Put Cash in Your Pocket Today! July - December 2020 Published by: Liberty Coin Service est. 1971 400 Frandor Avenue Frandor Shopping Center Lansing, Mi 48912 Hours: Mon – Fri 9:30a - 5:00p | Sat 10:00a - 2:00p 517-351-4720 or 800-933-4720 Find us online at www.libertycoinservice.com or “Like” us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/LibertyCoinService Top Consumer Tip: Never! Never! Never Clean Coins! Cleaning, wiping, or shining of coins does not increase their value and almost always decreases it! Receive the Highest Prices From Michigan‘s Largest Coin Dealer For your gold, platinum & silver jewelry, coins, sterling silver flatware, larger high quality round diamonds, paper money, dental gold, postcards, pre-1950 sports cards, high quality antique toys, historic documents, military collectibles, many other collectibles, and anything made of solid gold, silver or platinum. We serve tens of thousands of retail customers nationwide so can offer strong buy prices for what you have. Honesty • Integrity • Reliability • Golden Rule Dealing • Knowledgeable & Courteous Service • Free Verbal Offers Immediate Friendly Payment • Over $500 Million Paid to Sellers Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed! Friendly Experts On Your Side Since 1971! Our Promise To You Up-to-date Offers Every Time Foreign Currency Exchange Buying And Selling at Competitive Prices! Prices can be volatile, both up and down. - our offers reflect the most recent prices for your coins, paper money, postcards, jewelry, silverware, watches, diamonds, sterling, and more! Canada, Mexico, Euro, Great Britain, Japan, Australia & More! Check current buy and sell rates at www.libertycoinservice.com by clicking on “Foreign Currency Exchange.”
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Put Cash in Your Pocket Today! July - December 2020
Published by:
Liberty Coin Service est. 1971
400 Frandor AvenueFrandor Shopping CenterLansing, Mi 48912Hours: Mon – Fri 9:30a - 5:00p | Sat 10:00a - 2:00p
517-351-4720 or 800-933-4720Find us online at www.libertycoinservice.comor “Like” us on Facebook atwww.facebook.com/LibertyCoinService
Top Consumer Tip:Never! Never!
Never Clean Coins!Cleaning, wiping, or shining of coins does
not increase their value and almost alwaysdecreases it!
Receive the Highest PricesFrom Michigan‘s Largest Coin DealerFor your gold, platinum & silver jewelry, coins, sterling silver flatware,larger high quality round diamonds, paper money, dental gold,postcards, pre-1950 sports cards, high quality antique toys, historicdocuments, military collectibles, many other collectibles, andanything made of solid gold, silver or platinum. We serve tens ofthousands of retail customers nationwide so can offer strong buyprices for what you have.
Honesty • Integrity • Reliability • Golden Rule Dealing •Knowledgeable & Courteous Service • Free Verbal OffersImmediate Friendly Payment • Over $500 Million Paid to Sellers
Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed!Friendly Experts On Your Side Since 1971!
Our Promise To YouUp-to-date Offers Every Time
Foreign Currency ExchangeBuying And Selling at Competitive Prices!
Prices can be volatile, both up and down. - our offers reflect themost recent prices for your coins, paper money, postcards, jewelry,silverware, watches, diamonds, sterling, and more!
Canada, Mexico, Euro, Great Britain, Japan, Australia & More!Check current buy and sell rates at www.libertycoinservice.com by clicking on“Foreign Currency Exchange.”
–News Release, August 7, 2012 by the AmericanNumismatic Association announcing that Liberty Coinsformer owner Patrick A. Heller, has been honored with
the ANA’s National Coin Dealer of the Year Award
“You are always terrific.”–November 2012 comment from an internationally-
renowned commodity trader who has been a LibertyCoin Service customer since 1995
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“As a businessman, Heller has grown LibertyCoin Service in Lansing, Michigan, from a
today. The company’s 2011 sales volume was50 times greater than in 1982. He also helpedsecure sales and use tax exemptions for rarecoins and precious metals in Michigan, and has
on investigations of consumer fraud involvingnumismatics.”
ABOUT THEPRICES INTHIS LISTING
The prices listed are what we pay for problem-free collector coins with average wear. Coins that are corroded, discolored, extremely worn, have edge nicks or are otherwise damaged or cleaned will be worth lessthan these prices. We often pay prices higher than listed here for undamaged lightly circulated and uncirculated coins. This brochure does not list all of the better-date coins. Prices that are especially sensitive tochanging silver prices are listed in italics. Note: Sellers of jewelry and gems are required under Michigan law to be at least 18 years old and provide a valid drivers license or State of Michigan ID.
Colonial Coins1652 Massachusetts ............ $1,2501776 Continental Dollar........ $7,5001785 Bar Copper .................. $2,0001785 Connecticut ..................... $201786 New Jersey ....................... $221787 Brasher Doubloon .$1,000,0001787 Fugio Cents .................... $2001788 Massachusetts ................. $40
“Buffalo” Nickels4-digit Common ....................... 15¢1913............................................... $31913-D........................................... $71913-S Type 1 ............................ $151913-S Type 2 ............................$1001914-D......................................... $301915-1919-D or S ......................... $41921-S ........................................ $221937-D 3 Leg ........................... $250
Jefferson Nickels1939-D........................................... $11942-P to 1945 ........................... 50¢1950-D...................................... $2.50
Seated Liberty Quarters1838-1891 .................................. $101849-O...................................... $4501870-CC to 1873-CC .............. $650
Washington Quarters1932-1964 ............................... $3.001932-D......................................... $201932-S ........................................ $202010-2019 5 Oz Silver....... $85 and up
The prices listed are what we pay for problem-free collector coins with average wear. Coins that are corroded, discolored, extremely worn, have edge nicks or are otherwise damaged or cleaned will be worth lessthan these prices. We often pay prices higher than listed here for undamaged lightly circulated and uncirculated coins. This brochure does not list all of the better-date coins. Prices that are especially sensitive tochanging silver prices are listed in italics. Note: Sellers of jewelry and gems are required under Michigan law to be at least 18 years old and provide a valid drivers license or State of Michigan ID.
Peace DollarsFor coins in Very Good condition:Common Dates..............................$141921................................................ $301928.............................................. $100
Silver CommemorativesThere are over 50 different issues from1892 to 1954 plus dozens of issuesfrom 1982 onward. They include:1892-3 Columbian .................... $4.401923-S Monroe ............................. $151925 Stone Mountain ................... $151936 Hudson ............................... $4001937 Roanoke .............................. $951946-51 BT Washington ............. $4.401951-54 Carver-Washington .... $4.401982 George Washington ........ $4.401997 High Jump BU ...................... $902001 Buffalo .................................. $60
1. Founded in 1971. Located in the Frandor Shopping Center since 1975
2.Michigan’s largest rare coin and precious metals dealership. We have grown to a staffof 18, with more than 250 years of collector experience, through strong buying pricesand fair customer satisfaction policies.
3.Staff have made hundreds of presentations to schools, senior citizens groups, churches,fraternal organizations, scouts, and coin clubs in the Lansing area, across Michigan,and nationwide. Subjects include “Fun With Money”, consumer protection issues,“Create Fun-Filled Numismatic Presentations For The General Public”, and “The Riseand Fall of Rome’s Money and What it Means for America Today”.
4. One of only five companies in the world with four or more members of the eliteProfessional Numismatists Guild! There are only a handful of other PNG members in theentire state of Michigan.
5. Lansing police license #1 for purchasing gems, jewelry, and precious metals from thepublic.
6.We are one of only a handful of jewelry buyers in Michigan who own a Bruker S1 x-rayspectrometer. Licensed by the State of Michigan. This allows us to precisely determinethe purity of jewelry and coins if the need arises. We also have other testing equipmentto check authenticity. By avoiding mistakes in purchasing counterfeit jewelry, we canpay sellers of genuine precious metals jewelry a higher price.
7. Staff specialties include all US coins and paper money, world coins and paper money,ancient coins, coin errors, tokens and medals, historic documents and pre-1950autographs, antique toys, pre-1950 sports memorabilia, and more. We are contributorsto multiple reference catalogues. David Hartung is a Gemological Institute of America-certified Graduate in Diamonds.
8. We are authorized dealers for all the major coin and paper money grading services:PCGS, NGC, ANACS, PMG, and Legacy Currency. We are the only PNG-AccreditedPrecious Metals Dealer in Michigan. We are also the only Michigan dealer participatingin the Royal Canadian Mint Bullion DNA program.
9. Because of our national volume, we are also a wholesale market-maker for Michigandealers. It makes sense to sell where our competitors go to sell. We offer you morebecause we have customers for what you have!
10. Honors include:
•2012 ANA National Coin Dealer of the Year, 2017 ANA Exemplary Service Award,2018 ANA Glenn Smedley Memorial Award.
• 2017 and 2016 Numismatic Literary Guild 1) Best Dealer-Published Magazineor Newspaper, and 2) Best Radio Report
• 2013, 2012, and 2011 Numismatic Literary Guild for best Radio Program (Things You‘Know’ That Just Aren’t So, And Important Things You Need to know, broadcast 8:45AM Wednesdays, and Fridays on 1320-AM WILS)
• 2011 MSNS Presidential Award
• 2010 PNG Abe Kossof Founder’s Award (PNG’s highest award)
• 2010 Entrepreneurial Awards of Greater Lansing-Retail
• 2008 ANA Presidential Award
• 2004 Entrepreneurial Awards of Greater Lansing-Socially Responsible
• 2004 unofficial runner up for Michigan Retailer of the Year (also nominated in 2002,2000, and 1999).
• 2003 MSNS George Hatie Memorial award (MSNS’s highest award).
• 2001-2004 LCS owner emeritus Patrick A. Heller was appointed by former GovernorJohn Engler to serve on the Michigan Quarter Commission. He was one of fourpeople who met with former Governor Jennifer Granholm to select the design ofthe 2004 Michigan Statehood Quarter. Heller wrote the instructions to the US Mintengravers for all five design candidate themes, making him the “unofficial artist “of the Michigan Quarter.
• 2019 Numismatic Literary Guild Best Investment Newsletter
• 2019 Numismatic Literary Guild Best Audio Visual Program - Radio
to bring your Treasures to
Award-Winning Liberty Coins
as of
$19.25*
JULY 14, 2020
$6.001923-S Monroe.................................$151925 Stone Mountain.......................$151936 Hudson...................................$4001937 Roanoke ..................................$95
$6.00$5.50$6.00
1982 George Washington ............$6.001997 High Jump BU..........................$902001 Buffalo......................................$60
1946-51 BT Washington.................$6.001951-54 Carver-Washington........$5.501952 Wash-Carver ........................$6.001982 George Washington ............$6.00
-Lansing Physician who was a customer for 42 years
$200$200
$40
U.S. and World Currency
Gold Commemoratives
Ancient & Foreign Coins
Pattern Coinage
U.S. Proof andMint Sets
Tokens and Medals
Mis-struck Error Coins
Bullion Coins & Ingots
Certified Coins:
US Private andTerritorial Gold Issues
$35...$5
ABOUT THEPRICES INTHIS LISTING
The prices listed are what we pay for problem-free collector coins with average wear. Coins that are corroded, discolored, extremely worn, have edge nicks or are otherwise damaged or cleaned will be worth lessthan these prices. We often pay prices higher than listed here for undamaged lightly circulated and uncirculated coins. This brochure does not list all of the better-date coins. Prices that are especially sensitive tochanging gold prices are listed in italics. Note: Sellers of jewelry and gems are required under Michigan law to be at least 18 years old and provide a valid drivers license or State of Michigan ID.
determined with the
Gold Spot Price of
$1,806.00*as of
JULY 14, 2020*Prices subject to market change!
1996 Flag Bearer BU.........................$3851997 Jackie Robinson BU................$6002000 Library of Congress BU...........$7502001 Capitol Visitors Center BU......$385
Prices can change 20,000times a day.
$60 and up
$400$2,500
$1.00 Gold ...............................$100$2.50 Liberty ............................$190$2.50 Indian.............................$190$2.50 Gold 1796-1833..........$3,800$2.50 Classic ...........................$300$3.00.........................................$360$4.00 Stella .........................$50,000$5.00 1795-1833 ...................$2,000$5.00 Classic ...........................$425$5.00 Liberty ............................$385$5.00 Indian.............................$385$10.00 1795-1804 .................$6,000$10.00 Liberty ..........................$770$10.00 Indian...........................$770$20.00 Liberty .......................$1,540$20.00 Saint Gaudens .........$1,540$20.00 1907 High ReliefSaint Gaudens ...................$5,000
Inventory Manager PaulManderscheid is a pastpresident of the MichiganToken and Medal Societyand an author or contributorto several reference books.Show us your “good for,” CivilWar, military, Native AmericanPeace Medals, foreign,Michigan Centennial, political,transportation, sales taxtokens, badges, and buttons.
Gold, silver, copper, platinum,aluminum, and other metals.We want ancient, medieval,and modern issues. We buyrare coins, sets, accumulations,and pocket change fromforeign trips. Bring us yourcoins from Canada, Mexico,South America, Europe, Africa,Asia, Australia, and Oceana.We even buy “fantasy” piecessuch as the Republic ofMinerva issue pictured above.We have contributed to worldcoin catalogs and can helpyou find the value of what youhave.
1775-1779 Continental Currency..................................................................... $65 and up1899 $1.00 Silver Certificate ............................................................................................ $351923 $1.00 Silver Certificate .............................................................................................. $51935 & 1957 $1.00 Silver Certificates .......................................................................... $1.05National Currency from Lansing, Michigan ................................................... $75 and upConfederate States of America ....................................................................... $15 and up1953 & 1963 $2.00 Legal Tender Notes....................................................................... $2.05
We are authorized dealers for allthe major coin grading services:PCGS, NGC, ICG, and ANACS.We are one of the most activemarket-makers in “slabbed”coins in the Midwest for theseand all other grading services.We are a member of theCertified Coin Exchange andCoinplex, nationwide dealers‘certified coin trading networks.
Rings• Bracelets• Necklaces• Earrings• Pendants• Tiffany and Cartier Signed Pieces• Brooches• Gold and/or Silver Thimbles• Art Nouveau• Art Deco• Egyptian Revival • Victorian• Also Buying Dental Gold!
Gold-filled, other metal cases
Jewelry, Diamonds &Sterling Silver
Antique Pocket & WristWatches Call for appointment
Military ItemsFrom the Civil War to World War II, we want to see your
Historical Documents
Postcards, Covers & Stamps
“Liberty Coin Service of Lansing, MI has honestlyand capably filled orders for Profitable Investingsubscribers for more than a quarter-century.”
Richard E. Band’s Profitable InvestingSeptember 2017
“For purchases of physical silver, I recommend...Liberty Coins, whose contact details can be found inthe back of this book.”
-excerpted from Investing in Resourcesby Adrian Day, 2010
pg. 200
In a comprehensive survey of 10 different piecesof jewelry, coins, and silver bars commissioned byLiberty Coins in April 2009 of 15 companies thatadvertised buying jewelry from public in the Lansingarea, only one company offered as much as Libertyon one item. All the other offers were either lowerthan Liberty or the competitor told the independentprice shoppers...
“Take it to Liberty Coins, theywill pay you more than I would.”
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We have purchased documents signed by all of the first 7U.S. Presidents, several other Presidents, John Hancock, KingGeorge III, Napoleon, Albert Einstein, Grace Kelly, R.E. Olds,J. Edgar Hoover, Jimmy Stewart, Michigan Governors andSenators, and hundreds more. Letters, documents, photos,signatures. From the 1500s to 1950 (and sometimesnewer). We also buy selected stockcertificates, earlycanceled checks,bonds, collectiblemaps (generallypre-1900), newspapers(generally pre-1900),early photographs,stereo-views, andMichigan historicalitems.
ABOUT THEPRICES INTHIS LISTING
The prices listed are what we pay for problem-free collector coins with average wear. Coins that are corroded, discolored, extremely worn, have edge nicks or are otherwise damaged or cleaned will be worth lessthan these prices. We often pay prices higher than listed here for undamaged lightly circulated and uncirculated coins. This brochure does not list all of the better-date coins. Prices that are especially sensitive tochanging silver prices are listed in italics. Note: Sellers of jewelry and gems are required under Michigan law to be at least 18 years old and provide a valid drivers license or State of Michigan ID.
PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS TESTIMONIALS
Automotive, Railroad, AviationMemoribiliaService Pins, Rings, Watches, Advertising Items, Badges,Watch Fobs, Early Photos, Postcards, Money Clips,Blueprints, Promo Cars, 1970’s and earlier Car ModelKits – unassembled We especially want Pre-1940license plates and Pre-1950 automotive memorabilia.Banks and Bank-RelatedEarly Piggy Banks of all kinds and almost all bankhistory items such as early Postcards, AdvertisingNovelties. We especially want Lansing and MichiganBank items!Michigan College MemorabiliaEarly mementos of public and private Michigancolleges including Pins, Postcards, Photographs,Trophies, etc.Early Lighters, Pens, Mechanical PencilsMilitary and selected Zippo Lighters!
Antique & Retro ToysOur buyers have purchased hundreds of highquality and exceptional condition collectibletoys. Bring in your cast iron, tin, and other metaltoys, model trains and accessories, action figures,early Lego™, vintage super heroes, and Red LineHot Wheels. The older the better. Toys that are in topcondition with all the parts, in good working order,and with original packaging are worth a premium.
High-End Collector KnivesWe buy historic antique and high-end collectorknives, daggers, swords, and bayonets. Especiallyinterested in Puma, Schrade and other brandnames. The older and nicer condition, the morethey are worth. We are unable to purchasefirearms or Native American arrowheads, axes,and artifacts.
Pre-1950 Sports MemorabiliaAuthenticated autographed balls, uniforms,tickets, autographed photos and othermemorabilia, MAC/MSC/MSU, and whatever youmay have from almost any sport. Full collectionsespecially wanted.Authenticated items areworth a premium.
Liberty is a Top Cash Buyer ofJewelry and Collectibles
ABOUT THE PRICES IN THIS LISTING The prices listed are what we pay for problem-free collector coins with average wear.Coins that are corroded, discolored, extremely worn, have edge nicks or are otherwise damaged or cleaned will be worth less thanthese prices. Coins in Extremely Fine or Uncirculated grades will often be worth more than these prices. This brochure does not list allof the better-date coins. Prices that are especially sensitive to changing silver prices are listed in italics. Note: Sellers of jewelryand gems are required under Michigan law to be at least 18 years old and provide a valid drivers license or State of Michigan ID.
Hours: Mon – Fri 10a -6p | Sat 10a - 2p
ABOUT THE PRICES IN THIS LISTING: The prices listed are what we pay for problem-free collector coins with average wear. Coins thatare corroded, discolored, extremely worn, have edge nicks or are otherwise damaged or cleaned will be worth less than these prices. We often pay priceshigher than listed here for undamaged lightly circulated and uncirculated coins. This brochure does not list all of the better-date coins. Prices that areespecially sensitive to changing gold and silver prices are listed in italics. Note: Sellers of jewelry and gems are required under Michigan law to beat least 18 years old and provide a valid drivers license or State of Michigan ID.
Mon-Fri 9:30a - 6:00p | Sat 10:00a - 2:00p
View updates to this brochure online atwww.libertycoinservice.com by clickingon "Cash in Your Treasures”
Closed some holiday weekends, please call first
Patrick A. HellerOwner Emeritus, Liberty Coin Service (1981-2014)
Communications Officer, Liberty Coin Service (2015-Date)
Tom CoulsonOwner, Liberty Coin Service (2015-Date)
34 Years experience at Liberty Coin Service
Libertyhas recently paid
• Over $1,000 for solid gold and silverjewelry contained in a batch of jewelry
sorted by a local jeweler who told thecustomer it was all worthless costume jewelry
• More than $18,000 for a Gemological Institute ofAmerica-certified large diamond ring
• $140 for a gold ring for which a local competitoroffered $25
• $63 for a dental gold tooth for which a localcompetitor offered $15
How much can we pay you today?
• $100,000 for an 1808 $2.50 Gold Coin
• $50 for a single postcard
• $100 for a nice condition November 19, 1966 Michigan State-Notre Dame“Game of the Century”Football Game Program
• $9,500 for a Club of Cincinnati membership certificate signed by George Washington
• $220,000 for a US paper money collection
• More than $7,000 for an Indian Peace Medal
• $12,500 for a model train collection
• Over $10,000 for a 1909-S VDB Lincoln Cent
• $2,500 for a one carat diamond
• $100 for a group of 1939-1950 Detroit Tigers memorabilia including 1945 World Series Game1 Ticket between the Tigers and Chicago Clubs
• Over $6,000,000 for a gold and silver coin hoard
• Almost $10,000 for a Civil War-era $2.00 Note issued for the Second National Bank ofLansing, Michigan
• $16,500 for an ancient coin collection
• $19,000 for an 1893-S Silver Dollar
• More than $8,600 for a gold purse
• $3,800 for an 1807 US Government Land Grant Personally Signed
by Thomas Jefferson as US President and James Madison asSecretary of State
