Any coin collectors out there? Need some help!

doverdominators · 12-19-2009, 08:48 PM

I have this coin I found (Half Dollar) and was wondering if anyone had an idea of the year or value? It is a 190?. Can't tell what the date is. Not sure if it is an error or just wore off. If anyone could help it would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Jiggs · 12-19-2009, 08:57 PM

It looks like 1902. If you look real close you can kind of see where a 2 used to be.

doverdominators · 12-19-2009, 09:00 PM

It does look like 1902. Thanks. Any idea of value?

coaltowncards · 12-19-2009, 09:01 PM

I'm no numismatist but, it looks like someone removed the last digit....on the bright side, silver prices are up

coaltowncards · 12-19-2009, 09:07 PM

About $6.25

Franklin Silver Half Dollar Melt Value - Coinflation.com

Zacky1053 · 12-19-2009, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by coaltowncards

About $6.25

Franklin Silver Half Dollar Melt Value - Coinflation.com

The coin in the photo is not a Franklin half dollar. It's a 190(2?) Barber Half Dollar.

doverdominators · 12-19-2009, 09:17 PM

I think but I know next to nothing about coins.

coaltowncards · 12-19-2009, 09:18 PM

yeah, but I think they are both 90/10, have the same weight, and melt the same.

Zacky1053 · 12-19-2009, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by coaltowncards

yeah, but I think they are both 90/10, have the same weight, and melt the same.

Here are some ended auctions from 1902 coins. Looks like depending on the buyer, maybe $5-$30? Not sure if the faded date would hurt it's value or not.

http://completed.shop.ebay.com/i.htm...lete=1&guest=1

coaltowncards · 12-19-2009, 09:29 PM

Here ya go Silver Melt Value Calculation - Coinflation.com

go to the coin calculators tab then enter your coin

looks like $13.35

doverdominators · 12-19-2009, 09:30 PM

Thanks guys! I appreciate the help.

MADSPORTS · 12-20-2009, 12:17 AM

i would think it would have a little extra value considering its from the new orleans mint, which no longer exists.

wju2004 · 12-20-2009, 02:05 AM

Alright, I won't lie...I'm an old coin collector from when I was a kid. Still have quite a few to be honest.

Anyhow, from how that 2 is worn down, almost looks like someone was trying to remove the 2 to alter the coin in some way. There are some error coins that people do this to try and get more money. I don't know for sure if someone did, but just from the wear pattern, I'm guessing that's the case. (Not sure if there are any errors near that year as I don't have my price book handy, but it certainly looks like it was filed/worn off on purpose.) So that will hurt the value most likely.

On the good side, the ring on the back side is still pretty detailed and not overly worn down. That will help the value as it looks like most of them from that year are pretty worn. Which only brings me to wonder why someone would attempt to deface it if someone did at all.

As for the mark on the back, you will notice the "O" which means it was minted in New Orleans. That mint is no longer open, usually you will only see a P or D now, Philly or Denver. (Mint sets you might still see a S for San Fran.)

I'm guessing in the 7-10 value on ebay. Closest I found was this one:

1902-o Barber Half Dollar - eBay (item 170419154829 end time Dec-18-09 15:33:57 PST)

It's a bit more worn on the back, but the front is in better shape.

So not really worth a whole lot in the coin collection business but might be worth selling for smelt if you can get a honest price for it, but completely up to you. If it weren't for the rubbed off 2, I'd probably make a reasonable offer since I still collect here and there, but it just looks to me that it was purposefully defaced.

Just my 2 cents. (And then some.)

doverdominators · 12-20-2009, 06:59 PM

wju, thanks for the info. How would someone file such a small area away? I can def. see where the two was, just don't know why or how it would have been removed. I'll just throw it in with the rest of my old coins and see what happens somewhere down the road. Thanks!

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coaltowncards Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Coal Township PA Posts: 1,042 coaltowncards coaltowncards	I'm no numismatist but, it looks like someone removed the last digit....on the bright side, silver prices are up __________________ I NEED MY AVATAR 08-09 SP Game Used TM-MF Marc-Andre Fleury Team Marks letter 'E'

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coaltowncards Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Coal Township PA Posts: 1,042 coaltowncards coaltowncards	value About $6.25 Franklin Silver Half Dollar Melt Value - Coinflation.com __________________ I NEED MY AVATAR 08-09 SP Game Used TM-MF Marc-Andre Fleury Team Marks letter 'E'

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12-19-2009, 08:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
Jiggs Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 907 fyffe88	It looks like 1902. If you look real close you can kind of see where a 2 used to be.

12-19-2009, 09:18 PM	#8 (permalink)
coaltowncards Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Coal Township PA Posts: 1,042 coaltowncards coaltowncards	yeah, but I think they are both 90/10, have the same weight, and melt the same. __________________ I NEED MY AVATAR 08-09 SP Game Used TM-MF Marc-Andre Fleury Team Marks letter 'E'

12-19-2009, 09:29 PM	#10 (permalink)
coaltowncards Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Coal Township PA Posts: 1,042 coaltowncards coaltowncards	Here ya go Silver Melt Value Calculation - Coinflation.com go to the coin calculators tab then enter your coin looks like $13.35 __________________ I NEED MY AVATAR 08-09 SP Game Used TM-MF Marc-Andre Fleury Team Marks letter 'E' Last edited by coaltowncards; 12-19-2009 at 09:32 PM.

12-19-2009, 09:30 PM	#11 (permalink)
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12-20-2009, 12:17 AM	#12 (permalink)
MADSPORTS Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: BAYOU COUNTRY Posts: 2,071	i would think it would have a little extra value considering its from the new orleans mint, which no longer exists.

12-20-2009, 02:05 AM	#13 (permalink)
wju2004 Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Round on the ends and 'hi' in the middle. Posts: 3,850 percussionist	Alright, I won't lie...I'm an old coin collector from when I was a kid. Still have quite a few to be honest. Anyhow, from how that 2 is worn down, almost looks like someone was trying to remove the 2 to alter the coin in some way. There are some error coins that people do this to try and get more money. I don't know for sure if someone did, but just from the wear pattern, I'm guessing that's the case. (Not sure if there are any errors near that year as I don't have my price book handy, but it certainly looks like it was filed/worn off on purpose.) So that will hurt the value most likely. On the good side, the ring on the back side is still pretty detailed and not overly worn down. That will help the value as it looks like most of them from that year are pretty worn. Which only brings me to wonder why someone would attempt to deface it if someone did at all. As for the mark on the back, you will notice the "O" which means it was minted in New Orleans. That mint is no longer open, usually you will only see a P or D now, Philly or Denver. (Mint sets you might still see a S for San Fran.) I'm guessing in the 7-10 value on ebay. Closest I found was this one: 1902-o Barber Half Dollar - eBay (item 170419154829 end time Dec-18-09 15:33:57 PST) It's a bit more worn on the back, but the front is in better shape. So not really worth a whole lot in the coin collection business but might be worth selling for smelt if you can get a honest price for it, but completely up to you. If it weren't for the rubbed off 2, I'd probably make a reasonable offer since I still collect here and there, but it just looks to me that it was purposefully defaced. Just my 2 cents. (And then some.) __________________ Bucket: www.photobucket.com/wju2004 HOF Auto needs (260/280): www.freewebs.com/wju2004

12-20-2009, 06:59 PM	#14 (permalink)
doverdominators Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 732	wju, thanks for the info. How would someone file such a small area away? I can def. see where the two was, just don't know why or how it would have been removed. I'll just throw it in with the rest of my old coins and see what happens somewhere down the road. Thanks! __________________ Check out my bucket-http://s571.photobucket.com/albums/ss159/doverdominators78/[/url]

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