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I have a very old coin that is in an unusual case. It is printed in a gold-ish tone, 1883, one dollar. A female's face on one side, liberty written in her hair, e pluirbus unum, and on the other side an eagle, in god we trust, United States of America.......how can I find it's value? and how can I sell?
Susan,
Assuming the goldish tone is the natural tarnishing of the silver surface of the coin (which is common), then the value is about $14.00
If it's something else, please send pictures.
You could sell at any coin show (see www.coinshows.com) or coin shop (check your phone book), or on www.eBay.com
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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