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Knowlege of United States Coins from 1793 to date. Able to answer most common numismatic questions. Collected U.S. Coins from half cent to 50 dollar.

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In Category Coin Collecting

Subject	Date Asked

1986 P U.S. Quarter	11/20/2008
Q: I have a 1986 P Quarter that is missing the "I": the first half of "N" and the entire "T" are ... A: They type of defect you describe for this coin exhibits is called a Filled-Die Error. Grease and ...
silver dollar	11/19/2008
Q: Is there any great value for an 1829 silver dollar? ANSWER: Hello Jan, Thank you for selecting me ... A: As for a rough price range on any coin - Collectors have devised a numerical grading system for ...
SILVER COINS	11/19/2008
Q: I have a 1963,1964 quarters, 1922,1923 silver dollars, 1942, 1943 silver half dollar and other old ... A: Good question your silver coins are worth about 10 times their face value in silver content alone ...
1982 lincoln cent "DDR"	11/17/2008
Q: Is the 1982 lincoln cent ddr RARE?how much is the market value of this coin?i haven't seen yet on ... A: To my surprise there was no record of a Double Die Reverse (DDR) error on the 1982 One Cent coin ...
Colorado 2006 Quarter	11/17/2008
Q: I hate to tell you this, but a few weeks ago I thought my eyes where going bad. While standing in ... A: This type of error is called a CUD; it is caused by the die that strikes the coins having a broken ...
$20 dollar bill	11/16/2008
Q: My mother found a couple of 20 and 10 dollar bills. One of the $20 bills says series 1950 A and ... A: Your 1950-A $20 Federal Reserve Note signed by Ivy Baker Priest and George M. Humphrey were printed ...
Misprinted $10.00 Canadian bill	11/15/2008
Q: I have a 2001, misprinted $10.00 Canadian bill. It does not have any signature. The serial number ... A: I am not an expert on foreign notes and coins. And I do not have much information on them. And ...
1962 paper money	11/14/2008
Q: Were there $1 bills printed in 1962? This is my birth year and i'm working on putting together a ... A: There were no USA $1 notes issued with the 1962 date! This does not mean there was no note printed ...
rare coins	11/14/2008
Q: i have found a coin from the U.S. treasury.it looks like a penny. on one side hasthe logo of the us ... A: This is a Philadelphia Mint token. They are made of the same metal as the One Cent coin. They ...
Liberty Quarter	11/13/2008
Q: I have a silver Liberty Quarter but it has no date, however it does have a "M" on the lower right on ... A: The Standing Liberty Quarter Dollar was made from 1916 to 1930. Yours is probably a pre-1926 since ...
1950and196920dollarbills	11/13/2008
Q: We would like to know if these 20 dollar bills are worth anything? Thanks. A: You need to look for specific items on USA Paper Notes; What does it say across the top (above the ...
1861 confederate states of america	11/10/2008
Q: I have a 1861 confederate states of america half dol. It has the shield on the front and back. The ... A: This double reverse piece was not listed anywhere in the catalogs as a real coin. It may have been ...
coin	11/10/2008
Q: I have a our navy coin, no date,head on other side of guy with crown looks like columbus. size of ... A: Glad one of the sites I mentioned was right for you. You should look at the date again though and ...
Mint Error Coin	11/10/2008
Q: Mr Papajack, My father found a mint error coin around 1958 and has held it since. It is a silver ... A: I want to give you web sites and quotes for your coin only. I always have to make these answers ...
pre decimal coins	11/10/2008
Q: I have 2 pennies a 1924 australian penny with a dot beside the lower scroll & a 1912 with a H under ... A: I cannot answer accurately for all foreign coins they are not my field. Many of them are common ...
coin	11/9/2008
Q: I have a our navy coin, no date,head on other side of guy with crown looks like columbus. size of ... A: It likely is a Hard Times Token. Yours is political in nature. There were many different patterns of ...
paper money	11/9/2008
Q: I have a 20 dollar bill and a 10 they do not have IN GOD WE TRUST on the back,just wondering what ... A: I need a bit more information to give you a range of value for the answer. There are some years that ...
Proof coins	11/7/2008
Q: Lets take a 1976S Rose...Dime....This is what confuses me, "1976 S PERFECT PROOF CAMEO ROOSEVELT ... A: There were no Silver Dimes made in 1976. Although there were Bicentennial Dollars, Half Dollars and ...
bill taft medal	11/7/2008
Q: i geuss i want to know what the last guy asked .... basically is this medal of any value? is it ... A: I found 2 on ebay one sold for a dollar righ away and one for $10 dis not sell yet. This type of ...
1944 Half Penny	11/6/2008
Q: Did you ever find anything out about the 1944 Half Penny with the ship on the back, and the man's ... A: I do not remember being asked about this coin. Sorry if the question was not forwarded to you by ...
Coins -	11/3/2008
Q: I have several coins I have been trying to look up online. 1. Where do I take them to be ... A: One Dollar Coins: The 1884, 1886, 1896 and 1900 are Morgan dollars Coins are valued on a scale from ...
1943 copper penny	10/31/2008
Q: i have a 1943 copper penny that was hidden by my grandmother behind a window sill. I tried picking ... A: The coin that is RARE is the COPPER 1943 Cent. Not the Steel Cent. The 1943 copper cent is one of ...
Coin	10/30/2008
Q: I found a coin that says Elizabeth II and Bermuda on one side with a picture of a woman with a ... A: Foreign coins are not my field. The Bermuda Monetary Authority issues the coin you have and I do ...
1969 silver penny	10/29/2008
Q: I found a 1969 silver or aluminum D penny. I have been looking online and can't find any info on ... A: There was no recorded error in my catalogs of a off metal strike on your cents. How clear is the ...
old coins and bills	10/28/2008
Q: have found a gold coin from the U.S. Mint. The coin says The Dept. of The Treasury 1789 on one ... A: This first item is a token from the Denver mint. They are plentiful and you may only get a dollar ...
lincoln penny	10/28/2008
Q: i have a 1972 Lincoln penny that not only is silver or something similar in color but also you see ... A: I need a bit more information to answer you question. Is the other side of the coin struck ...
Confederate States of Am 1981 Coin	10/27/2008
Q: I have some old coins and am slowing going through them to identify them and check their values. I ... A: This is likely a copy of the Confederate Half Dollar coin. Not all copies were marked as such. There ...
buffalo nickel	10/27/2008
Q: i have found a buffalo nickel with what seems like a conquistador on the front. there is not date ... A: If there is no depiction of an American Indian on the front of this coin it has been altered. ...
The value of my coins	10/27/2008
Q: 1# I have a one dollar coin dated 1923 &it has a picture of a like roman lady on the front &a eagel ... A: , I found this question in the pool of questions other experts had thrown away. I do ...
Dads coin collection	10/26/2008
Q: PapaJack, Just read your post as my mom and I are searching for a few answers on my Dads coin ... A: You did not say how large this collection is or what types of coins it contains. You will get better ...
old 20 and ten dollar bills	10/26/2008
Q: I have several old bills they are 1934 some are ten and some are twenty. I have one ten that has a ... A: I need to Know If there is a letter after the date What does it say across the top (above the ...
value of coin	10/26/2008
Q: I have a 1946 Booker T Washington Half Dollar. Can you give me some info about it. Thanks Jason A: This is a USA Commemorative Half Dollar. It was issued to perpetuate the ideals and teachings of ...
buffalo nickel	10/25/2008
Q: I have a buffalo nickel from 1936. Below the date, a capital F is imprinted in the coin. What does ... A: This is an Indian Head also called a Buffalo nickel. And that you can see all the digits on the date ...
coin	10/25/2008
Q: I have a coin in platic and it is very dark. I will try to give best info. The coin is very small ... A: Can you give me a bit more information? What kind of plastic holder is it in? Is there anything ...
2 dollar bill	10/24/2008
Q: I found among my father's things, a 2 dollar bill that has a post office stamp of April 13, 1976 and ... A: For the $2.00 notes the value is always questionable. The 1976 $2.00 Federal Reserve Note with out ...
AAW	10/23/2008
Q: I have a rare coin passed down from a few generations and I am curious of its worth. It's a 1946 San ... A: I found no records that mention Weinman personally initialing coins. The 1946 was the second to ...
one troy ounce silver trade coin	10/23/2008
Q: I have a silver trade coin with a man face with a headress of some kind of leaves and flower, then ... A: This is not a coin at all. This is one of the countless silver rounds being produced. Its value is ...
old coins	10/22/2008
Q: We just came into old coins upon my grandma's death. They are dimes, pennies, quarters from ... A: Sorry for the delay this is an involved question. These coins do have more than face value. For ...
SILVER CERTIFICATES	10/22/2008
Q: i have a one dollar bill series 1957A M77833170A i was just wondering if it is worth anything. it ... A: Silver Certificates – these small size (same as the current US size) notes are similar to today’s ...
1926 penny misstamped	10/21/2008
Q: I have a 1926D wheat penny that misstamped. the coin looks fine its just the back is off by about 10 ... A: I found no record of a rotated die error for the 1926-D US Cent. I do not think the error is worth ...
dime/penny	10/21/2008
Q: I have a 1948 dime that when you flip over is a wheat penny. Mom gave it to me with a bunch of ... A: This 11 cent piece is a trick coin. They are not rare and it is not an error coin. I have ...
a penny whitout obverse	10/21/2008
Q: I get a one cent coin that does not have the obverse , I just can see the zinc core. The coin looks ... A: It may be possible but the coin should exhibit other defects as well. Is the outside diameter still ...
1980 penny	10/21/2008
Q: also the size is slightly larger diameter and the thickness is also larger than a normal 1980 ... A: It is likely just a novelty not a collector’s item. The US Mint didn’t strike it like this. For ...
1966 Penny that looks like a nickle	10/20/2008
Q: I have a 1966 penny that actually looks like a nickle.There is a trace of copper on the inside of ... A: It is likely just a novelty not a collector’s item. The US Mint didn’t strike it like this. For ...
1788 Mass. Coin	10/19/2008
Q: I am in possession of a coin that my father found in a century home he was remodeling some time ago. ... A: I need more information to tell you what you might have. What designs are on the coin? Are there ...
1858 2.50 gold piece	10/19/2008
Q: Do you know the value of the above coin? A: This date was made at 2 mint facilities and has different values. One had no mint mark and the other ...
weird penny	10/18/2008
Q: I recently got this odd penny as change. the Penny is fully struck on the back and from the reverse ... A: The US Cent is not a laminated coin it is copper plated zinc. If the copper is removed you see the ...
value of a coin	10/18/2008
Q: My husband received a 1916 dime in change. It has a head on the front and reads United States of ... A: This is worth more than a dime the silver in these coins alone is worth more than a dollar. Look ...
1917 penny no mark	10/18/2008
Q: how much is the penny worth A: Most circulated coins range from Good (grade-G4) to Almost Un-circulated (grade-AU50) on the scale. ...
1921 Silver Cent	10/18/2008
Q: I have a 1921 Silver Lincoln penny and I cannot find any information about it. Do you know anything ... A: I found no recorded error in my catalogs of an off-metal strike on your cent. How clear is the ...
1935G Silver Certificate star note	10/18/2008
Q: I recently acquired a 1935G Silver Certificate with the serial number *10975770 G with a blue seal. ... A: Currency collecting is not my field. Your note if worn is worth 1 to 3 dollars over ...
Liberia Kennedy proof set	10/17/2008
Q: I have a Kennedy proof set Date 2001 in wooden case with two coins one for John and One for Jackie. ... A: These are not officially released coins since they are not able to be spent in Liberia. They are ...
$20 Bill	10/16/2008
Q: WHAT IS THE VALUE (if any) FOR A UNITED STATES OF AMERICA $20.00 BILL THAT HAS THE NATIONAL BANK OF ... A: This should state on it NATIONAL CURRENCY in the top middle part on the front. The number 10660 is ...
silver certificate	10/16/2008
Q: I have a 1923 series silver certificate H27291005B signed by H.H. Speelman (register of the ... A: You did not mention what denomination the note is I think there was only the $1 dated 1923 with ...
counterfeit penny	10/16/2008
Q: not terribly important, similar to another question you had. a light goldish tan colored penny, ... A: For an accurate value the coin must be seen. I can give you a range of values for it though. These ...
California Fractional Coin	10/16/2008
Q: I have an eight sided gold coin that I believe is a fractional from California. It is 3/8" across ... A: As you requested here are A.N.A. Dealers near Roseville California: Johnny H. Heleva PO Box 375 ...
$20 Bill	10/16/2008
Q: WHAT IS THE VALUE (if any) FOR A UNITED STATES OF AMERICA $20.00 BILL THAT HAS THE NATIONAL BANK OF ... A: I need a bit more information from you to answer a question like this. There are so many ...
Mis-Stamp	10/16/2008
Q: I have a mis-stamped penny. The tails side of it is there but the heads side is ALMOST COMPLETELY ... A: No coin can be exactly valued without being seen. For the cause of the missing or flattened side on ...
Possible Mis-minted 1972 quarter	10/14/2008
Q: My father insists that a 1972 quarter that he acquired is worth a lot of money. It is not the ... A: There may be some value to the coin but without examining it no one can say. Things like this must ...
Cal. gold coins & 1878 silver dollars	10/14/2008
Q: My father gave me his coin collection from when he was young.There are 21 Cal. gold coins - both ... A: I am not sure of what you want from this appraisal. For an insurance value, replacement value, a ...
Uncut 2003 series 2 Dollar Bill eighth note sheets	10/14/2008
Q: I have a few of these and wanted to know if i should hold on to them or just sell them. I have tried ... A: The series of 4 notes was more popular but has no real premium in the current market, selling for ...
gold $2.50 indian head coin	10/14/2008
Q: PapaJack, I have a 1913 $2.50 gold Indian head coin. What type of appraisal price range should I ... A: These coins are valued on a set scale. Collectors have devised a numerical grading system for coins. ...
Proof set opening tool	10/10/2008
Q: Greetings, is there such a thing as a proof set opening tool? How would you get the coins out ... A: There is no specific tool needed to open USA proof sets. The hard plastic cases may be snapped ...
peace dollars	10/9/2008
Q: what is the difference in value between normal and business strike coins A: Normal coins you handle are business strike. The term BUSINESS STRIKE is a descriptive term used ...
1935 Hawaii dollar bill	10/9/2008
Q: I have a silver certificate 1935 dollar bill that is stamped HAWAII is it worth anything or just a ... A: These are the Hawaii Wartime Currency Notes that were released during WWII when the U.S. government ...
3 Consecutive $20 Star Notes	10/9/2008
Q: I have 3 chrisp $20 dollar bills that have consecutive numbers with stars at the end, ending numbers ... A: I thought you may have some older notes these are still being issued. They are listed for $2 to $3 ...
1855 50.00 coin	10/9/2008
Q: In a old box of stamps. it is a wass molitor & co 50.00 dollars. looks like silver and says copy on ... A: Reproduction coins have a very limited collector base and sell for different amounts depending on ...
2 headed quarter	10/8/2008
Q: I came across a 2 headed quarter made in 1973 one side has the mint stamp and the other side doesn't ... A: In 1973 Quarters made at the Philadelphia mint did not get any mint mark. So now you can be sure ...
weird penny	10/8/2008
Q: hello maybe you can help me i have a 1956 d us penny but it is silver or steal i have not been able ... A: I found no record of Off-Metal blanks being made into cents for this date but nothing is impossible. ...
3 Consecutive $20 Star Notes	10/8/2008
Q: I have 3 chrisp $20 dollar bills that have consecutive numbers with stars at the end, ending numbers ... A: I need more information to help you with this. What is the SERIES date (and letter if any) on the ...
value of coins	10/8/2008
Q: I have some coins that I wondered the value of,if any. A 1848 one cent coin, a 1877 dime, a 1864 2 ... A: Coins are valued on a scale from 1 to 70. And on how rare a coin is. With no or little experience it ...
double headed half dollar	10/8/2008
Q: Found a double headed 1968-d Kenendy half dollar in my grandfather's/father's (and now my) coin ... A: This is a very common question I have been asked a number of times in the past. They are not ...
silver coin	10/7/2008
Q: I found a 1907 silver coin with what looks like a seated liberty on front, but it has a roman ... A: This is not a silver coin but the same copper nickel alloy as the modern nickel is made from. ...
coins from Palau	10/6/2008
Q: i'd like to buy coins from Palau but i dont know where they are minted i heard that us mint are but ... A: This country uses the United States Dollar for their currency. There are some commemorative dollars ...
1961 penny	10/6/2008
Q: What is a 1961 DDO ms65 worth? I found one on e-bay, and they say they have never seen one in the ... A: Is the coin professionally graded? If so Is it written in the plastic holder? There were only 2 ...
lincoln cent	10/5/2008
Q: I have a set of lincoln cents that appears to be a commemorative set. Each penny has the state ... A: These are real cents that have been altered. I have never seen a complete set and do not know what ...
$5 1849 gold liberty head	10/5/2008
Q: Is there a variety of the 1849 $5 gold liberty head coin where the "49" on the date is double ... A: I did not find a variety listed for the coin you mention I cannot say if it is common or unusual ...
penny from the 1940s	10/5/2008
Q: I have a copper penny that is a little confusing. The date is 194J. I have compared it to every ... A: Here are some dealers listed near you as requested. I am pretty sure you have a copy but since I ...
Value of Gold	10/4/2008
Q: I have a gold crown that came off of a tooth long, long ago and was just wondering what it might be ... A: Gold is valued according to the weight and purity of what you have. The value changes each day with ...
California Fractional Coin	10/4/2008
Q: I have an eight sided gold coin that I believe is a fractional from California. It is 3/8" across ... A: This might be a period piece or reproduction and would be considered a TOKEN. The true coins do ...
double headed 50 cent piece	10/3/2008
Q: We have a Kennedy 50 cent piece with his head on both sides, but one side is dated 1966 and the ... A: This is a very common question I have been asked a number of times in the past. There is no USA coin ...
wheat penny date missing 4th digit?	10/3/2008
Q: I have a box of coins I got from my mother some time ago and my wife and I were looking through them ... A: I think this is a filled die type error. Whether it was filled with grease or debris from the ...
penny from the 1940s	10/2/2008
Q: I have a copper penny that is a little confusing. The date is 194J. I have compared it to every ... A: I did not find any other record of this defect in the error sites I searched. The Picture you sent ...
Alaska Quarter	10/2/2008
Q: I just received from the mint the Alaska Two-Roll Set (40/P listed as Aisle PA01 Bin OR61. In the ... A: I think this is a filled die type error. Whether it was filled with grease or debris from the ...
1904 penny silver colored?	10/1/2008
Q: I have a 1904 Indian head penny that is silver in color. I thought it was a dime until I flipped it ... A: It is likely a novelty item. Many cents have been plated over the years. It may have been ...
1988 silver penny with 3 leave clover	10/1/2008
Q: i found a silver penny with a three leave clover in front of Lincolns face, i can not find anything ... A: I know your Cent was not made by the mint like this. It was altered after it was made by someone in ...
1863 USA One Cent	9/30/2008
Q: I have an 1863 United States Of America One Cent coin that I was given by my grandmother, and I was ... A: This 1863 is a common date Indian Head Cent with 49.8 million produced and not overly valuable in ...
1789 Gold Coin from U.S. Mint Denver CO	9/29/2008
Q: I have found in my Father's collection a gold coin in a sealed bag from the U.S. Mint. The coin ... A: This sounds like a mint token. They are currently made of the same metal as the One Cent coin each ...
lincoln penny	9/29/2008
Q: I am a rookie coin collector so bear with me. I have a Lincoln cent but only the back half. Smooth ... A: These coins were not laminated together but made from an alloy so it would never fall apart. If the ...
counterfeit penny	9/29/2008
Q: not terribly important, similar to another question you had. a light goldish tan colored penny, ... A: This sounds like one of the State Cents not a counterfeit coin! These coins were made for a ...
double stampe nickle	9/29/2008
Q: i have found a double stamp faced coin one side has 1985 face and the other side has a 1986 face on ... A: This is a very common question I have been asked a number of times in the past. They are not ...
American Eagle Gold Bullion coins	9/28/2008
Q: 1988 1oz 1/2oz 1/4oz 1/10 oz gold Proof coin set. presentation case. Beautiful. What is it worth ... A: Gold is hard to follow most dealers do not document the sale they make and the catalog prices all ...
Silver Eagle Double Date??	9/28/2008
Q: My 2008 silver American Eagle appears to have a hub or die-doubled date. It doesn't look like a ... A: I found no record of any double die error for the 2008 date Silver Eagle. Though there is the ...
1984 Kennedy Half	9/28/2008
Q: I have a 1984-P Kennedy half with no FG on reverse and I've tried to get info about this coin w/o ... A: The Kennedy Half dollar coin has the reverse using the Presidential Coat of Arms for the motif. This ...
Cleaning	9/27/2008
Q: I collect and do not clean my coins. My buddy buffs hers with a dremel but doesn't use any kind of ... A: Let me first state as a Coin Collector that coins are worth much less to coin collectors after ...
MS70 grade & full strike	9/26/2008
Q: Is a full strike, with all the design attributes present, one of the requirements neccessary for a ... A: Mint State 70 is the highest grade. However all it signifies is that the coin is exactly as it left ...
1849 Pacific Company $5	9/26/2008
Q: When I was young, I found this coin on the ground. I took it to a coin shop and was told that it ... A: I do think your piece is a reproduction. This makes it worth the intrinsic value of the metal it is ...
1900 Indianhead penny value	9/26/2008
Q: I have a 1900 Indianhead penny; back is "one cent" in center. Is this something a coin collector ... A: This is a common coin but there are still collectors interested in them or a new collector could ...
william h taft coin	9/26/2008
Q: I found a token or coin of some sort about ten years ago at an old site where a house had burned to ... A: This is a Medal not a coin. President Taft had had many issued before and after being elected. ...
kellogg twenty dollar gold peice 1854	9/25/2008
Q: I'm asking if you have one that says copy on the back under sanfransisco and every thing else is ... A: These reproduction coins have a limited collector base and sell for different amounts depending on ...
Utah Coin Appraiser and Buyer	9/24/2008
Q: I live near Ogden, UT (84414) and have many coins and some paper from US, Japan, Philippines, and ... A: I can help by giving you some dealers for your area. For bulk sale of a collection take it to more ...
partial date on Roosevelt dime	9/24/2008
Q: I have a Roosevelt dime, P mint, with a partial date. The 2 and the first zero are plain, the second ... A: No coin can be exactly valued without being seen. For the most common cause of missing letters on ...
Off Center $5 silver certificate.	9/23/2008
Q: Recently I recieved a $5 silver certificate, Circulated with a crease though the center. I dont have ... A: Are both sides the same amount off? If so this is a cutting error when the notes were separated If ...
1955 Penny	9/23/2008
Q: My daughter found a 1955 penny where the back saying one cent is rotated 180 degrees to the front. ... A: I found no record of a rotated die for the 1955 US Cent only listings of the double date error. How ...
1999 Lincoln Penny	9/23/2008
Q: I just started collecting US coins. I have 1999 Lincoln penny with AM in the AMERICA are closed ... A: You are referring to the letters A and M in the word AMERICA on the back of a modern One Cent coin. ...
Underweight 1972 Kennedy Half	9/23/2008
Q: I have recently found a 1972 Kennedy that is somewhat underweight, it weighs in at 9.9 grams it also ... A: You really must weigh the coin to decide if it is heavy or light. Many Half dollars I see that are ...
1958 silver penny	9/23/2008
Q: I have a 1958 silver Lincoln penny that I found as a child. I've done searches to explain it, but ... A: I see these from time to time. It is likely just a novelty or collectors item. The US Mint did not ...
1990 Smooth Edge Quarter	9/23/2008
Q: My son was given a coin collection from his Uncle. In looking through it we found a 1990 Quarter ... A: How clear is the Obverse of the coin? Is the design very strong and detailed? There are a few ways ...
Taft Commemorative Coin	9/22/2008
Q: About quarter size. Bronze/Copper in tone. I cannot seem to find any trace about this particular ... A: This is a Medal not a coin. President Taft had had many issued before and after being elected. ...
scrap silver	9/21/2008
Q: My husband passed away and had some scrap silver coins. ( that what he bought them as) Mostly ... A: You are right in thinking about going through the coins, but if a “Coin Dealer “ did package the ...
20 Dollar gold coin	9/21/2008
Q: My Great-grandfather had a coin collection of which one is, I think, of particular note. It is a ... A: You are describing a territorial gold coin. This is rare and would have to be authenticated by an ...
quarters	9/20/2008
Q: 1988 quarter that is missing copper around the outside of the quarter it looks like the top of the ... A: Does the edge still have the straight reeds around it? The 1988 Quarter you describe has no added ...
money	9/20/2008
Q: I have a $10 confederate state. The serial number I believe is 6. Colors are black, brownish and ... A: The serial number on a note is more than one digit. This does describe a well known reproduction ...
1989 State Pennies	9/18/2008
Q: My grandfather has a set of 1989 pennies that all have a different outline of each of the fifty ... A: I have not seen a set made after 1982 but if your set is 1989 there is a chance they are still being ...
Penny Mis-stamping	9/17/2008
Q: I have a penny that looks like it flipped over mid stamping, Lincon's body is there but where his ... A: This sounds like it could be a Brockage-error! They may sell up to $10 dollars or so. However the ...
money	9/17/2008
Q: I have $10 confederate bill. Its 1864 Feb. 17 virginia. The back is printed on bottom says ... A: What is the serial number for your note? What color(s) are used on the note front and back? Is the ...
silver dime	9/16/2008
Q: found a 1919 dime that I cannot find a mint on. The picture on the front looks more like a man with ... A: The main image on the heads side is lady Liberty. The wings on the cap are symbolizing freedom of ...
1943 wheat penny	9/14/2008
Q: What does the mark just below the 9 & 4 mean on a wheat penny, I have a bunch of wheat pennies but ... A: The Lincoln Cent was minted at all 3 United States Mints. Only the Denver and San Francisco Mints ...
alabama 100 dollar note	9/13/2008
Q: I found a $100 alabama paper note. Itis dated Jan 1 1864 number 834, Itis signed by N or W Greene ... A: You did supply a great description for your question. This is listed as a modern reproduction or ...
Coin Apprasial	9/13/2008
Q: I have a Coin. What is the value of a 1900 One Dollar coin. And I have a 1963 Two and Five Dollar ... A: This is the Morgan type dollar and there is a heraldic eagle on the reverse they were made at four ...
Roll of 30 Out of Circulation Wheat Pennies	9/13/2008
Q: I have a roll of 30 out of circulation Wheat pennies and was wondering if they are worth anything. ... A: The One cent rolls are usually 50 one cent coins if they are full and sealed. Thirty coins would be ...
1994 quarter no mint mark	9/13/2008
Q: I have a 1994 quarter with no mint mark and am aware no plain ones were issued that year. The coin ... A: There is no record of this type of error on the die. Therefore it is very likely to be a "struck ...
1971 D Eisenhower silver dollar	9/12/2008
Q: I recently found a 1971 Eisenhower silver dollar, and when I went to find a value for it I saw lot ... A: This is a common coin but let me give you all the information you may need. Coins are valued on a ...
Silver certificates	9/11/2008
Q: My brother has some two dollar bill silver certificates, can you please tell me what they are worth? ... A: I am happy to help you with this but there are many issues of US paper notes, each has its own ...
1986 gold dime with a "d" on it	9/11/2008
Q: I don't know how to tell if this is a real gold dime or not but it is gold on both sides and around ... A: It is likely just a novelty or collectors item. The D near the date is just the Mint-Mark letter ...
1813 US silver dollar coin	9/10/2008
Q: I am thinking of selling this coin. Can you give me a range of it's value and a possible buyer. ... A: I need a bit more information from you on your coin. There were no “1813 US silver dollar coins” ...
Old coin Question	9/8/2008
Q: hey Papa, I was relaxing at Yorktown beach and accidently found a coin when walking through tall ... A: Here is a history excerpt taken from The Coin Site” on-line and I have included a photograph 1829 ...
Lewis and Clark nickel	8/29/2008
Q: I have a 2005 Lewis and Clark nickel, with the inscription on it that says "Ocean In View O! The ... A: These coins are actually trading dealer to dealer at face value. Unless you find a really beautiful ...
Republic of Texas $100.00 Currency	8/29/2008
Q: I have been given a Republic of Texas $100.00 bill and would like to find someone in the Fort Worth ... A: I need a bit more information on this item. It sounds like a replica but I cannot examine it in ...
george washington $1	8/28/2008
Q: I HAVE A FEW UNOPENED $1000.00 UNCIRCULATED BOXES OF THE NEW GEORGE WASHINGTON $1 STRAIGHT FROM THE ... A: These coins are actually trading dealer to dealer at face value. Unless you find a really beautiful ...
US Mint Packaging Error	8/27/2008
Q: I just received two of the Presidential Coin plus First Spouse Medal sets from the US Mint. One was ... A: I could not find the sets on the US Mints product list? They only had the James Monroe Presidential ...
Best way to house collection	8/24/2008
Q: What would be the best way to keep a coin and banknote collection? A: You should use museum quality storage mediums for all your collectables. I cannot tell you what the ...
Silver Dollar Coins	8/22/2008
Q: I have silver dollars that were circulated from the late 1800's into the 1950's. Most are 1900-1934. ... A: Evaluating a coin for a collection can be quite involved. Let’s go over the basics of valuing a ...
1883 V cent piece	8/21/2008
Q: My father-in-law had a small coin collection. One of the coins is a 1883 nickel. It has the word ... A: 1883 Liberty Head (Barber) Nickel: There were 2 kinds made some with the word cents below the V and ...
coin value	8/21/2008
Q: What is today worth market price for the following coins? 1986 Liberty Gold Five Dollar Coin ... A: Are they in the original case? Here are the values selling retail to a private collector for the ...
Centennial silver coin help!	8/20/2008
Q: I have been going in circles trying to find this coin that I have. Here is a description, hope you ... A: More information is needed to authenticate your coin; Does your silver piece say 999 fine anywhere ...
fact or fiction	8/20/2008
Q: the name cent was first suggested by the revolutionary war patriot gouverneur morris in 1782 and may ... A: It is a fact that the dollar is the standard basic unit of the United States. The politicians that ...
mule	8/20/2008
Q: I have a 1941 dime that appears to have got stuck in the machine and in 1944 when they changed the ... A: I need a little more information to help evaluate your coin. This coin must be seen by an expert. ...
1747 copper coin	8/20/2008
Q: We have located a 1747 copper coin abouut 1 in diameter, with crossed arrows and "2 O R S M "on ... A: I am an expert on United States Coins and only dabble in others. I would be happy to answer ...
American Revolution Bicentennial	8/14/2008
Q: I looked a bunch of the ARB's[ coins & medals] and I have not yet found another without a date . Is ... A: Is the picture attached your medal? Although your American Revolution Commemorative Medal was ...
a silver penny	8/14/2008
Q: I collect coins and I found a 1976 silver penny with a liberty bell stamp on the left side of ... A: Since this is a modified coin, the value is questionable. It will still be worth a cent. The amount ...
dimes?	8/13/2008
Q: I have a few dimes I would really like to know worth 1939,1942,with liberty facing left and very ... A: For an accurate value the coin must be seen. I can give you a range of values for it though. these ...
silver edge Dime	8/13/2008
Q: hey I have a dime made in 1947 and it has a silver edge, no brown line like the others have, i have ... A: All dimes, Quarters, Half Dollars and Dollar coins made before 1965 were made of 90% silver alloyed ...
unstamped penny	8/13/2008
Q: I have what I think to be an unstamped penny. It is the same size of a penny and seems to be the ... A: One cent blanks are one of the most common found in circulation. If it is real it should weigh 2.5 ...
error- mint mark	8/12/2008
Q: I have a 1893 O barber quarter with the O being directly over the D in Dollar on the reverse of the ... A: I have not seen the one you are talking about but it is common in those years to have the Mint Mark ...
1922 Silver Peace Dollar	8/8/2008
Q: Ok, i was counting money at work today and i always look for weird coins to give to my dad and today ... A: The 1922 coin is a PEACE DOLLAR. Named for the eagle on the reverse resting on a rock with the word ...
1846 penny	8/7/2008
Q: We recently found a 1846 penny that has the woman profile on both side of the coin. We are wondering ... A: There is the possibility that this could have been done at the mint but it has to be examined by an ...
$2.00 bills	8/7/2008
Q: My mother has a few uncirculated, first day issued 1976 $2.00 bills. The serial No. of one reads; ... A: For the $2.00 notes the value is always questionable. The 1976 $2.00 Federal Reserve Note with out ...
American Gold Coins	8/7/2008
Q: I am in possession of 20 American gold coins, all in very good condition. The coins are: 2 one ... A: These are valuable coins at this time since gold is so expensive. There are many variables in ...
1846 penny	8/7/2008
Q: We recently found a 1846 penny that has the woman profile on both side of the coin. We are wondering ... A: I am tring to get this photo to upload fopr you! this is my third try! Hello Chuck, ...
One dollar coin	8/6/2008
Q: I have a one dollar coin, It seems to be a faded gold color. When you look at John Adams on the ... A: The U.S. coinage uses what is called a COIN turn. Most other country’s use what is called the ...
Morgan silver dollars	8/6/2008
Q: 8-5-08 Papa Jack, I have some Morgan silver dollars. What is the best way to price and sell them? ... A: The easiest way to sell them is to locate a good coin dealer in your area. Let me add that you ...
2000 New Hampshire Quarter	8/5/2008
Q: The print on the quarter is not center and there are no ridges. What would be the dollar value of ... A: What you describe could be an OUT-OF-COLLAR strike. I have seen Broad-strike errors sell for around ...
1934 seris C ten dollar bill	8/4/2008
Q: I got a 1934 series C ten dollar bill for a tip at work. I just like to know if it is worth ... A: What does it say across the top (above the portrait) United States Note, Federal Reserve Note? The ...
1988 Dime imperfection	8/3/2008
Q: I recently came across a 1988 dime that looks like it was stamped twice. The coin was minted in ... A: Since the second impression is a depressed and backward design it is from another coin being pressed ...
1906 dime?	8/3/2008
Q: I have what I though was a liberty head dime, 1906. However, it does not look like any of the ... A: This sounds like a Liberty Head Nickel designed by Charles Barber. I am attempting to attach an ...
error lincoln penny	8/2/2008
Q: The planchet of the penny that I have is the same diameter but the thickness is less than half of a ... A: From your description it does seem the coin blank your coin was struck on was too thin. Any value ...
indian head us penny	8/2/2008
Q: I found a 1907 in really good condition. it looks like it was only handled a little bit and has a ... A: I cannot tell much from your picture but the coin may have been cleaned it seems like an unnatural ...
2002 state quarter Indiana	7/31/2008
Q: I have a Indiana quarter that is missing the IN in Indiana, leaving Diana, and the statehood date is ... A: The letter was not missing from the die that made the coin. Are there any scratch marks, or is the ...
1942 Silver 5-cent without mint mark?	7/30/2008
Q: I have a 1942 nickel that has all the visible cues of the "silver" coins in my collection ... A: I found your question in the question pool at this site and thought I could at least help for part ...
walking liberty dollar	7/29/2008
Q: I have several coins that are from 2000 and 1987. They only say fine silver and do not have the .999 ... A: Do these coins have other mottoes and denominations on them? Does it have a weight listed? Do they ...
2007 dime DDO	7/29/2008
Q: I found a definite DDO on a Rosevelt dime. Its on the liberty, date, mintmark, and the head looks ... A: I must say I am not an error coin collector. I did not find a record for a DDO on a 2007 Roosevelt ...
coins	7/29/2008
Q: I am sorry to bother you again but can you please tell me what you think is better to collect a 20th ... A: It is no bother to help someone with a coin question. If this is your first attempt at a coin ...
2007 dime	7/28/2008
Q: Sending a picture of 2007 dime that looks like it has a crack through the face and also a pony tail ... A: This photo is not very clear but this is a production error not a die error and would sell for less ...
copper coins	7/28/2008
Q: can you please tell me if copper coins change tone and get ruined easily. I need to know this ... A: The coin holders used by the grading company are archival quality and will not cause any change in ...
coins	7/27/2008
Q: I found a 1927 silver dime. A lady head with some type of wreath in her hair. What is the possible ... A: For an accurate value the coin must be seen. I can give you a range of values for it though. In ...
thick 1978 quarter	7/27/2008
Q: This 1978 quarter is about 1 1/2 times as thick as a regular quarter. Neither the images or the ... A: I do believe the coin has been altered but without seeing it in person no one can say for sure. I ...
copper coins	7/26/2008
Q: can you please tell me if copper coins change tone and get ruined easily. I need to know this ... A: Copper coins do easily discolor. Copper is very reactive to a lot of elements. But with the proper ...
coin	7/17/2008
Q: I came across a 1973 penny that looks normal except that on the front there is what looks like a ... A: The coin you describe is a well-known piece. This coin is not an error or an official issue, but ...
1918 dime?	7/15/2008
Q: i have this old dime from 1918 that on one side says united states of america but on the other side ... A: I think I sent this answer from the Question Pool but I am re-sending it to be sure. Please ...
old u.s. dime	7/13/2008
Q: i have this old dime from 1918 that on one side says united states of america but on the other side ... A: This issue was indeed made at the U.S Mint. It is a Philippine one tenth Peso coin. It may seem odd ...
Definition	7/10/2008
Q: I'm new to the world of coins and I want to start my collection. I just bought some coins, and I ... A: KM stands for Krause-Mishler. Chester L. Krause and Clifford Mishler are the authors of very large ...
coin	7/9/2008
Q: I have a 1955 no mint mark wheat penny. However, it is not double struck. Is it still rare and what ... A: Any post 1940 date one cent issue can retail to collectors from .10 to .50 cents in circulated ...
1974 Penny with Wisconsin	7/9/2008
Q: A have a 1974 Lincoln penny that has the outline of the state of Wisconsin embossed just above the ... A: These are real cents that have been altered. I have never seen a complete set and do not know what ...
pennies	7/9/2008
Q: What's the value of a 1986 double strike penny on the heads side going through the "in god we trust" A: An error like this is not as rare as people think. It does have to be seen to be evaluated and ...
Where to find coins	7/9/2008
Q: I was wondering where i can find coins in general in a rural area. I would like to know both where ... A: I am not sure what you mean by "where I can find coins in general in a rural area" but here is some ...
1992 p dime	7/9/2008
Q: on the back of the dime it says one dim the e is missing is it worth anything A: , No coin can be exactly valued without being seen. For the most common cause of ...
coins	7/8/2008
Q: I have a one cent lincoln coin that has white metal embedded in coin face , I'd like to kow if ... A: An error like this is not rare as you think. It does have to be seen to be evaluated and decide what ...
silver penny	7/7/2008
Q: i have a 1975 penny on one side its silver and the back side is copper, what gives? A: I think there is a chance your coin might have been altered. There was no recorded error in my ...
1871 gold? seated liberty	7/7/2008
Q: I have a 1871 no mint, seated liberty "ONE DOL.", with "IN GOD WE TRUST" motto coin, but I can't ... A: Is the coin pictured below the one you are asking about? If so, it is a US One Dollar 90% silver ...
1937W dime	7/5/2008
Q: I can't find any information about my 1937W Mercury dime. It's in VF condition at least. Your ... A: The Winged Liberty Head dimes (Mercury head) were produced in large quantities most years. There are ...
silver coin	7/3/2008
Q: This coin is 1 and 1/8 inch in dia, has a bust of Geo. Wash. and the dates 1786 1st president 1797 ... A: This is not a coin but likely a medal. It comes under a listing as WASHINGTONIA being on of the many ...
World war II pennies	7/3/2008
Q: My question is about a commemorative collection of my moms that has,(along with stamps)a World war ... A: All these coins are common and still available in mint state from dealers. They were made in the ...
error coin	7/2/2008
Q: I have a bicentennial quarter that is far enough of center a blind man could see it but not even ... A: This coin may have been altered. It may have been enlarged after it left the mint. If it is an "out ...
1861 seated liberty confederate half dollar	7/2/2008
Q: I observed a question and answer from yourself about said coin - you sent the questioner three links ... A: I am not sure of your question or the answer you are refering to. The coin image I have attached ...
Coin restoration	7/2/2008
Q: Expert: PAPAJACK Date: 6/22/2008 Subject: flood contaminated coins Regarding your response to the ... A: There are many, many opinions on this subject. All say that a cleaned coin is worth less than an ...
1800 and 1843 dollars	7/1/2008
Q: My relative in Europe has these two dollars and is interested in selling them in the US. Do you ... A: Both of these coins, if authentic, are valuable. Many fakes are reported especially in parts of the ...
Coin	6/30/2008
Q: i want to know if 1971, 1972 and 1978 eisenhower silver dollars-copper nickel, ef40 worth anything? ... A: Collectors have devised a numerical grading system for coins. It goes from 1 to 70. With 1 being ...
lincoln Penny	6/30/2008
Q: I am want to know if a Lincoln Penny with an engrave of previous President John F. Kennedy would be ... A: The coin you describe is a well-known piece. This coin is not an error or an official US issue, ...
Coin Identification	6/29/2008
Q: I was given a coin that I know nothing about. It is silver in color, about the size of a 1/2 dollar, ... A: This is not a coin at all. All coins must have a denomination on them, either written or in symbols, ...
1864 civil war token	6/29/2008
Q: i have a coin i found in my grandma's drawer of old stuff. it has the word liberty on front with 13 ... A: What you describe does indeed sound like a Civil War Token. Tokens are not normally used as coins ...
1869 & 1875 seated liberty coins	6/28/2008
Q: I have an 1856 seated liberty "QUAR. DOL." coin. One side has a seated liberty with a sheild and a ... A: I am not sure of how close you wanted the value of the coins. All coins must be seen to be appraised ...
dirty flood coins	6/28/2008
Q: Would heating a coin in water to kill bacteria damage or take away from the value. A: I have never tried anything like this. I am sure that boiling for a length of time would kill ...
Coin dealers in Springfield MO area.	6/27/2008
Q: Are there any reputable coin dealers (including gold coins and some paper monies) in the Springfield ... A: There is no site better than the yellow pages for finding coin dealers. I guess some are more ...
1990s penny missing 4th digit	6/27/2008
Q: I have penny that 199 I do not see a 4th number? Is this worth anything? thanks. mich A: Missing letters or digits are usually caused by a filled die error. Grease and debris commonly get ...
Peace dollars and lincolns	6/27/2008
Q: what do you think is better to collect PCGS certified Lincoln cents or PCGS certified Peace dollars? ... A: There are many Lincoln Cent collections already available to be purchased. There are 100 years of ...
1893-S Morgan	6/26/2008
Q: I read your answer about what to look for in an 1893-S Morgan silver dollar to determine its ... A: I do not remember the answer you are referring to but I will do my best to better describe this ...
coin value	6/26/2008
Q: what's the coin value on this? A: Without seeing the piece I cannot identify it for you. The main design is very similar to the USA ...
1910 penny	6/26/2008
Q: I just emailed a question about the penny with the lines from Lincoln's mouth. I just wanted to ... A: As I said I would think a Megaphone has been reported by others to me. Such as the ones used by ...
1910 penny	6/26/2008
Q: We recently found a 1910 wheat penny at a site we've been working on. Normally this wouldn't be all ... A: I have not seen your particular coin but I can tell you the mint did not produce the coin this way. ...
Peace dollars and lincolns	6/25/2008
Q: what do you think is better to collect PCGS certified Lincoln cents or PCGS certified Peace dollars? ... A: The Lincoln design is actually more intricate than the Peace Dollar. Both are great coins and ...
silver pennies	6/24/2008
Q: i have 1943 silver pennies why are they silver and are they worth anything A: The 1943 Lincoln Cents were made of 'ZINC COATED STEEL' released only in 1943. And yes there is some ...
double headed 2002 D mint mark	6/24/2008
Q: I think I found a double headed Jefferson nickle where should I take it to see if it's the real ... A: This is a very common question I have been asked a number of times in the past. They are not ...
gold magnetic	6/23/2008
Q: I have a 2001 gold penny that is also magnetic. Is it worth anything? A: The US Mint did not produce any coins like this. For other plating to adhere better the coin is ...
1965 Washington quarter	6/23/2008
Q: My husband has had a 1965 quarter in his family for many years. It is worn. It appears that the i in ... A: This sounds like it may be a fake coin. Since you stated both the weak lettering and how maliable ...
value of 1957 washington quarter	6/23/2008
Q: I would like to know the value of a l957 washington quarter in fairly good condition A: In each series of coin type there are some quick reference points of wear to be seen on the high ...
flood contaminated coins	6/22/2008
Q: Every thing I have read says only experts should clean coins. That being said,we have suffered a ... A: A friend and conservator added; You are correct in being worried about the toxicity issue with the ...
quarter question	6/20/2008
Q: I have a 2000p mass quarter witho no copper edging. The coin is in great shape. I thought it might ... A: The US Mint does not make silver plated quarters. A normal quarter will weigh 5.67 grams and many ...
1943 steel penny	6/20/2008
Q: could you send me a pic of what a genuine 1943 penny that is worth thousands of dollars would look ... A: The valuable 1943 US One Cent coin looks exactly the same as the Steel ones issued the same year. ...
?coins	6/19/2008
Q: I have two unusual coins.One is dated 1864 and on one side says "our navy"and on the other side has ... A: This is not a USA coin it is token. Sorry I cannot narrow this down for you, it is one of the many ...
red seal 1928 five dollar bill	6/18/2008
Q: i have a red seal 1928 five dollar bill thats in practically uncirculated condition its still crisp ... A: These United States Notes are not rare and common in circulated condition. Only after the grade is ...
About that Indian Head...	6/17/2008
Q: Here is a quote out of the answer you gave me: "The 1908 Indian cent with no mint mark sells from ... A: Only the 1859 US Cent did not have a shield on the reverse at the top of the wreath. And only the ...
Value of Rare Coin	6/17/2008
Q: I have what I believe to be a Morgan Type 1921 Silver Dollar. It has "E.Pluribus.Unum" at the top, a ... A: I see only a partial answer came through to you for this question. Here are the dealers you asked ...
gold penny 2000	6/17/2008
Q: i found a gold one cent piece that appears to be gold. is there any value or is this just a token? A: It is likely just a novelty item. The US Mint buys its coin blanks for the One Cent from outside ...
1908 penny	6/17/2008
Q: how much does a 1908 penny worth? A: Coins are valued on a scale from 1 to 70. And on how rare a coin is. With no or little experience it ...
penny	6/16/2008
Q: i have a penny that only half of the penny is printed on both sides.it cuts off lincoln's head and ... A: This sounds like an off center strike. It should be seen by a dealer to decide its value. If it is a ...
nikel	6/16/2008
Q: I have a gold coloured 1943 nikel and it is non magnetic is it worth more the 0.05$. A: This should have a letter P, D, or S on the reverse above the dome of Monticello. It is nick-named ...
1989 yellow penny	6/16/2008
Q: Blake, today I found a very strange coin. It is a 1989 penny that is yellow. I am not sure if it ... A: It is likely just a novelty item. The US Mint buys the coin blanks for the One Cent coin from ...
old penneys	6/14/2008
Q: I have some very old pennys would like to sell them - how do I go about this I live in Phoex Az. and ... A: You did not tell me what date the coins are you want to sell! Off hand it does not sound like the ...
1943 silver penny	6/14/2008
Q: I have a 1943 silver penny. I did the magnet test, and it does stick to the magnet. My question is . ... A: No copper/bronze cents were officially made that year, although a few do exist. And through a ...
1942 nickel	6/13/2008
Q: I was wondering if this nickel is rare and if it was worth anything. I recently came up on one of ... A: The wrong answer was sent to your question! here is the updated answer. This coin was made at all ...
blank penny	6/12/2008
Q: I found a penny the other day in circulation, both sides are very smooth with no images on either ... A: They do hold interest to Error Coin Collectors but the premium is low as error coins go. One cent ...
1908 Indian Head Penny	6/11/2008
Q: Ok, heres another question...I found a 1908 Indian Head Penny in ?very fair? condition. There is a ... A: All values I may quote you are estimates for collectors at retail levels. The 1908 Indian cent ...
Coin Appraisers	6/11/2008
Q: Please refer me to a few coin appraisers in the Ft. Lauderdale or Hollywood, Florida areas. I ... A: The book is in the reference section of the library titled "the Standard Catalog of World Coins" and ...
Coin Values	6/11/2008
Q: I have some old coins [inherited], like 1814 dime and others. How can I best determine their value? ... A: Each type of coin has to be seen to get a proper evaluation. Each coin can range greatly in value ...
Question about quarter	6/11/2008
Q: I have found a two-sided quarter in my change. It has George Washington stamped on both sides, with ... A: These are not rare and there are no error coins like this. The process the US Mint uses makes it ...
confederate coin	6/11/2008
Q: I have been reading online for hours about this coin that I was given by my great grandmother. It is ... A: I do not know what picture you were looking at. I am asked occasionally about these coins. All so ...
1964 Quarter	6/10/2008
Q: I have a 1964 MS UNC (NMM) quarter, I believe to be machine doubled, it has about a 10-15% rotation, ... A: Only an error collector really seeks out and pays a high price for this type of coin. Since it is ...
1942 Nickel	6/9/2008
Q: I have a very shiny 1942 nickel with an "S" above Monticello. Can you tell me what the "S" stands ... A: The S mint mark is for the San Francisco Mint in California. These are nick-named War Nickel's ...
2005 California Quarter	6/9/2008
Q: I have a 2005 California Quarter that has been stamped deep and has a smooth edge rather than the ... A: Here are a few trusted dealers as requested they will help directly or be able to send you to a ...
re;gold coin (john adams)gold dollar	6/9/2008
Q: i have a gold dollr printed in 2007 (john ADAMs)i was wondering if there is posibility that there ... A: As for the edge lettering I have not seen any hard evidence from the mint about which is correct. ...
1972 misprinted penny	6/8/2008
Q: I have a 1972 penny that has about 1/3 of the face printed on the front side and about the same on ... A: This sounds like an error! It would be an off center strike error and this does happen regularly at ...
1973 s penny	6/8/2008
Q: I was recently going through some change when i happened upon a 1973 penny with an s for the mint ... A: The S mint mark is for the San Francisco Mint in California. All Three US mints used to ...
1863 Indian Head coin	6/8/2008
Q: i recently found this looks like copper coin in an old house. I tried to research it via the web ... A: What you describe sounds like a Civil War Token not a coin. Tokens are not coins but this issue was ...
coin value	6/8/2008
Q: my grandmother is interested in selling her coin collection. we have some questions about the value ... A: Happy to help! I need a little more information from you though. You did not say what Country, ...
2 headed 1964 Kennedy Half dollar	6/6/2008
Q: I have a 1964 Kennedy half dollar that has the bust of kennedy on both sides. Is there something ... A: I just saw you question put into the question pool for anyone to answer. This is a very common ...
Double tailed stamped penny	6/6/2008
Q: I own a penny that has been stamped with a tail on each side, therefore having no head on one side. ... A: I just saw you question put into the question pool for anyone to answer. This is a very common ...
1864 coin found	6/5/2008
Q: My friend found a coin in the garden of her parendts Wisconsin home. A coinwas found several years ... A: Copper pieces are not my specialty. But from your description it may be a Civil War Token piece. It ...
never seen this kind of coin	6/2/2008
Q: I found a coin-It has no date...it has a side of a penny(tail) and the other side a (dime's) tail ... A: These so called 11 cent pieces are fake coins made for magic tricks. They are produced ...
1886 Morgan dollar no mint letter	6/1/2008
Q: I've had this coin for 60 years. My father gave it to me. It appears to have no wear marks. All the ... A: The 1886 Morgan Dollar is common here is a guideline for higher a grade coin; This is the Morgan ...
strange penny	5/31/2008
Q: I recently found a penny that appears to be only half. It has the "tails" side and the other is ... A: A cent would not comeapart as you say. There are two possibilities. If the coin was made after ...
1976 penny	5/30/2008
Q: I have a 1976 penny with a stamp of Maine with ME inside the state, it is to the right side facing ... A: They are only collected as a novelty item. These are real cents that have been altered. Most people ...
Los Angeles Olympic .999 Silver Coin	5/29/2008
Q: I have a coin that has the seal of the city of Los Angeles and the words City of Los Angeles and ... A: This is one of the countless silver rounds being produced. It is currently worth about 17 dollars. ...
1910d Wheat cent	5/28/2008
Q: I have three 1910D cents each of which appears to have a subtly different location for the "D" ... A: I found no listing for an rpm or mis-placed mint mark on the 1910 D cent. RPM is an abbreviation for ...
Coin	5/27/2008
Q: I have a coin, though I believe it is a reproduction...On one side it says "Silver Pillar Dollar" ... A: I cannot answer accurately for foreign coins they are not my field. Most of them are common ...
appraisal for coin collection, inheritance	5/25/2008
Q: Our dad kept an extensive coin collection, including but not limited to Morgan and Peace Dollars, ... A: For a start a US silver coins are 90%, this makes the value of even an extremely worn coin still ...
silver dimes and quarters	5/23/2008
Q: I have inherited over 500 silver dimes and quarters. i would like to cash them in. What's the best ... A: Since silver is so high right now many dealers will buy them from you. They are offering from 11 ...
Have a coin question?	5/23/2008
Q: I have a coin US Second centennial constitutional One ounce 999 fine silver coin 1776-1976. It is ... A: This is one of the countless silver rounds being produced. It is currently worth about 17 dollars. ...
Roosevelt dimes and pennies	5/22/2008
Q: I have a set of Roosevelt dimes, 1946 through 1964,also assorted pennies from 1909 through 1962. I ... A: If you are only looking to list the value for an inheritance you could use the face value, this is ...
1943-S wheat penny	5/22/2008
Q: After going through a 5 gallon water jug of pennies that my dad saved for 40 years, I think I found ... A: The 1943-S US Cent is not a rare coin at all; there were more than 900 million made at all three ...
Silver Dollars	5/21/2008
Q: I have 80 silver dollars given to me many years ago by my grandfather. They have been out of ... A: Just as you requested here are A.N.A. Dealers near zip 33325 Broward County Coins And Collectibles ...
Silver Dollars	5/21/2008
Q: I have 80 silver dollars given to me many years ago by my grandfather. They have been out of ... A: I may be able to help, send me some Postal Zip Codes for your location. I will look for some ...
appraiser	5/20/2008
Q: My Husband and I have a collection of old coin & currency. We would like to locate an appraiser ... A: Here are two American Numismatic Association Member\dealers in good standing and they abide by a ...
2007 Washington Aluminum Quarter	5/20/2008
Q: I acquired a newer quarter that appears to be "different". I did a search for aluminum quarter and ... A: I am curious as to why you think it is aluminum? What is the mint mark on the coin? The weight of ...
california gold coin	5/18/2008
Q: Well I have a coin that I found.It Has a date of 1858.In the front it has a lady facing to the ... A: There are a lot of fakes in this area of collecting. Yours looks like a reproduction or fantasy coin ...
88 OLYMPIC	5/14/2008
Q: Can you tell me what the cost was from the US mint for the 88 Olympic coins?I had bought some and ... A: I do not have the information my self and asked around for the information for you. Here is as ...
trying to find a coin	5/13/2008
Q: Papa Jack - can you tell me where i might find a 2006 silver dollar - a friend of mine always gives ... A: The only thing I can think of is what is called the Silver Eagle One Dollar Bullion Coin. It is ...
50 cent dbl tail	5/12/2008
Q: I received as change a 50 cent piece that has a double tail, it looks like it is real the edges are ... A: They are not rare and it is not an error coin. I have experience with these coins and have seen ...
Two head s on one side	5/12/2008
Q: I have a penny with two heads on one side the regular head that we always see and one smaller right ... A: These cents are made as a novelty and souvenir. The mint did not make any like this. What date is ...
misstamped US quarter (probably NY)	5/8/2008
Q: Is there any value to what I assume was supposed to be a NY quarter that has been misstamped so the ... A: If the reverse still has the nickel layer on it the piece must be seen by an experienced coin ...
1975 quarter	5/5/2008
Q: why can`t i find a 1975 quarter? A: All were dual dated 1776-1976 for the bicentennial celebration. All the 1975 and 1976 Half ...
$100 Alabama Bill	5/4/2008
Q: My mother has an 1800's $100 Alabama Money Bill. We're trying to get a professional quote on its ... A: I would need more information to find this in a catalog. Most states (including Alabama) had banks ...
Location of D mint mark on 1957 pennies	5/1/2008
Q: I have approx 80 pennies from 1957 with the Denver mint mark. There seems to be several variations ... A: Since you have gone through so many Cents with such scrutiny I am sending you to a page that can ...
coins	4/30/2008
Q: I have several coins, silver certificates, I have inherited & would like to sell, but do not know ... A: If you can please give me some postal zip codes and telephone area codes I will refer you to an ...
.50 cent confederate?	4/30/2008
Q: I have a half dollar which on one side is a sheild with a bee hive like emblom at the top of the ... A: There were so few made that there are still replicas sold as souvenirs as well as token pieces made ...
1928 B $20, 1934 $20, both from boston, ma	4/29/2008
Q: I recently obtained 2 bills, neither in mint condition. One is a 1928 B signed by Woods and Mellon; ... A: Paper money is not my field but I can give you some information on these notes. 1928 B $20 signed ...
strange quarter	4/28/2008
Q: I have a 1964 quarter that appears to be made of aluminum - at first I thought it was a fake because ... A: I found no record of any off metal strikes being found from 1964. Why do you think you have an ...
Cleaning Coins	4/25/2008
Q: I am a begining Lincoln cent collector. Is there any accepted and non-devaluing way to clean coins? ... A: Let me state as a Coin Collector that coins are worth much less to coin collectors after having been ...
1922 silver dollar	4/22/2008
Q: i would like to know which letter goes with which mint. i have a coin i think the letter is A but ... A: The Mint-Mark will be on the reverse (back) of the coin between the suns rays and below the letter ...
Thickness of Classic U.S. Coins	4/22/2008
Q: Can you point me to a source that lists the thicknesses of all classic US coins? ANSWER: Hello ... A: There is no one place I could find showing the exact dimensions for each coin. The fact that the ...
coin	4/22/2008
Q: can you tell me how much this is worth and wear i can get the money for it? please email me back ... A: What you describe is a n