Expert: Brad Swain - 4/17/2010

Question
Hi!My name is Cristina Cretu and I am from Bucharest,Romania.I have some coins from USA,like:
-quarter dollar 1965 and 1988;
-five cents 1941;
-one dime 1978, and another,such as

- 1/2 Fr. 1969 (Swiss).

Could you inform me on their value and sending me an answer by e-mail?

I would like to thank you in advance!

Answer
Hi Cristina, the U.S. coins are pretty common since they are made in large numbers.
Following are the value estimates of the coins with medium, light  or no wear:
USA:
- quarter dollar 1965 and 1988, .40, .50, .75 (U.S.) each.
- five cents 1941, .50, $1, $3.50 if no mintmark; $1, $1.50, $5 with a mintmark letter.
- one dime 1978, .10, .15, .20.
- 1/2 Fr. 1969 (Swiss), .50, $1, $2.50.
You might also try a library for a copy of the Standard Catalog of World Coins and Guidebook of United States Coins for pictures, values and lots more interesting info.
Brad