What are coin collectors looking for?

What Coins Are Coin Collectors Looking For?
  • Type of Coin. The first thing to consider is the type of coin. ...
  • Gold vs. Silver. ...
  • Coin Designs. Some collectors choose a coin because they appreciate the design features of the coin. ...
  • World Coins vs. ...
  • Historical Significance. ...
  • Coin Features. ...
  • Coin Condition. ...
  • Special Designations.
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How do I know if my coin collection is worth anything?

There are three primary variables that help determine the value of a coin.
  1. Initial Mintage Number. This refers to how many of the coins were originally minted and available in the market.
  2. Coin Grade. The better condition your coin is in, the more valuable it can be.
  3. Demand.
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What are the most looked for coins?

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 makes a coin collection valuable?

The reason that condition is important is similar to mintage and population. Over time, coins that are well-preserved tend to become more and more scarce. This relative scarcity, combined with collector demand, drives up prices.
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What is the most wanted coin collector?

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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The Most Valuable Coins That Serious Collectors Want



How do I sell my coin collection?

  1. Coin Dealers. If you want to sell the collection as quickly as possible, and at competitive rates, your best option may be to sell your collection to a local coin dealer or coin shop. ...
  2. Auction Houses. Auction houses may be a good option if you're selling a large collection of rare and valuable coins. ...
  3. eBay.
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What penny is worth $1000000?

Top 10 Things You Didn't Know About the Penny

The first 1943 copper cent was sold in 1958 for more than $40,000. In 1996, another went for a whopping $82,500. But those sales pale in comparison with the latest: this week, a dealer in New Jersey sold his 1943 penny for a staggering $1.7 million.
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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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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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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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How much is a 1967 quarter worth?

Uncirculated 1967 quarters are worth $1 to $3. For a circulated quarter, it could be worth $1.00-$1.25. In high grades like MS67, MS68, Proofs, Uncirculated (MS+) or Mint Condition expect $8,813.
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What are the 15 most valuable pennies?

15 Most Valuable Pennies Still in Circulation
  • 1944-P Lincoln Wheat Cent Penny: Steel Cent. ...
  • 1944-D Lincoln Wheat Cent Penny: Steel Cent. ...
  • 1943-P Lincoln Wheat Cent Penny: Bronze/Copper. ...
  • 1943-S Lincoln Wheat Cent Penny: Bronze/Copper. ...
  • 1944-S Lincoln Wheat Cent Penny: Steel Cent. ...
  • 1943-D Lincoln Wheat Cent Penny: Copper/Bronze.
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Is there anything special about a 1983 quarter?

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 Susan B Anthony dollar worth?

How much are they worth? Again, the value of a particular coin could depend on grade and condition. A circulated wide rim 1979-P dollar is worth $5 to $8, whereas an uncirculated piece could be valued at $25 or more, according to Coins Guide.
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Is a 1964 penny worth anything?

The 1964 penny with no mint mark and the 1964 D penny are each worth around $0.15 in uncirculated condition with an MS-63RB grade. The value is around $1 in uncirculated condition with a grade of MS-65RD. Proof coins with no mint mark are available and they are each valued at around $1.50 in PR-65RD condition.
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Which old coins are in demand?

It is to be noted that there is a huge demand for old coins of Rs 1, 2 and old notes of Rs 1,2,5.
  • 1 rupee old note. A Rs 1 note with signature of Governor HM Patel in 1957 can help you earn good amount of money. ...
  • ONGC's Rs 5 and Rs 10 rupee commemorative coins. ...
  • Rs 100 notes. ...
  • Rs 10 note of 1943.
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What is the rarest quarter?

The Top 15 Most Valuable Quarters
  • 1834 Proof Capped Bust Quarter. ...
  • 1841 Proof Liberty Seated Quarter. ...
  • 1804 Draped Bust Quarter. ...
  • 1828 Capped Bust Quarter - Repunched Denomination 25/5/50C. ...
  • 1838 Proof Liberty Seated Quarter - No Drapery. ...
  • 1805 Draped Bust Quarter. ...
  • 1850 Proof Liberty Seated Quarter.
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Are Lincoln pennies worth anything?

While the original edition pennies from 1909 can have significant collectable value, other editions of the Lincoln penny can be highly desired by coin collectors as well. A 1933-D, for example, may be valued at $2.30 or more. A 1931-S could be worth $40 or more.
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What is the rarest penny in the world?

1943-D Lincoln Bronze Cent

Many of these coins exhibit wear from circulation. This is an indication that they were not "helped" by some unscrupulous mint employee. But the rarest of all is this single known pristine example from the Denver mint. It is the most valuable Lincoln penny in the world.
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Is now a good time to sell my coin collection?

Although the internet is blurring the traditional coin seasons, the two best times of the year for selling your coins are still around the FUN show in January and at the summer ANA in July or August. This holds true for selling a coin yourself, on consignment, or through an auction.
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Do coin collections go up in value?

Not only do many coins gain value, but if you decide that collecting is not for you after trying it, you will likely get all of your investment back, a rare occurrence when it comes to most investments. Prices of some coins will fluctuate with metal prices.
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How much are wheat pennies worth?

Most wheat cents (wheat pennies were minted between 1909 and 1956) are worth about 4 to 5 cents. Those in better condition can have double-digit value. Special examples (especially those in near perfect condition) can be worth much more. Indian Head pennies from 1859 to 1879 are generally worth more than $10.
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What year quarters should I be looking for?

All Washington quarters dated before 1965 are made from a 90% silver composition. It is now worth significantly more than the face value of these coins (25 cents). The last year the United States Mint struck the Washington quarter made with silver was 1964.
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