:smile Hi my name is Patricia , I would like to know if there is any value to the coins that I am holding. I have several dimes dated from 1965 to 1974 they are all p-less. Are they of any value? I also have three pennies that are dated 1942,1950, and 1951 . They only bare the word one cent on the back . This was before picture was placed on the back of the penny , are they of any value? Please answer me at PatriciaaJordan@aol.com Thank you for you time. Patricia
Grades are essential, but I really doubt that they are worth a lot. Hope the other members will be able to answer you.
to CoinTalk Patricia. Coins from the Philadelphia Mint did not have mint marks until 1980, so that's where your Roosevelt dimes were born. None of them contain any silver content, and unless they are outstanding examples of uncirculated coins, with full mnt luster; a minimum of tiny dings, if any; and perfect rims they are worth face value or a very, very small premium. The Lincoln Memorial was added to the reverse of the cent in 1959, and earlier coins are known as "wheaties", in recognition of the wheat ears which are on both sides around the "ONE CENT" incscription. Unless they are very high grade they generally retail for 3-5¢. Don't be discouraged - just remember that the greatest coin collections in history each started with a single coin. Yours has room to grow, and I hope you decide to help it do that. You have taken the first steps by joinng this forum, and asking a question. Education is the key, and I urge you to stick around, read the many interesting postings, and share the love of coin collecting with the rest of us.
