high everyone, i recently got a hold of 3 proof quarter rolls one 71 one 72 and an assorted that i havent been able to go through because i am afraid to take them out of the coin safe. my questions are 1. how do i properly remove the coins from the plastic safes? 2. when i find the proofs that i want to keep what is the best storage? 3. i paid around 60 bux for all three rolls good or bad deal?
First $60 is a good buy for the three rolls. For storage, I would use airtites. Personal preferrence. How to remove. Very carefully. If you have a piece of felt, lay that on the table. If you have very soft cotton gloves, use them. Other than that, just hold the coin on the edge. Don't breathe directly on it, and don't leave fingerprints.
thank you nd. i have a bunch of proof quarters. i was thinking of joining pcgs and trying to assemble a slabbed proof set starting at 1964. i have some franklins i would liked to get slabbed too. could you give me suggestions on sorting them for the highest grade possible?
That is something that just has to be done with coins in hand. Pick the sharpest strikes possible to start with. Then go through those and pick the one with the best eye appeal. As far as registry sets go, I do not recommend them. They are incredibly addictive. I have a handful of clients competing in these currently and they are spending small fortunes. Most of the time against my advice. Take enjoyment in your collection. Don't concern yourself with who has better or worse. That game is not for everyone. Franklins? That is absolutely one of the toughest series. Especially in high grades. If that series interest you, pick up the Franklin Guide. Rick Tomaska is the author and authority on Franklins.
Rick Tommaska. im on it nd. thanx again. i dont know if this is approriate but what are you listings or your store site? if this question is not good for the open forum send me a private message. i think you or tradernick is gaining the confidence of a youngster. lol
Just hit the www under my post. The actual online store is currently closed as the staff and I rack up our frequent flyer miles. If you email me from the website, I will update you when we open the site back up. We do this so that our customers don't purchase the same coins we are selling at the shows.
Good advice given in this thread, I just want to add when looking for proofs it is best to rotate the coin under different lighting sources looking for fine scratches in the fields, these are known as hairlines and can be grade killers if submitted to Proffesional certification companys. These 'hairlines' are very easy miss, slowly rotate the coin and study the fields.. Also beware of milkspotting... Actual little white/brown spots, a result of the various rinses used at the mint.....
Nd, I bought some clad proof quarters and dimes about 18 years ago and put them in Whitman Classic albums and they now look hideous. They toned an ugly golden brown patina on them. Any suggestions as to what I should do with these?
Well, certainly do not clean them. Even ugly toning is better than a cleaned coin. Unfortunately, these are not really valuable enough to warrant conservation by NCS. I would take them out of the album and place them in a intercept holder. This will stop the toning from getting worse.
If the coins no longer appeal to you - just remember this. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. What may appear as ugly to you - may be gorgeous to another You could always sell the coins or trade them for ones you do like.
