How do I find the value of old US coins?
Look up your coin according to its date and origin, and you may be able to find its current value….Consult a coin value book.
- The “book” value (a generally accepted value of the coin)
- The “buy” value (what a dealer would pay to buy the coin from you)
- The retail value (what a dealer would sell a coin to a customer for)
What is the value of US coins?
U.S. Coin Values
| Coin Type | Average Circulated | Typical Uncirculated |
|---|---|---|
| Half Cent – Liberty Cap – 1793-1797 | $500 – $10,000 | Rare |
| Half Cent – Draped Bust – 1800-1808 | $20 – $500 | Rare |
| Half Cent – Classic Head – 1809-1836 | $20 – $100 | $300 – $600 |
| Half Cent – Coronet Type – 1840-1857 | $30 – $100 | $150 – $300 |
How much are antique coins worth?
Small Cents
| Coin Type | Average Circulated | Typical Uncirculated |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Head Cent – 1859-1909 | $0.25 – $10 | $15 – $30 |
| Lincoln Cent – 1909-Present | Face value – $10 | Face value – $50 |
| Lincoln Cent – Steel w/ zinc plating – 1943 | Face value – $0.05 | $1 – $3 |
| Lincoln Cent – Copper – 1943 | $20,000 – $50,000 | $80,000 – $110,000 |
What years of coin are worth money?
8 Valuable Coins in Circulation Today
- 1943 Lincoln Head Copper Penny.
- 1955 Doubled Die Penny.
- 1969-S Lincoln Cent with Doubled Die Obverse.
- 1982 No Mint Mark Roosevelt Dime.
- 1999-P Connecticut Broadstruck Quarter.
- 2004 Wisconsin State Quarter With Extra Leaf.
- 2005-P “In God We Rust” Kansas State Quarter.
Are presidential dollars worth anything?
Most presidential dollar coins in circulated condition will only be worth their face value of $1.00. Dollars in uncirculated condition can sell for a premium. Proof coins will sell for higher prices.
Are older coins worth anything?
Your old coin value has the potential from a low range for a coin in “Good” condition to hundreds of dollars for many of the rare dates and varieties. As always, better condition coins are worth large premiums. Many rare valuable dates and mintmarks are found in the Barber Dime series.
