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Coin Values: What Are Your Coins Worth?

Expert price guides to help you understand what your coins are worth before you sell. Updated with current market values.

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Expert Guidance

Understanding Coin Values

A coin's value depends on several factors: rarity, condition, mint mark, year of issue, and the current price of its metal content. A 1921 Morgan silver dollar in worn condition might sell for $30 based on silver alone. That same coin in uncirculated condition with a Carson City mint mark could be worth $10,000 or more. Small details make a big difference, and knowing what to look for saves you from selling a valuable coin for melt price.

Over the past 15 years, US Gold and Coin has evaluated millions of dollars in coins — from single wheat pennies to six-figure estate collections. The guides below are built on that experience and reflect real transaction data, not theoretical book values. Whether you inherited a box of old coins or have been collecting for decades, use these resources to get informed. Select a coin type below to see current values, or contact us for a free expert appraisal. You can also read our Selling Guide for a full walkthrough of the process.

Value Guides

Coin Value Guides by Type

Quarters Worth Money - coin value guide

Quarters Worth Money

From rare state quarters to valuable Washington quarters and Standing Liberty quarters. Learn which quarters in your pocket change could be worth hundreds or thousands of dollars.

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Penny Values - coin value guide

Penny Values

Wheat pennies, Indian Head cents, steel pennies, and modern error coins. Some pennies from the 1940s–1950s are worth far more than face value.

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Nickel Values - coin value guide

Nickel Values

Buffalo nickels, Jefferson nickels, and war nickels containing silver. Key dates and mint marks can push values well above face value.

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Dime Values - coin value guide

Dime Values

Mercury dimes, Roosevelt silver dimes, and Barber dimes. Any dime minted before 1965 contains 90% silver and is worth its melt value at minimum.

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Silver Dollar Values - coin value guide

Silver Dollar Values

Morgan silver dollars, Peace dollars, and Eisenhower dollars. The most popular coins among collectors and one of the most common items we buy.

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Dollar Coin Values - coin value guide

Dollar Coin Values

Presidential dollars, Sacagawea dollars, Susan B. Anthony dollars, and other modern dollar coins. Some are rarer than you think.

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Half Dollar Values - coin value guide

Half Dollar Values

Kennedy half dollars, Walking Liberty halves, Franklin halves, and Barber half dollars. Pre-1965 half dollars contain 90% silver. 1965–1970 Kennedy halves contain 40% silver.

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Gold Coin Values - coin value guide

Gold Coin Values

American Gold Eagles, pre-1933 Liberty and Saint-Gaudens gold coins, and modern gold commemoratives. Gold coins carry both metal value and collector premiums.

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Foreign Gold Coin Values - coin value guide

Foreign Gold Coin Values

British Sovereigns, Mexican Pesos, French Francs, Krugerrands, Canadian Maple Leafs, and more. Find gold content and melt values for foreign gold coins.

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Key Factors

What Determines a Coin's Value?

Rarity

Mintage numbers tell part of the story, but survival rate matters more. A coin with a million minted in 1895 may have only a few hundred known survivors today. Lower supply drives higher prices.

Condition (Grade)

Coin grading runs from About Good (AG-3) through Mint State (MS-70). The difference between a Fine and an Uncirculated example of the same coin can be 10x or more in value. Professional grading by PCGS or NGC removes guesswork.

Mint Mark

Philadelphia (no mark or P), Denver (D), San Francisco (S), Carson City (CC), and New Orleans (O) each produced different quantities. Carson City and San Francisco issues from the 1800s often carry significant premiums.

Metal Content

Silver coins minted before 1965 contain 90% silver. Gold coins carry value tied to the spot price of gold. Even common-date coins have a floor value based on their metal weight — called melt value.

Demand

Collector interest shifts over time. Morgan dollars and Walking Liberty halves remain perennial favorites. Series popularity, registry set competition, and market trends all influence what buyers will pay.

Quick Reference

Most Searched Coin Values

CoinApproximate Value Range
1944 Wheat Penny$0.05 – $200+ (error varieties)
1943 Steel Penny$0.10 – $400,000+ (copper error)
1982 Penny (Copper)$0.01 – $15,000+ (small date copper)
Morgan Silver Dollar$25 – $100,000+ (depending on date/condition)
1946 Wheat Penny$0.05 – $30+
Buffalo Nickel$0.50 – $300,000+ (1918/7-D overdate)
Walking Liberty Half Dollar$10 – $50,000+
1940 Jefferson Nickel$0.25 – $200+
Pre-1933 $20 Gold Coin$1,800 – $2,000,000+
Standing Liberty Quarter$5 – $50,000+

These ranges reflect the wide spread between common circulated examples and rare mint state or error coins. The actual value of your specific coin depends on its exact condition, mint mark, and variety. Contact US Gold and Coin for a free professional appraisal.

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Common Questions

Coin Value FAQ

How do I find out what my coins are worth?
Start by identifying the coin's date, mint mark, and denomination. Check its condition — a coin with sharp details and no wear is worth more than a heavily circulated example. Online price guides give rough estimates, but the most accurate way to know what your coins are worth is a professional appraisal. US Gold and Coin offers free appraisals with no obligation. Send us photos of both sides and we will respond with an evaluation within 24 hours.
What coins are worth the most money?
Key-date Morgan silver dollars like the 1893-S and 1895 proof regularly sell for five and six figures. Pre-1933 gold coins — especially Saint-Gaudens Double Eagles in high grade — command strong premiums. Error coins such as the 1943 copper penny and 1918/7-D Buffalo nickel are among the most valuable U.S. coins in existence. Even relatively modern coins can carry value if they have a rare die variety or mint error.
Are old pennies worth anything?
Many old pennies carry value above face. Indian Head cents (1859–1909) start around $1 for common dates and reach thousands for key years like 1877 and 1909-S. Wheat pennies (1909–1958) are collected widely, with the 1909-S VDB, 1914-D, and 1922 no-D standing out as the most valuable. Steel pennies from 1943 are worth $0.10 to $0.50 in average condition, but a 1943 copper error penny — if genuine — has sold for over $200,000.
How much are silver dollars worth today?
A common-date Morgan silver dollar in circulated condition typically sells for $25 to $40 based on its silver content alone. Better dates, higher grades, and Carson City mint marks push values into the hundreds or thousands. Peace dollars follow a similar pattern. Eisenhower dollars from 1971–1978 are generally worth face value unless they are 40% silver proof or uncirculated examples. The market shifts daily with silver spot prices.
Where can I get my coins appraised?
US Gold and Coin provides free professional coin appraisals by phone, online, or in person. We serve sellers in Dallas, Austin, Tampa, Fort Worth, Waco, Kansas City, and nationwide through our insured mail-in program. Avoid pawn shops and general antique dealers — they rarely have numismatic training. A proper appraisal examines date, mint mark, grade, and current auction records to determine fair market value.
What is the most valuable coin in circulation?
The most valuable coins still found in circulation are pre-1965 silver dimes, quarters, and half dollars — worth several times face value based on silver content. Occasionally, a rare state quarter error or a valuable die variety surfaces in pocket change. The 2004 Wisconsin extra-leaf quarter has sold for $200 or more. US Gold and Coin evaluates coins of all types, including modern issues that may carry unexpected value.
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