ToddDubya
NES Member
I have some coins that my grandparents had collected that came to me by way of my parents. As you might imagine, they were stored in whatever they seemed to fit: harmonica boxes, old watch boxes, envelopes, paper lunch bags, etc. all tucked into a shoe box. It's all been circulated, so I don't need to keep them pristine but I'd like to protect them from further damage. There are some well worn Mercury dimes, Buffalo nickels, some half dollars, dollars, etc.
From what I've found, the Interwebs is full of useful information all provided by people who then refer you to their store. What do you guys use to store coins? Can I just get polyethylene baggies from eBay or should I get the cardboard Mylar flips (do I need a special stapler)?
Bonus question:
I left behind a huge sack of pennies that I'd like to go through the next time I'm out their way. Is a handheld private eye looking magnifier good enough for basic sorting? I'll probably sort through by date and then look closer at individual years once I have a chance to learn some more.
Is there anything else you guys find handy? Loupes? I'm a complete noob when it comes to coins. I'll probably get the 2017 Red Book to help get me started.
From what I've found, the Interwebs is full of useful information all provided by people who then refer you to their store. What do you guys use to store coins? Can I just get polyethylene baggies from eBay or should I get the cardboard Mylar flips (do I need a special stapler)?
Bonus question:
I left behind a huge sack of pennies that I'd like to go through the next time I'm out their way. Is a handheld private eye looking magnifier good enough for basic sorting? I'll probably sort through by date and then look closer at individual years once I have a chance to learn some more.
Is there anything else you guys find handy? Loupes? I'm a complete noob when it comes to coins. I'll probably get the 2017 Red Book to help get me started.