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US coin values listed by type. Charts list coin series and their minimum values for each type. The mobile guide represents what the common dates within each series are worth. This quick reference links to in-depth - date by date coverage of series and how to value these old coins.

Continued below the charts is an introduction to the step by step method used to identify the important points to value. Recognize each date and mintmark combination, design varieties, and judging condition of the coin.

Step by Step to Values

All US coins are judged by a few key elements greatly narrowing the value range. The inspection of your coin is done following a step by step approach assuring completeness.

Steps Leading to US Coin Values:

• Step 1: Recognize the Series of the Coin - Many different series of coins are part of each denomination of US coinage. Overlapping designs in a year become varieties, noted and valued individually.
• Step 2: Date and Mintmark Variety - Within series, collections are typically assembled by dates. Mintmark varieties of each year is important to collectors and further evaluated.
• Step 3: Grading Condition - Judging condition is done with a close inspection of the coin and comparing its condition to standards for the grade.
• Step 4: Special Qualities - Because of the wide variety of metals, designs and age, many different qualities are possible, either raising or lowering appeal. A collectible coin with pleasing qualities is recognized and rewarded as part of the value process.

US Coin Values | Overview

Step 1: Recognize Series of Coin

A wide variety of different designs is a trait of US coinage. Most denominations trace back to the beginning of the mint in 1793. Over the years many series and designs are represented. Each is unique in how they are collected and valued.

Recognition of the correct series is a needed step. Often series of coins overlap in a year when one is replaced by another.

1909 Indian and 1909 Lincoln cents, as example; both minted in the same year. These coins are part of different series of cents and valued separately. 1921 Morgan and Peace dollars are another example.

Step 2: Date and Mintmark and Variety

A collector, as they assemble sets of coins, include dates representing the series. A collection of Mercury dimes for example, spans 1916 to 1945 with all but three years represented.

Not all years of Mercury dimes saw ample mintages, elusive years are 1921 and 1926. Differences reflected on value charts indicates availability.

The 1921 Mercury dime is a scarce and desirable coin in any grade. Low mintages indicates an elusive year of dime production. A 'D' mintmark on a 1921 dime is even higher value.

Mintmarks indicate the mint striking the coin. Each branch mint is identified by their mintmark found within the design. Denver uses a 'D' mintmark, and on the Mercury dime, is placed on the reverse along the rim. Each branch mint has unique marks. 'S' for San Francisco, 'CC' used by the Carson City mint, and an 'O' indicates the New Orleans mint struck the coin. Philadelphia the first US mint did not use mintmarks until 1980, now placing a 'P' mintmark on coinage.

🔎Value charts above link to each series identifying mintmarks and locations on coins.

Step 3: Grading Condition

Grades define the condition of your coins. Meeting certain metrics measuring the amount of wear puts coins in different classifications - grades.

Images are used to compare your coin to grade examples helping judge condition and assign a grade.

First coin, a 1937 Buffalo nickel, is in Mint State grade. Defined as no wear to the surface. A coin remaining in the condition it left the mint.

Next: Extremely Fine Grade: With a light amount of wear visible, a coin is no longer Mint State, the Grade is now defined as Extremely Fine. Each series have points to judge when determining the difference between grades.

Fine Grade: Looking at the Morgan dollar, notice Liberty's hair detail. Once small strands of hair above her forehead, have worn smooth and blended. Defining the grade is moderate wear overall, small details faded and missing.

Good Grade: The 1888 Indian penny is very worn. Date and lettering are visible and bold; however, an overall flatness describes the condition. Major design elements are in outline form.

Important: Grading condition is unique to each series. Details are imaged and described on each series page. A conservative approach helps narrow value range.

🔎Value charts above link to each series and how to grade the specific coin.

Step 4: Special Qualities | Recognizing a Collectible Coin

Coins with special qualities add to collector appeal, market acceptance, and value. Some of the major qualities are preservation, scarcity, and denomination. Each have multiple possibilities.

Preservation infers high grade. However, an 1806 Bust quarter in pleasing original condition with moderate wear processes a special quality. Not a high grade, but an elusive coin with eye appeal. Scarce because of proper preservation since it was first set aside decades ago.

The 1836 half dime is just one of a limited quantity available today. Slightly worn, however, when collected has received excellent care over the years. Today, because of scarcity plus aesthetics, it becomes a valued and sought-after coin.

Large size US coins are very popular with collectors. Well preserved Morgan dollars are leaders in demand. These coins trade actively in today's market. The 1885-O Morgan pictured combines a large denomination, high grade, mark free surfaces, and the popular 'O' New Orleans mint variety.

Special qualities are found in all US coin series.

🔎Value charts in the above section link to each series with more coverage helping recognize qualities of collectible coins.

Bookmark this page to your phone, a quick mobile guide.

Coin Values | CoinStudy Articles

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.

Video index of how to grade coins. Series of coins from Indian and Lincoln cents through the different nickel series, dimes, quarters, half and silver dollars. Each series is studied using grading videos, images and descriptions to judge the condition and assign a grade.

Recommendations on basic supplies that greatly improve coin storage. Providing for safe handling, preserving of value and organizing your box of old coins.

Introduction into the selling coins process. Preparing, organizing, and planning to improve results.

Print the Coin Values Worksheet to list your coins and record their values. Should you decide to sell... use the worksheet as an invoice and packing slip when sending coins through the mail to dealers. It indicates you have done your coin values homework.

★Coin Values Discovery finds US Coin Values and...

All old US coin values. The home page is an excellent index, quickly leading to the major coin series. From Cents to Gold. Easily sort and value your coins, an important step in preparing for selling and finding coin buyers.

Value Of Coins By Year

These are fractional thalers from the old German State os Saxony-Albertine. Two denominations, 1/24 and 1/12 thaler, carry the POL EL SAX inscription. The king at the time was Friedrich August II.
If you can find one of these old beauties in good condition, you have found something. Most are heavily worn. The coin in our picture comes from Beast Coins in Wisconsin, and CoinQuest thanks them for use of their image.
Catalog values run pretty much the same for both denominations (1/24 and 1/12 thaler) and all dates. Here they are:
worn: $8 US dollars approximate catalog value
average circulated: $50
well preserved: $100
Concepts on our Terminology page are required to convert these catalog values into actual buy and sell values.

German notgeld, or emergency money, is a fascinating area of coin collecting today. These coins (really tokens) were issued because the normal governmental authorities were too busy with other intentions or incapacitated by external conditions to produce regular coinage for commerce. In 1918 Germany was a mess (kriegs = war) and notgeld abounded.
This is one of many examples of notgeld. Please read our general page on the subject at this link [Click Here].
The Crailsheim notgeld of 1918 is somewhat rare, although you can readily find it for sale in coin shops. It comes in 5, 10, and 50 pfennig denominations. Rough catalog values run like this:
worn: $5 US dollars approximate catalog value
average circulated: $15
well preserved: $50
fully uncirculated: $180
Use our Important Terminology page to understand how catalog values work.

As throughout CoinQuest, we quote catalog values on this page. Be sure you understand what 'catalog' means; it is really a weasel word since actual buy and sell values are almost always less that catalog values. Catalog values apply only to coins without problems such as scratches, scrapes, stains, cleanings, nicks, and gouges. Read the Terminology page for an explanation.
NEVER CLEAN A COIN. CLEANING RUINS VALUE.
These Liberty half dollars are grand old coins that are eagerly sought by collectors of US coinage. If we divide these coins into two groups, most are *common date* coins and follow these general rules of value:
COMMON DATE COINS (coins not in list below):
worn: $40 US dollars catalog value
average circulated: $85
well preserved: $140
fully uncirculated: $550
There are also *better date* coins that are listed below. Mint marks, O, S, or CC, appear under the eagle on the reverse side. Values are for coins in average circulated condition.
BETTER DATE COINS:
1850: $240 in average circulated condition (cannot have mint mark)
1851: $750
1852: $350
1855S: $350
1870CC: $1700
1871CC: $400
1872CC: $200
1873CC: $200
1874CC: $700
1878CC: $700
1878S: $30000
Coins dated between 1879 and 1890: $250
There are tons of web sites on the Internet that give catalog values for US coins. Find one to look up the better dates, and also check out the plentiful special varieties in this series. It may be worth your while! Our favorite US site is: Coin Auctions Help [click here].
If you have an old Seated Liberty half and want to get further into coin collecting, explore the Internet for a wealth of information on the subject. Coin collecting is called the King of Hobbies, and for good reason!

Coin Values Susan B Anthony 1979 D

Free List Of Coin Values

What a beautiful piece! Clearly what you have, Martin, is an award medal from the Calcutta International Exhibition (also called the Calcutta British Exhibition) held from December 1883 to March 1884 in India. According to WorldExhibition.org, there were one million attendees. Queen Victoria was well into her 60+ year reign at the time, and her portrait looks exceptionally striking on this medal.
The example in our picture is in very good condition, and is therefore worth a substantial amount. Remember, Martin:
NEVER CLEAN A COIN. CLEANING RUINS VALUE.
The pictured medal comes from Noble Numismatics in Sydney and Melbourne. Thanks, Noble. It is a beautiful item.
To get an estimate of value, consider that Noble auctioned the pictured medal for $300 US dollars during 2008. If the condition were worse, the value would go down substantially. The $300 price tag is an auctioneer's hammer price. It does not include seller's fees or buyer's fees, which usually run in the neighborhood of 10 to 30 percent. Similarly, if you were to sell this piece directly to a collectibles dealer, he or she would probably pay about one-half of the retail price. The mark-up keeps the dealership solvent.
Another specimen was sold in October 2013 by Dr. Busso Peus for ?110 EUR, or about $150 USD. It was in a worse condition, with a detracting splotch on the reverse.
More recently (July 2016), a medal in similar condition to the one in our main image was sold by Noble Numismatics for $240 AUD, or about $180 USD.
There is a picture of a medal with the 'Awarded to' area engraved at the MuseumVictoria.com.au web site.

1909 Indian and 1909 Lincoln cents, as example; both minted in the same year. These coins are part of different series of cents and valued separately. 1921 Morgan and Peace dollars are another example.

Step 2: Date and Mintmark and Variety

A collector, as they assemble sets of coins, include dates representing the series. A collection of Mercury dimes for example, spans 1916 to 1945 with all but three years represented.

Not all years of Mercury dimes saw ample mintages, elusive years are 1921 and 1926. Differences reflected on value charts indicates availability.

The 1921 Mercury dime is a scarce and desirable coin in any grade. Low mintages indicates an elusive year of dime production. A 'D' mintmark on a 1921 dime is even higher value.

Mintmarks indicate the mint striking the coin. Each branch mint is identified by their mintmark found within the design. Denver uses a 'D' mintmark, and on the Mercury dime, is placed on the reverse along the rim. Each branch mint has unique marks. 'S' for San Francisco, 'CC' used by the Carson City mint, and an 'O' indicates the New Orleans mint struck the coin. Philadelphia the first US mint did not use mintmarks until 1980, now placing a 'P' mintmark on coinage.

🔎Value charts above link to each series identifying mintmarks and locations on coins.

Step 3: Grading Condition

Grades define the condition of your coins. Meeting certain metrics measuring the amount of wear puts coins in different classifications - grades.

Images are used to compare your coin to grade examples helping judge condition and assign a grade.

First coin, a 1937 Buffalo nickel, is in Mint State grade. Defined as no wear to the surface. A coin remaining in the condition it left the mint.

Next: Extremely Fine Grade: With a light amount of wear visible, a coin is no longer Mint State, the Grade is now defined as Extremely Fine. Each series have points to judge when determining the difference between grades.

Fine Grade: Looking at the Morgan dollar, notice Liberty's hair detail. Once small strands of hair above her forehead, have worn smooth and blended. Defining the grade is moderate wear overall, small details faded and missing.

Good Grade: The 1888 Indian penny is very worn. Date and lettering are visible and bold; however, an overall flatness describes the condition. Major design elements are in outline form.

Important: Grading condition is unique to each series. Details are imaged and described on each series page. A conservative approach helps narrow value range.

🔎Value charts above link to each series and how to grade the specific coin.

Step 4: Special Qualities | Recognizing a Collectible Coin

Coins with special qualities add to collector appeal, market acceptance, and value. Some of the major qualities are preservation, scarcity, and denomination. Each have multiple possibilities.

Preservation infers high grade. However, an 1806 Bust quarter in pleasing original condition with moderate wear processes a special quality. Not a high grade, but an elusive coin with eye appeal. Scarce because of proper preservation since it was first set aside decades ago.

The 1836 half dime is just one of a limited quantity available today. Slightly worn, however, when collected has received excellent care over the years. Today, because of scarcity plus aesthetics, it becomes a valued and sought-after coin.

Large size US coins are very popular with collectors. Well preserved Morgan dollars are leaders in demand. These coins trade actively in today's market. The 1885-O Morgan pictured combines a large denomination, high grade, mark free surfaces, and the popular 'O' New Orleans mint variety.

Special qualities are found in all US coin series.

🔎Value charts in the above section link to each series with more coverage helping recognize qualities of collectible coins.

Bookmark this page to your phone, a quick mobile guide.

Coin Values | CoinStudy Articles

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.

Video index of how to grade coins. Series of coins from Indian and Lincoln cents through the different nickel series, dimes, quarters, half and silver dollars. Each series is studied using grading videos, images and descriptions to judge the condition and assign a grade.

Recommendations on basic supplies that greatly improve coin storage. Providing for safe handling, preserving of value and organizing your box of old coins.

Introduction into the selling coins process. Preparing, organizing, and planning to improve results.

Print the Coin Values Worksheet to list your coins and record their values. Should you decide to sell... use the worksheet as an invoice and packing slip when sending coins through the mail to dealers. It indicates you have done your coin values homework.

★Coin Values Discovery finds US Coin Values and...

All old US coin values. The home page is an excellent index, quickly leading to the major coin series. From Cents to Gold. Easily sort and value your coins, an important step in preparing for selling and finding coin buyers.

Value Of Coins By Year

These are fractional thalers from the old German State os Saxony-Albertine. Two denominations, 1/24 and 1/12 thaler, carry the POL EL SAX inscription. The king at the time was Friedrich August II.
If you can find one of these old beauties in good condition, you have found something. Most are heavily worn. The coin in our picture comes from Beast Coins in Wisconsin, and CoinQuest thanks them for use of their image.
Catalog values run pretty much the same for both denominations (1/24 and 1/12 thaler) and all dates. Here they are:
worn: $8 US dollars approximate catalog value
average circulated: $50
well preserved: $100
Concepts on our Terminology page are required to convert these catalog values into actual buy and sell values.

German notgeld, or emergency money, is a fascinating area of coin collecting today. These coins (really tokens) were issued because the normal governmental authorities were too busy with other intentions or incapacitated by external conditions to produce regular coinage for commerce. In 1918 Germany was a mess (kriegs = war) and notgeld abounded.
This is one of many examples of notgeld. Please read our general page on the subject at this link [Click Here].
The Crailsheim notgeld of 1918 is somewhat rare, although you can readily find it for sale in coin shops. It comes in 5, 10, and 50 pfennig denominations. Rough catalog values run like this:
worn: $5 US dollars approximate catalog value
average circulated: $15
well preserved: $50
fully uncirculated: $180
Use our Important Terminology page to understand how catalog values work.

As throughout CoinQuest, we quote catalog values on this page. Be sure you understand what 'catalog' means; it is really a weasel word since actual buy and sell values are almost always less that catalog values. Catalog values apply only to coins without problems such as scratches, scrapes, stains, cleanings, nicks, and gouges. Read the Terminology page for an explanation.
NEVER CLEAN A COIN. CLEANING RUINS VALUE.
These Liberty half dollars are grand old coins that are eagerly sought by collectors of US coinage. If we divide these coins into two groups, most are *common date* coins and follow these general rules of value:
COMMON DATE COINS (coins not in list below):
worn: $40 US dollars catalog value
average circulated: $85
well preserved: $140
fully uncirculated: $550
There are also *better date* coins that are listed below. Mint marks, O, S, or CC, appear under the eagle on the reverse side. Values are for coins in average circulated condition.
BETTER DATE COINS:
1850: $240 in average circulated condition (cannot have mint mark)
1851: $750
1852: $350
1855S: $350
1870CC: $1700
1871CC: $400
1872CC: $200
1873CC: $200
1874CC: $700
1878CC: $700
1878S: $30000
Coins dated between 1879 and 1890: $250
There are tons of web sites on the Internet that give catalog values for US coins. Find one to look up the better dates, and also check out the plentiful special varieties in this series. It may be worth your while! Our favorite US site is: Coin Auctions Help [click here].
If you have an old Seated Liberty half and want to get further into coin collecting, explore the Internet for a wealth of information on the subject. Coin collecting is called the King of Hobbies, and for good reason!

Coin Values Susan B Anthony 1979 D

Free List Of Coin Values

What a beautiful piece! Clearly what you have, Martin, is an award medal from the Calcutta International Exhibition (also called the Calcutta British Exhibition) held from December 1883 to March 1884 in India. According to WorldExhibition.org, there were one million attendees. Queen Victoria was well into her 60+ year reign at the time, and her portrait looks exceptionally striking on this medal.
The example in our picture is in very good condition, and is therefore worth a substantial amount. Remember, Martin:
NEVER CLEAN A COIN. CLEANING RUINS VALUE.
The pictured medal comes from Noble Numismatics in Sydney and Melbourne. Thanks, Noble. It is a beautiful item.
To get an estimate of value, consider that Noble auctioned the pictured medal for $300 US dollars during 2008. If the condition were worse, the value would go down substantially. The $300 price tag is an auctioneer's hammer price. It does not include seller's fees or buyer's fees, which usually run in the neighborhood of 10 to 30 percent. Similarly, if you were to sell this piece directly to a collectibles dealer, he or she would probably pay about one-half of the retail price. The mark-up keeps the dealership solvent.
Another specimen was sold in October 2013 by Dr. Busso Peus for ?110 EUR, or about $150 USD. It was in a worse condition, with a detracting splotch on the reverse.
More recently (July 2016), a medal in similar condition to the one in our main image was sold by Noble Numismatics for $240 AUD, or about $180 USD.
There is a picture of a medal with the 'Awarded to' area engraved at the MuseumVictoria.com.au web site.

There are two Indian 20 paise coins with lotus blossoms during the period 1968 to 1971. The first pattern includes the blossom only, while the second pattern adds a radiant sun and bears the inscription FOOD FOR ALL. First pattern coins are made of nickel-brass, and second pattern coins are made of aluminum-bronze.
As modern coins made of non-precious metal, these coins are worth face value: 20 paise in India, or about 1/3 of 1 US cent. Collectors may spend a few dollars to add a nice looking specimen to their collections.

Germany started out as a loosely federated collection of individual states with names like Baden, Bavaria, Oldenburg, and Saxony. In 1871, Otto Von Bismark from the German state of Prussia, unified most of the states into a single German Empire. This empire lasted until 1917, when it was defeated during World War I.
The old German Empire minted these 25 pfennig coins between 1909 and 1912. The coins are made of nickel, not silver, so they have no bullion value. Collector values run like this for most dates (better dates are shown below):
worn: $3 US dollars approximate catalog value
average circulated: $10
well preserved: $22
fully uncirculated: $80
coins dated 1910A, 1911A, and 1912A are quite common and are worth about one-half of these values.
There are a few better dates in the series. The values shown below are for coins in well preserved condition:
1909E: $50
1909J: $1000
1912J: $40
Be sure to apply the concepts on our Terminology age to convert these catalog values to actual buy and sell values.

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