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11-02-2006, 09:21 AM
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That is a Franklin Half Dollar---yes its normal---they were minted from 1948-1963.
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11-02-2006, 01:53 PM
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sorry i didn't explain myself clearly, my fault, its dated 1776-1976 and its one dollar. What should a caoin like that look like, sorry i don't klnow much about american coins. i'm canadian eh.  | |
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11-02-2006, 01:59 PM
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Well it should have John Kennedy on the one side and on the other side it would have a building--I think its called Liberty Hall...
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11-02-2006, 11:19 PM
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Originally Posted by poker_prof_AA i have that guy on the dollar coin with the bell from the 50 cent coin, is that normal.  |
Yes it is completely normal - your coin is a Bicentennial Eisenhower dollar.
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11-05-2006, 05:29 PM
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I recently found a coin dated early 1930's, its relatively rare here in Canada. It's a cent and looks not bad but has a black color on the low releif areas, should i dip it in some distilled water or just case it and leave it alone?  | |
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11-05-2006, 06:45 PM
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Coins should always be left alone. The only time that anyone should attempt to clean them, with anything, is when doing so will prevent further damage such as with PVC contamination or verdigris.
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11-05-2006, 06:51 PM
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thanx for the advice, so the only time to clean a coin is when something is pretty much eating holes into it
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11-05-2006, 07:57 PM
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Originally Posted by poker_prof_AA thanx for the advice, so the only time to clean a coin is when something is pretty much eating holes into it |
you got it. Or if its got some sorta gunk on it. The only way i have ever cleaned coins that i have had to, was to let them sit in hot water with a little dish soap for a night. Then rinse it off with worm not hot water. Then take a clean towel and just put in in the towel and plress lightly. MAKE SRE IF YOU USE A TOWL IT VERY SOFT AND CLEAN. Only press once at to let water be soaked up. And that the only true way to safly clean a con if you ask me, And NO your not going to get a full lster. lol you just removing oils.
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11-05-2006, 08:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Drusus I dont bother with the number system...just F VF XF UNC...  |
OLD SCHOOL.
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02-11-2007, 09:45 PM
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Originally Posted by National dealer What is my coin worth?
Well, that's a tough question. Any coin's value will be based on several items: the year it was minted, the Mint facility where the coin was made and the coin's grade, condition or state of preservation. There are many other factors to take into consideration as well, but they are too numerous to mention here.
Your best bet to determine a coin's value is to have the coin viewed by a dealer or seasoned collector.
You must know a coin's grade to look up its value in a price guide. The grade is based on a scale of 1 to 70, with 60 and higher being reserved for coins in Mint State or Uncirculated condition. Proof coins are made differently from other coins and are graded differently as well. Any coin with wear on it, would not grade Uncirculated. To determine a coin's grade, you can either buy a book and learn about grading, visit a professional coin dealer in your area or submit the coin to a coin grading service. | where do you find these grading services
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02-11-2007, 09:52 PM
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You can go to: www.ngccoin.com www.pcgs.com www.anacs.com
That is just 3---there is also ICG.
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Way, way back to the original question. What is a coin worth? In reality all coins are only worth what the face value on them states. Anything over that is purely dependant on who and how many want that coin. If no one wants a certain coin for more than face value, it does not matter how many guides, books, pamphlets, etc. say it is worth so much. You could have a coin that everyone says is worth a hundred dollars but if no one will give you a hundred dollars for it, then it is only worth what someone will pay for it. To really find out what a coin is worth today, probably the best thing to do is look at ebay or other coin selling web sites. There you would see what a coin is actually selling for. But again, if you tried to sell a similar coin for a price you saw on ebay and no one wants it, then it is only worth what you can sell it for.
This is my pessimistic attitude and in no way should be interpreted as reality.
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