The reason I'm asking, is that I'm considering having these TPG slabbed. The issue is that the value varies so much between the grades, it may not be worth it. I've just gotten back into collecting after taking several decades off. Back when I started, there were no TPG's These are not candidates for sale. I just want to make sure whoever gets them after I'm gone has an idea of what they are worth. Coin 1-1831 dime Coin 2-1853 Quarter Coin 3-1854 Quarter Coin 4-1917 T-1 Quarter
Except for your 1853 quarter, I would give your coins here all AUs. The 1853 quarter I would give a EF. That is just my opinion. Nice coins.
Silver is not my forte, but; 1917 AU 1854 AU 1853 VF 1831 It looks like it has active PVC on it. You need to wash that with acetone. I am guessing it has gone too far for a grade. I am not familiar with you pictures, but both the 1917 and 1854 look like they have been dip quite a bit
I don't know what what you photo techniques are but all your images make the coins look "dead". If they look better in hand then you can consider sending them to a TPG. The 1831 appears to have PVC issues. No grade unless you want a DETAILS slab. As for the others, my personal criterium is that the cost of slabbing can't be more than 10% of my estimate of the coin's value. By that rule I don't find enough value there. Remember you are dealing not only with the catalog value but also with S&H BOTH WAYS (Registered & Insured).
Thanks for the input from all ! by PVC issues-does that refer to the small green spots on the coin ? Any photography tips to make them look better ?
Your photo techniques (in my opinion) are just fine, and do not appear to be hiding anything. You should be able to sell them as is without spending all the extra money getting them slabbed. I would list them here on Cointalk in the classified section. But, it's only my opinion and suggestion. You may already have plans.
Yes, the PVC issues refers to the small green spots on the coin plus I think I am seeing other areas that have not yet turned bright green. As for your photography, I assume that you are referring to the luster issue and that could well be your coins rather than the photography. Out side of that, your photographs are very good. Photography is more of an art than a science. You can find lots of threads here on what to do as well as many references to books. I have found that the biggest factor is the lighting and that brighter light shows the luster better.
