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.
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.
Coin Value Guides by Type
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
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
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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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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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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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
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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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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British Sovereigns, Mexican Pesos, French Francs, Krugerrands, Canadian Maple Leafs, and more. Find gold content and melt values for foreign gold coins.
View ValuesWhat 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.
Most Searched Coin Values
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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