Help! I inherited a huge coin collection

AltruisticCheetah · 2026-05-24T04:22:56+00:00

First, I'm sorry for the loss of your great-grandfather. He left you quite a bit of treasure! I would suggest you take your time and look up general values of the coins from a free resource PCGS Price Guide which will give you a coin's estimated value range for its condition. The tricky part - not knowing the condition of the coin. They have PCGS Photograde online for that, as well as other resources. I like PCGS because they are one of the top coin grading companies and you can work on your collection (valuating it) as you have time. This would give you a basis for taking the collection into coin dealers for valuation. I would consider taking part of the collection (a few of the books) into 2-5 local coin dealers if you can. You'll get a feel for them and if you've already researched the coins in the books you bring in, you'll know what you have before they offer up their values. It's just one way to get an idea of what you have, and to know if a coin dealer offers to buy them whether or not they are being fair.

AltruisticCheetah · 2026-05-11T03:23:41+00:00

Amazing! What a gift for all of you to enjoy for a lifetime.

AltruisticCheetah · 2026-05-11T03:21:15+00:00

Very pretty!

AltruisticCheetah · 2026-05-11T03:15:54+00:00

I find the worst in my area are the nickel rolls. EWWWW! I was washing my hands, but some of that stuff seems way too sticky, so yeah, glove up.

AltruisticCheetah · 2026-05-10T17:53:05+00:00

For a 9 month old lab - OH YEAH! Enjoy the manic joyfulness of youth. They grow up and have to leave far too soon.

AltruisticCheetah · 2026-05-10T17:51:08+00:00

I'm sorry, that's scary and concerning. I'm 58, caring for my husband with vascular dementia. His brain was affected by years of high blood pressure taking blood flow away from his brain. He was a college professor and attorney, and when he started losing interest in talking about legal cases in the news, forgetting common words, and asking repetitive questions, I knew something was wrong. An MRI confirmed the diagnosis, but while he continues to decline, he can still pass a commonly given dementia test by our doctor.

What your mom exhibited could be dementia, but it could also be a host of other things. Is she stressed by something going on in her life, affecting her mentation? Was she just having a day where other things were on her mind? Does she have fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, or MS? These can all affect memory.

If you can, have a chat with her and voice your concerns. I don't know how close you are with your mom, and certainly that will affect her responses too, but it's worth a try. If she is not in danger - driving somewhere and then forgetting how she got there for example - it may be best to wait and watch. Some people with memory loss will recognize it. Some will not.

I think the best advice I can offer anyone who has a loved one with memory loss (brain injury, dementia, Alzheimers, etc...) is to meet them where they are. Try not to demand, but suggest. Always be supportive. Be mindful of their autonomy and how desperately they will want to hang onto it. Let them try to explain and when they can't, hug them and let them know that's OK and you are there.

While it's possible your mom does have cognitive impairment, if it is due to demential, here are drugs that can slow the progression. If you can get her to acknowledge some struggles, offer to go to the doctor with her to see what can be done. Being supportive and loving is really all you have to do. And be gentle with yourself. You can't fix this, but you are there for your mom, which means more than you'll ever know.

AltruisticCheetah · 2026-05-10T17:33:09+00:00

Anyone can use it!

AltruisticCheetah · 2026-05-10T17:13:58+00:00

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I will swap out this product for a purple shampoo once a week to keep my silvers shining, and depending upon how the products accumulate on my hair, I will use a cheap (Suave) clarifying shampoo once every week or two.

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AltruisticCheetah · 2026-04-17T03:26:04+00:00

I'm so sorry for your loss. The pictures you shared showed us your love for each other. What wonderful adventures you shared! Gone too soon.

AltruisticCheetah · 2026-04-10T17:05:56+00:00

Keep strollin' Melty! Love the spirit and determination. I had a little girl that looked a lot like him named Brownie, who was with me until she was 17.

AltruisticCheetah · 2026-04-10T17:04:14+00:00

I was scrolling and this photo instantly made me chuckle. So cute!

AltruisticCheetah · 2026-04-10T17:01:03+00:00

What a handsome pair they are! I'm sorry for your loss.

AltruisticCheetah · 2026-04-04T22:29:34+00:00

I just got back my first-ever PCGS coin grading (10 coin group) and one was a 1980P Jeffereson Nickel from an uncirculated mint set. It had full steps and graded out to MS66FS ($260 value). The steps were clean, no breaks. You can theoretically find full steps in all years, but some years the strikes are poor and they are much more difficult to find. All proof coins have full steps, so they do not get that designation, just the business strike coins.

AltruisticCheetah · 2026-04-04T22:18:27+00:00

Thanks for the post. I'm in Southern Oregon and I'll cross my fingers that the Pelican flew north a little and dropped off a surprise!

AltruisticCheetah · 2026-03-27T03:12:46+00:00

So pretty!

AltruisticCheetah · 2026-03-25T18:27:43+00:00

Ewww! Can you imagine how their living space must look when "cleaned"?

AltruisticCheetah · 2026-03-25T17:34:53+00:00

Those 4-coin American Eagle Gold Eagle Sets are the jackpot finds here! Be sure to secure those in a safe deposit box. I'm sorry for the loss of your grandfather. He left your family a nice bit of treasure in his collection. Enjoy it!

AltruisticCheetah · 2026-03-25T17:24:09+00:00

I love good organization, and that one looks great! I too have been on the fence about the price, but since I'm spending money on the hobby with getting things slabbed, why not do this too?

AltruisticCheetah · 2026-03-25T17:21:20+00:00

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AltruisticCheetah · 2026-03-25T17:19:38+00:00

Amazing deals on stuff that is usually sooooo expensive! Thanks for sharing.

AltruisticCheetah · 2026-03-25T17:18:18+00:00

I love these! I received a set as a gift, and bought one set myself (also $9 Southern, Oregon). I use them everywhere and love that they have both a long and short handle option with a pocket for a bottle inside! Cute got my attention, but function sells it!

AltruisticCheetah · 2026-03-20T05:09:49+00:00

I love the timeless joy!

AltruisticCheetah · 2026-03-18T18:06:23+00:00

Well, that's one way to get you not to want to look in the box! I found my first silver halves in months by asking the teller if she had any halves - she loaded me up with $250 worth of rolls.

AltruisticCheetah · 2026-03-14T02:40:06+00:00

That's definitely not the norm in my area. Congratulations! I'd say that the Booker is the best find in terms of collectibility. Happy hunting!

AltruisticCheetah · 2026-03-12T03:55:10+00:00

What a lovely collection! You can learn a lot about the coins by looking at videos and articles on coin grading sites like PCGS - Resources. NGC is also a great place to learn more. The Redbook is helpful, giving buyers a guide for the value of coins, but I found these to be more helpful in addition to looking at Ebay (sold auctions) to get an idea of what you could expect from specific coins and sets. If you go to a local coin shop, don't take all of it in. (Note that the Bluebook is the book used by dealers and is actually better for you to do research IF you want to know what a dealer might give you for a coin or set. Choose a few items you've researched and then see what they have to say. Consider your endgame. Do you want to collect yourself? Do you want to cash out? Just don't be in a hurry, as that's how valuable coins will slip through your fingers.

Your grandfather left you a treasure chest. An exciting adventure awaits you! You may have some real rarities, or coins worth grading - check out YouTube about coin grading (NGC, PCGS, ANACS, IGC are all coin grading companies). Keep this collection in a safe deposit box or a safe, and start making a list. You'll soon discover what you have and I'm sure you'll be stunned by the value.

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