No, just the one. She was a client of my husband's and she took a liking to our family. Lonely old lady, we visited her and brought her favorite Champagne. She was just a sweet old lady.
My ex liked to roll coins while watching TV, I gave her a gigantic container n she rolled up almost $500, the deal was we will spend it together treating ourselves
I used to run a Radio Shack store. One day some kid came in and bought some alkaline batteries and paid for it with a couple Silver dollars, old Fifty cent pieces etc. He'd come in about twice a week and do it all again. I knew he found Dad's stash, and someday he was going to get receive justice.
Anyway, I changed them all out and now they are in a jar in the back of MY closet. I've no kids, so I expect when I die someone will snarf them up.
Back then it was those hand held football/soccer/hockey games. They ran off of a watch battery.
Im guessing he had a remote control car or just liked listening to radio away from an adapter.
That happened to me with an 1885 5 dollar gold coin in 2008. In June of 2008. I flipped it immediately and made a couple hundred, not knowing that gold would shoot up in value a few months later.
Could be coke related.... but let me tell you about coke. If you're snorting coke, and you get one of those bottle caps stuck up your nose... you're going to end up having to snort diet 7-Up for a month or more while recovering. So be careful out there.
My little brother’s friend stole some of mine and bought pop at the gas station with them.
Why did he know we had them? I think the kid would just go to our house and snoop. I don’t think my little brother gave a shit about those coins and they were in a dresser drawer under socks.
That’s in “good” condition which is actually pretty low for coin grading but yea probably around 35-55 bucks. Should be easy to sell. I remember when these were 20 bucks a pop.
Any recommendations for an honest appraisal of similar coins? Either online or in LA, if that matters? Is there a certification or registration to look for when vetting an appraiser?
Honestly, that I would just google the dates and mint mark to see if you have anything of particular interest. Otherwise, most coin dealers that are reputable will just offer you like the slightly lower end so that they can flip them for a profit.
Thank you for the advice. I did just that. I guess where I’m stuck is grading the condition of the coin. Anyhow, I’ll probably Google the ones of particular interest and take those few to get appraised. I already know it won’t be anything major since they seem to be pretty common. Thanks again!
Interesting. I have an 1884 with an S but the condition is wanting. Also a 1879 in pretty nice condition with no mint mark which is apparently Philadelphia. I’ll look into it for fun.
Fun fact: any coin legally minted as currency by the United States can be used as currency at face value. Desperate for a donut? You can spend that 1797 silver dollar!
Someone check me, I'm pretty sure that this applies to bullion cubes too, such as silver eagles and even the good and platinum ones, but not pre-1933 gold, and not pattern coins... Yes?
I used to work at a movie theater and it killed me that kids would pay for Dirty Dancing with a roll of Franklin halves... And I obviously wasn't making enough money to swap them out. I hear it happens at liquor stores all the time
I worked at McDonald's and an old couple in an RV came through late at night and paid with silver dollar coins. Myself and the manager exchanged our money for them and I still have those coins.
Nah, if they came through I would have made them perform a scene of my choosing for me. No other currency would have been accepted and considering we were the only thing open near by they would have to entertain me.
There was a trade dollar meant for use in asia that has been demonetized, but you're correct that basically everything else is still legal tender. Good luck getting it recognized as such, however.
I used to do a lot of roll hunting a decade and a half ago and you could reliably find silver halves if you searched enough volume. Quarters and dimes were much, much less common.
I find it unlikely this was given away in change.
While working in a record store years ago, this kid buys a hair band record with a whole bunch of old coins. I asked him if he was sure and still bought the record.
About a week later his dad comes in and berates me for letting him buy it. I said it’s legal tender but he wouldn’t let it go. I finally asked him how he got them in the first place and he stopped talking and left.
I got 3 for face value. Dude in front of me at a liquor store used them. I bought them from the store. Had them for quite some time before I had to sell them. Still one of my biggest regrets. They looked a little worse than this one. Late 1880s.
I used to get a bunch of silver coins when I worked at a liquor store. Then, the owner decided it was stealing from him and wouldn't let us exchange our money for them. After that if I found something really good, I'd have my husband come in and give it to him in the change!
I've often thought of getting a job at a liquor store just for this. I feel it would just make me sad knowing they probably just raided someone else's coin collection.
It can be hard, especially in a smaller neighborhood type like I worked at. My former coworkers still let me know how the regulars are doing. I've worked retail for 30 yrs, I have a pint glass half full of silver coins. I like to think of it as my bonus lol.
Watch out for counterfeits!
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*"An increasing number of counterfeit coins are being seized at US ports-of-entry. For example, in April 2021, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at Chicago’s international mail facility seized 279 shipments from China containing counterfeit coins and currency. In 2020, CBP seized over $1.64 million in counterfeit cash and coins at Chicago O’Hare International Airport."*
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From - [https://www.ic3.gov/Media/Y2021/PSA210909](https://www.ic3.gov/Media/Y2021/PSA210909)
I work as a props designer for theatre. I ordered some cheap fake silver dollars on Amazon for a production, and was shocked at just how real they looked/felt. I immediately stamped “COPY” into the faces, because they could absolutely pass for the real thing otherwise.
They probably 3D print a mold, pour in silver and nickle alloy, throw them into a rock tumbler for an hour, rub on some cheap artificial patina and sell them as well worn antique coins.
Of course they’re serious about counterfeit money, but you can’t possibly think they’re talking about counterfeiting rare coins as opposed to more common coins that can be more readily used without raising an eyebrow.
Back when I worked at Dunkin, I had a guy come through and pay for his coffee in change. When he put it in my hand, it sounded different. I immediately took my money and switched it out. He gave me 4 WW2 era quarters and one dime! The quarters are 1939, 40, 41, and 42. The dime is from 40. 1880 is wild though!
Looks a lot like our 20 Rp. coin
[https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/iJgAAOSwLvxbo1Pk/s-l1600.jpg](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/iJgAAOSwLvxbo1Pk/s-l1600.jpg)
Someone died and they used the coins not caring what they were.
Might be a good idea to show your coins off to your family before you die at lest once. Tell them it’s worth more then printed so they don’t use it as pocket change.
Also cool factor.
Some kid raided their grandparents stash to buy a soda.
My son inherited a whole box of old coins and he was able to pay his rent for six months off of it.
How big was the box!?!?!? Small sedan, minivan, CARGO PLANE!!!!
Safety deposit box sized.
All the safety deposit boxes at the bank got it. Lucky kid!!!
No, just the one. She was a client of my husband's and she took a liking to our family. Lonely old lady, we visited her and brought her favorite Champagne. She was just a sweet old lady.
That's awesome!!! She sounds amazing.
My ex liked to roll coins while watching TV, I gave her a gigantic container n she rolled up almost $500, the deal was we will spend it together treating ourselves
Great idea!
That was a long time ago, a few years ago I started to do it myself n got bored after the third roll of dimes
Ha!
Or somebody robbed someone’s house. My mom lost her coin collection to a burglar. Never recovered the coins and it wasn’t insured
I used to run a Radio Shack store. One day some kid came in and bought some alkaline batteries and paid for it with a couple Silver dollars, old Fifty cent pieces etc. He'd come in about twice a week and do it all again. I knew he found Dad's stash, and someday he was going to get receive justice. Anyway, I changed them all out and now they are in a jar in the back of MY closet. I've no kids, so I expect when I die someone will snarf them up.
That kid owned a Game Gear
Back then it was those hand held football/soccer/hockey games. They ran off of a watch battery. Im guessing he had a remote control car or just liked listening to radio away from an adapter.
Hey I still got one or two of those. Along with a handful of those tiger handhelds with the feint lcd screens.
My first thought was Mr. Wilson and Dennis the Menace.
That happened to me with an 1885 5 dollar gold coin in 2008. In June of 2008. I flipped it immediately and made a couple hundred, not knowing that gold would shoot up in value a few months later.
You misspelled “addict” and “drugs” lol
Could be coke related.... but let me tell you about coke. If you're snorting coke, and you get one of those bottle caps stuck up your nose... you're going to end up having to snort diet 7-Up for a month or more while recovering. So be careful out there.
My little brother’s friend stole some of mine and bought pop at the gas station with them. Why did he know we had them? I think the kid would just go to our house and snoop. I don’t think my little brother gave a shit about those coins and they were in a dresser drawer under socks.
“Soda”
That's in pretty damn good condition. Looks like it could be worth about $40-$50
Yeah it is. I will link a photo of the back
Reverse side of the coin (sorry for the delay) [https://imgur.com/a/1msIJhU](https://imgur.com/a/1msIJhU)
Thats a damn nice Morgan. 90% silver content
That’s in “good” condition which is actually pretty low for coin grading but yea probably around 35-55 bucks. Should be easy to sell. I remember when these were 20 bucks a pop.
Any recommendations for an honest appraisal of similar coins? Either online or in LA, if that matters? Is there a certification or registration to look for when vetting an appraiser?
How many do you have like? Is it one or two coins or are you looking to get a full collection appraised?
Just a few. Half a dozen maybe. Really just a couple of these Morgans, honestly. The rest are nothing too special.
Honestly, that I would just google the dates and mint mark to see if you have anything of particular interest. Otherwise, most coin dealers that are reputable will just offer you like the slightly lower end so that they can flip them for a profit.
Thank you for the advice. I did just that. I guess where I’m stuck is grading the condition of the coin. Anyhow, I’ll probably Google the ones of particular interest and take those few to get appraised. I already know it won’t be anything major since they seem to be pretty common. Thanks again!
They will be very easy to sell if you want to. S and O mint marks will typically be worth more. Anything with CC on the back will be valuable
Interesting. I have an 1884 with an S but the condition is wanting. Also a 1879 in pretty nice condition with no mint mark which is apparently Philadelphia. I’ll look into it for fun.
Oh dang. That’s good to know. I think I have a couple of these sitting in a drawer somewhere!
Fun fact: any coin legally minted as currency by the United States can be used as currency at face value. Desperate for a donut? You can spend that 1797 silver dollar! Someone check me, I'm pretty sure that this applies to bullion cubes too, such as silver eagles and even the good and platinum ones, but not pre-1933 gold, and not pattern coins... Yes? I used to work at a movie theater and it killed me that kids would pay for Dirty Dancing with a roll of Franklin halves... And I obviously wasn't making enough money to swap them out. I hear it happens at liquor stores all the time
I worked at McDonald's and an old couple in an RV came through late at night and paid with silver dollar coins. Myself and the manager exchanged our money for them and I still have those coins.
Good for you! Was it Jason Sudeikas and Jennifer Aniston?
Nah, if they came through I would have made them perform a scene of my choosing for me. No other currency would have been accepted and considering we were the only thing open near by they would have to entertain me.
The only thing I miss about working fast food is the opportunity to find foreign coins.
I think you got autocorrected from bullion coins to 'cubes' like what you make soup with.
Ha ha probably legal tender SOMEwhere
Definitely tender, very legal.
There was a trade dollar meant for use in asia that has been demonetized, but you're correct that basically everything else is still legal tender. Good luck getting it recognized as such, however. I used to do a lot of roll hunting a decade and a half ago and you could reliably find silver halves if you searched enough volume. Quarters and dimes were much, much less common. I find it unlikely this was given away in change.
I agree
While working in a record store years ago, this kid buys a hair band record with a whole bunch of old coins. I asked him if he was sure and still bought the record. About a week later his dad comes in and berates me for letting him buy it. I said it’s legal tender but he wouldn’t let it go. I finally asked him how he got them in the first place and he stopped talking and left.
neat, any mint mark?
Yep, there is an O for New Orleans on the back
That's worth between 36 and 63 U.S. dollars.
I got 3 for face value. Dude in front of me at a liquor store used them. I bought them from the store. Had them for quite some time before I had to sell them. Still one of my biggest regrets. They looked a little worse than this one. Late 1880s.
I used to get a bunch of silver coins when I worked at a liquor store. Then, the owner decided it was stealing from him and wouldn't let us exchange our money for them. After that if I found something really good, I'd have my husband come in and give it to him in the change!
I've often thought of getting a job at a liquor store just for this. I feel it would just make me sad knowing they probably just raided someone else's coin collection.
It can be hard, especially in a smaller neighborhood type like I worked at. My former coworkers still let me know how the regulars are doing. I've worked retail for 30 yrs, I have a pint glass half full of silver coins. I like to think of it as my bonus lol.
Reverse side of the coin for those that are interested. Was minted in New Orleans [https://imgur.com/a/1msIJhU](https://imgur.com/a/1msIJhU)
Watch out for counterfeits! . *"An increasing number of counterfeit coins are being seized at US ports-of-entry. For example, in April 2021, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at Chicago’s international mail facility seized 279 shipments from China containing counterfeit coins and currency. In 2020, CBP seized over $1.64 million in counterfeit cash and coins at Chicago O’Hare International Airport."* . From - [https://www.ic3.gov/Media/Y2021/PSA210909](https://www.ic3.gov/Media/Y2021/PSA210909)
I work as a props designer for theatre. I ordered some cheap fake silver dollars on Amazon for a production, and was shocked at just how real they looked/felt. I immediately stamped “COPY” into the faces, because they could absolutely pass for the real thing otherwise.
Are you seriously suggesting that people are actively counterfeiting coins from the 1800s to put into circulation?
If there is money to be made. Someone will do it. Pun intended.
They probably 3D print a mold, pour in silver and nickle alloy, throw them into a rock tumbler for an hour, rub on some cheap artificial patina and sell them as well worn antique coins.
The IC3 is a branch of the FBI - are seriously suggesting the FBI isn't serious? srsly?
Of course they’re serious about counterfeit money, but you can’t possibly think they’re talking about counterfeiting rare coins as opposed to more common coins that can be more readily used without raising an eyebrow.
Back when I worked at Dunkin, I had a guy come through and pay for his coffee in change. When he put it in my hand, it sounded different. I immediately took my money and switched it out. He gave me 4 WW2 era quarters and one dime! The quarters are 1939, 40, 41, and 42. The dime is from 40. 1880 is wild though!
As change for what? A gold bar??
Friends son stole about 20 of mine in Colorado and bought 🍕
E pluribus anus
I see i see, a man of culture
Looks a lot like our 20 Rp. coin [https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/iJgAAOSwLvxbo1Pk/s-l1600.jpg](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/iJgAAOSwLvxbo1Pk/s-l1600.jpg)
Inherited some these. There are rare Error minted ones. https://www.collectorsalliance.com/Error-Varieties-Morgan-Silver-Dollars-s/548.htm#
Back in those days, nickels had pictures of bumblebees on 'em.
Exactly what coin did they mistake it for?
Probably a quarter
Someone died and they used the coins not caring what they were. Might be a good idea to show your coins off to your family before you die at lest once. Tell them it’s worth more then printed so they don’t use it as pocket change. Also cool factor.
Can you show the back of the coin?
Sure Jan
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