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fishcrow · Jul 25, 2014

We live in the Glen Burnie area and are looking for someone who knows about coins. My father and grandfather had a habit of saving them and would like to know what we have.

Thanks.

Shamr0ck · Jul 25, 2014

I have an estate appraiser in he Harrisburg area. I'll reach out to him and see if he would come to you

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Mr H · Jul 25, 2014

One additional thing...

We really have no interest in selling any of it at this point... just need to get an idea of whether it's worth digging into further.

Shamr0ck · Jul 25, 2014

Understood. This fellow has a diverse business ranging from custom jeweler, appraiser and real estate.

He's built a couple of rings for my wife, is making exact duplicates of my late mother's ring for each of my daughters and has appraised several items for us so that we can insure them for the proper amounts.

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rob-cubed · Jul 25, 2014

I can only recommend guys in my area (Towson). Most coin dealers will be happy to give it a once-over and give you a general assessment. You definitely want a coin guy, not a cash for gold guy or an auctioneer to go through it.

1964 and lower dimes and quarters are mostly silver, and worth at least spot... well above face value even if collector value is neglible. The chances of you having anything really valuable (aka rare) in a casual collection is pretty low. If it's not sleeved and or marked it's probably not anything special. If you see anything in impeccable condition, separate it as those command the best prices even among more common coins.

Pinecone · Jul 25, 2014

Also older quarters, half dollars and silver dollars were silver. Quarters changed to copper core in 65 along with the dimes.

Older pennies were almost pure copper. They are worth more as scrap copper than their face value.

Caeb75 · Jul 25, 2014

Get ahold of Milton or Alex Lynn at Harford Coin in Parkville. I have known both of them for meh 30 ish years. Milton has been in the coin business for a LONG time, and his son Alex has been around it all his life. They will do a very fair appraisal of your collection for a relatively low fee.

mopar92 · Jul 25, 2014

Pennies made pre 1982 are nearly pure copper. Mid 1982 is when they changed metal composition. Sound on falling can tell a lot once you're experienced.

Lou45 · Jul 25, 2014

mopar92 said:
Pennies made pre 1982 are nearly pure copper. Mid 1982 is when they changed metal composition. Sound on falling can tell a lot once you're experienced.

I can't tell the difference between the sound of a copper penny falling from a copper coated zinc penny falling, I wait until they hit the hard surface they land on first, then I can tell the difference.

Minuteman · Jul 25, 2014

Mr H. If this is your project, feel free to contact me off-line tomorrow.

We have a friend that specializes in coins and such; he's helped a few of us and is highly trust worthy.

Glaron · Jul 25, 2014

Lou45 said:
I can't tell the difference between the sound of a copper penny falling from a copper coated zinc penny falling, I wait until they hit the hard surface they land on first, then I can tell the difference.

I believe pennies changed from copper to zinc in 1983

Sgt. Psycho · Jul 26, 2014

"The Neatest Little Shop" is an antique consignment store in Glen Burnie on 648 near the courthouse. The owner is a coin and PM dealer. I have bought from and traded with him for several years.

Mr H · Jul 26, 2014

Minuteman said:
Mr H. If this is your project, feel free to contact me off-line tomorrow.

We have a friend that specializes in coins and such; he's helped a few of us and is highly trust worthy.

Yes... fishcrow is the Missus.

We can talk about it at Tim's event Sunday??!

Mr H · Jul 26, 2014

Sgt. Psycho said:
"The Neatest Little Shop" is an antique consignment store in Glen Burnie on 648 near the courthouse. The owner is a coin and PM dealer. I have bought from and traded with him for several years.

Haven't been in there in ages.

Thanks

Mr H · Jul 26, 2014

Pinecone said:
Also older quarters, half dollars and silver dollars were silver. Quarters changed to copper core in 65 along with the dimes.

Older pennies were almost pure copper. They are worth more as scrap copper than their face value.

I have most of it segregated already. Thing is, she just came across a bunch more this week while going through old boxes.

Half-cocked · Jul 26, 2014

I bought this recently, keep in mind these are "retail" values; a dealer is going to pay you less. Also, PCGS has an online grading website that you can use to accurately grade the condition of your coins.

http://www.amazon.com/Guide-Book-United-States-Coins/dp/0794842151

Minuteman · Jul 26, 2014

Mr H said:
Yes... fishcrow is the Missus.

We can talk about it at Tim's event Sunday??!

Absolutely. In fact, I should invite him to join us at Tim's B-day/Candidacy kick-off meeting. Let's forward the invite to some other MDShooters members, Pinecone might be interested, I'll PM him the info. I've already sent out to a dozen or so of my closest friends, only about half are active in MDS.

See you there!

rico903 · Jul 27, 2014

rob-cubed said:
I can only recommend guys in my area (Towson). Most coin dealers will be happy to give it a once-over and give you a general assessment. You definitely want a coin guy, not a cash for gold guy or an auctioneer to go through it.

1964 and lower dimes and quarters are mostly silver, and worth at least spot... well above face value even if collector value is neglible. The chances of you having anything really valuable (aka rare) in a casual collection is pretty low. If it's not sleeved and or marked it's probably not anything special. If you see anything in impeccable condition, separate it as those command the best prices even among more common coins.

So who do you recommend in the Towon area?

Chris · Jul 27, 2014

Google "PCGS" that's a group in CA that grades coins and you can do your own research but remember you will get a round about value not it's market value. Market value is what someone else is willing to pay but you will be able figure out what's good and what's really good. If you don't what to do the leg work, I know of a retired LEO who will look and grade your coins but he charges per hour. I have used him a few times and he is good and will get the right money for what you have, PM me for his name and number. Chris

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