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<p>[QUOTE="Stevearino, post: 2401499, member: 74571"]Welcome to CT. Perhaps this is the beginning of a new hobby for you and your husband? Please don't be in a hurry to sell things. Check out PCGS Coin Grading Online for a very basic idea of the difference in grades. If you think you have a winner, take a shot at posting the photo here for feedback under the "What is it worth?" forum. Oh, and don't hold the coin in your palm: coins should be held by the rims only (if you're palming it in the photo you'll get gently chastised on CT <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie57" alt=":jawdrop:" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" />).</p><p>One other thing in starting: store the coins away from humidity. Consider a zip-lock baggie or Tupperware-type container with some dessicant packets (the kind you find in medication bottles, or, you can purchase rechargeable packets from Wizard Coin Supply or other dealers).</p><p><br /></p><p>Steve[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Stevearino, post: 2401499, member: 74571"]Welcome to CT. Perhaps this is the beginning of a new hobby for you and your husband? Please don't be in a hurry to sell things. Check out PCGS Coin Grading Online for a very basic idea of the difference in grades. If you think you have a winner, take a shot at posting the photo here for feedback under the "What is it worth?" forum. Oh, and don't hold the coin in your palm: coins should be held by the rims only (if you're palming it in the photo you'll get gently chastised on CT :jawdrop:). One other thing in starting: store the coins away from humidity. Consider a zip-lock baggie or Tupperware-type container with some dessicant packets (the kind you find in medication bottles, or, you can purchase rechargeable packets from Wizard Coin Supply or other dealers). Steve[/QUOTE]
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