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IdahoCopper
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 Posted - 02/18/2010 : 22:28:59
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I got a mixed bag of coins tonight. After running them through the coin calc, I got 12.04 Ag oz for $200, or $16.61/oz, a bit more than today's NY close spot of $16.17.
I got:
8 - Mercury Dimes
9 - Roosevelt Dimes
2 - Standing Liberty Quarters
7 - Washington Quarters
5 - Morgan Dollars
1 - 40% Eisenhower Dollar
5 - 1oz ASE
also 3 wheats and one steel penny.
Three of the Morgans are really nice. I mean REALLY nice looking. I wish I knew how to grade these Morgans.
The 1883-O is completely shiny with no wear, just a few nicks & scratches.
The 1881-O is almost as shiny, with slight wear on the edges and a few more nicks & scratches.
The 1901-S is little darker and a bit more worn, but not much. I looked up the minting, only 2,284,000 were minted in SF, out of a total of 22,566,813; so I think this coin could be worth a fair bit more than what I paid, $18.00.
I paid $36 for the three, I wonder what I could get for them?
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garnede
Penny Collector Member
USA
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Posted - 02/18/2010 : 22:45:31
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| You did well. The premium on the Morgan's and ASE's make it a good deal. |
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AGgressive Metal
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USA
1937 Posts |
Posted - 02/18/2010 : 22:48:08
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| Sweet haul - $12 for Morgans is unbeatable. |
And he that hath lyberte ought to kepe hit wel / For nothyng is better than lyberte / For lyberte shold not be wel sold for alle the gold and syluer of all the world.
-Caxton's edition of Aesop's Fables, 1484 |
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IdahoCopper
Penny Pincher Member
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Posted - 02/18/2010 : 22:53:56
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I paid 4x face for the smaller coins and $18 each for the Morgans and the ASE.
The buy averaged $16.61 per ounce for a total of 12.04 ounces. |
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Market Harmony
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
1274 Posts |
Posted - 02/18/2010 : 23:00:22
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Pictures! 
Also, if you want to make some instant profit on the deal, I will offer a fair numismatic price for the 1901-S Morgan. I have references if you want.
Myself and others can help you on the grades. |
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IdahoCopper
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wolvesdad
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
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Posted - 02/18/2010 : 23:09:12
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4x face for the smaller coin?
You got the dimes for $0.40 each? doesn't seem quite right. But if that is correct, NOT BAD!
Either way, sounds like a nice score on the eagles and morgans anyway!!! |
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IdahoCopper
Penny Pincher Member
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Posted - 02/18/2010 : 23:15:12
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Yes, 4x face for the 90% dimes and quarters.
That helped to make the $18 Morgans and ASE a deal worth buying.
He had some 90% halves that he wanted $9 each.
And 16 more ASE, but I thought $18 each was too much after today's drop when the Sydney market opened. |
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Edited by - IdahoCopper on 02/18/2010 23:20:11 |
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AGgressive Metal
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Posted - 02/18/2010 : 23:18:41
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quote:
Originally posted by IdahoCopper
He had some 90% halves that he wanted $9 each.
And 16 more ASE, but I thought $18 each was too much after today's drop when the Sydney market opened.
Sounds like he thinks a half dollar = a half ounce. He will be disappointed if he ever takes them into the coin shop, haha. |
And he that hath lyberte ought to kepe hit wel / For nothyng is better than lyberte / For lyberte shold not be wel sold for alle the gold and syluer of all the world.
-Caxton's edition of Aesop's Fables, 1484 |
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cesario
Penny Pincher Member
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Posted - 02/19/2010 : 02:16:46
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Originally posted by Market Harmony
Pictures!
I have references if you want.
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IdahoCopper
Penny Pincher Member
125 Posts |
Posted - 02/19/2010 : 09:27:35
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I went through the coins I have and looked up the mintages.
I don't know the standard grading system, so I just guessed.
If anyone wants to see a 2400 dpi scan of a particular coin, let me know.
Morgan Dollar
1881-O, 5,708,000, very good, 2nd rarest
1883-O, 8,725,000, better than very good, common
1901-S, 2,284,000, very good, rarest
Washington Quarter:
1935-D, 5,780,000, worn but visible, 2nd rarest
1945-S, 17,004,001, worn but visible, 2nd rarest
1950, 24,971,512, not terrible, common
1953, 18,664,920, decent, 2nd rarest
Winged Liberty Dime:
1929, 25,970,000, not terrible, common
1939-D, 24,394,000, good, 2nd rarest
1941-S, 43,090,000, better than good, rarest
1943, 191,710,000, good, common
1943-D, 71,949,000, good, 2nd rarest
1944-D, 62,224,000, good, 2nd rarest
Roosevelt Dime:
1946, 255,250,000, worn, scratched, common
1946, 255,250,000, better than good, common
1946-S, 27,900,000, good, rarest
1954-S, 22,860,000, better than good, rarest
1963, 126,725,645, good, rarest
War Nickel:
1942-S, 32,900,000, worn but visible, rarest
1942-S, 32,900,000, worn, with ding, rarest
1944-D, 32,309,000, decent, 2nd rarest
1945-S, 58,939,000, worn, 2nd rarest
1945-S, 58,939,000, worn, 2nd rarest
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Edited by - IdahoCopper on 02/19/2010 12:39:54 |
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barrytrot
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Posted - 02/19/2010 : 09:31:15
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| assuming "mint condition" for the ASE's $18 each is still a pretty decent deal. |
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IdahoCopper
Penny Pincher Member
125 Posts |
Posted - 02/19/2010 : 09:56:08
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Scanner? What a great idea, thank you! 2400 dpi scans of the 1901-S Morgan. 11 Mb each. Shows every tiny nick and flaw.
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Edited by - IdahoCopper on 02/19/2010 12:32:18 |
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IdahoCopper
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Market Harmony
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
1274 Posts |
Posted - 02/19/2010 : 10:15:48
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| Try to take an individual picture of the 1901-S. If your camera has a macro setting, then use it. Give the camera time to focus... usually this means that you half-press the shutter button, then full press once it comes into focus. Use a stable support for the camera so your hand isn't jiggling the camera. Do not use direct lighting. Diffused lighting will give you the best results when taking pictures of coins. |
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dakota1955
1000+ Penny Miser Member
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Posted - 02/19/2010 : 10:35:39
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| Not bad for a days work you will come out ok. |
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Market Harmony
1000+ Penny Miser Member
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Posted - 02/19/2010 : 11:26:44
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| Without the coin in hand or at least better pictures, I cannot give you an accurate grade. Can you use a scanner? |
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IdahoCopper
Penny Pincher Member
125 Posts |
Posted - 02/19/2010 : 12:36:08
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Market Harmony - Thanks for the scanner suggestion. You even can see tiny cloth fibers stuck to the bottom of the reverse side, lol. It really is in very good shape for being nearly 110 years old.
You can mouse on these images and right-click - view image, to see the entire coin at page-size. |
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Edited by - IdahoCopper on 02/19/2010 12:42:44 |
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slickeast
1000+ Penny Miser Member
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Posted - 02/19/2010 : 18:06:29
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quote:
Originally posted by IdahoCopper
Market Harmony - Thanks for the scanner suggestion. You even can see tiny cloth fibers stuck to the bottom of the reverse side, lol. It really is in very good shape for being nearly 110 years old.
You can mouse on these images and right-click - view image, to see the entire coin at page-size.
That is a lot better. Thanks for the Tip |
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IdahoCopper
Penny Pincher Member
125 Posts |
Posted - 02/20/2010 : 12:36:50
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Market Harmony - Can you give me an estimated value or an offer for the 1901-S Morgan from the photos that are here now?
Also, can you do the same for the 1883-O that is posted in another thread? Thanks! |
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Market Harmony
1000+ Penny Miser Member
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1274 Posts |
Posted - 02/20/2010 : 13:28:38
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quote:
Originally posted by IdahoCopper
Market Harmony - Can you give me an estimated value or an offer for the 1901-S Morgan from the photos that are here now?
Also, can you do the same for the 1883-O that is posted in another thread? Thanks!
The 1901-S is, in my opinion, VF-20. It looks like it may have been cleaned. Numismedia has the FMV at $32. I can offer $25 for it.
The 1883-O is, in my opinion, XF-40. Numismedia has the FMV at $21. I am not interested in this coin, but you could probably get your money back for it, or more if you find the right buyer. |
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IdahoCopper
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