Expert: Troy Thoreson - 10/24/2009

Question
i have two liberty head dimes both with the head facing left. there at my house right now so i don't have them in front of me, but i know there both about 1935 to the 1940,S, and there still very shiny, and in really good condition you can see all the lines in the faces, and on the back of both of them. there pretty much mint for there years.also i have in really good condition an Indian head nickle from 1937. how much would they be worth?

Answer
Hi Jackie,

It is impossible to give you perfect pricing because I cannot see the coins.  My guess is your dime examples are average and are worth .80 Cent to $1.30 each which totally depends on the price of Silver.  Average 1937 Buffalo Nickels are worth 30 Cents to $1 depending on condition.  Check the number of legs on your Buffalo and make sure you have 4 legs - A 3 legged 1937-D Buffalo is worth a lot of money.

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Information given about values is general and determined by current market conditions and/or the price of metals.  Prices and values are subject to change.

Please remember to never clean coins, this can damage and lessen their value.  Also, soft plastics can contain harmful chemicals that can react with coins over time.  Try using inert materials when storing coins.  Plus, it is always a good idea to store coins in a safe.  The safe should not be exposed to the elements and should not be up against a wall to the outside.  These are just a few tips I have learned over the years to help keep your collection in top shape.

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Thanks for the question,


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