A good friend of mine inherited some polished coins , some are quite valuable , should he sell them as is and take the loss or put them in his pocket to wear the polished parts off , any ideas appreciated . rzage:headbang:
Having learned the hard way about polished or whizzed coins, my first experience being with Mercs, I don't think I could bring myself to sell one and not explain "exactly" what it now is. If money is the issue, I say get a fair price and call it a day, its still a gift. Frankly if its an inheritance from a loved one I would fix it up as a remembrance. You'd have some nice coins, polished, but nice. Allen
It takes years to wear off the evidence of a polished coin in your pocket. I would disclose the facts and sell them as is. I've always believed in honesty, especially when it comes to numismatics.
If they were inherited, then don't sell them. To me, that would be one of the worst things to do Keep them, and pass them down yourself, or you can possibly complete a set they were trying to do, but only buy polished coins for the set so it matches
Frankly if its an inheritance from a loved one I would fix it up as a remembrance. You'd have some nice coins, polished, but nice. I agree with the above statement Myself, I dont think i could ever part with something passed down to me ! But thats just me Jim
What denominations, dates and mintmarks does your friend have? It might be a good idea to get some ideas from people here about what they might be worth polished before selling them and perhaps being told they have very little value when, in fact, they are worth more. Can you post a few photos?
I would just post them on ebay and disclose they have been polished. Some collectors dont care if they just want something to fill their collection at first..
I really have no idea as to what type or date , I'm pretty sure they are foreign , I'l have to ask him . If they were mine I would keep them . Rusty
