tell you what they are worth.
For the coins in the cans:
1 Start by sorting them by denomination, then by year.
2 Once you have them sorted, start looking for rare dates / mint marks. IE - low mintage coins. Wikipedia has a lot of great tables for this:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_nickel_mintage_figures
3 Put all of the rare date coins into 2x2 flips.
4 For the rest of the common date coins, any pennies and nickels that are older than 1958, silver dimes / quarters / halves pre-1964, are worth keeping. The rest are most likely face value, and can be spent. I would still check them for mint errors though.
Hope that helps.
That's some nice tarnish! Beautiful coin.
You can put it in one of these and it should preserve it to a degree.
25 Air-Tite Direct Fit "H40" Coin Holders SILVER EAGLE https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002EJLZ4U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_BRHKAbD4TV20F
In the UK some companies, like London Mint, have TV adverts where you can get a free coin if you call a number or sign up online. A lot of them contain small print that says you agree to subscribe to their service where they send you a coin each month “on approval”. Lots of people have had trouble unsubscribing from this service.
I don’t know how to help with the European coins, but with the US, I’d highly recommend PCGS CoinFacts (it’s both a website and a free app) or the Whitman Red Book (here’s the link for it if you’re interested) to get some info on them. They both have tons of info and I’m sure you’re get all the info you need and more. You can also go to your local coin dealer and ask them anything you need. Best of luck :)
Coin Flip Assortment on Amazon, can also search for specific sizes by just searching Mylar 2x2. Should also get a Flat Clinch Stapler I bought the linked one and love it for stapling flips.
No, they will not retone the coin.
This is one of those rare cases where I would really suggest you try the acetone fix yourself. I am 99% sure it is what NCS would do too and there is no way to harm the coin with acetone as it does not react with metals. It would be a cheap fix too - plus you should send it to NGC or PCGS after to get slabbed: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Klean-Strip-Acetone-1qt/17208793
Here is a completed eBay auction from two weeks ago for one of the ten dollar coins. It got six bids, the winning bid being $46.
According to Krause the five dollar coins are minted in .9250 silver, containing a total of 0.7226 Troy ounce of pure silver per coin. The ten dollar coins are also minted in sterling silver, and contain 1.4453 Troy ounces of pure silver each.
While the coins do possess a bit of historical/numismatic value, as Franholio noted they are mostly valued these days for their silver content. In the eBay auction linked above the coin sold for well below its then-current melt value of $53. There were a few other Montreal Olympics coins offered in more recent auctions that didn't sell at all.
A lot of "stackers," (people who accumulate bullion), prefer .999 or .9999 fine silver, and avoid sterling issues and formerly-circulating .900 fine US coins and .800 fine Canadian coins, ("junk silver"). For that reason if you go to sell these coins to a dealer you may get well under actual melt value for them. If you want to sell them your best bet would probably be dealing with a collector/stacker directly, rather than a dealer who has to cover his/her overhead.
Tim's List o' essential coining supplies:
Under magnification it's likely the surfaces that will give it away. Buy this book, its really good and is worth the $20 investment - It will likely have your reason for rejection as one of the examples
The 1996 D penny is probably a kid's science experiment. You can see which experiment it probably was in this video. The button is simply a button. The coin that says "Pokemon" on the back is for part of The Pokemon Trading Card Game.
You are partially right when you say Canada doesn't have pennies any more. The aren't producing more, but Canada still has plenty of pennies in the country. They are and will probably be very easy to find for the next few years.
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If they are US coins, consider picking up a Red Book. It's a great source of info about American coins. It's also a price guide, but take that part with a grain of salt -- use it instead as a handy way to tell what's special vs. what's not, rather than expect coins to sell and be sold for the prices listed.
As the info is the same from year to year except for the prices and info on any new coins that have been issued in the year since the last printing, even older copies are still very relevant. You might find a recent edition at the library or you might find a used one.
In recent years they've also published a "Mega Red Book" which is massive and filled with some really cool stuff. The regular Red Book can't be beat (for a hard copy price reference) for just basic pricing, but I'd recommend the Mega if you want to have something you can really look through once in a while.
Hah! That's a heck of a lot to try and learn in a few sittings...Great find!
I've been searching rolls since the 1970's but these were obviously saved by at least a casual collector.
I'd say step one is to learn about conditions/grades. For example, the 1943 steel wartime pennies...there are literally a billion of them, but they are worth something in high grades and worth quite a bit in exceptional grades.
Suggestions to really start learning...befriend someone at a local coin shop, join a local coin club and go through rolls with some experienced collectors...buying a coin book (like the redbook for $15 https://www.amazon.com/Guide-Book-United-States-Coins/dp/079484796X/ref=sr_1_3 ) is good and so is joining a coin forum like CoinTalk where you can start posting pictures and ask questions if you're looking to really get into it.
Have fun!!! ...Tip #1 from me...only hold them by the edges. :-)
This usually works to show the date: https://www.amazon.com/Nic-A-Lene-Nic-A-Date-Nickel-Date-Restorer/dp/B002CJ1X4E/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=nicadate&qid=1619460979&sr=8-1
However, fair warning, it will definitely decrease the value of the coin - but if its a key date that you find, its worth it in my opinion
My lovely wife got them for me to display in our hallway. They’re from amazon. She just found something she liked so there might be something more suitable. I posted my baseball card and auto ball collection too in /baseballcards
DECOMIL - Military Challenge Coin Display Case Cabinet Rack Holder with Door https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BH6UZJG
Graded Sport/Collectible Card Display Case Cabinet https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0026QPGE6
For the phone I like using an app called Cozy Magnifier. Seemed to work pretty well and it's got like a 16 or 32x zoom capability. Gotta keep it steady though, rest the edge of the phone on a stack of books or something. Here's one of the pics I took with it. I didn't have any dedicated lights, just put it on top of a desk near a window on a semi cloudy day.
The GAO has claimed that replacing the $1 paper note with $1 coins would save $5.5 billion dollars over a 30 year period.
Source: http://finance.yahoo.com/news/pf_article_112302.html
The mistake the US government keeps making (surprise surprise) is kowtowing to the vending machine lobby and making the current dollar coin too similar to the quarter or like a Shell Oil Mr. President Coin Game token.
What's more, I read somewhere that almost half of US currency is $1 bills, and that the US government source for banknote paper is Crane & Company, based in Massachusetts. The company's lucrative contract was for many years protected by senators Ted Kennedy and John Kerry. Now that they are out of the way and senators with far less seniority represent Massachusetts, perhaps action will be taken to replace the dollar bill.
More: http://www.berkshireeagle.com/ci_17578234
Hopefully the mint will select a coin similar in size and "pocket feel" to the UK 1 pound coin or the old Netherlands 5 guilder coin.
What you've got is a 2007 £2 coin. 8.5 million were minted so they're worth face value. However, there was an error produced where the edge lettering was "upside down". These are the coins you see posted for hundreds of dollars. If the coin is laying heads up, with the queen showing, and you read the edge lettering, it will be upside down, like this:
Judging by your picture, I think you lucked out homie 👍 However, I can't speak to how accurate the asking prices online are, so I can't tell you for sure if it's really worth as much as people are asking.
I believe the reverse legend reads 'SPES REIPVBLICE'. The obverse shows the emperor's bust (Constantius II) with diadem to the right and should read 'DN CONSTANTIVS PF AVG'. The reverse shows the emperor standing left in military uniform, holding a globe and spear (compare to https://www.vcoins.com/en/stores/romanorum/138/product/constantius_ii_ad_33761_ae3_151g__constantinopla_spes_reipvblice/642265/Default.aspx). These tiny coins were struck for a few years in the late 350's-early 360's. They're not very common, but not worth a lot in this condition either. Constantius II is a very interesting emperor, however, and we know quite a bit about him thanks to the Roman historian Ammianus Marcellinus (amongst others). You can read more about him here: http://www.ancient.eu/Constantius_II/
Nice! Nothing like going to a nice coin store once in a while!
About that coin though, I think he meant 30 BC maybe or 300? Here's a quick timeline.
30,000 BC I'm pretty sure we were still in the stone age (no metals for coins yet for like another 27,000 years lol).
Tons of stuff! If he wants to get into collecting buy him a Whitman Red Book- it details all U.S. coins and it’s pretty much the “Bible” of US coinage- there’s a lot of info on cents too. Your son may find it a bit boring, but there’s plenty of useful info in there. You can buy it on Amazon or at your LCS if you wish. Some basics though: save any cent with the wheat stalks on the back (affectionately called “Wheaties”)- they’re rather old. They’re not exceptionally rare but they’re neat finds in circulation (Wheaties were made from 1909-1958). Anything before 1982 is made of mostly copper (except ‘43- those were steel). Always look out for “s” mint marks- they’re not easy to find in circulation, but they come up (proofs are pretty much every year after ‘66 and circulated strikes were made from ‘68-‘72- you’ll probably find the latter if you happen to find an “s”). Those are just some basic tidbits- buying the Red Book or talking to your local coin dealer would help much more than I could. Best of luck :)
Before you go too far down the road of flips, get yourself a Flat Stapler ASAP. Regular staplers cause the staples on the back to stick out a lot. This damages binder pages or other flips and makes them take up more space.(I learned this the hard way after a couple thousand flips...)
If you're not a collector yourself I'd suggest taking them to a couple dealers near you and getting them appraised. $35-$45 each is going to be about right, but you might have a few lucky ones that are worth substantially more.
Don't clean/shine them. You'll want to handle them by the rims. Once you open the roll you don't want to throw them all in a bag together where they will scratch each other.
It would definitely be worth investing in some coin flips if you're going to break the roll up (https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B01N4JV83D/ref=cm_sw_r_sm_apa_glt_fabc_9GJYX2CP6GW5JJ8MQMN8)
i did originally get the idea from makezine a while back, but when it came time to do it i went with an instructable that i found. i didn't make it with a spoon though, as he did. i used a hammer and was very careful. i especially like that i kept the text on the inside of the band. i want her to know where it came from. as for destroying it, well, i don't necessarily think its destroyed, i just changed it from a quarter to a ring. but i can also understand that it is destroyed, but it means something more now. i actually had some personal issues with doing it in the beginning, but i guess its more important to me to propose with a ring i made for her myself than one that i bought (for a whole shitload of $, probably), you know?
In addition to what theducks said, Greece is now on the Euro and no longer uses drachmas. Because of rampant inflation many countries in Europe have revalued their currencies since WWII. In 1954, the Greek drachma was revalued at a rate of 1000 to 1, so people took their old money to the bank and exchanged it for new money that was marked at one-thousandth of the old value. An old 10,000 drachma note was worth 10 new drachmas, etc.
When countries revalue their money there is often a cut-off point beyond which they will no longer accept the old money for exchange, so I don't know if any of those banknotes have any monetary or even collector value today. You could check eBay and see.
They are quite nice to look at, though.
There seems to be a reference to the "Bishop Ernest" legend <strong>here</strong>, which says it is in the second volume of the 5-volume set, and I've spent an hour trying to find it online without success.
Here's the baton if you want to take it. :D
Contrary to these comments always assume something is genuine when you clean it so as to not damage it if it is genuine which is unlikely but I suggest a Soak in MS-70 (its a coin cleaner) for a night then rinse with water
Perhaps in 1934 only a government had the technology to make large silver coins. Today there are a huge number of private mints with excess capacity. Go to alibaba.com and search for "replica coin". They want to keep those presses running constantly, and if they don't have special orders for tokens some will make coins.
I also encourage everyone to read Charles Larson's <em>Numismatic Forgery</em> to see how to make deceptive fakes in any machine shop.
While it's not the same experience if anyone is interested they can read the book online, or download it in a few different formats.
https://archive.org/details/illushistoryofun00evaniala
I haven't gotten around to reading it yet either.
I read somewhere that the best catalog for Japanese coins is Munro's "Coins of Japan." It is quite old so prices are probably off and it's missing anything after 1904. I haven't looked too far into it but it's public domain so you can find it here.
It’s pretty much the Bible of US coins. Here’s the Amazon link!
I'm not an expert, but I used Coinscope and yours (which is from 2017) is worth $9.90. 2018/2019 are more valuable. If you want to check by yourself here's the link for the app. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.miccron.coinoscope
If she wants to get into collecting, get her the Whitman Red Book. It has literally everything you have to know about US coinage and more. It also has a price guide in it as well as a bit of history.
If you don’t want to spend the money on the Red Book, try PCGS CoinFacts. CoinFacts is basically an online encyclopedia about US coins. It’s really similar to the Red Book, and there’s also a mobile app. I’d definitely recommend both. Best of luck!
I use this one, it'll accept tapes from 1/4" wide to 3/4" wide.
Here's an example of what it can do -- these are all labeled with 1/4" wide transparent tape.
No, NO cleaning. Have them put in holders As Is. Or, you can order them online and do it yourself. That's a box of 25 but a pack of 10 isn't going to be that much cheaper.
I snagged that up for 2,300 only a few dozen exist. The prices are all over the place for those. Not a lot people know how readily available patterns are to buy, including me recently. I bought this book https://www.amazon.com/United-States-Pattern-Coins-Official/dp/0794822533/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=us+patterns+coins&qid=1610600191&sr=8-3
It really helps learn about the patterns, the rarity and pricing. I’d recommend it for any numismatist.
Coin flips are plastic or cardboard holders for the coin. They are useful for coins you want to keep in good shape. Here is an example of one off Amazon.
Not bad for only 2 rolls.
And I think this hobby attracts all kinds of people regardless of age or gender so it's always good to see another person getting interested. As for good resources I'd recommend picking up a copy of the latest red book, you can find them at your local barnes and noble or from amazon https://www.amazon.com/2019-Official-United-States-Coins/dp/0794845711
It has lots of great information and somewhat accurate prices for US coins. You can also stick around this subreddit, you'll definitely learn a lot.
It is an imitation of a Spanish-American coin - like a doubloon. They are sold as tourist souvenirs at theme parks and gift shops in Florida and as pirate play money for kids' birthday parties. The type you have there, which is roughly pentagonal in shape, is very common.
Compare yours to the shapes and designs of these at Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Metal-Pirate-Coins-Doubloon-Replicas/dp/B001CICTZS
Sorry I didn't have better news.
Whitman folders run about $5. It may take two volumes to cover the years you want. Take a look at Amazon : If reddit blocks this link, just go to Amazon and search Whitman cent folders
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0307090043/ref=cm_sw_r_apa_i_WJaCEb32Y7ZHR
I am not very knowledgeable when it comes to error strikes, so take this with a grain of salt. From my understanding, off-center strikes are more valuable the more the coin is off-center. Huge bonus if the date and mint mark are readable. Here is a 1994-P with 60% off-center on ebay. They are asking ~$50 for it and it is remarkably close to your coin.
Great research, keep up the good work!
I'm pretty sure that I found a copy of volume 2 on Google Books earlier today, but couldn't find the Bishop Ernest legend in question on page 78 and gave up. Maybe that notation meant something besides page 78.
Davenport's is East Baltic Regional Coinage 1250-1780 and is a basic type guide with average quality illustrations covering the Livonian Order, Archbishops and City of Riga, Teutonic Order, the various bishoprics in the area, and the Duchy of Courland.
Neumann's is Die Münzen der Westpreussischen und Baltischen Städte, another type and date catalog but covers the cities Danzig, Elbing, Thorn, Narva, Riga, Reval and has a little bit for Livonia in the 1600s at the end, the Swedish schillings, etc. It's more comprehensive and the illustrations are mostly line drawings which I really prefer for smaller coins often crudely struck.
Thanks for your offer of help!
Here's a link to the book and page in Google books. Die Medaillen und Münzen des Gessammthauses Wittelsbach
Not 100% convinced they're Franklin Mint issues, unless you can find FM presidential medals with those exact same portraits and reverses. I can't make out the FM mint mark/logo on any of the pieces in OP's photos.
The James Madison portrait on OP's medal is very similar (or the same) as the one used on the US Mint's Indian Peace and Friendship medal.
http://coinquest.com/cgi-bin/cq/coins?main_coin=1575
https://www.gutenberg.org/files/21880/21880-h/21880-h.htm
But I don't know if the Mint issued OP's medal or if somebody just copied the portrait for a set of privately-issued medals, but I can't find evidence that it was the Franklin Mint - and I have spent literally hours looking.
I second checking the edges of the medals (where the ridges are on US dimes and quarters) to see if there is more information.
Good luck, /u/vlanchi!
Sorry to spam a Pinterest link but: http://pinterest.com/pin/547046685956963374 ... Not of this coin but of the Fatman dollar.
This happened to be handy. I understand the ones with Giorgi's signature were patterns and also given in gift sets probably to VIPs.
Hi guys, wanna share Mobile Coin Album App that by now contains info about almost all US, CANADA and some UK coins with images that can be checked. You can also add Grade and Quantity to each coin. App has three collecting mods: 1. year, 2. year and mint, 3. year, mint and varieties. And also has Proof and Special strike coins. App is Free and without ads.
I'm working on it in my free time and soon gonna publish update that will contain some cool features.
iPhone: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/coinschecker/id1484761290
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.coinschecker
Personally I bought a cheap generic one at a jewelry supply store a long time ago and it's been a part of my everyday carry for years. It's on the small side and if you don't intend to carry yours around in your pocket you might want to find one with larger diameter lenses.
Bausch & Lomb magnifiers are great but a bit expensive, as you noticed. If you are looking for more information in order to make an informed decision there are a lot of guides online, though it will depend on what your personal needs are:
https://www.google.com/search?q=choosing+a+jewelers+loupe
Maybe someone else here will have the perfect recommendation for you, sorry that I don't. I will say though that I really like this site:
http://www.sciplus.com/s/c_17/sf_156
But you may want to shop around a little and see if anyone can beat their price on a particular magnifier.
Good luck!
I just looked at your profile and noticed you post more pictures somewhere else. I can't find the coin/token, but it looks like it says "H. VOIGT BALTIMORE MD" and 25 on the other side. Henry Voigt produced early colonial coins, but the style doesn't match what you have.
Samsill Vintage Hardback 3 Ring Binder, Professional Binder Organizer, Planner, 1 Inch Rings, Letter Size 8 1/2 x 11 Inch, No Zipper, Brown https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XGQZY2D/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_520DXDPH48JB7BNYGZS3?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
I really like these but any binder would do!
Are you looking for information?
http://www.germanways.com/Deutsch2.1.htm Lots of links there that might help you out.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=an.osintsev.germany&hl=en_US&gl=US seems to be an app for Android that lists the coins.
TOMLOV 7" LCD Digital Microscope with 32GB SD Card 1200X, 1080P Video Microscope with Metal Stand, 12MP Ultra-Precise Focusing, LED Fill Lights, PC View, Windows/Mac OS Compatible https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08G4Y6C65/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apan_glt_fabc_9E5FTDP2XDAW1VYDDSAT?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Does she like them in 2x2s so she can write important stuff on them or totally raw?
This type of page holds the coins in 2x2 holders... https://www.amazon.com/BCW-20-Pocket-Pages-Pocket-Size/dp/B002KDNAU2
This type holds them raw (although the flip tops can be fiddly... https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07VC26XZZ/ref=sspa_mb_hqp_detail_mobile_aax_0?ie=UTF8&psc=1
If you go with 2x2s buy her a "flat clinch" stapler as this leaves the ends of the staple flat... less to scratch fingers and other coins.
Depending on her mechanical skills, there are light touch versions. Just watch out for the cost of the staples. For the well rated one I have it's cheaper to buy 1000 staples shipped from Thailand than buy 100 through Amazon. On the plus side 1000 covers a lot of 2x2s (two or three per).
Hi guys, wanna share Mobile Coin Album app that I've built for myself, I've called it CoinsChecker. App contains info about almost all US, CANADA and some UK coins with images that can be checked. Soon I will add many other Counties.
You can also add Grade and Quantity to each coin. App has three collecting mods: 1. year, 2. year and mint, 3. year, mint and varieties. And also has Proof and Special strike coins. App is Free and without ads.
iPhone: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/coinschecker/id1484761290
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.coinschecker
Get a scope! A good microscope is a necessity for most serious collectors. You can get a good USB one on amazon for $20 and up, and allows you to take high quality pics of coins as well as look at coins under magnification for die varieties, repunched mint marks, and grading MS coins. This is one i use.
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May I recommend a binder with 300 coin flips! Really helps you organize and keep your collection safe from scratch’s or even losses. This is one of the ones i have, amazon has a couple others aswell, ones for a couple dollars cheaper, but come with less coin flips (viewing sleeves for your coins). Even has slots for bills. Im sure you know about these since youre on a coin subreddit but i still thought id give ye a link. btw very nice collection!
What a fantastic collection! So much of it that I love!! You should definitely consider getting some cases for the coins in the books. I really like using these coins snaps in the link below. Enough room to write the year and mint mark and allows you to be able to hold and examine the coin whenever you want.
BCW 2x2 Coin Snaps - Half Dollar Size - Box of 25 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001FFXRKY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_3E4XEXAZ1JV594TQRAS7?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
If I were you, I’d post photos of the collection so people can help guide you on which ones are worth getting graded.
For coins that don’t get graded, I like to use plastic snaps like these for coins I want to protect.
BCW 2x2 Coin Snap Holder Large Dollar (38.1mm) Bundle of 25 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001PBW4FW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_7708FbB2VN4WD
The same place I buy 99% of my things, Amazon. Here’s a link. The small size is in the photos. Acrylic Easel Stands
Welcome! The best book on US coins for new and experienced collectors is the Red Book. It has pics of every US coin type with prices and explanations of everything. https://www.amazon.com/dp/079484796X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_qYb2FbFYRJFCB
I love having them in album pages, makes for easy scanning too for record keeping! I try to just start a new row when I have finished a type. Usually ends up leaving a space or two for expansion. I figure shifting them is unfortunate but there are only 20 slots per page so worst case you shift 10 and start a new page either before or after. In addition I don't really plan to add too many to my binders unless I get a new type or date of a more rare type so the frequency which it would happen makes it less of a problem. Otherwise if its an upgrade to a better coin I just replace the coin and put the other one in my boxes.
Also I recently found these on amazon, so much cheaper than me buying one at a time from the LCS for a buck a page! But beware they shipped mine without putting it in a box! It just had a shipping label taped right to it and left by my front door for the whole world to see what I ordered.
The one I use is a celestron 5mp digital microscope pro. Right now on amazon it's like $77 and I love it.
Edit: Link to the microscope.
I got a cheap USB microscope off Amazon (similar to this one), mostly because I have old eyes :P They can be a bit touchy to get a really good picture, but doable. There are certainly better options out there, but I wanted to start on the cheap and see how much I'd end up using it.
I highly recommend that since you are just getting started with your interest in collecting coins that you get a book, like "Coin Collecting For Dummies" by Neil Berman and Ron Guth. It explains all of the basics, including how to care for and store your coins properly. It is on sale right now at Amazon for $15.
Coin Collecting For Dummies https://www.amazon.com/dp/0470222751/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_ln6kDb3TPPY3R
I like to find new uses for old stuff. I bought some 35MM slide storage boxes at a anique mart. It has individual slots for 25 slides I think.
Amazon sells this one
I found this ad on EBay
Bought the pages through amazon.
BCW Pro - https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B002KDPEMY?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
I have 6 pages that all have nickels in them and the binder is still fine and has room. I just went with 1 inch binders to keep them sleek, save on space, and not to make it to heavy over time. I’d think I’ll be able to have 9 to 10 full pages in a 1 inch binder without issue!
This is a fantasy piece struck to resemble the Braavosi coin given to Arya Stark by the faceless man in the popular Game of Thrones television show. It does not appear to be especially rare or hold any significant value.
You can buy one for $13 on Amazon here:
https://www.amazon.com/Game-Thrones-Fully-Licensed-Faceless/dp/B00CF5JWIO
I really love my BelOMO 10x Triplet Loupe ($30 on Amazon) - good quality glass, large viewing area, non slip coating on the metal:
https://www.amazon.com/BelOMO-Triplet-Folding-Magnifier-Anti-Reflection/dp/B00EXPWU8S
https://www.amazon.com/Stanley-84-105-6-Inch-Diagonal-Cutting/dp/B0001IW89W
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Or a cold chisel, seeing as the lines don't match front and back.
Wow!! This is an amazing coin, I've never seen such a dramatic casting error like this. Do you have any idea at the general value of the coin? I believe the Kai Yuan Tong Bao coins can be found for a dollar or so without the abnormality. Norman Gorny calls this error a slipped mould in his Northern Song Dynasty Cash Variety Guide.
I got the celesteon one. They are all just webcams essentially and you can get any webcam software to capture the pictures from them. Amazon is loaded with Chinese garbage so I at least got something with some what of a brand name behind it. I got the 5mp celestron. Seems fine. Nice enough build quality. Nice stuff dials which is good so you can get delicate focus. https://www.amazon.com/Celestron-Handheld-Digital-Microscope-Pro/dp/B00CMJ1I08?ref_=ast_sto_dp
Does the trick as you can see.
Hello guys.
I want to introduce to you a catalogue of UK coins that were issued from the reign of William III till the reign of Elizabeth II (1695-2017). There are all varieties for coins with description. Almost all coins have images and it constantly updated. It also contains information on the price of coins based on the prices of auctions.
The application will be useful to collectors of English coins.
I really appreciate if you write comments on how to improve the application for you!
Depends on how you define good. In my opinion all coins are great! If by good you mean in terms of value, they are okay. Worth a couple bucks for the lot.
I suggest getting a buffalo album. It's pretty rewarding to fill one of these things up and not too hard as most buffalo nickels can be had for fairly cheap. I'm around 70% full on mine.
I see he has a lot of amscope microscopes. Would this model be a good option for variety searching? I already purchased one but it had damaged optics, now im just trying to do a bit more research before I exchange.
I bought this one and it works quite well with my D3200. I had to shim a bit of paper in a few spots to make it more sturdy because the shutter movement was causing a little vibration but my pictures are definitely better with it and I think they will get even better once I upgrade my lighting and get a macro lens.
i use this app on google play.
It's not complicated, but its a good way to keep my collection on me while im checking change on the go. It's like a digital album. I just wish i could save pictures
That someone thought you'd like a $100 coin?
Without context, it's hard to know what info would be useful. If you're a new collector, maybe get a copy of the Red Book -- even an older copy would be useful, because the best part is the info about the coins rather than the price guide.
As with a lot of early half dollars, there were a few versions of the 1828, with the differences mainly being in the numerals. These only become a big deal when you're talking about higher grade specimens, though.
What do you want to know? Mercury dimes are a very easy and straightforward series. The mintages recorded by the US Mint are good guides to the relative scarcity of them. Outside of key dates there are only 2 major varieties collected, the 1942/1 overdate which exists for both (P) (no mintmark) and (D).
Well struck examples in high grade brings premiums, with full split bands bringing premiums (https://www.pcgs.com/news/mercury-dimes-with-full-bands)
Low grade or common date circulated coins routinely sell for bullion prices (melt). Pretty much every coin shop in the US sells them.
Pricing is dictated by silver spot (for those selling at melt) or retail prices can be found in the Red Book ( https://www.amazon.com/Guide-Book-US-Coins-2023/dp/079484961X/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=a+guidebook+of+united+states+coins+2023&qid=1670354173&sprefix=a+guidebook+%2Caps%2C122&sr=8-1 ). eBay and other auction sold listings can also be a useful tool for pricing.
There are counterfeits of the key date coins to watch out for, but accurate die pair matching can be done pretty simply. Common date coins are not faked in silver, so weight/diameter/thickness will let you know 100% the authenticity of faked coins. 1916-D coins are probably the more commonly faked date where people will take a genuine 1916-(P) or 1916-S coin and alter the mintmark, or take a genuine 191<X>-D coin and alter the date. Obviously in those cases they will be made out of real silver so the silver tests will not determine authenticity. If in doubt for the key dates, purchase from a reputable dealer in an PCGS/NGC/ANACS slab.
It appears to be this:
>CASEMATIX Metal Coins and Carrying Pouch for Tabletop RPG Board Games - 100 Count DND Coins Fantasy Coins with Dragons & Sword and Shield Engraving, Metal Tokens for Board Games with PU Leather Bag
I'd say its pushing AU - Many people like to see traces of the full breast feathers when declaring AU, from the picture it looks like they're faint, but there. AU details - Hair lines are great except the wear over the ear, cheek not very worn at all, great detail on ear, feathers on wing look a little worn - the details within that can make or break the move from AU to MS but this coin is no MS.
here is an ebay auction for an AU-50 1903s: http://www.ebay.com/itm/1903-S-1-PCGS-AU50-Morgan-Dollar-/170758666050?pt=Coins_US_Individual&hash=item27c2027742#ht_1507wt_1169
I'd say yours goes toe to toe with that.
You should have no problem calling this XF, this is a coin that should be graded because the increase in value jumps dramatically within grades.
You could very well have a $2000 coin on your hands though :)
Not sure if this helps you but my go-to is just buying a binder at a local office supply store and using these:
No I am not currently, though that’s probably my next major improvement to my setup. The light that I use is able to angle downwards like in the Amazon listing pictures and it does pretty well lighting up the whole coin brightly.
IVISII G2 Pocket RGB Camera... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08D6R3Y4T?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
You can find the value in the Red Book Price guide, a book that lists the value of all US Coins issued from 1793-current year. According to my copy of the 2023 Red Book, your con, 1963 D Roosevelt dime, is worth a minimum of $3.25 in good (heavily worn) condition and a maximum value of $40 in Proof 65 condition m. If you want your own copy, you can get it on Amazon:
Thanks, the black outline is just a accidental byproduct of the airtites I keep the coins in. I’ve been struggling opening them for pics so I’m still experimenting if I can get clear pics with them in then. I use this LED light I got from Amazon. Lots of lumens and I angle the light so it’s hitting all the coin as much as possible.
IVISII G2 Pocket RGB Camera... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08D6R3Y4T?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
The Display Case
HMF 46800900 Acrylic Display Case... https://www.amazon.de/dp/B0897WDHW1?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
The coin stands
Bro you should buy a scale. It will come in very useful if you collect coins or plan on starting.
$9 amazon special
Thank you for the help. It says here (http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_the_value_of_an_1862_British_Penny)that there is 4 varieties, can you figure out which with the picture I have given or is it too worn. Either way thank you very much for the help and congrats on being the winner of Day 1! Unfortunately the only prize is 5 Karma but hell yeah you won!
and now the proper link for a non pvc smaller binder....
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B96SP1R4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Sorry! that other was for tax tokens...
If you are looking for a smaller, almost pocket version for a select few of your coins, I like this one and it is super cheap...but sturdy:
https://www.amazon.com/Coin-Storage-Album-Collecting-Collectors/dp/B08BC65LXS