1922 Peace Dollars 10 set in cardboard holder

I inherited these coins from a family member, and was wondering if anyone could help me out. There are ten 1922 peace dollars in a cardboard holder, (each cion has its own round cut out that they fit in and it looks like tape was used to secure them.) Would this be how they were purchased? They are a bit tarnished but seem to be satin finish, as when I tilt them back and forth I get the circular motion onthe coin from the light shining on them, although I can not be certain. I am having trouble uploading pics right now but will try again later. If anyone knows anything about this could you please let me know.

 

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take pictures post them i wana see

 

Ooh, tape?

 

lol yah I know eh classy. I am really wondering why hey are in his ten set and what group of peace dollars this is as I am not an expert. I know the tape is bad too, but if I cleaned them that would be worse no?

 

Depending on the type of tape, a reasonably short soak in acetone, rinse in distilled water, and gently pat dry with a soft cotton towel can fix it.

 

Cartwheel effect? Ya gotta post some pics. We'd love to see 'em.

One could only wonder if there's a "high relief" among 'em.......

 

Looks like just regular scotch tape from back in the day. Are you sure cleaning them that way wont damage them? Yes cartwheel effect, I could not remember the proper term. lol. I am so desperatley trying to upload the photos I will keep trying. Sry for the delay.

 

M camera would not work my hubby is still working on it but for now I took and uploaded these on my kids little tykes camera lol. Sry hopefully we can get this working and I can post better ones.

 

Here are some better pics. Anyone know why they are in the cardboard? Or anything else? If you need more pics let me know. I would appreciate any info at all.

 

I have not cleaned them at all as I do not want to damage them. Is there a way to clean them properly, or a place where I can take them to be properly cleaned?

 

Nice Peace Dollars, Genevieve!
Steve

 

k I posted some pics for you guys now

 

100% acetone may help but they may be to far damaged.

 

Yea,the tape is definately hurting the value. Before you do anything I would VERY CAREFULLY remove the tape and put them somewhere else. Stay away from any plastic, paper, or cloth you cant find at a coin shop. As for cleaning them, NCS does it for a small fee
http://www.ncscoin.com/

 

If you see a green substance where the tape was, it's worse.But the coins will have silver value no matter what, so they are still worth about $20 each.
http://www.coinflation.com/coins/1921-1935-Silver-Peace-Dollar-Value.html
Each contains .7734 ounces of silver * 10 is
http://www.coinflation.com/coins/1921-1935-Silver-Peace-Dollar-Value.html

If you find 10 more, you have a full roll.

 

No Green just yellow dried on stuff from the tape, the tape is not on them it was removed before I received them. Just kinda dirty and a bit of black on them. Should I send them in to be cleaned or is i not worth it?

 

They aren't worth sending in for conservation and slabbing.

This is a very common date. You'd need them to come back as MS-65 on average to make it even worthwhile.

I doubt any of them would grade better than MS-64 after the work.

 

Here are the “ask” prices according to the gray sheet:

MS60: $20
MS63: $29
MS64: $42
MS65: $140

If the coins have any signs of improper cleaning, then they sell for bullion which is about $20 today. I recommend that you do not attempt to clean the coins unless you have the advice of an experienced person. Never rub the coin with anything including soft cotton or tissue. Rubbing the surface can easily leave small scratches in the luster & damage the value of the coin to a coin collector. [1922 is a very common date and any evidence of cleaning will kill any chances of a coin collector wanting the coin].

If there is glue residue on the surface of the coin, then it may be removed by soaking the coin in pure Acetone. (Don’t use nail polish remover as it is not pure). After soaking, you can blot the coin dry. Never rub it. If the glue remains, then simply soak it some more. If the adhesive is stubborn, then you may want to soak it for a day or two. Use the Acetone in a well ventilated area and avoid exposure to the fumes. It evaporates quickly so you should cover the container while soaking the coin(s).

It would be interesting to see the other side of these coins. If there is only tape on one side, then the other side could include some interesting toning. Some collectors love toning. Eye appealing toning is desirable. The Acetone should not affect your coin’s toning. It should only affect the glue residue & dirt on the surface.

 

If they have a satin finish won't the acetone damage it?

 

Chemically pure Acetone should not damage the silver metal surface. Acetone should not affect the toning (which is part of the metal surface). It should only remove debris from the surface.