Coin and Paper Money Collecting/old pennies

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Expert: - 11/12/2007


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Dear Joe, I have come into a very old penny collection.  2 flying eagles 1857 & 1858. lots of copper nickle 1859-1909 Indian head and 2 incomplete sheets of Lincoln head 1909-1937.  I'd like to offer it for sale but have no idea how to value them.  I found you on the internet.  Can you help me get a value?

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Hi Anne,
You have to look at each coin individually and assign a value to it.
You can get a copy of Coin Values Magaizine or something similar to get an idea of the retail prices.  Then you have some idea of the value.
If listing on eBay, bear in mind that the prices printed are retail.  I would start the auction at 50% of that amount.
Good Luck
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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PCGS, NGC, Rotary

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Physician's Money Digest

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Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

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Paul Harris Fellow

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