I was given 2 silver dollar coins dated 1889;1890 & silver cert dollar 1899. Approx. how much is it worth?

Answer 1

Same applies to the silver certificate...just insert dollar instead of coin.

Value is largely dependent on condition, mint marks and the number of coins available.

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

First of all did you look for any mint marks on the Morgan dollars they are on the back at the bottom below the wreath. The 1889 and 1889-O and are worth $14 to $16 in circulated grade. The 1889-CC starts out at over $400 in low grad and goes up from there. the 1889-S starts out at $27 and goes up from there. The 1890-CC starts at around $75 and goes up from there. The other 1890 dollars are about the same as the 1889 in value $14-$17.The 1899 silver certificate has quite a few variations and it also depends on grade. If the note is undamaged and is not to crumpled up it can retail for $150 to $275 in circulaed grades. There are however a couple of rare ones that start at $500 for one type and $3,000 for the other. This is the best i can do without seeing the items. the values for the silver dollars are about what a dealer would pay. For the note they are what is would sell for so expect at least 40% less.

Answer 3

You need to seek out a good antique coin dealer. You need to tqke into account their condition. Is the Silver Certificate in mint condition? Does it look like it did on the day it was issued or does it look like it has been in the wash several times? Same with the silver dollars. Have them appraised by a pro. You could also go to a book store and buy a book on coins and estimate the worth yourself. Don't go by Ebay since Ebay is a crap shoot. Ebay could give you a fair price if people bid on them but don't count on it.

Answer 4

As I have said to Dalai about her 1928 Peace Dollar coin, do not clean the coin in any way. Leave it as it is. The value of any particular coin is determined according to the condition it is in. Cleaning it will lessen the value of your coin.
Have it appraised by a coin dealer or a representative of a Numismatic Association near your place. Better yet, try logging in to www.uscoins.com or buy the book series "Dummies for Coin Collecting.

Answer 5

search it on e-bay.

i would do it for you but my computer is screwd up and my adress bar disapeared so I can't copy the link.

GOod luck!

Answer 6

try to value them in ebay or in a bank they can give u the value for them