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Coin Price GuideU.S. Rare Coin Values by Grade

U.S. and world rare coin values by grade — Colonial through modern, updated for 2026

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How Much Is My Coin Worth?

A coin's value comes down to four things: its series, its date and mint mark, its grade, and whether it is a key date or error. Most modern pocket change is worth face value, U.S. dimes, quarters and half dollars dated 1964 or earlier are worth at least their silver melt value, and key dates in collector series can be worth hundreds or thousands of dollars. Find your coin's series below, then match its grade to the price columns, or get a quick answer with the free Coin Value Estimator.

This price guide covers U.S. and world rare coins from the Colonial era through modern issues, with retail values for certified PCGS and NGC examples in grades G-4 through MS-65. Whether you collect Morgan Dollars, Lincoln Cents, early gold, or ancient coins, the values here reflect current market conditions based on auction results, dealer activity, and population data.

Colonial & Early American Coinage (1652–1792)

Colonial and pre-federal coins are among the most historically significant pieces in American numismatics. Grading standards differ from federal issues — net grades are common. Values are for problem-free, original-surface examples. For background on each colonial issue, see the colonial coins guide.

Coin / Date	G-4	VG-8	F-12	VF-20	EF-40	AU-50	MS-63	MS-65
★★★ 1652 Willow Tree Shilling	$2,500	$5,500	$10,000	$20,000	$45,000	$85,000	—	—
★★ 1652 Oak Tree Shilling	$800	$1,600	$3,200	$6,500	$14,000	$28,000	—	—
★ 1652 Pine Tree Shilling	$600	$1,200	$2,500	$4,800	$10,500	$22,000	—	—
1787 Fugio Cent (MIND YOUR BUS.)	$200	$380	$650	$1,100	$2,200	$4,500	$12,000	—
★★ 1776 Continental Dollar (Pewter)	$1,800	$3,500	$6,500	$13,000	$28,000	$55,000	—	—
1783 Nova Constellatio Copper	$80	$150	$280	$500	$1,000	$2,200	$5,500	—
1787 Connecticut Copper	$60	$120	$225	$420	$875	$1,800	$4,500	—
1787 New Jersey Copper	$65	$130	$240	$450	$900	$2,000	$5,000	—
1788 Massachusetts Copper Cent	$75	$145	$275	$520	$1,050	$2,400	$6,000	—

★★★ Key note: The 1652 Willow Tree Shilling is exceptionally rare — fewer than 10 are known in high grade.

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Early Federal: Bust Series (1793–1839)

The Bust series includes the first official U.S. federal coinage. Large Cents, early half dollars, and Bust dollars are highly collected. Many issues are available in circulated grades; Mint State examples are rare and valuable.

Coin / Date	G-4	VG-8	F-12	VF-20	EF-40	AU-50	MS-63	MS-65
★★★ 1793 Chain Cent (AMERI.)	$8,000	$16,000	$30,000	$62,000	$140,000	$250,000	—	—
★★★ 1793 Wreath Cent	$4,500	$9,000	$17,500	$38,000	$85,000	$180,000	—	—
1794 Large Cent	$250	$480	$900	$1,800	$4,500	$9,500	$28,000	—
★★ 1799 Large Cent	$1,200	$2,400	$5,000	$10,500	$26,000	$55,000	—	—
★ 1804 Large Cent	$350	$700	$1,400	$3,000	$7,500	$16,000	—	—
★★ 1793 Liberty Cap Half Cent	$1,200	$2,500	$5,000	$10,000	$24,000	$52,000	—	—
★★ 1796 Draped Bust Dime	$1,800	$3,600	$7,000	$14,000	$32,000	$70,000	—	—
★★ 1796 Draped Bust Quarter	$2,200	$4,500	$9,000	$18,000	$42,000	$90,000	—	—
★★ 1796 Draped Bust Half Dollar	$4,000	$8,000	$16,000	$32,000	$72,000	$150,000	—	—
1807 Capped Bust Half Dollar	$50	$90	$160	$320	$750	$1,500	$4,500	$18,000
★ 1815 Capped Bust Half Dollar	$600	$1,100	$2,200	$4,200	$9,500	$20,000	$55,000	—
★★ 1838-O Capped Bust Half	$1,800	$3,500	$7,000	$14,000	$32,000	$70,000	—	—
★★★ 1804 Silver Dollar "King of Coins"	—	—	—	—	—	—	$2,000,000+	—

★★★ The 1804 Silver Dollar is the "King of American Coins." Only 15 specimens are known. The last auction record exceeded $7.6 million.

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Classic U.S. Coinage (1840–1891)

The Classic era encompasses Seated Liberty coinage across all denominations, the short-lived Two-Cent and Three-Cent pieces, and the transition to Indian Head cents. Key dates are defined by low-mintage branch mint issues, particularly from Carson City (CC), New Orleans (O), and San Francisco (S).

Coin / Date	G-4	VG-8	F-12	VF-20	EF-40	AU-50	MS-63	MS-65
Common Seated Liberty Dime	$22	$35	$55	$90	$175	$320	$900	$3,200
★★★ 1873-CC No Arrows Seated Dime	—	—	—	—	—	—	$1,840,000	—
★★ 1874-CC Seated Liberty Dime	$900	$1,800	$3,500	$7,000	$16,000	$38,000	—	—
Common Seated Liberty Quarter	$28	$45	$70	$120	$240	$450	$1,400	$5,500
★★ 1871-CC Seated Liberty Quarter	$1,200	$2,400	$5,000	$11,000	$28,000	$65,000	—	—
Common Three-Cent Silver (Type 1–3)	$28	$40	$60	$100	$195	$360	$900	$3,800
★★ 1851-O Three-Cent Silver	$60	$100	$180	$380	$850	$2,200	$9,000	—

Coin / Date	G-4	VG-8	F-12	VF-20	EF-40	AU-50	MS-63	MS-65
Common Seated Liberty Half Dollar	$38	$58	$90	$160	$320	$600	$1,800	$7,500
★★ 1878-CC Seated Liberty Half	$300	$550	$1,000	$2,200	$5,500	$12,000	$40,000	—
Common Trade Dollar (1873–1885)	$200	$240	$290	$380	$600	$1,100	$3,500	$14,000
★★★ 1885 Trade Dollar (5 known)	—	—	—	—	—	—	$3,960,000	—
Common Indian Head Cent (1859–1909)	$3	$5	$9	$18	$45	$90	$250	$900
★★ 1877 Indian Head Cent	$320	$520	$800	$1,300	$2,200	$3,200	$7,500	$22,000
★ 1869 Indian Head Cent	$80	$130	$210	$340	$600	$1,000	$2,800	$9,000
★★ 1864 L on Ribbon Indian Cent	$55	$90	$145	$230	$420	$700	$1,800	$6,500

★★★ 1873-CC No Arrows Dime: It is the only one known. It sold for a record $1,840,000 at Stack's Bowers in 2012.

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Morgan & Peace Dollar Values (1878–1935)

Morgan Dollars are the most widely collected U.S. coin series. Key dates, mintmarks, and varieties drive enormous price differences. See the full Morgan Dollar Research Guide for complete date-by-date pricing and the live silver melt tool, or the Silver Dollar Value Chart for Morgan, Peace, Eisenhower and SBA dollars side by side.

Coin / Date	G-4	VG-8	F-12	VF-20	EF-40	AU-50	MS-63	MS-65
1878-CC Morgan Dollar	$80	$145	$260	$450	$900	$1,800	$4,800	$14,000
★ 1879-CC Morgan Dollar	$200	$380	$720	$1,400	$3,200	$7,500	$22,000	—
1881-CC Morgan Dollar	$200	$360	$640	$1,100	$2,400	$4,800	$9,500	$22,000
1884-CC Morgan Dollar	$85	$150	$265	$460	$950	$1,900	$5,000	$14,000
★ 1885-CC Morgan Dollar	$300	$550	$1,000	$1,800	$3,800	$7,500	$18,000	—
★★ 1889-CC Morgan Dollar	$600	$1,200	$2,500	$5,200	$13,000	$30,000	—	—
★★★ 1893-S Morgan Dollar	$4,500	$9,500	$20,000	$42,000	$100,000	$225,000	—	—
★★★ 1895 Morgan Dollar (Proof only)	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	$85,000
★ 1901 Morgan Dollar (P)	$75	$140	$280	$650	$2,500	$8,500	$65,000	—
1903-O Morgan Dollar	$200	$360	$640	$1,100	$2,200	$4,500	$9,500	—
1921 Morgan Dollar (P)	$42	$43	$43	$50	$75	$130	$280	$750
Common Date Morgan (avg)	$42	$43	$43	$55	$85	$150	$350	$1,100

★★★ 1893-S Morgan Dollar: The rarest business-strike Morgan. Only ~6,000 were minted; fewer than 10 known in EF or better. Use the free Silver Coin Melt Calculator for melt values.

Coin / Date	G-4	VG-8	F-12	VF-20	EF-40	AU-50	MS-63	MS-65
★ 1921 Peace Dollar (High Relief)	$350	$650	$1,200	$2,400	$5,500	$11,000	$28,000	—
1924-S Peace Dollar	$42	$55	$100	$200	$480	$1,200	$6,500	—
★ 1928 Peace Dollar	$160	$290	$520	$1,000	$2,200	$5,000	$14,000	—
★ 1934-S Peace Dollar	$80	$150	$280	$560	$1,400	$4,200	$28,000	—
Common Date Peace (avg)	$42	$43	$43	$48	$70	$120	$260	$750

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Barber Coin Values (1892–1916)

Charles Barber's Liberty Head designs for the dime, quarter, and half dollar ran simultaneously from 1892 to 1916. Numerous low-mintage branch mint issues — particularly from New Orleans and San Francisco — make a complete set extremely challenging.

Coin / Date	G-4	VG-8	F-12	VF-20	EF-40	AU-50	MS-63	MS-65
Common Barber Dime	$5	$8	$16	$38	$95	$200	$550	$2,200
★★ 1894-S Barber Dime (24 known)	—	—	—	—	—	—	$1,997,500	—
★ 1895-O Barber Dime	$200	$380	$700	$1,400	$3,200	$7,000	$22,000	—
★ 1913-S Barber Dime	$80	$145	$260	$520	$1,200	$2,800	$9,500	—
Common Barber Quarter	$10	$14	$28	$65	$160	$320	$900	$3,800
★★ 1896-S Barber Quarter	$500	$950	$1,800	$3,800	$9,000	$22,000	—	—
★★ 1901-S Barber Quarter	$900	$1,700	$3,200	$6,500	$15,000	$36,000	—	—
★ 1913-S Barber Quarter	$120	$220	$420	$850	$2,000	$4,500	$16,000	—
Common Barber Half Dollar	$20	$25	$50	$110	$280	$560	$1,500	$7,000
★★ 1892-O Micro O Barber Half	$600	$1,100	$2,200	$4,500	$12,000	$28,000	—	—
★★ 1904-S Barber Half Dollar	$250	$480	$950	$2,000	$5,000	$12,000	—	—

★★★ 1894-S Barber Dime: Only 24 were struck. About 9 confirmed to exist today. Always verify with PCGS or NGC before purchasing.

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Buffalo Nickel Values (1913–1938)

James Earle Fraser's Buffalo nickel ran from 1913 to 1938, and its raised date wore away quickly in circulation, so dates that are still readable carry a premium. Value is driven by San Francisco and Denver issues from the 1910s and 1920s and by two famous varieties, the 1916 Doubled Die and the 1937-D 3-Legged. See the full Buffalo Nickel Value Chart for every date and mint mark.

Coin / Date	G-4	VG-8	F-12	VF-20	EF-40	MS-63	MS-65
1913-P Type 1 (Mound)	$14	$18	$22	$28	$38	$90	$200
★ 1913-D Type 2	$80	$120	$170	$240	$360	$900	$2,200
★ 1913-S Type 2	$100	$160	$220	$280	$420	$2,200	$4,200
★★★ 1916 Doubled Die Obverse	$5,000	$7,000	$9,500	$15,000	$22,000	$85,000	—
★ 1921-S	$30	$50	$80	$130	$240	$780	$5,000
★ 1924-S	$50	$80	$120	$185	$320	$1,100	$8,000
★★ 1926-S	$75	$120	$180	$280	$520	$3,200	$25,000
★ 1927-S	$12	$18	$28	$46	$85	$280	$4,500
★★ 1937-D 3-Legged	$500	$650	$800	$1,000	$1,600	$5,750	$26,000
★ 1938-D/S Overmintmark	$12	$17	$22	$30	$48	$130	$320

★★★ 1916 Doubled Die: Doubling is strongest on the date. An MS-64 example sold for $281,750, and counterfeits are common, so always verify with PCGS or NGC.

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Walking Liberty Half & Mercury Dime Values (1916–1947)

The Walking Liberty Half Dollar and Mercury (Winged Liberty) Dime represent the artistic height of U.S. coin design. Key dates in both series are defined by low mintages and are frequently counterfeited — always verify with PCGS or NGC. Full series guides: Walking Liberty half dollars and Mercury dimes.

Coin / Date	G-4	VG-8	F-12	VF-20	EF-40	AU-50	MS-63	MS-65
★ 1916 Walking Liberty (P)	$200	$380	$700	$1,400	$3,500	$7,500	$22,000	—
★★ 1916-D Obv. Mintmark Walking Lib.	$600	$1,200	$2,400	$5,000	$13,000	$30,000	—	—
★★ 1921 Walking Liberty Half	$200	$380	$750	$1,600	$4,500	$12,000	$55,000	—
★★ 1921-D Walking Liberty Half	$220	$420	$820	$1,800	$5,000	$13,500	$65,000	—
★ 1938-D Walking Liberty Half	$160	$290	$520	$950	$2,000	$4,200	$10,000	—
Common Walking Liberty (avg)	$20	$20	$30	$50	$90	$180	$480	$1,400

Coin / Date	G-4	VG-8	F-12	VF-20	EF-40	AU-50	MS-63	MS-65
★★★ 1916-D Mercury Dime	$1,400	$2,800	$5,500	$11,000	$25,000	$55,000	$180,000	—
★ 1921 Mercury Dime	$100	$190	$360	$720	$1,700	$4,000	$14,000	—
★★ 1942/1 Mercury Dime	$400	$750	$1,400	$2,800	$6,500	$15,000	$50,000	—
★★ 1942/1-D Mercury Dime	$500	$950	$1,800	$3,600	$8,500	$20,000	$70,000	—
Common Mercury Dime (avg)	$4	$5	$8	$15	$32	$65	$160	$480

★★★ 1916-D Mercury Dime: Only 264,000 struck. Widely counterfeited by adding a D mintmark to 1916-P coins. Always verify with PCGS or NGC.

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Lincoln Wheat Cent Key Date Values (1909–1958)

Lincoln Cents (wheat reverse, 1909–1958) are America's most collected series. The 1909-S VDB and 1914-D are the premier key dates. Always verify high-value examples with PCGS or NGC. See the full Wheat Penny Value Chart for complete date-by-date pricing, or the 1943 steel penny guide for the wartime steel and copper cents.

Coin / Date	G-4	VG-8	F-12	VF-20	EF-40	AU-50	MS-63	MS-65
★★★ 1909-S VDB Lincoln Cent	$700	$1,100	$1,600	$2,400	$4,000	$6,500	$14,000	$38,000
1909-VDB Lincoln Cent	$8	$12	$16	$22	$35	$55	$115	$280
★ 1909-S Lincoln Cent	$65	$110	$175	$260	$420	$650	$1,500	$4,200
★★ 1914-D Lincoln Cent	$200	$360	$620	$1,100	$2,200	$4,200	$11,000	$35,000
★ 1914-S Lincoln Cent	$25	$45	$80	$145	$280	$475	$1,200	$3,800
★★ 1922 Plain (No D) Lincoln	$500	$900	$1,500	$2,600	$5,000	$9,500	$28,000	—
★ 1924-D Lincoln Cent	$25	$46	$82	$150	$290	$480	$1,100	$3,200
★★ 1931-S Lincoln Cent	$85	$140	$210	$290	$400	$560	$1,000	$2,400
★★★ 1943-D Copper Error	—	—	—	—	—	—	$500,000+	—
★★★ 1944-S Steel Error	—	—	—	—	—	—	$300,000+	—
★★★ 1955 Doubled Die Obverse	$1,100	$1,700	$2,600	$4,200	$7,500	$14,000	$50,000	—
Common Wheat Cent (avg)	$0.05	$0.10	$0.18	$0.35	$0.75	$1.50	$5	$18

★★★ Error Coins: The 1943 copper and 1944 steel Lincolns must be non-magnetic (copper) or magnetic (steel) respectively to be genuine. See the full Error Coins Guide for complete details.

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U.S. Gold Coin Values: $1 Through $20 Double Eagle

U.S. gold coins carry both numismatic and precious metal value. Values shown are numismatic retail prices for certified, problem-free coins. Gold melt value provides a base floor for all circulated issues. For $5 gold in depth, see the half eagle price guide.

Coin / Date	G-4	VG-8	F-12	VF-20	EF-40	AU-50	MS-63	MS-65
Common Gold Dollar (avg)	$200	$240	$280	$320	$400	$550	$1,100	$3,500
★★ 1854 Gold Dollar (Type 2)	$800	$1,500	$3,000	$6,500	$18,000	$45,000	—	—
★★ 1796 No Stars Quarter Eagle	$5,000	$10,000	$20,000	$40,000	$95,000	$200,000	—	—
Common $2.50 Quarter Eagle	$490	$495	$500	$505	$600	$900	$2,200	$7,000
Common Liberty Head $5	$980	$990	$1000	$1,000	$1,050	$1,200	$2,800	$9,000
Common Indian Head $5	$980	$990	$1000	$1,000	$1,050	$1,300	$3,200	$10,000

Coin / Date	G-4	VG-8	F-12	VF-20	EF-40	AU-50	MS-63	MS-65
Common Liberty Head $10	$1,950	$2,000	$2,000	$2,000	$2,050	$2,400	$5,500	$18,000
Common Indian Head $10	$1,950	$2,000	$2,000	$2,000	$2,050	$2,800	$6,500	$22,000
Common $20 Liberty Double Eagle	$3,900	$3,950	$4,000	$4,050	$4,100	$4,500	$9,500	$30,000
★★ 1870-CC $20 Liberty	$5,500	$11,000	$22,000	$48,000	$120,000	$280,000	—	—
★ 1907 Saint-Gaudens High Relief	$6,000	$10,000	$16,000	$26,000	$45,000	$80,000	$185,000	$450,000
1908 Saint-Gaudens No Motto	$3,900	$3,950	$4,000	$4,050	$4,100	$5,000	$11,000	$35,000
★★ 1927-D Saint-Gaudens	$15,000	$28,000	$55,000	$110,000	$250,000	$550,000	—	—
★★★ 1933 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle	—	—	—	—	—	—	$18,872,250	—

★★★ 1933 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle: Auction record of $18,872,250 (Sotheby's, 2021) — highest price ever realized for any U.S. coin. Nearly all examples were melted by executive order.

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Silver Coin Values (1932–1964): Franklin, Roosevelt, Washington & Kennedy

The post-war silver era produced several collectible series that remain highly popular. Franklin Half Dollars, Roosevelt Dimes, and Washington Quarters all contain 90% silver, giving even common dates a base bullion value. Check today's melt value with the Silver Coin Melt Calculator, see the junk silver guide for circulated silver, or the Kennedy Half Dollar Value Chart for every Kennedy date.

Coin / Date	G-4	VG-8	F-12	VF-20	EF-40	AU-50	MS-63	MS-65
Common Franklin Half Dollar	$20	$20	$20	$21	$22	$23	$45	$130
★ 1948 Franklin Half (MS-65 FBL)	$20	$20	$20	$21	$22	$28	$80	$1,600
★★ 1955 Franklin Half Dollar	$20	$20	$20	$21	$28	$42	$120	$2,800
★★ 1953 Franklin Half (FBL)	$20	$20	$20	$21	$22	$35	$95	$6,500
Common Roosevelt Dime (silver)	$4	$4	$4	$4.50	$5.50	$8	$14	$40
★ 1949-S Roosevelt Dime	$4	$5	$7	$11	$20	$38	$90	$250
★ 1955 Roosevelt Dime	$4	$4.50	$6	$10	$18	$35	$80	$220
★★ 1950-S/S RPM Roosevelt Dime	$18	$30	$55	$100	$200	$400	$1,200	—

Coin / Date	G-4	VG-8	F-12	VF-20	EF-40	AU-50	MS-63	MS-65
Common Washington Quarter (silver)	$10	$10	$10	$10	$11	$16	$32	$95
★★ 1932-D Washington Quarter	$100	$165	$260	$420	$800	$1,600	$5,000	$18,000
★★ 1932-S Washington Quarter	$100	$160	$250	$400	$750	$1,500	$4,500	$16,000
★ 1936-D Washington Quarter	$18	$28	$50	$90	$180	$360	$950	$4,200
★★ 1942-D Jefferson Nickel (over Mintmark)	$80	$140	$260	$500	$1,000	$1,800	$4,500	$14,000
★ 1950-D Jefferson Nickel	$9	$12	$16	$22	$32	$50	$80	$200
1964 Kennedy Half Dollar (90% silver)	$20	$20	$20	$21	$22	$23	$45	$160
★★ 1964 SMS Kennedy Half (Specimen)	—	—	—	—	—	—	$108,000	—

Full Bell Lines (FBL): Franklin Half Dollars with complete bell lines command dramatic MS-65+ premiums — values can be 5–20x higher than non-designated coins.

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Modern Rarities & Key Dates (1965–Present)

The modern era produced far fewer traditional key dates, but error coins, doubled dies, and low-mintage proof issues command strong premiums. Certified examples in top Pop grades (MS-67 to MS-70) can far exceed the values shown here.

Coin / Date	G-4	VG-8	F-12	VF-20	EF-40	AU-50	MS-63	MS-65
★★ 1970-S Small Date Lincoln Cent	$25	$45	$80	$140	$260	$450	$900	$2,800
★★ 1972 Lincoln Cent DDO	$50	$90	$160	$280	$520	$900	$2,000	$7,500
★ 1983 Lincoln Cent DDR	$12	$22	$40	$75	$140	$260	$600	$2,200
★ 1995 Lincoln Cent DDO	$18	$30	$55	$100	$190	$340	$750	$2,500
★★ 1969-S Lincoln Cent DDO	$15,000	$28,000	$55,000	$100,000	—	—	—	—
★ 1982 No P Roosevelt Dime	$45	$80	$140	$240	$440	$750	$1,600	$5,000
★ 1965 SMS Washington Quarter	$4	$6	$9	$15	$28	$55	$120	$450

Coin / Date	G-4	VG-8	F-12	VF-20	EF-40	AU-50	MS-63	MS-65
★★ 1999-P Delaware Quarter (Spitting Horse)	$15	$25	$45	$85	$175	$320	$750	$2,400
★★ 2004-D Wisconsin Quarter (Extra Leaf)	$80	$130	$220	$380	$700	$1,200	$3,000	$8,500
★ 2005-P Minnesota Quarter (Extra Tree)	$10	$18	$32	$60	$120	$220	$520	$1,800
★★ 1999-W American Gold Eagle Proof (1 oz)	—	—	—	—	—	—	$5,800	$12,000
★★★ 2000-P Sacagawea / Washington Quarter Mule	—	—	—	—	—	—	$200,000+	—

Modern Error Coins: A raw unattributed DDO may sell for $20 while the same coin slabbed by PCGS can realize 50x that amount. See the Error Coins Guide for full details.

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World & International Rarities

Athens owl tetradrachm ancient Greek coin

World coins are graded using the same Sheldon 1–70 scale adopted by PCGS and NGC for international issues. Values reflect certified examples where available; uncertified world coins trade at significant discounts. Greek, Roman and Byzantine issues are covered in the ancient coins guide.

Coin / Date	G-4	VG-8	F-12	VF-20	EF-40	AU-50	MS-63	MS-65
★★★ 1933 GB Penny (7 known)	—	—	—	—	—	—	$200,000+	—
★★ 1703 VIGO Queen Anne Crown	$2,500	$5,000	$10,000	$22,000	$55,000	$120,000	—	—
Common Victorian Crown (avg)	$42	$43	$58	$110	$260	$600	$1,800	—
★★★ 1913 Canadian 5¢ Broad Leaves	$3,000	$6,000	$12,000	$25,000	$60,000	$130,000	—	—
★★★ 1930 Australian Penny	$5,000	$9,500	$18,000	$38,000	$90,000	$200,000	—	—
Athens Owl Tetradrachm (~450 BC)	$200	$380	$720	$1,400	$3,200	$7,500	$22,000	—
Roman Gold Aureus (Julius Caesar avg)	$8,000	$16,000	$32,000	$65,000	$150,000	—	—	—
★★ 1616 Spain 8 Escudo Gold Cob	$3,500	$7,000	$14,000	$30,000	$70,000	$150,000	—	—
★ China 1905 Dragon Dollar	$400	$750	$1,400	$2,800	$6,500	$15,000	$50,000	—

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Grading Scale Reference

PCGS and NGC grade coins on the 70-point Sheldon scale, from heavily worn Good-4 through pristine Gem Uncirculated MS-65 and beyond — and even a single point of difference can double or triple a coin's value in the higher grades. Our complete grading guide breaks down every grade with photos, wear patterns, and what to look for before you buy, sell, or submit to PCGS/NGC.

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1918-S 1C PCGS MS64BR LINCOLN WHEAT CENT

USD $2,350.00

1943 P Lincoln Steel Wheat Cent PCGS MS65 BX2

USD $24.99

1931-D NGC MS66RB $1,500 PCGS PG, 8th Lowest Mintage Lincoln Cent OLD 1997 SLAB!

USD $898.00

1949 S/S Lincoln Cent NGC MS67 RPM RED

USD $289.99

1943 Lincoln Steel Wheat Cent / Penny PCGS MS66

USD $70.00

1947-D Lincoln Wheat Cent NGC MS66 RD Brown Label Certified Red Penny

USD $76.00

1910-S Lincoln Cent, PCGS MS64RB

USD $260.00

1940 P Lincoln Cent MS67 RD Red PCGS BU Unc Wheat Penny [075] NGC Registry

USD $170.00

1930-D Lincoln Cent MS66RB PCGS

USD $408.49

1913 1C Lincoln Cent Wheat Reverse NGC PF65RB Brick Holder

USD $1,552.99

1919-D SUPERB+ BU MS LINCOLN WHEAT PENNY DC544 FROM MATTHEWS HOARD

USD $250.00

1938 S Lincoln Wheat Cent MS65 RED PCGS

USD $39.00

What to Look For

Old Coins Worth Money: What to Look For

Not every old coin is valuable, but a few checks catch most of the ones that are:

Silver dated 1964 or earlier. U.S. dimes, quarters and half dollars from 1964 and earlier are 90% silver, so even worn examples are worth well above face value. Kennedy halves from 1965 to 1970 are 40% silver.

Key dates and low mintages. Branch-mint coins marked S, O, CC or D often had small mintages. Rows marked ★★ or ★★★ in the tables above are the dates to look for first.

Gold of any date. Pre-1933 U.S. gold always carries melt value plus a collector premium.

Errors. Doubled dies, off-center strikes and wrong-planchet coins can be worth far more than the normal coin. See the error coins guide.

Readable dates on Buffalo nickels. The date on a Buffalo nickel wore off easily, so a full, clear date adds value. Check yours against the Buffalo Nickel Value Chart.

Did You Know?

Most Valuable U.S. Coins: 10 Rare Coin Facts

The 1933 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle sold at Sotheby's in 2021 for $18,872,250 — the highest price ever paid for any U.S. coin at auction.
Only 15 known examples of the 1913 Liberty Head Nickel exist. One sold for $4.56 million in 2018. They were never officially authorized by the U.S. Mint.
The 1804 Silver Dollar — nicknamed "The King of American Coins" — was actually struck in the 1830s as diplomatic gifts. Only 15 are known to exist.
A 1943 Lincoln Cent struck in copper (instead of wartime zinc-coated steel) can be worth over $200,000. You can test yours with a magnet — copper cents won't stick.
The most famous error coin in the world, the 1955 Doubled Die Lincoln Cent, was accidentally released into circulation through vending machines in New England — most were spent as pocket change.
The 1894-S Barber Dime exists in only 9 confirmed examples. Legend says the San Francisco Mint superintendent gave three to his daughter — she spent at least one on ice cream.
Ancient Roman gold coins called aurei from the era of Julius Caesar routinely sell for tens of thousands of dollars, and the rarest portrait issues have brought well over $100,000 at auction.
The 1974-D Lincoln Cent struck in aluminum was a test piece — all were supposed to be returned to the Mint. One surfaced decades later. The Mint eventually reclaimed it.
The entire 1933 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle mintage of 445,500 coins was ordered melted during the gold recall. Only 13 are known to survive: two in the Smithsonian, ten recovered from the Langbord family and held by the government, and one legally owned by a private collector.
A complete Morgan Dollar date-and-mintmark set contains over 100 coins. A full set in MS-65 condition would cost well over $1 million — driven largely by just three Carson City issues.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find out what my coin is worth?

Identify the series (for example, Morgan dollar or Mercury dime), then read the date and look for a mint mark. Compare its wear against the grade columns in this guide to get an approximate retail value. For a faster answer, use the free Coin Value Estimator; for anything that looks like it could be worth more than about $500, have it graded by PCGS or NGC.

What old coins are worth money?

The most reliable are U.S. dimes, quarters and half dollars dated 1964 or earlier, which are 90% silver, along with any pre-1933 U.S. gold coin. Beyond metal value, key dates with low mintages, coins in uncirculated condition and mint errors such as doubled dies carry the biggest collector premiums.

Are 1964 coins worth anything?

Yes, if they are dimes, quarters or half dollars. 1964 was the last year those coins were struck in 90% silver, so they are worth at least their melt value; at a silver price of about $54 an ounce, a 1964 half holds about $19.50 in silver, so this guide lists circulated examples at roughly $20 to $25. A 1964 nickel or penny contains no silver and is usually worth face value unless it is in top uncirculated condition or has an error.

How accurate are the values in this price guide?

Values reflect approximate retail prices for certified, problem-free PCGS/NGC examples as of early 2026, based on auction results, dealer activity, and population data. Actual sale prices vary with market conditions, eye appeal, toning, and buyer demand — treat these figures as a starting reference point, not an appraisal. For a specific coin, check recent eBay sold listings or the PCGS/NGC price guides directly.

What's the difference between the retail value shown here and what a dealer will pay me?

The values in this guide are retail — roughly what a buyer would pay a dealer or another collector. Dealer buy (wholesale) offers typically run 60–80% of retail, since the dealer needs margin to resell. Selling directly to another collector, through an auction house, or on eBay usually nets a higher percentage of retail than a dealer buy offer, though it takes more time and effort.

Why does grade matter so much to a coin's value?

Coins are graded on the 70-point Sheldon scale, and a one-point difference can double or triple value in the higher Mint State grades, where population reports show far fewer surviving examples at the top of the scale. A coin that looks nearly identical at MS-63 versus MS-65 can carry a dramatically different price, because MS-65 and above represent a much smaller surviving population with sharper strikes, fuller luster, and fewer marks.

Should I get my coin professionally graded by PCGS or NGC?

For any coin you believe is worth more than roughly $500, third-party certification is strongly recommended before buying or selling. A PCGS or NGC holder authenticates the coin, assigns a standardized grade, and gives buyers confidence — certified coins consistently sell for more than raw (ungraded) coins of comparable quality, and certification is essential protection against counterfeits on widely-faked key dates.

What does the ★ / ★★ / ★★★ system mean?

★ marks a semi-key date — scarcer than the common issues in a series but still obtainable. ★★ marks a genuine key date with low mintage or real rarity, commanding a significant premium. ★★★ marks a major rarity — often fewer than 100 known, or a coin that has set record auction prices, like the 1804 Silver Dollar or 1913 Liberty Head Nickel. Use this as a fast visual cue for which dates deserve extra scrutiny before you buy or sell.

How often is this price guide updated?

This guide is reviewed and updated periodically as auction results, PCGS/NGC price guide data, and dealer market activity shift. Coin values — especially for common-date silver and gold — can move with bullion spot prices between updates, so for a fast bullion-adjusted check, pair this guide with the free Silver Coin Melt Calculator or the Coin Value Estimator above.