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How much is my old coin worth? |
The value of a coin is dependent upon two factors: How many people are interested in owning the coin (i.e. demand) and how many examples of the coin exist (i.e. supply). There are a number of publications and websites that estimate values of coins based on these factors, which includes this site. You can go to the Coin Value Tables page to see the coin series we list. Each table consists mostly of historic value trends for a given coin across a spectrum of conditions; look for the most recently dated row to get an idea of what a coin is valued at in today's market. We also started up a section devoted to reporting only current numismatic coin values, so that way, if you're not interested in sifting through decades of historic price trends, you can cut to the chase quickly to get an estimate of what your coin is worth today. Since we don't have information yet for all collectible United States coins, you still may not find what you need here, in which case, we recommend you visit PCGS or Numismedia. They have comprehensive value listings, and they're free to use. |
I think I have an error coin. Is it worth a lot of money? |
Maybe, if it indeed is an error coin. To qualify
as an error coin, the "goof" must have occurred in the manufacturing
process while at the Mint. Alterations of any kind applied to a coin
after it left the Mint do not count. |
I want to sell my coins. Who will buy them? |
Both sellers and buyers of coins today have more options for getting together than did their counterparts of yesteryear, thanks to the Internet. We have an advice page for liquidating your coins, where Internet possibilities are presented, as well as doing things the old-fashioned way. |
Where can I find someone to appraise my coins? |
A good place to start is to check with the American Numismatic Association. There are many member coin dealers. Another place to look is the Professional Numismatists Guild. Chances are good there is a coin dealer somewhere not far from you. Don't forget to check the phone book, too. |
What grading company is best? |
There are many grading companies; some of them
are reputable... others are not. In our opinion, here are four of the
best: |
How do I arrange a tour of the U.S. Mint? |
The Mint permits the public to tour the Philadelphia and Denver facilities. There are a few specific rules for scheduling a tour, which change from time to time. The best thing to do is visit the Mint's webpage on tour guidelines. |
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