U.S. Coins?

Question

i have a:
1966 dime,
1958 nickel,
1965,66,67 quarter......
...how much are they worth...thanks

Answer 1

You failed to include mint marks for each coin and you didn't tell us what the condition is on them. With that info, I could at least give you red book pricing on them. However, I do not have that info so yes. Your coins are all modern coins and you won't make much money off of them either way.

Without seeing pictures it's very difficult for anyone to give you a good answer. Many factors play in to how much your coins are worth (i.e. condition, scarcity, mint marks, current market demand, etc.)

1 - Take your coin to a local coin dealer (trustworthy ones can be found - shop around). It never hurts to get a second opinion. They will be able to tell you so much more by evaluation the condition of the coins. They will also know the amount minted and what it is going for in today's market.

2 - Try posting pictures on this website (there are many experts here that can help you evaluate it - there also may be people willing to buy if you are trying to sell):
http://www.coincommunity.com/forum/default.asp

3 - Repost this question and include pictures. You can use websites like http://www.photobucket.com and include the link in your question.

Good luck!

P.S. You should not clean your coins. Most coin collectors see cleaning a coin as the equivalent of stripping down antique furniture and refinishing it.

When cleaning, the surface metal of the coin is often stripped. Anything used to scrub the coin will leave scratches (even 100% pure silk will leave hairline scratches). Most cleaning products will have some type of reaction with the coin's metal and the surface metal can also be removed in this manner.

Your best bet is to leave the coins alone. Cleaning the coin will leave traces - which can be found by the knowledgeable collector - who in turn will not buy the cleaned coin. Also if you ever wanted to send your coin into a grading company, they can recognize signs of cleaning and will send your coin back in a "cleaned" slab (also called a "body bag" in the coin world) - which is usually a greatly decreased value.

If you absolutely must must must clean your coins do not use the method described above as it will react with the metal in your coin. Use 100% acetone (do not use fingernail polish remover!). It must be 100% pure because other additives will react with the coin metal. Place your coin(s) in the solution for several minutes (do not leave in for long periods of time). Rinse your coin(s) in distilled water. Next remove your coins and either pat dry with a soft cloth or allow the coin to air dry (air drying is better as you don't risk scratching the coin with the cloth). NEVER scrub your coins!

I would still advise you to leave your coins as they are. They may not be bright and shiny but that is what most collectors prefer.

Answer 2

I know you don't want to hear this but your coins are to new to have any collector value. Coins from 1965,66 and 67 do not have mint marks, those were the years there was a coin shortage and collectors were blamed, when in fact the government screwed up.They left the mint marks off so there would be only one of each date held by collectors. Mintage for the quarters 1965 was 1,819,717,540 and the 1966 & 67 were high as well. I find these dates in change all the time. the dime has a high mintage and the nickel is just not old enough to have any value unless in high mint state grade with full steps on the reverse. Coins from the late 1940's and up unless in high mint state grades have little or no premium..

Answer 3

Everything depends on condition and rarity. Coins that new unless they are in perfect condition or have a rarer mint mark will not be worth very much, if anything, over face value.

Answer 4

Sorry, but if they're circulated coins then they're spending money. Old dates but plenty of them still around to be worth anything above face.