Coin Value Trends
Over Time
Point to Future Potential
US Coin Values Advisor
researches historical price trends for
United States collectible coins. While past performance is no guarantee
of future results, coins that have consistently risen in value over
long periods of time in the past are the best bets for appreciation in
the years ahead.
1796 Quarter
A longtime favorite of coin collectors, the 1796 quarter has
posted solid value growth for many decades. The coin has performed very
well recently, increasing by an average of more than 10.00% annually over a period of many years. Photo courtesy of Ira & Larry
Goldberg Coins & Collectibles Inc., Beverly Hills, CA.
Value trend data is presented in a series of concise Coin
Value Tables. These tables empower the coin collecting public
to study the up-and-down price movements of individual US coins over
the last half century and then some.
The Coin Value Tables...
- identify specific US collectible coins by type, date,
mintmark, and condition.
- report retail coin prices at various intervals from 1950 to
the present.
- include compounded annual % return rates to facilitate
comparisons.
Coin collectors desiring to see their coins increase in price
over time are advised to review the Coin
Value Tables before making another purchase. Coin collecting
historical value trends are the key to evaluating future growth
potential.
Probably the best way to illustrate the information delivered by the
Coin Value Tables is to take a look at the example table below.
A Coin Value Table Example:
| 1879-CC |
|
Morgan Silver Dollars |
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| Mintage: |
756,000 |
Historical Value Trends |
| Year |
F-12 |
VF-20 |
XF-40 |
AU-50 |
MS-60 |
MS-63 |
MS-63 DMPL |
MS-64 |
MS-64 DMPL |
MS-65 |
MS-65 DMPL |
MS-67 |
| 1950 |
2.00 |
2.50 |
5.00 |
10.00 |
17.50 |
--- |
--- |
--- |
--- |
--- |
--- |
--- |
| 1955 |
2.00 |
2.50 |
5.00 |
8.00 |
12.50 |
--- |
--- |
--- |
--- |
--- |
--- |
--- |
| 1960 |
4.50 |
5.00 |
8.50 |
20.00 |
40.00 |
--- |
--- |
--- |
--- |
--- |
--- |
--- |
| 1965 |
10.00 |
15.00 |
25.00 |
100 |
175 |
--- |
--- |
--- |
--- |
--- |
--- |
--- |
| 1970 |
17.50 |
30.00 |
55.00 |
100 |
200 |
--- |
--- |
--- |
--- |
--- |
--- |
--- |
| 1975 |
25.00 |
37.50 |
75.00 |
150 |
600 |
--- |
--- |
--- |
--- |
--- |
--- |
--- |
| 1980 |
55.00 |
85.00 |
200 |
425 |
1000 |
2150 |
--- |
--- |
--- |
4500 |
5500 |
--- |
| 1985 |
35.00 |
65.00 |
175 |
375 |
1100 |
2000 |
3600 |
4000 |
--- |
8500 |
12500 |
--- |
| 1990 |
37.50 |
70.00 |
175 |
450 |
1000 |
3500 |
4500 |
5000 |
--- |
15000 |
35000 |
--- |
| 1995 |
40.00 |
100 |
300 |
625 |
1400 |
2250 |
3250 |
5750 |
6000 |
12500 |
27500 |
30000 |
| 2000 |
70.00 |
125 |
350 |
750 |
1500 |
3250 |
4250 |
5000 |
6500 |
17500 |
52500 |
55000 |
| 2002 |
80.00 |
150 |
400 |
925 |
1750 |
3500 |
4250 |
5250 |
11000 |
17500 |
70000 |
55000 |
| 2005 |
100 |
200 |
625 |
1250 |
2750 |
7500 |
8000 |
10500 |
15000 |
25000 |
70000 |
57500 |
| 2007 |
175 |
250 |
750 |
2500 |
5000 |
9000 |
15000 |
12500 |
27500 |
30000 |
60000 |
57500 |
| 2009 |
275 |
350 |
850 |
2500 |
5000 |
9000 |
15000 |
12500 |
27500 |
35000 |
60000 |
57500 |
| 2011 |
275 |
350 |
850 |
2000 |
4000 |
6500 |
14000 |
11500 |
26500 |
30000 |
50000 |
70000 |
| Compounded Annual % Return Rate
Since… |
| Computed from year indicated in
left-most column to the year 2011 |
| Year |
F-12 |
VF-20 |
XF-40 |
AU-50 |
MS-60 |
MS-63 |
MS-63 DMPL |
MS-64 |
MS-64 DMPL |
MS-65 |
MS-65 DMPL |
MS-67 |
| 1950 |
8.41 |
8.44 |
8.78 |
9.07 |
9.31 |
--- |
--- |
--- |
--- |
--- |
--- |
--- |
| 1980 |
5.33 |
4.67 |
4.78 |
5.12 |
4.57 |
3.63 |
--- |
--- |
--- |
6.31 |
7.38 |
--- |
| 1995 |
12.81 |
8.14 |
6.73 |
7.54 |
6.78 |
6.86 |
9.56 |
4.43 |
9.73 |
5.62 |
3.81 |
5.44 |
| 2002 |
14.71 |
9.87 |
8.74 |
8.95 |
9.62 |
7.12 |
14.16 |
9.10 |
10.26 |
6.17 |
-3.67 |
2.72 |
As we can see from the sample table, the 1879-CC Morgan silver
dollar has displayed solid, if not spectacular, value growth over a
very long period of time. In certain grades, the coin has been
especially hot since the year 2000. Any coin collector fortunate enough
to own one of these Carson City rarities need not worry about selling
at a loss down the road. The table demonstrates that the 1879-CC dollar
is a good choice for continued appreciation in the future....
But...
Few collectible US coins increase in value so steadily. The
purpose of the Coin Value Tables is to help you identify United States
coins having the best potential for solid value growth, based on past
trend performance over a period of many years.
Some coin collectors will say... SO
WHAT?
Yes, it's true; some individuals are in the coin collecting
hobby without regard to the future growth potential of the coins they
buy. That's fine, but many of us hope the coins we sacrifice to put in
our collections will someday command coin prices far above what we paid
for them... something we'll be proud to pass onto our children.
It's not greedy or shameful to seek coins for your collection
that will actually show a substantial return... it's the SMART thing to
do.
A Site for Coin Collecting and American History
US Coin Values Advisor is much more than just a compilation of
coin values trend data. Check
out the links below, and you'll quickly discover we offer a
diverse knowledge base for coin collectors of all stripes.
What's more, we've respectfully threaded a considerable amount
of history into the fabric of these pages. While browsing the Coin
Value Tables, hopefully you'll spend a few minutes elsewhere
on this site to explore the side-by-side development of our American
nation and its coinage. Enjoy!
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first US Mint, built in Philadelphia in the year 1792, was a vision of
our Founding Fathers. It was called "Ye Olde Mint" and helped create
a national identify for the fledgling US. In 1833, the original mint
was abandoned, when a larger facility was opened. The original mint
building survived until 1911. Public domain image. |
The
discovery of gold in California in 1848 ignited a massive westward migration, expanding the
US from the Atlantic to the Pacific. A small quantity of California
gold was minted into 1848 Quarter Eagles, indicated by the "CAL." mark
on reverse, under the word "STATES". Photo courtesy of Ira
& Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc., Beverly Hills, CA. |
A
three-time Democrat Party candidate for the US presidency, William
Jennings Bryan is perhaps best remembered for his "Cross of Gold"
speech in 1896. A disciple of silver-backed currency, Bryan's bitter
opposition to the gold standard typified the pugnacious political climate of the 1890s.
Public domain image. |
The
Peace dollar was first issued in 1921, to commemorate the end of The Great War of 1914-18. which
today we call World War I. Tragically, the aftermath of that war set
the stage for a far worse global conflict to come a couple of decades
later. Photo courtesy of Ira
& Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc.,
Beverly Hills, CA. |
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retold, accompanied by high quality photos. Also, key dates are
highlighted, with purchase recommendations.
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Coin Values (past trends) Online
Reports
Coin values for collectible US coins are presented online in tabular
format. The tables show historic retail pricing trends from the long
ago past to present times. Online reports can be viewed at no charge.
These estimated
retail prices were largely unearthed from the vast holdings of the
American Numismatic Association library. Past performance is a good
indicator of what can be expected in the future. Never buy another coin
again
before consulting the
Coin Value Tables!
US
Coin Values (current) Online
Reports
This section focuses exclusively on
current day coin values.
Our
website obtained this information from
Numismaster.
Estimated retail
prices for coin dates across a variety of conditions are reported in
the form of a range, with lower and upper boundaries. The goal of the
Numismaster coin price guide is to give you an idea of what your coin
is worth in today’s marketplace
Printed
Reports
You may download in
PDF format some of the same historic retail
pricing
trend
tables you see online. Save it to your computer for printing later.
Carry
reports to coin shows or keep it on your desk for quick reference. A
bonus feature called the
Collector Index is
available exclusively to those receiving the PDF reports. This index
estimates future value growth potential for every coin in the report.
Bullish US Rare Coins
For coin collectors wanting to get to the bottom line fast, we've
provided a
Bullish US Rare Coins page. There,
you'll find a recommendation list for US coins sure to be winners in
the years to come... because they've always been the royalty of US
collectible coins, with demonstrated gains over time to prove it.
Coins Worth Collecting
The
Coins Worth Collecting section intersects with
the US Coin Type material. If price appreciation is your goal, you'll
want to check out the bottom line summary of Key Date coins sure to be
winners. This advice is found toward the bottom of every page in this
section. Links are provided to eBay US coin auctions, directly to
individual Key Date coins.
Rare
American Coins
A list of the
most highly valued, prestigious US coins.
Mostly based on results of widely publicized coin auctions, these rare
coins are worth hundreds of thousands, if not millions of dollars.
Informative to the coin researcher, but entertaining to the casual
observer. Here's proof of the vitality of the coin collecting phenom.
Calculate
Coin % Rate of Return
This handy little
calculator determines the
compounded annual rate at which your coin's worth is increasing. Simply
plug in a bit of data, and **PRESTO** the coin's
rate of
return percentage is computed for you.
Rare
Coin Values Index
This Index analyses the direction of the coin market from the year 2000
the present, and is updated monthly. The
Rare Coin Values Index
is comprised of 87 U.S. coins which have found favor with the collector
class for generations. You can embed the Index on your own website for
free.
American Silver Eagle Bullion Coins
Find out how much you should really pay for the popular
American Silver Eagle. Some people
pay far more than they should.
Presidential Dollar Coins
Full coverage of
Presidential Dollar Coins, which
includes basic facts about the program, release schedule, images, and a
review on the First Spouse Coin Program. In addition, we have a "Hail
to the Chiefs" section which takes an historical look at the time of
office for each President.
State Quarters
State Quarters program Photos, error coins, program
creation, design descriptions, mintages, and FAQ page. Also see how
well the Mint's crystal ball worked prior to beginning of State Quarter
program.
Coins & US History
We proudly proclaim a couple of sections revolving around the history
of our great country.
Coins & US History is
one such section. As America evolved and matured, so did its coinage.
To that end, we have endeavored to tell the story of our coinage system
within the context of America's past. Many illustrations and patriotic
overtones.
Saga of the US Mint
The US Mint has faithfully served our nation since 1792. A total of
eight cities have hosted coining facilities. But the
US Mint
consists of much more than just places. They too, are
reflective of America's history.
Coin Jargon
Learn to speak
the language of hobby insiders. This
comprehensive coin collecting guide defines hundreds of words used
regularly in the world of numismatics.
Grading Coins
If you don't learn some
basics about coin grading,
everything else you've learned may be zeroed out.
Find the Mint Mark
We have a comprehensive section photographically depicting where to
find
the Mint Mark for all regularly issued United States coins. There
are lots interesting numismatic facts in this section also.
Coin Buying Advice
Some
common sense advice on finding coins to buy.
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If you decide to sell,
get the most you can!
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Grading Books
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few of the
most popular grading guides to choose from.
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are reviewed here.
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