Expert: Brad Swain - 12/8/2009

Question
I have lots of old money and would like to know the value of some of it (too much to list)

Eight dollar bill dated 4/10/1774. Handwritten No 6121 in top right corner. Dated in Appapolis, Maryland.  Condition appears very very good

United States 25 cents bill dated Series of 1874 - Condition appear very very good

One Dollar bill United States Note dated Series of 1917 in very good condition

Five dollar bill The Confederate States America dated 2/17/1864 handwritten number at top 18263.  This bill is in pretty good condition but missing a piece in the top middle.

I also have lots of old coin money ie. 1912 dime, 1917 dime, tons of buffalo nickels 1930's, silver dollars and so on.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.  

Thank you kindly!

Pam
Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Answer
Hi Pam, Collector value of a note depends on date, series letter or signature and condition, including amount of wear, any folds, tears or stains as well as collector demand. There have been so many made of these that only the uncirculated ones (no wear) have any significant value above face value.

Eight dollar bill dated 4/10/1774. Handwritten No 6121 in top right corner. Dated in Appapolis, Maryland.  Condition appears very very good. >  Possibly a reproduction. Currency Reproductions are common and have virtually no collector value. You can find a list of the ones that have been made here: http://www.ronscurrency.com/rcbogus.htm . You might take it by a local coin shop for a first hand opinion: http://find.mapmuse.com/interest/coin_dealers

United States 25 cents bill dated Series of 1874 - Condition appears very very good, $25 with light wear.

One Dollar bill United States Note dated Series of 1917 in very good condition, $225 with light wear.

Five dollar bill The Confederate States America dated 2/17/1864 handwritten number at top 18263.  This bill is in pretty good condition but missing a piece in the top middle. > Possibly a reproduction. You might take it by a local coin shop for a first hand opinion: http://find.mapmuse.com/interest/coin_dealers


Collector value of a coin depends on denomination (face value), date, mint mark (if any), number minted and condition of a coin, including amount of wear, any dents, scratches or cleaning as well as collector demand for it.

1912 dime, 1917 dime, tons of buffalo nickels 1930's, silver dollars and so on...

U.S. coin prices for professionally graded coins: http://www.pcgs.com/prices/
and ungraded coins: http://www.bestcoin.com/united-states-coin-pricing-guide.htm .
Ungraded coins (raw) are worth less depending on amount of wear and collector demand.
You might also try a library for a copy of the Guidebook of United States Coins for pictures, values and lots more interesting info.
Brad