I've got a small collection of silver coins from various countries, all from the 20th century. I've no idea if they're worth anything or not, but it would be good to find out.
I tried searching on Google for coin prices, but I just got the same few sites over and over, which were pretty useless.
Is there a catalogue or something out there with guideline prices for coins?
2006-08-09 07:57:18 · 8 answers · asked by Alex 42 2 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
Hi. I am a coin dealer in the Midwestern US. Here's the correct answer. The value guide you are searching for is called the Standard Catalog of World Coins. It comes out annually, and lists coins from around the world A-Z, from 1901 to the present. (There are also volumes that cover 1801-1900, 1701-1800, and 1601-1700, available separately.) This book is about the size of a big city phone directory and will list all the coins you have, assuming they are all 20th century as you stated. You could likely find a copy at the local library, or if you want to buy one, coin dealers sell it for around $60. Bear in mind that the values listed are retail values, and not necessarily what you could sell the items for.
PS. The guy above who was ripping on coin dealers has no clue what he's talking about. You don't have any longevity in this business if you hose people. Ebay isn't an accurate indication of the market either, especially at this time of year. I've seen foreign issues go stupidly cheap and stupidly high on Ebay.
Hope this helped.
2006-08-09 08:18:10 · answer #1 · answered by answerman63 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have a copy of "2001 Standard Catalog of World Coins"; it's the 28th edition (not sure of newest issue). I can look them up for you if you list country, denomination and date.... but keep in mind the best I could do is tell you if it was a low mintage year and what it could be worth in a given condition (aka grade)... coin prices are based on scarcity, condition (you need to learn to grade properly) and market demand.
The prices in the catalog are only a guide... what you might expect to pay if you walk into a dealer's shop with a storefront. It is only a GUIDE... just like art work, prices can go higher or lower.
ISBN: 0-87341-884-0
2006-08-09 15:18:24 · answer #2 · answered by mama_bears_den 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Watch you don't get conned by a coin shop who are out to make a profit. You could try eBay, it would give you more of an idea of their true worth
2006-08-09 15:10:03 · answer #3 · answered by mart8171 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find a historian at a local museum or university history department. A good old library book is a good bet, as is an antique dealer.
Basically, get off the internet!
Good luck, I hope you have some valuable pieces! :o]
2006-08-09 15:06:03 · answer #4 · answered by Neil_R 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try online or a coin shop in central london or if you can find one in your area
2006-08-09 15:02:12 · answer #5 · answered by Osh Aka Oisinmagic 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Send them to me and I will do the research for you. Hee hee!!
2006-08-09 15:11:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
buy something from a shop and see what you get
2006-08-09 17:39:41 · answer #7 · answered by jncc25 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try a bank.
2006-08-09 15:04:21 · answer #8 · answered by wlv 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋