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please i need some advice. i found a very old nickel date 1803 i have no idea what it is worth, people i spoke to said it is worth quite a bit. they are not coin expert so that is why i need your advice.
thank you.
RAMAWTIE,
Without seeing it, I can only assume you found an 1803 half-dime.
There is a picture to compare with here :
http://www.coinfacts.com/half_dimes/draped_bust_half_dimes/1803_half_dimes/1803_...
Values for these start at about $1,000 and go up, depending on quality of condition.
I suggest you take your coin to a local coin show and have it evaluated first-hand by some of the dealers there.
You may find coin shows in your area listed here :
www.coinshows.com
www.coinworld.com
Good luck,
Dan
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Answers by Expert:
Dan Moore
Expertise
My strong familiarity with all U.S. Mint coins, extensive reference library, and close relationships with many other dealers allows me to identify just about any coin made in the USA. I receive regular updates to all the current price guides -- both wholesale & retail -- to provide accurate values. So, with a good description or pictures, I should be able to identify and value any U.S. coin you have.
Experience
I've been a coin dealer since the 1980's and a coin collector since the 1960's. I specialize in U.S. Silver Coins and have an active online website -- The Working Man's Rare Coins -- http://www.workingmancoins.com -- offering information and inventory in U.S. coins.
Organizations I belong to :
American Numismatic Association Member #187770
Michigan State Numismatic Society Member #8255
Florida United Numismatics Member #19710
Monroe Coin Club Treasurer
Lincoln Coin Club Board Member
WINS Member #14
CoinMasters Member #1814
Frequently Asked Questions :
I have created a Frequently Asked Questions page on my website, where you may be able to get an immediate answer to your question. You can find the page here :
http://www.workingmancoins.com/FAQ/index.htm
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