I have half dollars from the 1920s to present day with the a single half-dollar from 1901. Various mint-markings. The 1901 Half-Dollar has a mint mark of "S" on it. I have quarters from the 1850s with the oldest being from 1840 (mint mark O). I have dimes from the 1930s. Oldest one being 1937. Can anyone give me any information on this at all? As far as pivotal dates, special coins, etc.
Dimes from the 1930's on up are worth silver content in low grades except for the 1931-D. The 1840-O quarter is worth $24 in a low grade. The 1901-S half is worth $20 in a low grade. The prices I listed are Greysheet Bid. We need pictures to grade your coins.
Thank you. Can you provide a link to the ebay listing so I can unsure I am buying the right thing? Thanks.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/120761317041?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 No problem, with a big collection, you would want to do some research yourself. Dont want to get low balled on anything!
He means the values given by the Redbook are usually high. I always check Heritage and ebay completed sales to really get an idea of a coins current market value.
Let's try this... where are you located? A collection that is presumably of enormous size needs to be appraised.
I would recommend putting the coins on a scanner and posting pictures here. Coin prices vary greatly based on 3 things: the date of the coin, the condition of the coin (aka the 'grade'), and the mint mark.
The values really aren't very useful. The values in the Red Book are only really good for getting a basic ball park and understanding what coins are rare and which are common. Once you have a good feel for that...if you have any nicer coins or coins you have questions about, post photos here and we can help you.
Since no one mentioned it yet, definitely DO NOT clean any of them. You'll destroy any collector value they may have if you do.
Redbook is a very good source of information on different coins. it's available from local bookstores and coins shops.
INDEED! A huge newbie mistake....don't try to shine them up or anything, leave them as they are or you'll significantly lower the value.
