Trying to finish a Series

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I collect all types of coins and I want to have an entire set of each type. Since I mostly collect out of pocket it is difficult to find everyone. Grade is not an issue for me, I don't care if the coin is in good condition or mint state as long as it fills a hole in my collection.

It is frustrating when I look at my Lincoln wheaties and see I was missing common dates in the 1950's. I still have no 1954 pennies. Sometimes I buy a lot, as in a dealer's "lot", even if they contain repeats.

So I recently purchased, from eBay, these 8 coins for $7.37 shipping and handling included.

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Here's the stats for each coin...
Year/Type: 1 cent 1953
Mintages: 256,755,000
Metal: 95% copper 5% tin and zinc
Value: VF-20 $0.10


Year/Type: 1 cent 1953D
Mintages: 700,515,000
Metal: 95% copper 5% tin and zinc
Value: VF-20 $0.10

Year/Type: 1 cent 1952
Mintages: 186,775,000
Metal: 95% copper 5% tin and zinc
Value: VF-20 $0.10


Year/Type: 1 cent 1952S
Mintages: 137,800,004
Metal: 95% copper 5% tin and zinc
Value: VF-20 $0.15

Year/Type: 1 cent 1951
Mintages: 284,576,000
Metal: 95% copper 5% tin and zinc
Value: VF-20 $0.10

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Year/Type: 1 cent 1951S
Mintages: 136,010,000
Metal: 95% copper 5% tin and zinc
Value: VF-20 $0.25

Year/Type: 1 cent 1953
Mintages: 256,755,000
Metal: 95% copper 5% tin and zinc
Value: VF-20 $0.10


Year/Type: 25 cents 1938
Mintages: 9,472,000
Metal: 90% silver 10% copper
Value: G-4 $6.66

Year/Type: 25 cents 1964
Mintages: 560,390,585
Metal: 90% silver 10% copper
Value: F-12 $6.66

All in all the collectors value is $14.22, I paid $7.37 minus $3.00 in shipping it was $4.37. You decide if it was worth it, I would add that I had at 20 other coins that I lost the bidding from this same seller who charges only $0.50 for shipping and handling. If I won it would have been $15.00 for $30.00 worth of coins.

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1941S & 1945S half dollars

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My two newest buys are these half dollars from eBay for a price of $6.02 for both. I've never found a Walker half dollar in my change so I only get them if I buy them.
















The Liberty Walking halves were minted from 1916-1947 they average $7.25 for G-4 and $40.00 for MS-60.The most valuable circulating piece is the 1921D at $325.00 in G-4 or $4,750 in MS-60. The least valuable are most of the years between 1949-1947 at $7.00 in G-4.

The back has the eagle on a perch. (Click on any of the images for a larger view.)

Here's the stats for these two coins....
Year: 1941S
Mintage: 8,098,000
Metal: 90% silver 10% copper
Value: EF-40 $16.00 or AU-50 $20.00

Year: 1945S
Mintages: 10,156,000
Metal: 90% silver 10% copper
Value: VF-20 $15.00

Here's where to find the mintmark on the reverse of a walking liberty half dollar.

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Coin News

BEVERLY HILLS, California-A rare Gold coin owned by a descendant of Chinese immigrants who worked in the California gold fields sold for $253,000 at a Beverly Hills auction.

The coin has been confirmed by numismatists as one of only 12 "Quarter Eagles" known to exist from the 246 that were made at the San Francisco Mint in 1854.

The Quarter Eagle is about the size of a dime and was made from Gold Rush ore at the San Francisco Mint just months after it opened. It contains one-eighth ounce of California gold.

The anonymous seller's great-grandfather acquired the coin between 1856 and 1858 while working the gold fields, according to the American Numismatic Rarities of Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, which auctioned the coin Sunday.

"They took exceptional care of this important piece of American history for nearly 150 years," said John Pack of American Numismatic Rarities. "In fact, it is the second finest known surviving example."

The coin, which was expected to sell for at least $150,000, opened at $140,000 and quickly jumped in $5,000 and $10,000 increments before going to an anonymous collector for the final price.

From CNN and AP sources.

10 Cent Canadian Find

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I found this brand new 2005 10¢ Canadian coin.

It looks great even though it's a circulating coin. The scanner never does the coin justice, it looks better in real life.

Check out this blurred image, you can clearly see the reflection of my camera. The coins surface is as perfect as a mirror.

Here's the stat for this coin...
Year: 2005P
Mintage: 212,175,000
Metal: 92% Steel, 5,5% Copper, 2.5% Nickel
Value: MS-63 $0.60






This coin was returned in my change as a dime. It's around my 250th Canadian coin I lost track a while ago. They usually aren't high value but they are high quality.

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True Values, Not Really pt.III

More frequently asked question about coins.

Give me some history of the Indian head penny.

• First the image on the coin is actually Liberty wearing an Indian headdress.
• Variety 1 is from 1859 has a wreath on the back with no shield.
• Variety 2 is from 1860-1864 and has a wreath on the back with a shield.
• Variety 3 is from 1864-1909 and is bronze , not copper-nickel like the other varieties.
• Values:
• Variety 1=$15.00 at G-4, and $110.00 at EF-40, or $2,000.00 at MS-65
• Variety 2=$12.00 at G-4, and $45.00 at EF-40, or $640.00 at MS-65
• Variety 3=$2.00 at G-4, and $10.00 at EF-40, or $220.00 at MS-65

What are wheat penny values? What is the value of old wheat pennies? Valuable wheat pennies


Yes I get it wheat pennies are commonly found so I'll repeat what I said before,

• Wheat pennies in low grades go $0.02-$0.10 in general.
• Check out the years below for coins that are valued more.
• Rare dates: 1909-S, 1909-S V.D.B., 1914-D, 1922, 1931-S
• Scarce dates: 1910-S, 1911-S, 1912-S, 1913-S, 1914-S, 1915-S, 1922-D, 1922-D, 1924-D

What are the values of a 1917 American penny, 1926 penny and a 1945 penny?

• 1917 = $0.20___1917D = $0.30___1917S = $0.50 at Good grade
• 1926 = $0.20___1926D = $0.25___1926S = $2.25 at Good grade
• 1945 = $0.02___1945D = $0.02___1945S = $0.03 at Good grade
• Of course the fist two will be worth more at higher grades, not so much the last.

How do I clean wheat pennies?

• Soap and water.
• Distilled water.
• But the most effective is using Acetone ( not nail polish remover) or xylene for "cleaning" copper coins.
• All of these DO NOT involve brushing but if you need to brush try a super-soft brush of natural fibers, gently in small circles.

Worth of a 1947D nickel?

• $0.30 at VF-20 and $3.50 at MS-65

Where can I sell my coins mercury dime online?

• eBay, because most companies only want the best.
• Start at $0.01, no reserve and list for at least 7 days.
• I've seen ads of places that buy coins and Littleton does pay top dollar but the reject lots of coins that don't meet their standards so if you think your coin is great go to them or other famous coin companies.

Why is my Sacagawea coin peeling?

• It maybe plated with something or may have chemical damage. It probably isn't a true error.

How much for old Canadian pennies(in low grade)?

• 1912-1920 about $0.50
• 1920-1936 about $0.20
• 1937-2005 about $0.10

What is the value of a 1959 Canadian quarter?

• About $2.00 in MS-60.

What is the value of dollar silver certificate dated 1957b?

• About $2.50 in very fine and $5.00 in CU (crisp uncirculated).

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Jamaican Coins

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My most recent find was this 1 dollar Jamaican coin. It is dime sized and was given to me as such after a purchase. This is 1996 Jamaican dollar, the fourth I found in change.

This example is among the worst I got. Usually the are so bright and unscratched that they would grade BU(Brilliant Uncirculated). This example is low grade maybe Fine.







Here's the stats for this coin....
Year: 1996
Mintage: Not yet listed.
Metal: Nickel-Clad Steel
Value: Unc $1.00

This is my 27^th Jamaican coin I found in my change. Most of these coins were found in recent years, there has been a surge in Caribbean coins in NYC and a big downturn of Canadian.

The oldest Jamaican coin I found was a 1975 10¢ coin.
The most valuable Jamaican coin I found was a $20.00 coin from 2000 it's valued at $3.00 in uncirculated condition.
The Jamaican coin I most frequently find are the dollar coins, I found 17 of them all returned as dimes, despite the 7-sided shape.

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