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Answer by TaipingDealer bid on an MS-65 1952 1/2 is only $ 52. It is not one of the rarer coins, either by mintage nor is it a grade rarity item. You need to take it to a coin dealer, who deals with PCGS . . . → Read More: how do you send coins to PCGS to be graded?]]> Question by amos: how do you send coins to PCGS to be graded?
also how much does it cost and is it really worth it if i believe i have a franklin half 1951 that is atleast ms65. also should i send it to pcgf or ngc

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Dealer bid on an MS-65 1952 1/2 is only $ 52. It is not one of the rarer coins, either by mintage nor is it a grade rarity item. You need to take it to a coin dealer, who deals with PCGS and ask him how much. For NGC ou need to be a member of the ANA or find a member dealer ( all are) to submit it for you. With ANACS you can submit it yourself, go to their site www.anacs.com. To me it is not rare enough to submit. If it was a 1949-D or 1950-D it would be worth it. Just my opinion here.

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The half dime that i have is not in as great . . . → Read More: I have a Canadian 5 cent coin from 1890 & and half dime from 1866?]]> Question by I accept Chaos: I have a Canadian 5 cent coin from 1890 & and half dime from 1866?
On the back it has a crown then below it says 5 cents 1890 which is surrounded by some sort of vine plant. On the front it has a picture of a woman my guess is that it is queen victoria as it says on it “Victoria Dei Gratia Regina” then it says Canada below it. It is in very good shape.

The half dime that i have is not in as great of shape as it is slightly bent. The back has the words “Half dime” and these words are surrounded by plants of some sort. The front has a seated woman with what looks like a staff in her hand. It says “United States of America” and has the date 1866 on it.

I got these from my deceased Grandma along with a bunch of other coins, but these two are the oldest N. American coins aside from some silver dollars from the 1880′s. I was just wondering how rare either of these two coins are? I would never sell them as they belonged to my Grandma, but i am interested in if they are rare or not. Thanks.
Oops not sure why this was put in genealogy. Must not be a coin section?

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Answer by Lori D
Here is a site that has the history and a photo of your half-dime: http://www.oldcoinshop.com/coinhistory/0… (Interestingly, the half-dime was the first denomination struck when the U.S. Mint was established in 1792! Pretty cool!)

Here is a site regarding old Canadian coins, too: http://www.allensinc.com/coins/canadian/… It looks like it will give you values, but value isn’t always related to rarity. Ah, found a site with photos: http://coins.granetwork.com/can5pre1930…. Not sure if it will tell you how rare they are, though.

You might try emailing someone at a coin shop or coin collecting club. I have several silver dollars that were my moms, dating back to the 1870s, but I’d never get rid of them either (well, never say “never,” if we were starving maybe….lol)

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Answer by mark hthe dirt could cover “scratches” ?

What do you think? . . . → Read More: what happens if you clean a valuable coin?]]> Question by rskha: what happens if you clean a valuable coin?
why do so many experts say that cleaning a valuable coin will lower its value.
Should i not put coins into a solution of water and vinegar?

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the dirt could cover “scratches” ?

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Answer by Ty HLast I heard they are worth about 25 dollars.

Give your answer to this . . . → Read More: holograph american mint coins?]]> Question by flyprincess4: holograph american mint coins?
I have two holograph american mint $ 10 coins. One is an 2001 american eagle and the other is a 2000 liberty. They are both made in Germany and are American Mint. Thats all I know about them. I inherited them from my mother. Just curious about their worth. I can’t find anything about the holographic ones.

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Last I heard they are worth about 25 dollars.

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Ever wondered what Emperors like Constantine the Great, Nero or Julius Ceaser looked like and wanted to hold something in your hand that may have been held by one of these Emperors or someone living during that time.

If you are a collector with a low budget, particularly a coin collector then you should seriously consider taking up the hobby of Roman coin collecting.

There are a number of reasons why I prefer collecting Roman coins then other antiques including other ancient coins. Firstly there are . . . → Read More: Buying and Collecting Ancient Roman Coins]]> Buying and Collecting Ancient Roman Coins

Ever wondered what Emperors like Constantine the Great, Nero or Julius Ceaser looked like and wanted to hold something in your hand that may have been held by one of these Emperors or someone living during that time.

If you are a collector with a low budget, particularly a coin collector then you should seriously consider taking up the hobby of Roman coin collecting.

There are a number of reasons why I prefer collecting Roman coins then other antiques including other ancient coins. Firstly there are a wide variety of Ancient Roman coins to suite your tastes. This is largely due to the vast time and area that the Roman Empire covered. From as early as 27 BC to 496 AD there were many millions of coins minted spanning a large area of the globe featuring coins that reflect the time from when they were created.

Also its great to have a real portrait of an Emperor in your possession.

Many emperors came and went and it was customary to inscribe the portrait of the emperor on the coins that were minted during their reign.

Roman coins are the most inexpensive of all Ancient coins. Other ancient coins include for example Greek, Barbaric, Celtic, Parthian, Nabathaean, Islamic, Indian and Chinese. This can come as a surprise to many considering how ancient these coins are. Yet they can be even cheaper then some of the modern day coins that coin collectors collect. There are two main reasons for this. Firstly as already stated the Roman empire was large and so there were a lot of coins minted. Many Roman coins are therefore not as rare as many believe. Another reason is that there are few collectors of ancient coins then modern coins. This makes the demand for them lower.

There are also less forgeries of Roman coins then other coins particulary modern day coins.

This is largely due to the fact that they are less rare and expensive.

Another reason Roman coins are great to collect is that they do not just have historical value but also artistic value. These coins were cleverly and beautifully crafted and tell a story from the time and area that they were minted.

Unlike most coins today Roman Coins had intrinsic value being comprised of precious metals worth many times more then their weight in that metal. These precious metals include Gold, Silver and Bronze. This can make the coins more special and increase the value of the coin should you choose to collect the more expensive Roman coins.

Factors that determine a coins worth
The price of a coin ranges significantly due to a number of factors. The two biggest factors being the condition the coin is in and the grade of the coin.

The condition of a coin can depend on how corroded the coin has become while it has been in the ground or how it was stored. The grade of the coin is determined by how the coin was minted when it was manufactured. These coins were minted by hand and so do not always entirely circular or detailed. A coin can be less detailed and of less value if it was struck by dies that were worn down. Determining the grade of a coin can be tricky and sometimes you simply have to go with how appealing and detailed the coin is to your own eyes.

Another factor that determines a coins worth is its rarity. Surprisingly rarity is less of a factor in determining an ancient coins worth then modern day coins. Modern day coins will be worth a lot if there were few minted, or few in circulation. Given the large number of collectors this is more of a factor with Modern coins. This would drive up the cost of a rare coin if collectors are trying to complete their collection.

With ancient Roman coins there were a larger number and variety created and so each collection will be different and rarity will be considered less of an issue. There are rare ancient coins of course. Some emperors were not around for long enough to have many coins minted during their reign and hence they will be harder to find and cost more.

Sellers of ancient coins will often use terms such as scarce, rare or very rare to describe a coin. Just because someone describes a coin as rare does not mean that it actually is. Unfortunately, some sellers will attach this label to ancient coins to attract novice collectors who do not know better. If someone describes a coin as rare or scarce does the person explain why the coin is rare? Does he give it an RIC number and explain the variety? If you are new to collecting ancient coins, you should not jump on a coin just because is it described as rare.

If you build up a collection of ancient coins you will be able to tell for yourself if a coin is uncommon, scarce or even rare.

Price of different Roman coins
Truly rare coins that are sort after will not sell for much less than 0, and often for much more. Hence, a coin of Constantine described as rare with an asking price of just a few dollars is very unlikely to be so. There are sellers on eBay who claim that their coin is rare, or they have only seen one in 10 years, but there is another one just like it being offered on eBay by someone else.

To give you an idea of the variation of price for Roman coins, for -10 you can buy decent quality coins issued under a number of the late-3rd and 4th century AD emperors.

For about -20, you can collect a coin from the more famous 1st and 2nd century emperors, and of many later ones in very nice condition. In fact, for a coin, you can quite easily assemble a collection of more than half of the emperors (over 50) in very nice condition with clear portraits and readable legends.

On top of this, there are numerous varieties available for each emperor. Of course, just as with modern coins, you can buy ones that cost much more; ones that are in better shape or are more scarce, but if you are just interested in decent coins and history then you may not have to look any further.

Once in a while you might want to spend a bit more on a scarce emperor, or something that really arouses your interest, or a coin in truly nice condition. But then again, you might be attracted to cheaper coins that are not fully cleaned or legible, which can add to their mystery.

So, to summarize, buy coins that you find interesting and that appeal to you. No two coins of the same type will be exactly the same; choose the one that you think is better value for your money. Look around to see if a nicer looking coin might be also affordable if that is what you really want, and hence save yourself the trouble of replacing it later or regretting that you bought it in the first place. Do not worry about rarity too much!

Article by Mark Etinger

As a coin collector, you need to be on top of the newest coins to be released every year. 2012 has some cool coins coming out from the U.S Mint as well as other foreign mints. There are more releases to collections already put out as well as brand new coins in their own class.

The first to come out is the next set in the United States Mint America the Beautiful quarters. These state quarters will focus on a variety of beautiful . . . → Read More: Upcoming Collectible Coins for 2012]]> Upcoming Collectible Coins for 2012

Article by Mark Etinger

As a coin collector, you need to be on top of the newest coins to be released every year. 2012 has some cool coins coming out from the U.S Mint as well as other foreign mints. There are more releases to collections already put out as well as brand new coins in their own class.

The first to come out is the next set in the United States Mint America the Beautiful quarters. These state quarters will focus on a variety of beautiful natural parks and preserves. The set for 2012 was released January 17th and includes five quarters commemorating the El Yunque National Forest in Puerto Rico, the Chaco Cultural National Historical Park in New Mexico, Acadia National Park in Maine, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, and Denali National Park and Reserve in Arkansas. All together the set will have 56 quarters. Since it only just started in 2010, now is the time to catch up if you haven’t already started collecting these coin sets. There were also be subsequently a two roll set and a three coin set of the El Yunque National Forest quarter, which will be released the end of January and beginning of February, respectively.

The Infantry Soldier Silver Dollar will be released mid February, commemorating the original formation of 10 companies which were the first elements of the U.S. Armed Forces as we’ve come to know them today. The obverse will have an image of an infantry soldier charging forward, while the reverse will have the crossed rifle insignia, a universally recognized symbol as all infantry members wear it.

The Chester Arthur coin rolls will be released on February 16th, featuring our 21st president. Grover Cleveland, Benjamin Harrison and a second term Grover Cleveland dollar coins will be released after. Originally these coins were meant to be mass released, but in 2011 the U.S. Mint decided to only make them for collectors. This now makes them a pretty special set to get so you should jump on these now since again, they are a relatively new collection so it would be easy to catch up.

Keep track of these collections as well as any newly released from the Royal Australian Mint and the British Royal Mint, as they have a few new collectible coins for 2012 that will be sure to catch any collector’s eye. There’s a lot of great new designs to add to your collection.

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I have some old silver coins that need cleaning before I can try and pawn them. I would like a cleaner where I can dump them in the solution and dry later.

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Answer by mcat9736My sister collects coins, she started with a set of coins from her birth year that hadn’t been toiuched, she has since moved to untouched state quaters and on . . . → Read More: If you ever collected coins, which coins did you start with and why did you start? What do you collect now?]]> Question by RH in AK: If you ever collected coins, which coins did you start with and why did you start? What do you collect now?
I’m interested in knowing why people started collecting coins, what coins they started with? Also, how did your collecting evolve? Did you start with U.S. state quarters and later move on to U.S. Morgan dollars?

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Answer by mcat9736
My sister collects coins, she started with a set of coins from her birth year that hadn’t been toiuched, she has since moved to untouched state quaters and on to older coins. she buys some with special years, or will pick rare coins that she finds on a deal, she has alot of fun with it and we always know what to buy her!

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Article by Borge Nielsen

One of the most popular hobbies today is coin collecting. Anyone can start collecting coins anytime and any day. You may begin by collecting the coins you have in your piggy bank, or in your pocket. Coin collecting starts to get more interesting, and sometimes more costly, when a collector is willing to cough up a considerable amount of cash for a particular coin, like a vintage or turn-of-the-century variant. Many veteran coin collectors buy expensive coins to shore up the value of . . . → Read More: A Brief History Of Coins]]> A Brief History Of Coins

Article by Borge Nielsen

One of the most popular hobbies today is coin collecting. Anyone can start collecting coins anytime and any day. You may begin by collecting the coins you have in your piggy bank, or in your pocket. Coin collecting starts to get more interesting, and sometimes more costly, when a collector is willing to cough up a considerable amount of cash for a particular coin, like a vintage or turn-of-the-century variant. Many veteran coin collectors buy expensive coins to shore up the value of their repository.

Today, millions of people all over the world are fascinated about the art of coin collecting. Most of the famous museums on the planet showcase collections of rare and valuable coins. In the United States, the Smithsonian Museum in Washington D. C. and the American Numismatic Society in New York City feature an impressive collection of ancient and vintage coins. Valuable information and education regarding the art of collecting coins is also offered by these institutions.

Although it may be quite hard to pinpoint the early beginnings of coin collecting, it is believed that the hobby began after the first coins were minted in 650 B.C. The Greeks were among the early advocates of minting coins from precious metals, wherein they designed coins which had depictions of gods, goddesses, and mythical heroes. Coins were created during this period to facilitate a more formal exchange of goods and services. Precious metals such as gold or silver were minted into coins, which served as the primary mode of payment, and slowly eradicated the primitive barter trade system.

The art of coin collecting refers to the trading and collection of coins or other forms of legally minted currency, and usually the most valuable ones are those that had been minted with errors, featured unique and historically-interesting designs or figures, or had been circulated for only a short period. Numismatics refers to the study of currency, and is closely related to the art of coin collecting.

Coin Collecting turned into a passion for a lot of famous persons during the Renaissance, and among noted coin collectors were the popes of the Roman Catholic Church, and even kings and other royalty figures. This hobby was soon alluded to as the “The Hobby of Kings”, and famous figures such as Kings Louis XIV of France, Ferdinand I, and Henry IV of France were noted to be among the most well-known of coin collectors. A renowned Italian scholar named Francesco Petrarca, who was also called the father of the Renaissance, became the first coin enthusiast to revitalize the hobby of coin collecting. Petrarca was also considered to be among most famous of coin collectors during this period.

With the global economy so fragile, many people are relying on coin collections to build their nest eggs. And, it’s not a bad idea! Coin values will never “crash” like the rest of the economy can, and, with so many collectors out there, you will always have a market to sell them to.

But which ones offer you the best coin values? If you’re starting a collection, look for these 3 coins:

1.Gold American Eagle Created and distributed by the U.S. . . . → Read More: Coin Values ? 3 Coins That are More Valuable Than Others]]> Coin Values ? 3 Coins That are More Valuable Than Others

With the global economy so fragile, many people are relying on coin collections to build their nest eggs. And, it’s not a bad idea! Coin values will never “crash” like the rest of the economy can, and, with so many collectors out there, you will always have a market to sell them to.

But which ones offer you the best coin values? If you’re starting a collection, look for these 3 coins:

1.Gold American Eagle Created and distributed by the U.S. Mint, a Gold American Eagle is the only gold coin that’s weight, content, and purity is fully-guaranteed by the U.S. government. Coin values for a Gold American Eagle can vary widely – depending on what the going rate for gold is at the time. However, considering that gold prices have been skyrocketing for years, you can expect these coins to be worth quite a bit! Gold AmericanEagle coins are also the most commonly traded in the world – meaning that you can always count on having sellers to choose from if you ever need to sell yours.

2.Morgan Dollar Another coin that has ties to the U.S.

government, Morgan Dollar coins were sold by the Treasury Department between 1878 and 1921 in an effort to guarantee the nation’s silver market. Since they were never meant to be circulated (even though some of them actually were for awhile), there was only a limited number of Morgan Dollar coins produced – making them a very rare find. Coin values for Morgan Dollars will typically be high simply because of their rarity.

However, the better condition that your Morgan Dollar coins are in, the more money you can expect to get for them.

As you might expect, one that was circulated will look worse than one that’s merely been passed on from collector to collector.

3.Silver Dollar You may think of it as an “oldie”, but it’s also a “goodie”. To a coin collector, a Silver Dollar will never go out of style, so it’s always a good staple to have on hand. Of course, the rarer of a Silver Dollar you can find, the higher coin value you’ll be dealing with. Silver Dollars have been produced for nearly 200 years. If you’re lucky enough to stumble across one of the originals, you’re looking at a coin that could easily be worth 0 or more! It’s not good enough to find an old Silver Dollar, though.

You also need one that’s in good condition. Before you buy one, talk to your coin dealer about “grading” it – or, determining what kind of condition it’s in.Each series has its own specifications.