True Values, Not Really Pt. IV

More frequently asked question about coins and money.

Why is gold worth more than copper?

• It is because gold is less abundant then copper, there is about a hundred times more copper than gold buried in Earth.

How much wheat pennies worth?
Wheat pennies are commonly found so I'll repeat what I said before,

• Wheat pennies in low grades go $0.03-$0.10 in general.
• Scarce dates: 1910-S, 1911-S, 1912-S, 1913-S, 1914-S, 1915-S, 1922-D, 1922-D, 1924-D
• Rare dates: 1909-S, 1909-S V.D.B., 1914-D, 1922, 1931-S

Give me the values of the following pennies...

1. 1908 = $2.00 in G-4(good condition)
2. 1913 = $0.85 in G-4(good condition)
3. 1921 = $0.20 in G-4(good condition)
4. 1942 = $0.15 in G-4(good condition)
5. "1943 silver penny" = it is zinc not silver = $0.30 in F-12(fine condition)
6. 1944 = So common check here.
7. 1944 S = So common check here.
8. 1945 = $0.10 in VF-20(very fine condition)
9. 1947 = $0.10 in VF-20(very fine condition)
10. 1947 D = $0.10 in VF-20(very fine condition)
11. 1953 D = $0.10 in VF-20(very fine condition)
12. 1955 D = $0.10 in VF-20(very fine condition)
13. 1958 = $0.10 in VF-20(very fine condition)

What is the rarest wheat penny?
Non-error it's a tie.

• 1909S VDB is rare at $750.00 for a G-4
• 1922 no D is rare at $600.00 for a G-4

What is the average value of your Lincoln Memorial penny?

• In near perfect condition only about $0.25 - $0.50, but only if looking newly minted.

What is the value of a buffalo nickel?

• With a date the average is $1.00 in G-4.
• Without a date visible about $0.50.

Tell me about these Canadian coins...

• 1947 Canadian penny = $0.10 in VG-8, any variety.
• 1966 Canadian penny = $0.10 in MS-60.
• 1944 Canadian nickel = $0.10 in VG-8.

What is the value of Cayman Islands 250 gold coin?

• All of those coins have a value of at least $975.00.

What is the value of a Jamaican dollar?

• They average $1.00 or more for UNC/uncirculated condition.

Error prices please?

• Error "new buffalo" nickel = there are several and have a $5.00 premium depending on grade.
• Error copper state quarter = happens if the "Nickel metal" peels off and has a $50.00 premium depending on grade.
• Value of a 1946 silver penny= I doubt it's real but if so $200+.
• Value of a 1976 silver penny = I doubt it's real but if so $100+.

Who is the man name on the U.S. dime?

• Franklin D. Roosevelt the thirty-second President of the United States (1933-1945).

High Grades Are Nice

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High grade coins are usually MS-60 or better.

Here's what is defined as mint state...
MS-60=UNCIRCULATED: Has no trace of wear but may show a number of contact marks, and surface may be spotted or lack some luster.
MS-63=CHOICE UNCIRCULATED: Has some distracting contact marks or blemishes in prime focal areas. Luster may be impaired.
MS-65=GEM UNCIRCULATED: An above average uncirculated coin that may be brilliant or lightly toned and that has very few contact marks on the surface or rim.
MS-70=PERFECT UNCIRCULATED: Perfect new condition, showing no trace of wear. The finest quality possible, with no evidence of scratches, handling or contact with other coins. Very few regular-issue coins are ever found in this condition.

This is from the Red Book but applies to all coins.

Here are some of my uncirculated coins with contact marks.

Know while the nickel is at least MS-60 worth about $0.15, it may grade a MS-65 even with the busted lip but that would only bring the value up $0.75.








So contact marks are not a bad thing, fingerprints are much worse. It still is ugly to the average collector.














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True Values, Not Really pt.III

More frequently asked question about coins.

Give me some history of the Indian head penny.

• First the image on the coin is actually Liberty wearing an Indian headdress.
• Variety 1 is from 1859 has a wreath on the back with no shield.
• Variety 2 is from 1860-1864 and has a wreath on the back with a shield.
• Variety 3 is from 1864-1909 and is bronze , not copper-nickel like the other varieties.
• Values:
• Variety 1=$15.00 at G-4, and $110.00 at EF-40, or $2,000.00 at MS-65
• Variety 2=$12.00 at G-4, and $45.00 at EF-40, or $640.00 at MS-65
• Variety 3=$2.00 at G-4, and $10.00 at EF-40, or $220.00 at MS-65

What are wheat penny values? What is the value of old wheat pennies? Valuable wheat pennies


Yes I get it wheat pennies are commonly found so I'll repeat what I said before,

• Wheat pennies in low grades go $0.02-$0.10 in general.
• Check out the years below for coins that are valued more.
• Rare dates: 1909-S, 1909-S V.D.B., 1914-D, 1922, 1931-S
• Scarce dates: 1910-S, 1911-S, 1912-S, 1913-S, 1914-S, 1915-S, 1922-D, 1922-D, 1924-D

What are the values of a 1917 American penny, 1926 penny and a 1945 penny?

• 1917 = $0.20___1917D = $0.30___1917S = $0.50 at Good grade
• 1926 = $0.20___1926D = $0.25___1926S = $2.25 at Good grade
• 1945 = $0.02___1945D = $0.02___1945S = $0.03 at Good grade
• Of course the fist two will be worth more at higher grades, not so much the last.

How do I clean wheat pennies?

• Soap and water.
• Distilled water.
• But the most effective is using Acetone ( not nail polish remover) or xylene for "cleaning" copper coins.
• All of these DO NOT involve brushing but if you need to brush try a super-soft brush of natural fibers, gently in small circles.

Worth of a 1947D nickel?

• $0.30 at VF-20 and $3.50 at MS-65

Where can I sell my coins mercury dime online?

• eBay, because most companies only want the best.
• Start at $0.01, no reserve and list for at least 7 days.
• I've seen ads of places that buy coins and Littleton does pay top dollar but the reject lots of coins that don't meet their standards so if you think your coin is great go to them or other famous coin companies.

Why is my Sacagawea coin peeling?

• It maybe plated with something or may have chemical damage. It probably isn't a true error.

How much for old Canadian pennies(in low grade)?

• 1912-1920 about $0.50
• 1920-1936 about $0.20
• 1937-2005 about $0.10

What is the value of a 1959 Canadian quarter?

• About $2.00 in MS-60.

What is the value of dollar silver certificate dated 1957b?

• About $2.50 in very fine and $5.00 in CU (crisp uncirculated).

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True Values, Not Really pt.II

Another round of frequently asked questions about coins.

What coins are worth?

• Well there at least worth face value and also what ever you can get someone to pay for it.

How much are wheat pennies worth? I have a copper wheat penny tell me more. What is the wheat penny mintage? What is the wheat penny’s value? Value of collector’s wheat penny? Wheat back pennies value? “Wheat penny prices”?

• Wheat pennies in low grades go $0.02-$0.10 in general. Check out the years below for coins that are valued more.
• Rare dates: 1909-S, 1909-S V.D.B., 1914-D, 1922, 1931-S
• Scarce dates: 1910-S, 1911-S, 1912-S, 1913-S, 1914-S, 1915-S, 1922-D, 1922-D, 1924-D

What are some wheat penny errors?

• 1955 doubling worth hundreds to thousand depending on the grade.
  
• 1909S over S could be worth hundreds.
  
• 1944D over S also could be hundreds.
  
• 1917, 1936, 1943D, 1946S and 1956D any date can carry other errors.
  

What are old penny values? Which old penny worth money? Which pennies are worth money?

• They’re all worth face value, but from1887 to now they aren’t usually worth more than a couple of dollars.

Give me the price of:
1909 wheat pennies, I wrote about them in full details here 1909
1942 wheat penny, I wrote about them in full details here 1942
1944 penny, I wrote about them in full here 1944
1945 penny value It’s very common and worth $0.02-$0.10. Sorry.
1958 penny worth anything?—Again check here, 1958

What is the value of 1943 united states steel penny? Can I see a picture of the 1943 Silver Penny? How much is a silver penny worth?

• First they are not silver they’re Zinc coated Steel and are magnetic.
  
• They are worth $0.15-$0.35 in low circulated grade.
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• The picture is of a wheat penny, a steel penny and a 2004 penny all circulated and low grade. Notice the color difference. (Credit for photo to Dartmouth.edu)
  

What is the worth of an Indian penny that is found in your change? What is the value of a penny in 1883?

• Circulated about $1.50-$3.00 it may be worth more if it is sharp and uncleaned.
  
• An 1883 penny is about $4.00 in low grade.
  

What are the values of 2003 minted nickels, 2005 Buffalo Nickel value or give me the of mintage keelboat nickel?

• 2003 nickels are $0.25 at MS-63 which is untouched or scratched and sharply detailed.
  
• 2005 nickels are the same as above.
  
• Keelboat mintages:
• 2004P….366,720,000
• 2004D....344,800,000

What is the value of silver in a $0.50 piece?

• For silver clad halves .14792 oz. $1.04 (at $7.00 per oz.)
• For all other halves .36169oz. $2.53 (at $7.00 per oz.)
  

Price of 1935 Canadian penny? Canadian 1945 penny value?

• 1935 penny $0.20 in low grade
• 1945 penny $0.10 in low grade
  

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Price Guide

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Let me clarify I've been using the Red Book which has the average price that certain sellers have priced their coins. The Blue Book has the price that a seller is willing to pay for a coin. So using both books you get a good sense for what the average prices you can value your coin at whether you plan on selling your coins or buying them.
If you bring ten 1944 wheat cents to a dealer and you saw I listed them at ten cents in VF-20 grade don't expect to get $1.00. Circulated coins are usually grade harsher and dealers will vary in prices they buy coins at.

Here's an overview of what to expect on coin prices if you plan to sell.
1 cent pieces:
Indian Head Cents:..1859-1909 $1.00
Wheat cents:...........1909-1958 $0.03
Memorial cents:......1959-2008 Unless uncirculated, face value.
Lincoln Commemorative cents: 2009 Face value.

5 cent pieces:
Liberty nickels:.......1883-1912 $1.00
Buffalo nickels:........1913-1938 $0.50 Dateless buffaloes $0.25
Jefferson nickels:....1938- all but a very few dates go for close to face value in circulated conditions.

10 cent pieces:
Barber dimes:..........1892-1916 $3.00
Mercury dimes:.......1916-1945 $2.66
Silver Roosevelt:.....1946-1964 $2.66
Clad Roosevelt:.......1964- Face value

25 cent pieces:
Barber Quarters:....1892-1916 $7.00 in low grade
Standing Liberty:...1916-1930 $7.00 in low grade dateless $6.66
Silver Washington:.1932-1964 $6.66
Clad Washington:....1965-1998 Face value
State Quarters:........1999-2008 Face value.
Territorial Quarters: 2009 Face value.

50 cent pieces:
Barber:....................1892-1915 $15.00 in low grade
Walking Liberty:......1916-1947 $13.31 in low grade
Franklin Half:..........1948-1963 $13.31 in low grade (at current silver prices)
Silver Kennedy:........1964 $13.31 in low grade (at current silver prices)
40% Silver Kennedy:.1965-1970 $5.44
Clad Kennedy:............1970- Face Value

Dollars:
Morgan dollars:......1878-1921 $30.00 in low grade
Peace dollars:............1921-1935 $30.00 in low grade
Eisenhower dollars:....1971-1978 $11.66 for silver face value for clad
SBA dollars:..............1979-1981 $1.10 1981's are a slight premium
Sacagawea dollars:....2000-2008 $1.05 for the ones that are shiny
Presidential dollars:....2007- $1.05 for the ones that are shiny
Native American dollars: 2009- Face value.

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True Values, Not Really

My most frequently asked questions about coins.

How much are my Canadian coins worth?

• Not much...
• Canadian 1 cent from 1938-2005 are worth $0.10 on average.
• Canadian 5 cents from 1922-2005 are worth $0.20 on average.
• Canadian 10 cents from 1968-2005 are worth $0.15 on average.
• Canadian 25 cents from 1968-2005 are worth $0.30 on average.
• Error, older and other exceptions make some of the above listed coins more valuable.

What is this collectible Canadian 1945 silver quarter valued at?

• About $1.00 American but most Canadian silver coin is worth BV or current bullion value, which would make it more valuable only if silver prices are $7.00 or more an ounce
  

What are Canadian error coins worth?

• Like most true error coins much more depending on the error. Ex: A 1955 Canadian penny with strap $0.10, without strap $85.00. A minor barely noticeable difference.
  

What are the old wheat penny prices? How much is an old penny worth? What is the rarest wheat penny? Info on old wheat pennies now or I'll stab you? Wheat back penny value?
These are all about the American penny.

• From 1909-1958 they're worth on average only $0.15. Sorry!
  
• Some are worth less and some a little more.
• The better the condition the more valuable in almost perfect, red, unscratched, uncleaned and sharp detaied they can go for thousands, but those are hard to get in pocket change or coin jars.
• Yes the 1909 pennies are the rarest but in particular the 1909S VDB in low grade goes for $500 and in high grade $1600. Certain error pennies fetch an equally high price.

What is the value in money of 1943 steel penny, 1955 and 2005D American penny?

• 1943 any mint mark about $0.25-$0.35 in fine condition. Again sorry!
• 1955 if normal about $0.10, an example with a doubled date(error) $1,000-$10,000.
• 2005D fresh and sharp this Denver mint cent is just $0.20.

Image source:
http://www.coinfacts.com/small_cents/lincoln_cents/wheat_ear_cents/1955_double_die_cent_obv.jpg

I need a 5 cent price guide, especially for my 1913S Buffalo Head Nickel?

• Liberty nickels from 1883-1912 are worth $2.00 on average.
• Buffalo nickels from 1913-1938 are worth $1.00 on average.
• Jefferson nickels from 1938-1958 are worth $0.60 on average.
• Yes, yes there are exceptions to the rule but come on, be for real.
• 1913S is worth $38 on "raised ground" and $300 in "recess" and this is in low grade. This is a good find.
  

1926 standing liberty quarter how much is it worth?

• 1926=$3.00 , 1926D=$7.00 , 1926S=$5.00 it is silver.
• From 1926-1930 they're only a few dollars.
• From 1916-1924 they're worth a lot more.
  

What is the value of a ten dollar Las Vegas silver coin?

• I've got no idea what your talking about more details or maybe a picture can help.

This was just a small sample of what I'm asked. I also collect foreign coins and paper money from around the world.

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