antique coins
Where can I get assorted antique coins appraised?
I inherited a coin collection with all sorts of stuff, about three big Tupperware containers of loose, unsorted coins. Where do I go to get something like this appraised? I’m worried that if I bring in the whole lot to a regular appraisal shop, they might find something valuable in there and steal it (who knows, right?). I know that there are some things of significant value in there.
I’m an auctioneer and appraiser with 25 years of experience.
First know the difference between an appraisal and an offer to buy, there is a huge difference. Someone who is making an offer should never be hired to do an appraisal.
Here are some rules of thumb, but they are on general rules. I have some good sites in the resource box that will provide more detailed info:
Pick out US coins first, they are usually the best sellers.
Find the silver coins, dollars are best, halves next, quarters, dimes and nickels.
Sort by better condition.
Learn the common nicknames and keywords which your coins are referred to as IE Peace Dollar, Morgan Dollar etc.
Once you’ve determined what are your best coins, now you can focus on getting some knowledge on some of these.
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Jelly Belly Mini Bean Machine with 3.25oz Bag of Jelly Beans $14.99 Just like the candy and gum machines we used to see in the bank lobbies and 5 & 10-cent stores of our youth! Insert a coin–penny, nickel, dime or quarter–and twist the knob to dispense a sampling of your favorite small candies. Coins can be retrieved from bank in base. 9.5″ tall; 1.5 lb. capacity. Includes a 3.25-oz. bag of original Jelly Belly beans and a “recipe” guide for tasty flavor combo… |
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Roosevelt Dimes 1946- , Album $19.95 Roosevelt Dimes Coin Album… |
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Roxanne [VHS] $0.88 In 1987, almost a hundred years after its first production, the romantic story of Cyrano de Bergerac found new life in a winsome film written by Steve Martin. Roxanne updates the tale with a smart ’80s spin, yet writer-star Martin stays close to the old-fashioned heart of the matter. He plays a small-town firefighter named C.D. Bales, whose otherwise unremarkable existence is crowned by an amazing… |
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BelOMO 10x Triplet Loupe Folding Magnifier $34.50 The BelOMO 10×21mm(0.85”) Triplet Loupe Magnifier has a viewing area of 0.65″ (17mm), much larger than the Bausch & Lomb Hastings Triplet Magnifier (see the image with both loupes for a size comparison). The large 21mm (.85″) 3 elements lens making up this achromatic triplet gathers lots of light to provide a bright, clear, and color correct view. The 10x power magnification provides the best mag… |
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Cash for Gold Purity Testing Kit by PuriTEST + Free Gift! 10-karat Solution Test Scrap Jewelry, Plated Coins, Solid Antiques $19.99 Trusted by professionals.. easy enough for beginners. The acid test kit enables you to safely and accurately test the purity of gold items such as coins, jewelry and antiques. Test stone measures 6 inches x 3 inches; rubber backing holds stone in place while you test. This “scratch stone” is wonderful because it helps you acquire a sample to test (do not apply acid directly to your coin/jewlery… |
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Silver Fineness Testing Set by PuriTEST! Test Jewelry, Antiques, Coins, Spoons, Flatware & More 999 985 950 925 Sterling Silverplate $17.99 Trusted by professionals.. easy enough for beginners. The acid test kit enables you to safely and accurately test the purity of silver items such as coins, jewelry and antiques. Test stone measures 6 inches x 3 inches; rubber backing holds stone in place while you test. This “scratch stone” is wonderful because it helps you acquire a sample to test (do not apply acid directly to your coin/jewle… |
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The Matrix Revolutions (Two-Disc Widescreen Edition) $0.01 Despite the inevitable law of diminishing returns, The Matrix Revolutions is quite satisfying as an adrenalized action epic, marking yet another milestone in the exponential evolution of computer-generated special effects. That may not be enough to satisfy hardcore Matrix fans who turned the Wachowski Brothers’ hacker mythology into a quasi-religious pop-cultural phenomenon, but there’s no denying… |
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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Full Screen Edition) $2.25 Mixed reviews and creepy comparisons to Michael Jackson notwithstanding, Tim Burton’s splendidly imaginative adaptation of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory would almost surely meet with Roald Dahl’s approval. The celebrated author of darkly offbeat children’s books vehemently disapproved of 1971’s Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (hence the change in title), so it’s only fitting that Burton … |
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Solid Brass Magnifying Glass w/ Wood Handle & Felt Bag $16.50 Solid Brass Magnifying Glass Made of solid brass with decorative wooden handle Perfect for coin & stamp collectors Convenient size with felt pouch allows you to keep it close by Great as a showpiece, too! Measures 9″L x 3-1/2″W… |
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5X Magnifying Glass Gold Plating Deluxe Magnifier with Pouch $4.99 Gold Color. Elegant Antique Design on Metal Handle. Magnification: 5x. Glass Lens. Lens Diameter: 1 3/4″. Length: 5″. Black Cloth Carrying Pouch Included. Comes in a Plastic Box… |
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Spring 2008 Chicagoland antique coin-op show , video # 8
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