Old Found Money - Worth?

Discussion in 'Paper Money' started by JuliaDoggieMom, Jun 15, 2009.

  1. JuliaDoggieMom

    JuliaDoggieMom Junior Member

    I inherited silver certificates, red seals, federal reserve notes, star notes from 1928-1963. My elderly neighbor wants first shot at buying some of these before I sell online, and I want to be fair with him. The prices on ebay are all over and I'm having trouble assigning a value. Silver coins are much easier! lol!
    I posted several pictures on a Google page because they are rather big. These are not for sale - just for observation/pricing. Here's the link...
    http://eastlister.googlepages.com/oldpapermoney
    There's so many things to look for like radar notes, Barr notes, stars, and I just discovered what a block is, as in A-A block and G-A block. At least I think it is the 2 letters on each side of the serial number which may be significant. Where do I find out?
    Anyway, I'll try to upload some of the smaller pics. All are circulated.
    If you could give me a price range or estimate, I would appreciate it.
    Thank you,
    Julia :)
     

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  3. NOS

    NOS Former Coin Hoarder

    If I were to sell outside of a dealer I would say $115 on the 1934C hundred, $105 on the 1934 hundred, $8 on the 1950A red seal and $12 on the 1963 five. I'll let others chime in on the silver certificates.

    BTW: I would just give away that last SC that you have pictured as a bonus to whomever buys these notes. It'll never be worth more than face but could be a fun gag to show off.
     
  4. Daggarjon

    Daggarjon Supporter**

    those are alot fo nice notes :) and I am glad you were able to find yourself over to the PM forum :p

    As for prices... I might agree with NOS on the 100's... and on the $5'S....1957*-$3, 1957-$5, 1957A-$5, 1957B*-$3, 1957B-$5

    ... that last note... NOS hit that on the head.. freebie :D
     
  5. RickieB

    RickieB Expert Plunger Sniper

    :bigeyes: :bigeyes: great day for you there!!
    The guys have pointed you to the path with the greenest grass! :whistle:

    RickieB
     
  6. JuliaDoggieMom

    JuliaDoggieMom Junior Member

    Wow! Thanks everybody for the input.
    I was wondering about the $20 1950B star note that was in the link I posted. I see one on ebay asking for $159 which is a lot of money for me. Let me see if the other images I thought were too big will upload. I've got hundreds of these bills and it is impractical to post every single one. Just trying to get a ball park range.
    Thanks again.
     

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  8. kevcoins

    kevcoins Senior Roll Sercher

    i love the 5$ silver star
     
  9. JuliaDoggieMom

    JuliaDoggieMom Junior Member

    The first book, Paper Money of the United States seems to have way more stuff than I need. I'm only dealing with small size notes. For example, I have about 250 $1 silver certificates, 1957A, all in about the same circulated condition, and I doubt that book talks about each one and what it is worth.
    The next book, Small Size US Paper Money 1928 to Date, looks more promising. I see a used one on Amazon for $1.60. I may get that since I'll only use it once.
    Thanks for the help.
     
  10. RickieB

    RickieB Expert Plunger Sniper

    Make sure you get the 8th edition of the S/L Book...also make sure you read about different seal colors, Mules, errors, mismatched SN's, and signatures!
    Also on the Silver certs make sure you understand about each Series Date....

    There is a lot to know with the small size notes. Old backs, new backs, plate numbers, stars...lots to know.....


    Take you time and read, then read again.....LOL

    Sounds like I am crazy huh?? well I have been known to collect a few small size notes here and there...;)

    Good luck and post questions if you have them.... :thumb:




    RickieB
     
  11. De Orc

    De Orc Well-Known Member

    Not a lot to add other than to say great advice, some lovely looking notes you have there and good luck :thumb:
     
  12. Daggarjon

    Daggarjon Supporter**

    You might actually be surprised :) some blocks or print runs.. certain serial combinations ect... basicaly yes, some otherwise normal looking notes are certainly worth more then the note next to it :)

    So while not every single note of you might be covered in the books... unless you post every note on this forum, you might let go a note that IS worth more then the rest.

    Good luck :p
     
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