i have old american coins i w"ld like to know if its worth some thing?

Answer 1

Here's an overview of what to expect on coin prices if you plan to sell.
1 cent pieces:
Indian Head Cents:..1859-1909 $0.75
Wheat cents:...........1909-1958 $0.02
Memorial cents:......1959- Unless uncirculated, face value.

5 cent pieces:
Liberty nickels:.......1883-1912 $1.00
Buffalo nickels:........1913-1938 $0.75 Dateless buffalos $0.20
Jefferson nickels:....1938- all but a very few dates go for close to face value in circulated conditions.

10 cent pieces:
Barber dimes:..........1892-1916 $1.25
Mercury dimes:.......1916-1945 $0.45
Silver Roosevelt:.....1946-1964 $0.25
Clad Roosevelt:.......1964- Face value

25 cent pieces:
Barber Quarters:....1892-1916 $3.00 in low grade
Standing Liberty:...1916-1930 $3.00 in low grade dateless $1.15
Silver Washington:.1932-1964 $1.15
Clad Washington:....1965- Face value

50 cent pieces:
Barber:....................1892-1915 $5.00 in low grade
Walking Liberty:......1916-1947 $3.00 in low grade
Franklin Half:..........1948-1963 $2.25 in low grade (at current silver prices)
Silver Kennedy:........1964 $2.25 in low grade (at current silver prices)
40% Silver Kennedy:.1965-1970 $0.70
Clad Kennedy:............1970- Face Value

Dollars:
Morgan dollars:......1878-1921 $7.00 in low grade
Peace dollars:............1921-1935 $7.00 in low grade
Eisenhower dollars:....1971-1978 $1.30
SBA dollars:..............1979-1981 $1.10 1981's are a slight premium
Sacagawea dollars:....2000- $2.00 for the ones that are shiny


But there are so many varieties and errors and fakes that you can try these places. Of course the higher quality the coin is the more it is worth. I gave you the lowest possible price.

Answer 2

Honey, how old are you to think that 1952 is old? I've a coin from 1780, and that's considered but adolescent. But seriously, that recent a coin, it's not worth anything. You could keep it, or sell it really cheap to someone looking to invest in the future. In, say, another hundred years or so, it MAY be worth something. But you do have collectors for odd coins, even if they don't bring a lot of money. Africa changes it's countries borders so much, someone may be interested simply in the country itself. Or, coming from experience, I love foreign coins, especially those with coats of arms on them. If they've interesting pictures, someone may want them, too. Your best bet is eBay, but don't expect a lot. Do a search on there first, and if you can't find them, then start the bid at $0.01. You may get $1, $5, but I seriously doubt you'll get more. Which is a shame, really. Just think, if someone had thought ahead and KEPT those copper pennies from 1943, instead of the steel ones.

Answer 3

Go to a coin dealer.
But if they aren't very early (colonial era or early post-revolution) or made of silver or gold,they won't be worth a lot.

Answer 4

look it up on google, then you might be able to find out how much they are worth.