If the date is not legible on a coin, is it worthless? How much is a Silver Three-Cent Piece (Variety I) worth if the back is in good condition, but the front is worn, and the date is not exactly legible. You don't need to answer both questions. Thanks
2006-07-25 08:19:38 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
It is not worthless. The most common dateless buffalos sell for $0.25 each.
Your three cents is a variety 1 meaning it is from one of four coins(not including the overdate)
If there is no mintmark in the back you can further find the date. All you need is the last number of the date.
But if you can't find it it still sells for $5.00. Remeber these coins sell for $25.00 in Good grade so poor grade will still fetch something.
2006-07-27 03:56:27 · answer #1 · answered by Man 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Many times a coin like the silver three cent piece is sold to people as a "type" coin, meaning they are collecting it because of the type of coin it is, not the date. A legible date would help, especially since it would mean a better grade of coin, but it is still valuable. I would think you get a couple of dollars for it from someone who collect types coins on a budget. Illegible dates don't hurt the value nearly as much as a hole or other gross deformity.
2006-07-25 10:33:34 · answer #2 · answered by medoraman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An old coin usually does have a value greater than its face value, but the more it is worn, then lower the value. If the date can be made out at all, even if it's very faint, the coin will still have some value.
The trick is to find a collector who will be willing to buy it. That is if you wish to sell it.
2006-07-25 08:24:24 · answer #3 · answered by Nihl_of_Brae 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋