Newby with Inherited Collection

logical123 · Nov 7, 2008

Yes! Show us some paper money pics! Any $1's that I need, in any condition, I am interested in!

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Farns · Nov 7, 2008

there is actually a star bill or two in there

just to be clear, we're not selling anything yet, might not ever. we just want to learn what we've got, and then we'll decide as a family what we're doing with it. But nice to know there could be buyers right here!

mrbrklyn · Nov 7, 2008

Farns said: ↑

hi guys! Long day, much to share...

In answer to the Dollar questions... 5 seperate blue albums (don't recall the brand) the Franklin Halves is 1948 to 1963 and complete. then Morgans from 1878 to 1886, then one from 1887 to 1896, then 1897 to 1921. The Peace dollars are 1921 to 1935. The Halves is the only one that's complete I think... they're locked up right now, so I can't check... but the rest i think are missing a few each.

I'm a scout leader, and last week I took the opportunity to do a little show and tell with some of the exciting parts of the collection. I think we'll try to do the coin collecting merit badge. It sounds fun. I dumped a big jar of pennies on the table, and had them find a penny for each year from their birth to present. They had so much fun, I decided to do the same with my 5 year old. So we went to a coin store today, and bought some of those Harris folders, the ones for pennies. two of them to cover 1941 up through 2008. I also grabbed one of those statehood quarter ones, it seemed rather obligatory. Also got plastic holders that do the penny, nickel, etc... for all 3 kids, so we can have them find their birth years. And last but not least, a sack of wheat pennies for a buck to start out the collection with. We've got a jar with about 500 pennies in it, we'll start going thru them tonight and try to work on a few each night, I think it will be a fun project for me and my boy.

Anyway, grabbed a 2009 red book while I was there, so I think I'm ready to dive into this! I actually did buy a few small sets when I was a teenager. Mostly commemorative stuff. Sold a lot of it in college on ebay to pay rent I'm sure there was nothing too spectacular there, had a bunch of banknotes tho. That sucked. Selling my really cool mountain bike sucked too... but I digress...

I'm gonna try some pics in the morning, supposed to be good and sunny outside. So we'll see what happens! Talk to you all soon!

PS - what's the green seal at the top of this thread?
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Do you Have the 1895 Morgans because....that can change the entire way you look at your collect

http://www.coinfacts.com/silver_dol..._morgan_dollars/1895_morgan_silver_dollar.htm
Ruben

logical123 · Nov 7, 2008

We're all just poking fun! XD
But anyway, the anticipation is killing me for these pics. *returns to coin sorting* :bow:

mrbrklyn · Nov 7, 2008

indianhead said: ↑

Good idea about Heritage Ruben. I didnt think about that.

Yes, I have three 1895 Morgans.:thumb:
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You suck...I mean really ...you do suck.

Can you post a photograph of your 1895 Morgan?

Ruben

PS - I wasn't TALKING to you but post your picture ANYWAY

Farns · Nov 7, 2008

nope, no 1895's. bummer?

jetshack · Nov 7, 2008

Farns said: ↑

I'm a scout leader, and last week I took the opportunity to do a little show and tell with some of the exciting parts of the collection. I think we'll try to do the coin collecting merit badge. It sounds fun. I dumped a big jar of pennies on the table, and had them find a penny for each year from their birth to present. They had so much fun, I decided to do the same with my 5 year old. So we went to a coin store today, and bought some of those Harris folders, the ones for pennies. two of them to cover 1941 up through 2008. I also grabbed one of those statehood quarter ones, it seemed rather obligatory. Also got plastic holders that do the penny, nickel, etc... for all 3 kids, so we can have them find their birth years. And last but not least, a sack of wheat pennies for a buck to start out the collection with. We've got a jar with about 500 pennies in it, we'll start going thru them tonight and try to work on a few each night, I think it will be a fun project for me and my boy.
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I think someone caught the bug... :smile

As others have said, Welcome to the forum. I'm sorry about your losses. I suspect that your father is VERY pleased that his collection is being used as an inspiration both for your kids and you. I suspect that you'll find that the coins are worth more to you than they are to your siblings. Hopefully you'll find a way to make everyone happy.

mrbrklyn · Nov 7, 2008

Farns said: ↑

nope, no 1895's. bummer?
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bummer, but not to prevent you from enjoying this immense collection

Ruben

rzage · Nov 7, 2008

Hobo said: ↑

One inch? Holy cow! That's what I call 'Up close and personal'. Your camera must have a very, very short focal length. I'm surprised any light at all can reach the coin.
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Hobo , Toad just holds it with that sticky toung of his , easy for a toad .
rzage:thumb:

mrbrklyn · Nov 7, 2008

1893 S ???

http://www.coinfacts.com/silver_dol...morgan_dollars/1893s_morgan_silver_dollar.htm

Farns · Nov 7, 2008

wow. only 100,000 made?

i'm new here, but i'm guessing that's gotta be worth a few bux eh?

mrbrklyn · Nov 7, 2008

Farns said: ↑

wow. only 100,000 made?

i'm new here, but i'm guessing that's gotta be worth a few bux eh?
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It is one of the key dates, but not as rare as the 1895 Morgan.

Check Heritage for some recent auction prices.

Ruben

mrbrklyn · Nov 8, 2008

indianhead said: ↑

Good idea about Heritage Ruben. I didnt think about that.

Yes, I have three 1895 Morgans.:thumb:
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Still waiting a peek at your 1895 Morgan....

Ruben

RickieB · Aug 12, 2009

Farns said: ↑

[*]Several dollar bills ($2 and $5 with RED seals??) such as silver certificates and such
And a dollar bill that's missing some printing

Farns
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Farns...

Welcome to CT...

Please make sure to post the images of the Notes in the Paper Money Section.
There are a lot of us there that can be of assistance to you. Images are a must....do not try to press out any creases or erase any marks on the notes!!

The inking error I am very interested in seeing as well.
The Red Seal Notes are Legal Tender notes...if any have a STAR after it's SN they are very desirable.

(I know this is really old thread, but hey, I hope to see the notes if he is still around)

Regards,

RickieB

AlexN2coins2004 · Aug 13, 2009

what are the "credits" listed under my name in the welcome bar?

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