how do you determine the value/s of rare coins?

Answer 1

I recommend that you take your coin to a dealer and they can give you a good price estimate. Without pictures it is hard for us to give you a value on it. A lot of pricing depends on the condition and rarity of the coin. So again, your best bet would be a dealer.

Answer 2

Essentially, rarity, mintage, mint, particular dates, shipwreck salvage, condition, etc., and how much someone will pay. There are various grading services out there: NGC, PCGS and ANA are probably the 3 most trusted.....'Google' them for more info. Graded coins are usually more 'trustworthy; as there are a lot of coin scams. Most buyers prefer pre-graded coins by those 3 groups, rather than a coin that's stapled between 2 pieces of cardboard with a random "opinion grade" written on it.

Answer 3

The ones that said take them to a dealer are right. In fact see a couple, that way you can check for discrepancies. There are really no free sites and the pay ones take in consideration you know how to grade the coins. I can usually do a few if listed and give a ballpark figure, but without photo's or scans I can't grade them. I can do a few but large lists are to time consuming.

Answer 4

Depends on what you mean? If they are used and have been in circulation a lot, not much -- just the price of silver. BU MS63 Silver dollars are worth good money to certain people. Some other people will just sell them for $23 apiece, not realizing they may be selling one worth over $50,000. Walking Liberties are also close. Very few of the circulated coins are worth much money.

Answer 5

Go to google and search the year and type of coin, for ex. 1944 penny. Results will come up with the estimated worth of your coin

Answer 6

Jimbo - you need to cruise the web for a site that can help you.
Also EBay. It never hurts to see the going rates for things.

Answer 7

go to www.uscoins.com