1916 McKinley

I have a 1916 McKinley $1 with a NGC MS66. I don't know how to properly take pictures of coins yet. I tried for a while tonight and they were awful. So any tips on that would be appreciated. Anyway, I know it is without a picture but I was curious as to what it is going for right now. Also, interested in finding a value for my 1926 $2.50 Sesquicentennial NGC MS65. Any info is appreciated. I will try to figure out how to do a good pic and post something as soon as I can. Thanks.

 

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I'd like to see a pic of that '26......:smile

 

I am not sure when the McKinly dollar was minted, they have a ef one listed on one coin site, a 1910? for 895$, the site is rather high priced, so I bet one could be found for at least 20% less, so around 700, and if you were to sell it to a dealer they would probably offer you around 650 or so, dont let any dealer get you for less.

I think you would need to have some idea of the grade, since I think the Mkinly coin is valued more for its numismatic value than its gold content.

 

The NGC price guide has your little baby listed at $2400! Nice. Can't wait to see pics too!

http://www.ngccoin.com/poplookup/NumismediaPricing.aspx?PopSubCatID=72&Designation=MS

 

Numismedia's Fair Market Value is a good value source, here's the Sesqui $2.5

 

Joe that link sent me to the new Member page...:crying:

 

Huh? Really? When I click the link, it sends me to the price list. I guess membership has its privileges! LOL!

 

As soon as I can figure out how to take a really good quality pic, I will post pictures of both. As for the McKinley, it was minted in 1916 in Philadelphia, a little of 20,000 minted @ 15,000 thought to be actually distributed. The 1926 is really beautiful too. Anyway, will try to post pics within day or so. Thanks everyone for the infor, this is such a great site. I am having fun.

 

The 2.5 Sesqui is one of my favorites, been waiting a few years to find the 'one' for me! Can't wait to see your pics. Try to crop in close and steady (tripod if you have one) and well lit, lights at 10 and 2 oclock to illuminate evenly.

BTW, Welcome to CT!

 

Thanks for the tips on picture taking. I tried several times and there was reflection of light, my shadow, etc. I really stink at it, but hopefully with your tips they will turn out. Would love it if you thought the 26 was "the one". Thanks again for the tips.

 

Diffusing the light is sometimes helpful. A light piece of cotton cloth over the light source. Don't keep it there too long....fire hazard. :smile

 

Thanks, will give it a try tonight when I get home from work.