What Is My Old Coin Worth?
Please note the prices listed below represent the most common dates of U.S. coins in Average Circulated or typical Uncirculated condition. Coin values shown here may or may not be accurate currently but are intended to show general, or relative, value—they are “ballpark” numbers. The actual value of any particular coin depends on several factors including its metal content, condition and scarcity. Rare dates are potentially worth far more than the prices listed and many examples here represent exceptional items from our large inventory. Coins that show damage, that have been cleaned and polished, or that are very worn are likely worth less than the prices shown. For further information about specific coin types, simply click a link provided below.
Which Old Coins are Valuable?
Investing in coins can certainly be profitable, but it is important to know which old coins are valuable. Since coins have been minted for roughly the last 2,500 years, getting a grasp on which rare coins make the best investment requires knowledge and attention to detail. Here are a few simple indicators to help you identify the value of old coins. Whether investing in a full collection or inspecting your daily pocket change, coins with a high market price can be found almost everywhere.
Older Valuable Coins
In general, the older a coin, the more value it holds. Modern day coins are stamped with a country of issuance and the year they were minted. While there are exceptions, almost all coins both in circulation and available to collectors will include the year they were struck.
Rare Coin Condition
The condition of old coins is also important for determining value. “Mint condition” refers to coins that are like new and potentially uncirculated. Even if a coin is in poor condition, meaning that visible damage and deterioration are present, it can still retain significant value.
Notable design elements carry a lot of weight when it comes to the value of old coins. Commemorative and special editions often have only a limited number made, which increases the collectible value. Design errors will raise the price of rare coins, as well.
High Silver Metal Content
Finally, the intrinsic contents of an old coin will contribute to the overall worth. Coins from the early 20th century, for example, may contain a high percentage of Silver. Depending on the size of the coin, the market value of the actual Silver metal may exceed the collectible monetary worth.
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Coin Type |
Average Circulated |
Typical Uncirculated |
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$500 – $10,000 |
Rare |
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$20 – $500 |
Rare |
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$20 – $100 |
$300 – $600 |
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$30 – $100 |
$150 – $300 |
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$5,000 – $30,000 |
Rare |
|
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$1000 – $5000 |
Rare |
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$200 – $1000 |
Rare |
|
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$100 – 500 |
Rare |
|
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$100 – $500 |
Rare |
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$5 – $100 |
$200 – $2,000 |
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$5 – $100 |
$100 – $300 |
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$3,000 – $5,000 |
$6,000 – $8,000 |
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$10 – $50 |
$100 -$200 |
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25 cents – $10 |
$15 – $30 |
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Face value – $10 |
Face value – $50 |
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Face value – 5 cents |
$1 – $3 |
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$20,000 – $50,000 |
$80,000 – $110,000 |
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$8 – $25 |
$80 – $100 |
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$10 -$20 |
$100 – $450 |
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$5 – $20 |
$75 – $100 |
|
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$10 – $30 |
$75 – $150 |
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15 cents – $15 |
$40 – $100 |
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N/A |
$3,000,000 |
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15 cents – $15 |
$20 – $100 |
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Face value |
Face value |
|
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50 cents – $1 |
$5 – $10 |
|
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$500 – $2,500 |
$5,000 – $8,000 |
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$750 – $3,000 |
$7,000 – $20,000 |
|
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$450 – $2,000 |
$5,000 – $6,000 |
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$15 -$100 |
$200 – $300 |
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$10 – $50 |
$150 – $300 |
|
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$1,000 – $2,500 |
$6,000 – $9,000 |
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$450 – $1,000 |
$3,500 – $6,000 |
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$25 – $350 |
$500 – $3,500 |
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$5 – $250 |
$100 – $350 |
|
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$1 – $60 |
$80 – $400 |
|
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$1 – $10 |
$5 – $40 |
|
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$1 – $1.75 |
$2 |
|
|
Face value |
Face value |
|
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$65 – $100 |
$400 – $600 |
|
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$4,000 – $15,000 |
$20,000 – $25,000 |
|
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$250 – $1,000 |
$3,500 – $4,500 |
|
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$65 – $100 |
$750 – $1,800 |
|
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$15 – $90 |
$350 – $1,000 |
|
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$2.50 – $50 |
$100 – $500 |
|
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$2,000 – $3,000 |
$4,500 – $5,000 |
|
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$2.50 – $50 |
$100 – $150 |
|
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$2.50 – $25 |
$5 – $100 |
|
|
Face value |
Face value |
|
|
Face value |
Face value |
|
|
$2,000 – $4,000 |
Rare |
|
|
$10,000 – $30,000 |
Rare |
|
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$200 – $600 |
$5,000 -$10,000 |
|
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$30 – $85 |
$500 – $700 |
|
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$35 – $10 |
$600 – $800 |
|
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$20 – $200 |
$300 – $500 |
|
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$7.00 – $100 |
$300 – $600 |
|
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$5.00 – $12 |
$15 – $20 |
|
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$5.00 – $8.50 |
$5.50 – $20 |
|
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$5.00 |
$5.00 |
|
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$1.50 |
$1.50 |
|
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$1.50 |
$3.00 |
|
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Face value |
Face value |
|
|
Face value |
Face value |
|
|
$1,000 – $25,000 |
Rare |
|
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$500 – $1,500 |
$15,000 – $20,000 |
|
|
$500 – $1,000 |
$6,000 – $8,000 |
|
|
N/A |
$3,000,000 |
|
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$3,000 – $5,000 |
$8,000 – $10,000 |
|
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$150 – $500 |
$1,000 – $1,500 |
|
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$50 – $300 |
$400 – $1,000 |
|
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$15 – $20 |
$24 – $70 |
|
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$15 – $19 |
$20 – $50 |
|
|
Face value |
$1.25 – $2.00 |
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Dollar – Susan B. Anthony 1979-1981,1999 |
Face value |
Face value |
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Dollar – Sacagawea 2000- |
Face value |
Face value |
|
Dollar – Presidential 2007- |
Face value |
Face value |
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$120 – $200 |
$350 – $700 |
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$300 – $475 |
$500 – $1,000 |
|
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$140 – $225 |
$380 – $725 |
|
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$8,000 – $25,000 |
$85,000 – $100,000 |
|
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$3,000 – $4,000 |
$30,000 – $40,000 |
|
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$2,500 – $3,500 |
$8,000 – $14,000 |
|
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$275 – $350 |
$1,000 – $1,800 |
|
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$235 – $260 |
$330 – $350 |
|
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$220 – $250 |
$275 – $300 |
|
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$600 – $850 |
$1,750 – $3,500 |
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$30,000 -$50,000 |
$100,000 – $200,000 |
|
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$5,000 – $8,000 |
$25,000 – $30,000 |
|
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$1,000 – $5,000 |
$5,000 – $6,000 |
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$1,000 – $2,000 |
$4,000 – $4,500 |
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$1,000 – $1,500 |
$1,800 – $2,500 |
|
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$475 – $550 |
$1,500 – $2,300 |
|
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$300 – $365 |
$370 – $400 |
|
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$325 – $380 |
$390 – $430 |
|
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$5,000 – $12,000 |
$25,000 – $35,000 |
|
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$2,000 – $3,000 |
$8,000 – $15,000 |
|
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$580 – $615 |
$640 – $665 |
|
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$625 – $650 |
$680 – $710 |
|
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$1,215 – $1,240 |
$1,300 – $1,375 |
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$1,225 – $1,250 |
$1,300 – $1,350 |
