Where is the best place to get old coins appraised?
Best Overall: Heritage Auctions Coins Its coin auction site has hosted and sold some of the most prestigious coin collections in the world, and the company keeps a staff of numismatic experts who can help identify, certify, and appraise your coins. Heritage offers two appraisal services, free and professional.
How can I sell my valuable coins?
Among the most widely used options for selling rare coins is direct to a rare coin company or coin dealer. That may possibly include the source from which you first acquired your collection. Or you can sell them to an acquaintance, friend, or family member.
Where can I look up the value of a coin?
The NGC Coin Explorer — a searchable catalog of American and US coins — is your convenient numismatic library with important coin details from the NGC Price Guide, NGC Census, NGC Registry and Auction Central resources all in one place.
Is there a website for coin collectors?
The grading company Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) has a handy website for collectors. As one of the two leading coin grading services, NGC’s website houses numerous resources for all levels of coin collectors that include chat boards, coin galleries, pricing guides, and more.
How much is a 1942 penny worth?
The standard value for the 1942 penny ranges from $0.35 in average condition to $3 in certified mint state.
Are wheat pennies worth anything?
Most wheat cents (wheat pennies were minted between 1909 and 1956) are worth about 4 to 5 cents. Those in better condition can have double-digit value. Special examples (especially those in near perfect condition) can be worth much more. Indian Head pennies from 1859 to 1879 are generally worth more than $10.
Is now a good time to sell coins?
Although the internet is blurring the traditional coin seasons, the two best times of the year for selling your coins are still around the FUN show in January and at the summer ANA in July or August. This holds true for selling a coin yourself, on consignment, or through an auction.
How do I know if my old coins are valuable?
Professional coin appraisers can give you the most accurate, up-to-date value of your coin. They will base their appraisal on their expert opinion of the coin’s condition. They’ll also take into account what similar coins have been selling for lately.
Is there an app to value coins?
Coinoscope mobile app makes coin identification and valuation easy – just snap a picture of a coin with your phone camera and the app will show you a list of similar coins. Fast and accurate. A must-have tool for every coin collector and numismatist!