I have an extensive coin collection

There are to many coins to describe honestly and i have no clue of there value or how to tell which are valuable and why but i was just wondering if i should just start posting individual pictures of all of them i mean i have multiple of a few for example i have 16 of 1944 wheat cents 23 of 1945 wheat cents and many others

 

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Well.... You need to organize yourself first. Most wheat cents struck from about 1940 on are usually valued at .03-.05 cents each unless they are in spectacular condition. The second thing I would suggest is running to the book store and picking up a copy of the Redbook Guide to US Coins. It is an absolute must for anyone getting their feet wet in the hobby. It will give you guidance on which coins you hold that may have any real intrinsic value........ As far as this forum, yes we are all coin junkies here and love to see photos. Don't load up one thread with gobs of photos. Select 2-3 pieces and take clear photos of both obverse and reverse, post them and you will get covered up with information from some very seasoned coin gurus. Welcome to the forum!

 

If someone has any information on any of these coins i would really appreciate your input thanks all

 

All foreign coins you have can be found for 2 or 3 for $1.00 at flea market bins.

All US Coins are face value. Such as the 1971 Kennedy Half and the Susan B Anthony Dollars.

Most Wheat Cents are a few cents premium.

Steel 1943 Wheats are like 10 Cents each if in good condition.

 

Get the red book.

 

Didn't get these in there

 

The silver quarter and dime are just Silver Melt Value. A few dollars.

The 1943 War Nickels contain some silver but also a few dollars. $2.00 each the most.

 

Btw i haven't even tried to clean them at all would that help to make them better condition ?

 

DO NOT clean them!

 

Thanks for the heads up

 

The #1 issue collectors are adamant about is, don't clean your coins, although there some exceptions.

 

Wow thanks didn't know thank you for the info I'm definitely going to do more research on coins and such[/QUOTE]

 

Just a nomenclature comment...

You're not a "coin collector" if you don't have any knowledge about the coins you possess. I'll call you a "coin saver".

Thanks

 

A fellow has to start somewhere.

 

True, Randolph.

Thank you. It'll be up to him ultimately.

 

I'm definitely no coin collector i received these from my grandpa who passed years ago and i just decided recently to go through them sorry i should've been more descriptive

 

I also wasn't a serious collector until my son inherited his grandfather's coins, then I got into it helping him go through them. Sounds like you have got the same thing. You'll find it can be a big job, but a fun one.

As for cleaning, unless you know what you're doing, don't. Stick around here and you'll learn a lot about coins and how to care for them.

 

You'll learn if you research. Good luck.

 

No apology needed. Welcome to CT. Everyone starts somewhere in any endeavor. After you have had a chance to go thru the coins and get a sense of what you have with the aid of The Red Book or simply Googling various coins, you will determine if this coin collecting hobby is your gig. Your grandpa apparently was interested. Whether you get hooked on the hobby or not, you will have a part of your grandpa’s legacy in your hands.

 

I seen you collect error coins would this cent be considered an error because of the date and the liberty i is not showing ? Also if you could why do they look blue/purple ish as well? Is that collectable?