Two guys brought in coins for me to look at this week. Neither wanted to sell but wanted an estimate of how much they were worth. I bought them both a copy of the blue book and explained how to read it. I have built a spreadsheet for both and given them a copy of general grading standards. The first picture is a group of coins that showed up in a wool sock. He said it was a small part of a larger group (all in a similar storage system) that he was going to give to his grand kids when he passes. Most of the one he brought were in roughly fine condition. Nothing that I looked at and said boy I wish I had that. It was still fun to go through them. http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee123/USS656/126_2644.jpg The second group actually belonged to a sister of a friend at work . They showed up in a paper envelope. She also wants to keep them but has no idea about coins. Apparently she collected coins while working as a waitress for many-many years. She has them separated into small cans totaling 3 or 4 pounds ... I explained that I would love to go through them one can at a time but also have given him enough info to start the search for the good stuff. He also brought in a few bills she had - most are common Silver Certs but one was a little special! Funniest coin is a Sac. that has been chrome plated - that really caught my eye when I first saw it. http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee123/USS656/126_2646.jpg http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee123/USS656/126_2651.jpg These two notes just happened to show up in change over the last two days - it's been a great week to study coins and add few notes!!! http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee123/USS656/126_2647.jpg Best Regards, Darryl
A very good week for you Darryl! My feet will be stored in wool socks tomorrow. They keep things warm.
The serial number is what makes it special. It is called a radar note, where the first four number are 5648, and then it goes backwards, being 8465. So the end result is 56488645. Makes it neat. Does this help? Phoenix
Sure hope the socks were cleaned and not the coins. : ) Hmmm.. wrap Morgan in handkerchief, put in jeans pocket and toss in the washer. Is that considered cleaning a coin or laundering money? Great week Darryl, keep em coming. Funny how people come out of the woodwork when they find out that you collect or know something about coins. Had a phone call recently from an old friend who said he knew this guy..... Has about a dozen of the 1899 Black Silver certificates and wanted to sell.
Thanks Pocket Change - I was a very unusual week, I hope I get to see what else is in those cans!!! Best Regards, Darryl
It was a lot of fun I enjoyed every minute of it! Thanks for the help below with the question. :thumb: Darryl
LOL - I hope it was just the coins in this particular sock - I feel like I need to go wash my hands now!
Ya - that would make my cleaning lady happy - how much you want to bet she would forget to mention it - lol...
I didn't ask if the sock was clean before he put the coins in them. based on the condition of the coins I would have to say they had never been laundered. It is funny how things like that happen - I would have died and gone to heaven to have the opportunity to buy some of those old notes - I just love those Eagles!!! Best Regards, Darryl
Seem to be on a roll - a couple more from circulation :smile... http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee123/USS656/126_2662.jpg
