How do I know if my old coins are valuable?

Professional coin appraisers can give you the most accurate, up-to-date value of your coin. They will base their appraisal on their expert opinion of the coin's condition. They'll also take into account what similar coins have been selling for lately.
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Is there an app to scan coins for value?

Coin Scanner comes to your Android device and lets you scan a PCGS coin slab. View relevant information for a variety of coins such as the average price that particular coin has been selling for.
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How can you tell if a coin is rare and valuable?

You want to look for die cracks, cuds, and missing elements. Pay close attention to the portrait's eyes, ears, mouth, and chin, looking for signs of doubling. Be sure to look at the rim, too, watching for anything abnormal. Be careful as you check each coin.
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What years of coins are worth money?

14 of the most valuable coins
  • 1972 doubled die obverse Lincoln Memorial cent.
  • 2004 D Wisconsin quarter, Extra Leaf Low variety.
  • Sacagawea Cheerios dollar.
  • 2008-W silver eagle reverse of 2007.
  • 1879 $4 Gold Stella.
  • 1955 doubled die Lincoln penny.
  • 1927-D Saint-Gaudens double eagle.
  • 1894-S Barber dime.
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What penny is worth $1000000?

1943-S Lincoln Cent Sells for $1 Million.
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How To Check The Value Of Your Coin ?



How do I find out how much a coin is worth?

Research The Demand Of The Coin

A much easier way to check for the value of a coin is to do research and find coins similar to the ones that you have and see what they are selling for in online magazines, websites, or auctions. The value of a coin is greatly influenced by the current market demand for it.
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What coins should I look out for?

Money That Sells: 8 Prized U.S. Coins in Circulation
  • 1943 Lincoln Head Copper Penny.
  • 1955 Doubled Die Penny.
  • 1982 No Mint Mark Roosevelt Dime.
  • 2004 Wisconsin State Quarter With Extra Leaf.
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What coins are collectors looking for?

Top 10 Coins Worth Collecting
  • 01 of 10. 1909-S V.D.B. Lincoln Cent. ...
  • 02 of 10. 1921 Peace Dollar. ...
  • 03 of 10. 1878-CC Morgan Silver Dollar. ...
  • 04 of 10. 1914-D Lincoln Cent. ...
  • 05 of 10. 1955/55 Doubled Die Lincoln Cent. ...
  • 06 of 10. 1937-D 3 Legged Buffalo Nickel. ...
  • 07 of 10. 1916-D Mercury Dime. ...
  • 08 of 10. 1917 Standing Liberty Quarter: Type 1.
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Is a 1965 quarter worth anything?

There's a 1965 quarter worth $7,000 because it was made on the wrong metal (silver instead of copper-nickel clad). Here's how to identify a 1965 silver quarter. Plus a list of other rare transitional error coins to look for in all denominations -- pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters, half dollars, and dollar coins.
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How do you sell old coins?

The obvious place to sell your old coins is your local coin shop. They will be your best bet for selling low- to mid-range old coins like Wheat cents, Buffalo nickels, junk silver, and scarce silver coins and silver dollars. Check online reviews and feedback for coin stores in your area, and choose a couple to visit.
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What coins are worth the most value?

9 of the most valuable coins in the world
  1. The 1794 Flowing Hair Silver Dollar. picture alliance/Getty Images. ...
  2. The 1787 Brasher Doubloon. ...
  3. The 1787 Fugio cent. ...
  4. The 723 Umayyad Gold Dinar. ...
  5. The 1343 Edward III Florin. ...
  6. The 1943 Lincoln Head Copper Penny. ...
  7. The 2007 $1 Million Canadian Gold Maple Leaf. ...
  8. 1913 Liberty Head V Nickel.
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Why is a 1967 quarter valuable?

1967 Washington quarters with no mint mark are one of the coins most sought after by American quarter collectors since 1970 and because of its popularity, a high number of units were produced. Although popular, not all of these coins are equally valuable.
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Is a 1974 quarter worth anything?

For 1974 Washington Quarters in MS-60 condition the value is about $0.75. Uncirculated examples can still be found in circulation, making the prices slightly deflated. Higher grade examples such as those in MS-65 condition, are worth about $5.
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What quarters are worth a lot of money?

Here's a list of modern quarters worth money:
  • 1932–1964 Washington Quarters. 1940-S Washington quarter. ...
  • 1932-D Washington Quarters. 1932-D Washington quarter. ...
  • 1932-S Washington Quarters. 1932-S Washington quarter. ...
  • 1982 and 1983 Washington Quarters. ...
  • 2004-D Wisconsin Extra Leaf Quarters. ...
  • 2005 Minnesota Doubled Die Quarters.
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What year pennies are worth money?

Look for all-copper pennies.

Old pennies made before 1982 are 95% copper, which gives them an inherent metal value. This translates to the pennies being worth more.
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What coins are valuable in 2021?

PCGS Graded Top 8 of 10 Most Valuable U.S. Coins Sold in 2021
  • 1933 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle, PCGS MS65 – Sotheby's, $18,872,250.
  • 1787 $15 Wing Punch Brasher Doubloon, MS65 – Heritage Auctions, $9,360,000.
  • 1822 Capped Bust Half Eagle, PCGS AU50 – Stack's Bowers Galleries, $8,400,000.
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How much is a 1964 nickel worth?

The 1964 Jefferson Nickel coin is one of the coin series designed by Felix Oscar in 1938. The 1964-nickel value is 5 cents in good condition. The Jefferson Nickel is 75% copper and 25% nickel and has a total melt value of $0.0567. The highest sale for 1964 Jefferson SP68 was $32,900.
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Is a 1983 penny worth anything?

Most 1983 pennies in circulated condition are only worth their face value of $0.01. These coins can only sell for a premium in uncirculated condition. The 1983 penny with no mint mark and the 1983 D penny are each worth around $0.30 in uncirculated condition with an MS 65 grade.
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Are 1983 quarters rare?

The Story: Among Washington quarter dollars, some issues from the 1980s that are generally worth face value become rarities in top Mint State grades. The Philadelphia Mint struck more than 673.5 million 1983 quarter dollars, but of the more than 1,000 graded by PCGS, just 11 have been graded MS-67.
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How much is a 1943 penny worth?

They are worth about 10 to 13 cents each in circulated condition and as much as 50 cents or more if uncirculated.
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