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u/TheF0CTOR · 10 pointsr/Whatisthis

The hair pattern on the 1921 coin is almost immaculate, so you could probably get a few bucks for that one. You should consult The Official Red Book for more information.

u/silverman987 · 4 pointsr/coins

Go to http://www.coinflation.com/coins/silver_coin_calculator.html they have a calculator that will tell you how the silver is worth. A silver quarter is worth about 3 dollars, a dime is worth about 1.20. All of this is dependent on the spot price of silver. Unless you have a key date coin or an error you'd probably get about melt for them. IMO keep them until the value of silver goes up or keep them for your own collection. You may want to cross post in /r/silver too. If you want to sell there's a subreddit for selling silver as well. Hope this helps. Very neat inheritance.

Also, get a red book https://www.amazon.com/2019-Official-United-States-Coins/dp/0794845711/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1522357135&sr=8-1&keywords=coin+red+book+2019 it'll cost you about 4 silver quarters. It'll show you what are the key dates and a few major errors to look.

As for storage just get some paper coin rollers, you can get them at your local bank for free usually.

u/spockdad · 4 pointsr/coins

It shouldn’t take much money. I’d start by grabbing Red book and blue book. I’d say blue book would be better for you, unless you plan on buying more coins.

2019 Official Red Book of United States Coins - Spiral Bound https://www.amazon.com/dp/0794845711/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_dkz-Bb81A1982

A Handbook of United States Coins Blue Book 2019 (The Official Blue Book of United States Coins) https://www.amazon.com/dp/0794846491/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Lkz-BbQFGHZ9R


Blue book will give you an idea of what coin dealers should offer value wise if you want to sell. Red book is closer to what dealers would charge for coins. These are just guides though, and prices can take wild swings, but they should give a decent idea on values, how to guess the grade for ungraded, and some errors to look out for.

Sorry for your loss, but hopefully his collection brings you some happiness.

Also, I am in Fairfax, Va, so if you wanted to talk about coins, or anything really, feel free to hit me up.

u/petitbleuchien · 4 pointsr/coins

First off, condolences on your grandfather's passing, and I hope you find this project a fun undertaking in his memory.

Fortunately almost all coins will tell you their country of origin, year of production, and denomination, either in a language you can understand or in a foreign one, and that info is key to identifying and classifying what you have.

For the US coins, you can probably find a copy of Yeoman's Red Book at the library or a local used or new book store, which is a fantastic resource for all American coins. Don't pay too much attention to the prices listed, as they tend to reflect absolute highs rather than going market values. However, all the other info is legit, so even having access to an older edition is a very good resource for learning about that segment of your collection.

For non-US coins, I'd direct you to Numista, which is a user-built database of information on coins from all over the world.

And, of course, you can use this sub as a resource for stuff that doesn't quite fit in the "coins" category (like bullion) or stuff you can't figure out. I'm constantly amazed at the depth and breadth of the collective knowledge of the contributors in here.

Personally, I would start organizing by country and prioritize coins that you can read, as those would probably be a lot easier to start with.

As you go through the collection, keep in mind that non-savvy collectors often fall prey to various marketing efforts for coins that may not be very valuable -- e.g., colorized or otherwise adorned versions of, well, regular coins, but that are sold for a premium.

Fun project -- we'll help you figure it out!

u/thorlord16 · 3 pointsr/coins

A lot of it depends on how you want to collect. A fun, easy way to start is to put together date sets (one coin from each mint for each year) for modern coins from your change. You can get folders like this one to hold those coins and they'll help direct you.

You can also collect Type sets, with one version of each coin used in a country over a specific time period. Assuming you're from the US, a popular and not-too-difficult type set is the 20th Century type set, which introduces older coins that have different designs and ones made from silver.

Or you can just collect coins that are nice to look at, either ones with a beautiful design or that are in a pristine state. This might be more expensive but is no less satisfying.

Regardless, Apmex is a very popular site for coins both modern and old, and there's always eBay, although be sure to know what the price of the piece you want is (check sold listings) to avoid overpaying for anything. In that vein, a great resource for collecting US coins is the Red Book which is part price guide and part history book, with great pictures of all US coins from the Colonial era to modern times.

Hope this helps, and happy hunting!

u/7we4k · 3 pointsr/coins

Newer collector here also:

  • Start with an easier collection off of the bat. Like a 1974-2013 Lincoln Cent book. Quarters, nickels, dimes, etc - start with a newer series for an easier way to find them.
  • Get a Redbook.
  • Figure out what you're wanting to collect. Are you looking for investment, or just because to collect, do you have a certain country, year, style design that you like?
  • Read, read, read. Spruce Crafts has a lot of nice little guides to read through.
  • Don't hold the coins by the obverse/reverse, hold by the edges, wear cotton gloves if you wanna stay clean.
  • Coin Roll Hunting (CRH) is a fun easy way to find a lot of what you can fill Whitman coin binders with - plus it's cheaper than buying on e-bay/coin sites when you don't know what you're looking for right now.
  • Get a loupe/magnifying glass and a nice bright desk light.
  • DO NOT CLEAN COINS.
u/BosJC · 2 pointsr/coins

Collect what you like. There are many ways to do that affordably. It is helpful to have some kind of collection goal to guide and focus you [ex., get an example of every dollar coin from Morgans to moderns, or build a type set of coins minted in 1892, etc.]

The Red Book is a MUST have for any collector, and is especially helpful for new ones. If you don't have one yet, I would invest in one now.

u/PM_ME_YOUR_TIFA · 2 pointsr/coins

Nah sorry I'm only into silver. If you are looking us coins only pickup one of those coin books like this one.
https://www.amazon.com/2019-Official-United-States-Coins/dp/0794845711

u/breecekong · 2 pointsr/coins

these make it really convenient, and make great gifts for the holidays

u/KingBee1786 · 1 pointr/coins

People will ALWAYS exploit you for your lack of knowledge in any subject. Educate yourself on coins and their values, the best thing new collectors can do is to buy the red book . It is a price guide of US coins, every coin that the United States has officially made is in there along with montage numbers and it’s value in several different conditions. You don’t have to buy the 2019 you can get one that is a couple of years old for a lot cheaper. Buy it and actually read the beginning, it gives a good run down of American coins and tips on how to get started.

That being said a 56D is one of the most common wheat pennies out there. Unless it has an unusual mint error it should never go for thousands of dollars even in BU condition that’s been graded by the PCGS.