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Expert: - 1/31/2011


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Good evening Mr. Fern:

My mother collected coins.  Unfortunately she past.  She has left me with a few coins.  One of such is a Susan B Anthony Dollar set 1979-P,D,S 1980-P,D,S.  I have to go through a can of more coins :)  that how she kept them.

Do you have any history and value you can share with me.

Thanks very much,

Cathy

Answer

1981S $1
Hi Cathy:

Thanks for your question.

I'm sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Almost all of the SBA dollars are only worth face value. The few exceptions would be special Proof coins, and a few varieties. I'll provide you some sites you can check out to establish the difference between proof and production strikes as well as the value of your coins.

History: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susan_B._Anthony_dollar
Information: http://susanbanthonydollar.org/
Grading: http://www.bestcoin.com/grading.htm
Value: http://www.numismedia.com/fmv/prices/antdlr/pricesgd.shtml
Varieties: http://www.smalldollars.com/dollar/page29.html

You may want to check US coins and currency listings under dollars on eBay from time to time to see if your coins are listed what these type of items may bring.

If you live close to a local shop, they should offer an opinion as to the value at no charge. Always try and get at least two opinions and try and deal with PNG dealers if possible. If you should decide to sell your items to a dealer, remember they will offer about 50% to 60% of the retail value. Here's a link to find one in your area: http://www.pngdealers.com/dealersearch.php You'd likely get more for this coin in a major coin auction, or by selling it to a dealer specializing in errors.

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Thank You and Good Luck in your collecting.
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    CommentReally appreciate the quick response time. Also the informative links that were suggested for further coin evaluation. Thanks, cathy


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Ronald Fern

Expertise

I can answer most all questions relating to US coins, tokens, and currency. I'm not strong on world coins or ancients. Primary field of expertise is errors and varieties. Over 55 years experience in coin collecting. Part time dealer since 1976. Employed by McDonnell Douglas/Boeing for over 34 years as an Industrial Engineer/Technical Specialist before retiring in 2002.

Experience

Worked weekends for "Lonesome" John in the late 1960's to mid 1970's processing error coins, packaging, and preparing orders. Worked with John Devine and Fred Weinberg on several California Error A Rama's in the early 1970's. Served as display judge at annual Error-A-Rama coin shows. Opened and operated mail order coin business DBA "CAL ERRORS" in 1976. Contributer to Alan Herbert's "Official Price Guide To Mint Errors" and Fivaz/Stanton "Cherrypickers' Guide". Worked Saturdays at Huntington Beach Coin Exchange 1980-1999. Had table and sold coins at a number of coin and gun shows in So CA, AZ and NV. Sell coins, tokens and currency currently at my space in the Pomona Antique Center. Past "Errorscope" Editor. Presently CONECA Examiner.

Organizations
ANA, CONECA, CWTS, NLG

Publications
Errorscope, Numismatic News, Civil War Token Journal, Error and Variety News

Education/Credentials
AA Degree LBCC pre Engineering, 1964 BS Degree CSULB Ind Technology, 1968

Awards and Honors
1st Place EAR Trophy for Civil War Token Errors, NLG Author of Year Award for best monthly coin column "Error News and Views" in small Numismatic paper, owned and published by Ray Anthony.

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