Hello I'm new here and also very brand new to this coin collecting stuff. I'm downing collecting but I simply know nothing about it. Well the other day I wE ay the.casinp and this man came to me and asked of I could use this so I looked and he had laid a bag of silver coins on my jacket that was hanging over on the chair. I picked them up looks and they were mostly Silver 50 cent coins but there were some other coins there were really shining and they were.silver dollars dated 1776 1976 and I yelled THANK U But O have never seen nor do o no jack about these dollars. Can someone give me a honest answer I'm not going to keep them so help me please thanks.
Welcome! Interesting story.....and writing technique. If you can edit your post, it would make it a lot easier to understand.:smile
Ill answer your question...... The dollars you are referring to are Bicentennial Eisenhower Dollars (Ike Dollars). These coins are worth one dollar unless they are exceptional specimens......if there are a couple you think deserve high grades feel free to post them and I am sure that somebody here can assist you in advice pertaining to sending the coins to third party grading. Welcome to CT.......if you disregard the ignorant post/people you will find this site both informative and enjoyable:thumb:
Unfortunately, the 1776/1976 half dollars are "clad coinage" and not made with any silver. But post some pics of the ones that look the nicest and someone here should be able to give you an estimate of their value. This is the best place to learn about the hobby and how to best care for your coins, buy, sell, etc. In fact the experts here rekindled my interest after many years of being inactive. The more you visit this forum, the more you learn. In my opinion, anyway
If you like them, keep em! At coin tables at Gun shows, the old circulated Ikes can sale for 1.25 or more. I guess some find them to be a fair conversation piece. Frankly, I sort of miss them. Fat round dollars are cool.
So let me guess. You are a female with good mobility, and have a sweet smile? Just having some fun here! Welcome to cointalk. Hold on to those coins, and if possible buy more. IF you add to the collection, you will have a great story to share in your golden years.
i feel like a moron knowing that i bought my first ike for $4 bucks and it wasn't special at all. Oh well but that was a few months back when i first started collecting i guess ebay is really evil for newcomers! IMO this site really helps you Welcome to CT!
sheesh, I thought I happened to take to much pain medication this morning. I could not understand any of that.
