Where to find coin values

Our resource pages are set out by country, denomination, and then era, to allow quick cross reference between similar coins and banknotes. Information is compiled from a variety of sources to provide specifications, images, popular varieties, and an average price in each grade for what you might expect to pay a coin dealer to buy a particular coin or banknote, based on condition, date, composition, relative scarcity, and demand.

Of course, dealer selling price is not going to be the same as what they would pay you for your coin or banknote, or what you are likely to achieve as an amatuer or even semi-professional seller, however is a good indication of relative value, and can be used as a guide to the upper value of what you may receive if you were to sell your coin or banknote, whether it be to a dealer, privately to a collector, or online through an auction website, or similar.

Rare and scarce coins and banknotes, and those in a high state of preservation demand significantly higher prices. We are expanding rapidly, so keep an eye out here for updates, or view our directory page to see a parent category list of pages completed to date. Classic Head Large Cents.

Early Large Cents Sheldon Varieties. Coronet Head Large Cents. Braided Hair Large Cents. Large Cents Proof.

Flying Eagle Cents. Flying Eagle Cents Proof. Indian Cents. Indian Cents Proof. Lincoln Cents - Wheat Reverse. Lincoln Cents - Wheat Reverse Proof. Lincoln Cents - Memorial Reverse.

Lincoln Cents - Memorial Reverse Proof. Lincoln Cents Special Strikes. Visit the web sites of these great CDN Sponsors. Shield Nickels. Shield Nickels Proof. V-Nickels Proof. Buffalo Nickels. Buffalo Nickels Proof. Jefferson Nickels. Jefferson Nickels Full Steps. Jefferson Nickels Special Strikes.

Jefferson Nickels Proof. Flowing Hair Half Dimes. Draped Bust Half Dimes. Capped Bust Half Dimes. Capped Bust Half Dimes Proof. Liberty Seated Half Dimes. Liberty Seated Half Dimes Proof.

Draped Bust Dimes. Capped Bust Dimes. Capped Bust Dimes Proof. Liberty Seated Dimes. Liberty Seated Dimes Proof. Barber Dimes. Barber Dimes Proof. Mercury Dimes.

Mercury Dimes Full Bands. Mercury Dimes Proof. Roosevelt Dimes. Roosevelt Dimes Full Bands. Roosevelt Dimes Special Strikes. Roosevelt Dimes Proof. Draped Bust Quarters. Capped Bust Quarters. Capped Bust Quarters Proof.

Liberty Seated Quarters. Liberty Seated Quarters Proof. Barber Quarters. Barber Quarters Proof. Standing Liberty Quarters. Standing Liberty Quarters Full Head.

Washington Quarters Washington Quarters Special Strikes. How to Videos: Grading Old Coins. Each series page covers grading in detail. Close-up images and descriptions of grades are used to judge condition. Additional video helps to identify many subtle points to grading coins. Number one special quality to any coin is; original, natural surfaces remain. All coins age and develop surface characteristics unique to each metal alloy.

Over time, copper begins to deepen the original reds and golden colors on mint state coins. Wear on copper, tones different shades than surrounding protected areas. Silver develops a variety of colors, blues, violets with reddish tints, shades of silver greys on circulated pieces. Gold coins alloyed with copper deepen in color in subtle ways.

Slight shading among design elements on gold coins enhance the overall eye appeal. An eye appealing coin, with natural undisturbed surfaces draws the attention of collectors. It is appreciated, no matter the condition. Aesthetics unique to each coin is its special quality.

When compared side by side, original coins are clearly higher in eye appeal. Subtle tones of brown on the Indian cent contrasted to the light and dark of the cleaned cent. A warm toning is preferred over the washed-out look of cleaned silver. If cleaning a coin is an attempt to improve its appearance, it is not necessary.

Each collector develops their own preference of appeal of coins. Adhering to, searching, and finding that pleasing coin is the value in collecting. Cleaning does not add to a coin, it eliminates possible collectors.

How high are values today? Let's have a look at a box of old coins. What is your estimate of their value, if you owned them how much could you sell them for? The others are The video above uses the Mercury dime from the image as it reviews the value process used by collectors.

After a careful study the dime is judged scarce and worth far above it underlining silver value. Bring your box of old coins to the desk. Arrange them by denomination and then by "condition" meaning from the heavily worn to the least worn. You are ready to consult each coin grading and value chart. If you have a rare date or variety A step by step method combined with the coin value online guide identifies how to value a coin collection. Discover how much your box of old coins is worth. Popular Coin Series.

Coin values are influenced by a series popularity. Large numbers of collectors create demand showing in premiums paid for coins. Collecting interests are ranked on charts by denomination and series. Coin values are determined by using the grading images to judge condition then checking the date and values on the charts provided.

Discover all the rare varieties, dates and mintmarks. Separate your old wheat pennies into the main value groups - different decades, mintmarks, rare dates, and importantly condition. Preparing and selling wheat pennies for the best value is possible. Join Now - It's Free. By submitting this form, you agree to receive emails and the use of your personal information as described in our Privacy Policy.

Edit preferences later in My Profile. Go to accessibility options. There are currently no items available for purchase in this Department. Search our Auction Archives below to find item values. Currency Pricing Guide How much is my coin worth? Find By Status. Huge Discounts. Denomination Note: The listed prices are indications of the coin marketplace only, and are not offers to buy or sell.

Prices will fluctuate due to many factors, and an individual set may trade for more or less than the range given. Rare date: W Proof. Rare dates: S, S V. Many different types, both gold and silver. Rare dates: , , ; Scarce dates: , , , , Proof Sets Note: The listed prices are indications of the coin marketplace only, and are not offers to buy or sell.