The value of coins is not based on the age of the coin, although many people seem to think it is. The value of a coin is based on its date, mint mark and most of all the condition or grade of the coin.
usually 5 cents for the common ones. the rarer ones are-1909S vdb, 1909S, 1910S, 1911S, 1912S, 1913S, 1914D and S, 1915S, 1922 all of them, 1923S, 1924D, 1926S, 1931D, 1931S, 1932, and 1933D. if you have these, they can be worth alot of money. if not, generally 5 cents each depending on condition.
ARLroxta, buy the 2007 Red Book. They're spiral-bound, thesedays, and pretty cheap. That's your reference guide, generally, on your entire collection (not just your wheats). With the questions we see you have, from time to time, it's about time you owned one. That's what everybody starts with.
you can also get the redbook at walmart for $8.88. they are softbound books. i think walmart has the cheapest ones out there.
I'd like to get in on that deal lol. ARLroxtra, what dates do you have? Very seldom in nusmismatics does a coins value depend on age. Like a 1920S wheat is worth more than a regular 1909 wheat. Phoenix
red book The red book is a great place to start, just remember thier prices are on the high side of retail. If you get more into buying coins you will want to look at completed auction results for average market prices. Have fun.
Even over here in New Zealand,we buy in bulk lots of coins,& usually there's a few wheat 1c. coins,plus some U.S. silver,especially War Nicks,Mercury Dimes,& silver Roosevelt Dimes.Occasionally,we buy in $1/4,$1/2,& $1 coins as well. I've not come across a key date U.S. coin yet in bulk lots. Aidan.
