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<p>[QUOTE="Kentucky, post: 7568295, member: 33176"]Unfortunately (?) the value of a coin is not only determined by its denomination and year, but also by condition. Take as an example an 1877 (no mint mark) dime. In G (Good) condition, the Red Book lists it as $15 (that would be a retail price, not what a dealer would buy it from you for), but in an uncirculated condition, it jumps to $150, and as a "choice" uncirculated to $250. Hard to grade coins accurately. I would pick 2-3 coin shops and take some of the coins to them and have them quote you a price as to what they would offer. Another thought is to take some of them to a coin club meeting to show off and some knowledgeable members will tell you if you have anything spectacular. Good luck and let us know how it goes.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Kentucky, post: 7568295, member: 33176"]Unfortunately (?) the value of a coin is not only determined by its denomination and year, but also by condition. Take as an example an 1877 (no mint mark) dime. In G (Good) condition, the Red Book lists it as $15 (that would be a retail price, not what a dealer would buy it from you for), but in an uncirculated condition, it jumps to $150, and as a "choice" uncirculated to $250. Hard to grade coins accurately. I would pick 2-3 coin shops and take some of the coins to them and have them quote you a price as to what they would offer. Another thought is to take some of them to a coin club meeting to show off and some knowledgeable members will tell you if you have anything spectacular. Good luck and let us know how it goes.[/QUOTE]
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