A hopeful retiree has discovered a coin collection left to him by his late wife is worth $2,000.
The pieces were described as some of the most beautiful coins in American history by Pawn Stars personality Rick Harrison.
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Will went to the world famous gold and silver pawn shop when he decided to sell his Oregon Trail commemorative half dollar set.
He not only had the coins, but also memorabilia and a letter from pioneer Ezra Meeker, who convinced the government to manufacture the coin in 1926.
Upon seeing the coin, Rick said, ‘It’s actually a really cool coin because a lot of people think it’s the most beautiful coin we’ve ever made.
Will revealed that he had a special connection with coins.
“My late wife was a descendant of pioneer Ezra Meeker,” he said.
However, he decided to sell them and the memorabilia to get money he could use as a down payment on a retirement property.
FINDING YOUR VALUE
Will hadn’t professionally appraised the coins, so Rick called David Vagi, director of NGC Ancients, to take a look.
“Grading is extremely important in establishing value,” said David.
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“What I look for is any wear and tear on the coins that could reduce their value to collectors.
Upon looking closer, the expert commented, “I see a beautiful original shine, I don’t see any serious deficiencies. Some of them appear to be a little clean, but they are very beautiful. Some of them appear to be a little clean, but they are very beautiful. of very high quality.”
PRICES ABOVE
David estimated the coins were worth about $2,000 and the letter was worth another $400.
However, Will and Rick were unable to reach an agreement.
“I will keep the letter because of emotional attachment,” said the owner.
“The coins, I will take to another point of sale or coin fair and sell them there.”
OTHER RARE COINS
Will isn’t the only one who bought rare coins from the pawn shop.
In another episode, Daniel showed Rick an assortment of coins that originally belonged to his grandfather.
Even though the coins, many of which were Morgan silver dollars, were in “poor condition” – this made them even more valuable.
With this particular coin, Rick said many collectors look for the lowest grade possible as a unique challenge and to get the most natural wear on the coin while still being able to identify it.
Watch as a lucky farmer who found rare coins searched for a plow in his field.
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