Proof today

[coolcash2004]

Got $90 in halves before school and found a 1978 S proof Kennedy half dollar. Its in PF65 condition.

-CC

 

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[LJ]

Nice job CC. Where did you learn to condition coins? I am thinking about buying a book on this subject because I may start buying some of the older coins and want to know what I am looking at.

 

[coolcash2004]

Thanks!

I have been collecting coins as a hobby (and also a little investment), but mainly for fun for a while. When I first started I read the "red book" completely through. It is a great book with info on coin collection, prices, everything. Universaly it is the most known and used.

Basically I learned to grade coins on my own. After school when going to the coin shop or a show I would have to know how to grade my own coins to make the right purchas. I also pretty much memorized the grading scale. (Dont force yourself to memorize it!!! It will come eventually!).

There are many aspects to grading. Not just the simple regular coin grading, but also proof coin grading, and currency. Toning is another important aspect. (coloration of coin from natural chemicals). I would reccomend a short book on this. In fact im looking into getting one for myself. I did some research online but its all a matter of preference.

GOOD LUCK AND HAVE QUESTIONS JUST ASK!

-CC

 

[LJ]

Thanks!

I have been collecting coins as a hobby (and also a little investment), but mainly for fun for a while. When I first started I read the "red book" completely through. It is a great book with info on coin collection, prices, everything. Universaly it is the most known and used.

Basically I learned to grade coins on my own. After school when going to the coin shop or a show I would have to know how to grade my own coins to make the right purchas. I also pretty much memorized the grading scale. (Dont force yourself to memorize it!!! It will come eventually!).

There are many aspects to grading. Not just the simple regular coin grading, but also proof coin grading, and currency. Toning is another important aspect. (coloration of coin from natural chemicals). I would reccomend a short book on this. In fact im looking into getting one for myself. I did some research online but its all a matter of preference.

GOOD LUCK AND HAVE QUESTIONS JUST ASK!

-CC

Thanks CC.....Oh, if I have a question I will definitely ask you....lol. It is just like you said....if I want to purchase an old coin I would like to know for myself if I am making a good purchase. Thanks again.

 

[coolcash2004]

I dont understand. Whats the question? (sorry im tired)

-CC

 

[coolcash2004]

Oh sorry. "IF" i have a question. Lol. Its late i better go to bed.

GOOD LUCK AND HH!

-CC

 

[whitesid]

nice find.
how the heck you get up before school to CRH. i cant even get up regular time for school.

 

[coolcash2004]

This week sophmores have testing, Im not a sophmore. I DONT HAVE TO GO UNTILL 11:00 !!!!

THANKS!

-CC

 

[whitesid]

This week sophmores have testing, Im not a sophmore. I DONT HAVE TO GO UNTILL 11:00 !!!!

THANKS!

-CC

lucky!
when that happened we went in normal time and got out at 11:55