How to identify old Coke bottles
Identify an old Coke bottle by shape, embossing, base marks, city, date codes, size, glass color, label or paint condition, and any matching carrier or advertising.
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- Photograph the front, back, base, heel, city, size, label or paint, and cap or carrier.
- Separate embossed bottles, contour bottles, ACL painted bottles, commemorative bottles, and advertising objects.
- Check condition carefully. Paint loss, chips, and cracks often matter more than age.
Key value drivers
Early form, city, bottle size, label or ACL condition, unusual color, full set, carrier, and related advertising can help. Common commemorative bottles and damaged groups are often modest.
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What similar items actually sold for
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Condition and authenticity cautions
Do not assume every green bottle is early or valuable. Reproduction signs, commemorative bottles, paint wear, chips, cracks, and missing carriers can materially change value.
Photo checklist
- Front, back, base, heel, city, date code, label, cap, carrier, size, and scale reference.
- Close-ups of chips, cracks, ACL paint loss, scratches, haze, repairs, and any box or carrier.
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