Coin and Paper Money Collecting/value of coins

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Expert: - 3/30/2009


Question
I have a 5 dollar gold piece dated 1894 in mint condition. what is it worth?
1cent Indian head-1890 it looks like it somebody tried to put a hole in it.
two Indian head nickels-one so worn-out that you can't see the date-the other one is 1930
one dollar coin-1878.
Thank you.

Answer
Hi Patsy,
The 1894 mint condition $5 is probably worth about $250
The Indian cent is damaged and really has no value as such.  Buffalo nickels without dates are common, they sell for about 10 cents.  The 1930 nickels is common, 50 Cents
The minimum the 1878 dollar is worth is $12.

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Joe Hylas
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Numismatic professional with over 30 years experience can answer your questions about US coins, their values, how best to sell them and where to buy them. Interested in starting a collection? Find out which areas are undervalued and how to acquire those coins at the best price.

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Ex-Head Precious Metals trader for Deak-Perera International with 42 offices worldwide. Industry experience since 1978. Has worked co-operatively with US Mint, Royal Canadian Mint, Austrian Mint, Chamber of Mines of South Africa, World Gold Council and Platinum Guild International. Professioanl numismatist specializing in US Coins. Always buying collections, will travel if size of collection warrants. Website: www.AllCoins.US

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