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Coin Auctions
Going to your first coin auction? Here, coin experts share insider tips for buying & selling coins at coin auctions. See what you can expect before you go. Plus, everything you need to know before you buy or sell coins on eBay and other online coin auctions. (If we mention a U.S. coin that recently sold for a lot of money at a coin auction, you'll find that here too.)
Where To Sell Coins Online Or In Person – Here’s How To Find Coin Auctions, Coin Classifieds & Coin Dealers
Looking for coin classifieds? Want to sell coins online? Here are some professional coin auction sites, coin dealers, coin consignment sites, and other places where you can list your coins for sale. Or, you can post your coins for sale on this site… for free.
Rare Pennies You Should Hold Onto… Including The 1943 Penny
Even if you’re not into coin collecting, here’s a list of rare pennies you should hold onto. One of the most popular is the 1943 wheat penny. Other rare pennies on this list include the 1792 penny, 1793 penny, 1844 penny, 1856 penny, 1877 penny, 1909 penny, 1924 penny, 1936 penny, 1943 penny, 1955 penny, 1974 penny, and other silver pennies. I’ve also included some tips to help you find out the value of your pennies.
5 Tips For Handling An Estate Collection Of Coins
Handling an estate collection of coins can be a difficult task, but these 5 tips may help make that daunting task much easier.
9 Of The Most Popular & Rarest Coins Collectors Go Gaga Over
Take a look at 9 of the most popular and rarest coins U.S. coins that coin collectors go gaga over.
How To Spot Rare US Coins In Your Pocket Change
The 1913 Liberty nickel just sold for $3.7 million and is just one of many rare US coins you should be looking for. Find out how to spot rare US coins by knowing what types of US coins are rare and figuring out some of the best places to be looking for rare US coins.
Tips For Collecting Liberty Head Nickels + Little-Known Facts About Liberty Nickels (Also Called V Nickels And Barber Nickels)
Liberty nickels from 1883 to 1912 are a small series of coins to collect. However, it’s not very easy to complete a set of Liberty Head nickels — see why. Plus tips for collecting Liberty nickels or V nickels when you’re on a budget!
Top 10 Coin Auction Prices For Rare U.S. Coins
Over the decades, the world has seen the most expensive coins push through the hundreds of thousands of dollars, and in recent decades, into the millions of dollars. Here are the 10 rarest and most valuable U.S. coins.
What Are Slabbed Coins? Hint: They’re Highly Sought After, Often Expensive, And Frequently Rare Coins
Slabbed coins are often expensive, high-grade, and frequently rare. They represent a ‘safe buy’.
Coin Collecting On A Budget – 5 Ways Not To Spend A Fortune On Coins
It is not difficult at all to enjoy coin collecting on a tight budget. Here are some tips for saving money while finding new coins to add to your coin collection.
What Is An Old Penny Worth? See How Penny Values Are Different For Pre-1934 Pennies vs. Post-1934 Pennies
Pennies dated before 1934 are generally worth more than those dated 1934 and after. Here’s why, and what to look for if you have an old penny.
The Value Of Old Coin Price Guides & Magazines: Both Are Valuable Collectibles!
Finding old coin price guides and coin value guides has gotten easier in recent years thanks to auction web sites like eBay. But yard sales, garage sales, and flea markets also make for great places to locate old coin books, magazines, and publications. There is a fairly significant market for old coin publications.
Before You Sell A Coin…
Selling coins is something that must be done with careful consideration beforehand.
After all, you wouldn’t want to sell your coins for the wrong price, and you don’t want to wind up hanging onto them too long either. Here are some coin selling tips, plus advice before you sell coins on eBay.
1943 Lincoln Cents: The Value of Steel vs Copper Pennies
What are 1943 steel pennies worth? What are 1943 copper pennies worth? Here are there values, including what to look for and how to spot a fake 1943 Lincoln copper cent.
5 Great Coin Books You Must Have
Here are 5 books I believe every coin collector should consider owning…
How Much Is A U.S. Gold Coin Worth? See How Gold Coins Value Today
Many gold coins minted in the U.S during the second half of the 19th century and into the first decades of the 20th century have values which have long fluctuated with the prevailing gold prices. The best time to buy a gold coin is usually when gold prices are lower. The best time to sell is when gold coin are higher. The value of your gold coins will be largely dependent upon the current price of gold. Here’s more.
Before You Buy Coins On Ebay – Advice From A Longtime Coin Collector
I have bought coins on eBay before and have yet to experience any trouble. However, I do exercise several precautions that can help me to avoid running into any online auction hassles. Here is some advice from a longtime coin collector… before you buy coins on eBay.
7 Rare Wheat Pennies Worth Collecting & What They’re Worth
Here are the rarest wheat pennies, along with the prices and values for these rare Lincoln wheat pennies.
Susan B. Anthony Dollar Coins: Good Collectibles That Can Only Get Better
Susan B. Anthony dollar coins, which were struck from 1979 to 1999, represent America’s first small-size dollar coin. The entire collection of Susan B. Anthony dollars consists of just 11 coins which were minted for general circulation and 7 more made just for collectors — for a grand total of 18 Susan B. Anthony dollar coins to collect.
4 Things You Need To Know About Coin Auctions
If you’ve got a rare or unusual coin, then you’ve probably considered selling it at a coin auction. But, before you do, please heed the advice of the following coin experts before selling coins at auctions…
Coin Jewelry & Using Coins As Art
Looking for some unique pieces of coin jewelry? Here’s the scoop on coins used as jewelry pieces… what to look for and some idea of what they may be worth.
How Much Are Complete Coin Sets Or Completed Coin Folders Worth?
Have a coin set or completed coin folder and want to know how much it’s worth? Here’s how to tell the value of your completed coin sets and coin folders…
Gold Eagle Coin Values: See How Much Gold Eagles (1795-1933) Are Worth Today, Including Indian Head Gold Eagle Coins
Do you have a gold coin? Want to know what it’s worth? Here’s how to find the value of the Quarter Eagle coin (which is a $2.50 gold coin), the Half Eagle coin (which is a $5 gold coin), the Plain Eagle coin (which is a $10 gold coin), and the Double Eagle coin (which is a $20 gold coin).
Coin Facts vs Coin Fiction… Do You Know The Difference?
How much do you know about U.S. coins and coin history? Jot down your answers and see how well you do. The correct answers to these coin questions are at the bottom… no cheating!
Rare U.S. Coins: Which Nickels, Pennies, Dimes & Quarters To Keep
I did a little research to find out which U.S. coins are actually worth something today. See what I found — which coins to keep and which ones are worthless. Plus, see how to determine the value of YOUR coins, and which U.S. coins you should hold onto and not spend — according to the Ultimate Guide of U.S. Coins Worth More Than Face Value!
