Hi I'm new here. I have some coins that I inherited from my mom. all canadian. i did some quick research on the net and some are "proof-like" uncirculated sets (6-coins, different demonimations, sealed in those celophane wraps). In the same bag in which she kept these coins, there are also 11 LOOSE $1 silver coins (not wrapped in anything protective except an old fabric pencil case in which my mom kept the coins). but because these coins were not in a "special protective wrap" like the sets, the silver is darkened and discolored. while doing my quick search I saw that there are a few different kinds of these 1966 silver dollar coins (small, medium and large beaded) and depending on the type of beading, some of them can be worth quite a lot, even if they are circulated...(I have no idea how accurate is the website I found the info) anyhow, I am wondering, should I try to get some of the dirt off with a regular silver/jewellery cleaner/polisher? concerning some of the others, I saw on some sites they ask for authentication for the coins when selling them. is this truly necessary when they are sealed canada mint sets and if yes- where does one get such certs and what is the cost? Also where is the best place you can sell coins without getting ripped off? Thanks
old coins, worht? and should i clean it
in New Member Information and Welcome!
Posted
Hi I'm new here. I have some coins that I inherited from my mom. all canadian. i did some quick research on the net and some are "proof-like" uncirculated sets (6-coins, different demonimations, sealed in those celophane wraps). In the same bag in which she kept these coins, there are also 11 LOOSE $1 silver coins (not wrapped in anything protective except an old fabric pencil case in which my mom kept the coins). but because these coins were not in a "special protective wrap" like the sets, the silver is darkened and discolored. while doing my quick search I saw that there are a few different kinds of these 1966 silver dollar coins (small, medium and large beaded) and depending on the type of beading, some of them can be worth quite a lot, even if they are circulated...(I have no idea how accurate is the website I found the info) anyhow, I am wondering, should I try to get some of the dirt off with a regular silver/jewellery cleaner/polisher?
concerning some of the others, I saw on some sites they ask for authentication for the coins when selling them. is this truly necessary when they are sealed canada mint sets and if yes- where does one get such certs and what is the cost? Also where is the best place you can sell coins without getting ripped off? Thanks