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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;ewomack, post: 2681812, member: 15588&quot;]Wow... I feel overwhelmed just looking at those pictures. Wow. </p><p><br /></p><p>The advice given so far is good, so I&#039;ll try not to repeat it. </p><p><br /></p><p>To speed up your search for value, consider the 2 main reasons that give coins value and collector&#039;s worth: 1. rarity and 2. condition</p><p><br /></p><p>Worn coins with common dates tend to have fairly low value. But a rare coin in an equally worn condition, a 1916-D Mercury dime or a 1916 Standing Liberty Quarter, for instance, can bring hundreds or thousands of dollars. </p><p><br /></p><p>If I were you, and we both know that I&#039;m not, I would first purchase a Red Book like others have already suggested and make lists of all of the rare dates per type. Then take those lists and search each type to see if you have any of the rare dates. Then you&#039;ll at least know where the collection stands. </p><p><br /></p><p>Second, pick out all of the coins (or make a list) that look perfect. Shiny. Clear. Sparkling. Detailed. Then look those up in the closest grade you estimate. This just takes practice. This forum will also help you if you post pictures of coins you have questions about.</p><p><br /></p><p>If you have no rare dates and the coins all look worn or so-so in condition, then you have a pretty standard collection that still has value, but probably not a retire immediately in obscene luxury type of value. This will at least give you a general idea of the value of the whole lot. Do this before you sell <i>anything</i>.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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