Recommendations on basic supplies that greatly improve coin storage. Print the Coin Values Worksheet to list individual pieces in your collection and record their values. This ensures inadvertent lowering of value.įollow the steps above to evaluate coins. Leave in existing holders and never attempt to clean any coin. Proceed with your evaluation over a soft surface, holding the coin by the edges only. Original condition coins, those that have not been cleaned, altered, or mishandled in any way are at the top of the value scale in any grade. Age has developed on each coin in unique ways, toning of the metal and the original surface is delicate. Maintaining the coins in the same state as they are currently, is very important.
#Coin collection how to
Originality: plays a large part in how to value a coin collection. Originality and Value of a Coin Collection
#Coin collection series
?A gallery of images and links to each coin series including special qualities is in Step 1 above. Comparing the eye appeal of the coins above identifies the higher demand and value of the coins in a collection.Īdditional special qualities to each series are identified. Few of these are suitable to include in a coin collection. Others damaged by heavy abrasions or even a hole is drilled through the center. Dark colored pennies and nickels are lowered in appeal. Other coins show the effects of the elements. Circulating through commerce leaves many coins with problems. Step 4: | Recognizing Special Qualities Enhancing ValueĪvoiding damage is also a special quality. ?A gallery of images and links to each series including grading coins is in Step 1 above.
#Coin collection plus
With the organization of the coin collection you now have in place, plus the grading sections on each series, an accurate judgement of condition and value is made. Helping through the judging and grading steps are videos, images, and descriptions on each series page. Grading is a major step, takes a little time, however, is key. A greater degree of accuracy is done when comparing each coin to the specific grading images for the series. They now begin to organize roughly by condition. Look for the heavily worn coins, and place these separate from better condition coins. Now, with the collection separated into each series and by date, judgement of condition begins. Good Grade: A coin worn to the point major designs are in outline and small details missing defines a coin in Good Grade. Note: Before going to a series page, continue through the next steps found below, helping understand the overall process.Ĭoin Value Guide | Gallery of Coin SeriesĮach image represents and links to the series | tap/click to continue and value a coin collection. Once done, referring to the specific coin page starts an in-depth evaluation.
Continue with the other series, nickels are sorted by Buffalo, Jefferson, etc. Cents in the collection are grouped as to Lincoln and Indian pennies. Step 1: | Recognize the Different Series of CoinsĪ convenient step to begin is separating the coins into each series.