Hi all, My first thread concerning my collection of $1 and $5 silver certificates is here: http://www.cointalk.com/t99467/ . I’ve learned much, but have much to learn. What I’m trying to understand are the price/value drivers that would cause 1 bill to be worth more than another. So far, the drivers seem to be: 1) The item itself, ie, 1934C $5 silver certificate 2) Condition Since I have a slight history in coin collecting, this is all I really knew about valuing currency before I started researching/studying my new collection. Since, 3) star notes (they’re worth more, sometimes a lot) 4) Sequential serial numbers are better than random 5) “unique’” serial numbers (radar, low, binary, etc.) 6) Changeover pair (reverse changeover pair) where the serial numbers are in sequence, but the series letter changes The latest thing I’ve discovered is the concept of “wide” and “narrow” and the concept of “mules”. I’ve read RickieB’s posts and questions and am confused. I’m going to have to go through the stack again and I need to know exactly what I’m looking for so that I don’t make a mistake. It seems the concept of wide/narrow relates only to the 1934D series. It seems “mules” have something to do with front/back plates being mixed. I need some help here. Are there any other price/value drivers for 1934 $5 silver certificates, 1928 $1 silver certificates or 1928 $2 bills? Are there any specific “error” notes I should be aware of? I’m trying to avoid handling these bills as much as possible (they’re all uncirculated) and I’d like to limit rifling through them to 1 more time. I’ve been looking for a book to buy so that I can check for certain things to determine the uniqueness/rarity/value of my bills. Any suggestion? Thanks for your help everybody.
Oh... don't be confused...get this book to help you out on small size notes. Hope I did not confuse you..heck, I confuse myself sometimes...LOL RB
I've been to all Border's and Barnes and Noble stores in my area and I can't find that book, nor any book that looks to be a help. Lots of coins, not a lot of currency. The other one I was specifically searching for is A Guide Book of United States Paper Money 2nd Ed. (Official Red Book) by Arthur Friedberg. I've also been to the library (big one). No luck. Ordering online means waiting ... and I'm anxious
Here ya go.. Don will get it to you in just a few days...nice price too. http://www.donckelly.com/books.html RickieB
