Common coins

**Rando** · 06-05-2010 09:55 PM

Hello all, I was given my wife's late grandfather's coin collection to sell. It isn't much but grandma asked me to see if anything in there was worth more than face value. There are a few that I already know are, and a few I'm not sure of.

Are any of the following coins worth more than face value, assuming circulated but reasonable condition? (And forgive me, I don't know a thing about coin nomenclature, so if I describe them poorly please let me know).

Eisenhower Dollars - 1971 - 1974
JFK Half Dollars - 1964 - 1972
Susan B Anthony Dollars - 1979
Walking Liberty Half Dollars - 1936, 1944

These are some of the more common coins. There are some less common coins that I may need help with identification and valuation once I'm able to scan/photograph, but I though I'd start here.

Thanks for any help.

**Grilledporkchop** · 06-05-2010 10:08 PM

1964- 90% silver
1965-1970 40%
1936,1944 depends on condition
the others depends on condition again
and welcome to CT

**Rando** · 06-05-2010 11:37 PM

Thanks for the info there, I've scanned in some of the coins so that maybe I can get information on what they are and how much they're worth. Should be easy for a bunch of coin ninjas like y'all.

Any comments or information on the coins or their value would be greatly appreciated!

Here are the walking liberty half dollars:

I'm not sure what these are called, "Liberty Dollars"?

Franklin Half Dollar:

Other assorted coins; buffalo nickels, indian head cent, (well worn) 1909 quarter?

I don't know what these dollars are called.

Here's a weird one. It looks like copper in the picture but it's gold colored. It looks like someone sanded the back down and engraved KM in a weird design. It looks engraved as opposed to stamped to me...???

Thanks for any help.

**Mad.Outcast** · 06-05-2010 11:43 PM

some are a little better grade than silver value alone,the weird one is a gold piece,someone might buy it for a small premium over the gold value for the engraving.but if not its still gold value.it originally was used as a pin,the metal pin was removed.

**McNoobin** · 06-06-2010 07:42 AM

The walking liberties see about 5-8 dollars per in that condition, same goes for the Franklin. The peace dollars, (you called them liberty dollars) go for a minimum of melt value, which is currently about 13 dollars for a silver dollar. Typically I see peace dollars sell in the 15-18 dollar range for the condition yours are in. The buffaloes are worthless without a date. The penny about 3-5 dollars. The Morgan silver dollars, the 1886 is common and you would see around 18-20 dollars for it, the 1892 O is a little more desirable and would bring you about 25-30 dollars. These values are just from my own experience, so take it as you will. These are the prices i tend to come across for these particular coins. Coins are only worth what you can get someone to pay for them so you could get more or you could get less.

**Rando** · 06-06-2010 08:58 AM

Where would be the best place for me to try to sell these? The only place I could think of is eBay.

Thanks again for all the help!

**ikandiggit** · 06-06-2010 09:14 AM

post them here in the "Open" section.

**hontonai** · 06-06-2010 09:52 AM

Originally Posted by ikandiggit

post them here in the "Open" section.

After you qualify by making at least 10 regular posts.

**tka1234** · 06-07-2010 04:57 PM

Check to see if your town has a coin dealer or if there is a coin show going to happen sometime. If you are selling them on Ebay, remember that there will be fees involved, whether the items sell or not.

**ikandiggit** · 06-07-2010 07:27 PM

Originally Posted by hontonai

After you qualify by making at least 10 regular posts.

**swhuck** · 06-07-2010 07:38 PM

As someone else mentioned, the "weird one" is a gold coin. It's been seriously messed with, but it might qualify as a love token, which would be collectible in its own right.

**Rando** · 06-12-2010 08:42 AM

Thanks again for all the information, everyone. BTW, what qualifies as a "normal" post? Non-"What's it Worth"-Forum posts?

**ikandiggit** · 06-12-2010 08:45 AM

You can welcome new(er) members under "Introductions" or make comments to other members' posts. Or start your own thread under the appropriate heading.

**GDJMSP** · 06-12-2010 09:02 AM

Originally Posted by Rando

BTW, what qualifies as a "normal" post? Non-"What's it Worth"-Forum posts?

Go click on some of the other sections and you'll see

We try to post things under generalized topic - what's it worth questions go on this section.

A question, a picture, or even a comment about a US coin goes in US Coins.

A question, a picture to share, or comments about world or ancient coinage goes in the World and Anceints section, etc etc.

Read the brief descriptions for each section on the Index page - you'll get the hang of it soon enough.

**twinsrule** · 06-12-2010 01:07 PM

The "Liberty Dollars" are called Peace dollars, and the other dollar coins you didn't know about are called Morgan Dollars. The gold coin at the bottom i dont know about, but some values can be found at www.numismedia.com

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