I have an extensive coin collection

Yeah i just have trouble determining error coins, double die coins, and other collectable coin errors

 

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When you are doing your research, stay away from the 'strike it rich' books and videos on YouTube. I only watch the coin minting videos. But when I started out the first book I bought was "Strike It Rich with Pocket Change" and I threw it away once I discovered this forum.

Don't get too caught up looking for error coins. It can lead to seeing things that aren't there.

 

Yeah i can see that thanks for the heads up lol and i only keep ones when the error is visible enough to see in a photo i just read a little about errors to be honest

 

Paddyman is correct and is very knowledgeable. Face or melt value not much there sorry. Good luck

 

Buy this book (as others have suggested). While the price guide isn't the most accurate, you'll easily be able to see if a coin is rare or common compared to others of that type. Plus it's filled with loads of info like mintmark location, basic grading, coinage history, mintages, and lots more. It will, without a doubt be the best $10-15 you'll ever spend on the hobby. I'm certain that most of the experienced collectors on this site who started by collecting US Coins used a red book when they were getting started.

 

Welcome to CoinTalk. The coin you posted where you can't see the last two numbers in the date was caused by the die the coin was struck from getting grease and other debris in it so the numbers didn't strike. No real extra value, but kind of interesting. If you don't mind, how old are you?

 

Oh thanks for letting me know and im 21

 

To be straightforward, it doesn't look like there is anything special. From a purely financial standpoint, you'd probably get beer money (keystone light, not the fancy craft beers)

HOWEVER, you have the beginnings of a little collection. If you have an interest in any type of collecting or history, then these would make a nice start. And even if you're not really interested in collecting, you may still want to consider hanging on to them as a family keepsake from your grandfather, especially with their minimal value.

Hope this helps

 

Damaged and/or worn coin. Worth 1c. Look for older coins, such as 1909 to 1930's for lincoln cents. If you have any Indian Head pennies, those are worth more than face value especially if they are in good condition. Separate your coins, and then by date. Then you can show the older ones on this forum. Good luck!

 

His first pic with multiple coins had what looked like an 1892(?) IHC.

 

Yeah i have 3 indian head penny's but thanks for all the advice, thanks to everyone here I'm more into the history of coins and such appreciate it everyone

 

at the flea i sell my foriegn junk (er, quality) coins for 5/1.00

 

struck through grease, worth a few dollars

 

go to pcgs coin grading, this can help you learn how to grade, once your coins are sorted by date and grade, next comes pricing, i prefer numismedia, also on line..a dealer will give you 1/2 to 1/4 the value so they can make a profit..or you can list them for free (untill they sell) on us coin book, which charges 2 % once sold...

 

There is much more to coin collecting than errors. Think about the history that these coins have “lived” through and the hands that have held them over the years. That’s the part of collecting that gets me excited (which is also why I moved to ancient coins).

best of luck.

 

Being 21 and getting a few nice coins from Grandma is a perfect start to collecting.
Doesn't get any better

 

Hi Cody,
Please take clear close-up of the 1942 Mercury Dime as it maybe a really good one.
Thanks,
J.T.

 

Out of curiosity, did your grandfather have any order or organization for the collection, or was it just a box full of coins? If he was a collector and had some idea of values, I would think he would have had them in albums

 

The 1942/1 is the money coin, worth about $500 - the 1942 plain date is a $2.00 coin

 

No mistaking that one! I can spot a 42/41 even without my glasses on!