Expert: Brad Swain - 6/25/2010

Question
My father is deceased, he left me his coin collection. Coins from all over the world some dating back to the 1800's. You know anyone who can help me find out how much these are worth?

Answer
Hi Brittney, 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.
Your best bets are:
World coin pictures and some values may be found here: http://worldcoingallery.com/index.htm ,
http://www.coinarchives.com/ , http://omnicoin.com/search/ , http://allnumis.com/ , and http://www.numismaster.com/ta/numis.jsp .
You might also try a library for a copy of the Standard Catalog of World Coins for pictures, values and lots more interesting info.
Brad