Recent Questions

• I am a novice coin collector and have a question about the 2017 first "P" Lincoln cents. I know a lot were produced, but not a lot really graded. Would it be worth to invest in a higher grade , like a ms 69 ? They are not cheap and very few out there. I did some of the mspl ones too. I also collected the 2019-W, first W in MS70, FDI, Bass signed Thanks.
• I have a series of uncirculated silver certificates dating 1935. Would this be something you could appraise?
• Have a2003 Illinois state quater with error on the reverse side but unable to upload pic on your web
• 1863 nickle any value?
• Wondering if it is really worth it to get a 1992 D penny with slight doubling graded? Or how much it is really even worth. Not wanting to pay to get it appraised if it’s not worth the cost of appraisal. Looking for suggestions I guess
• Second 2022 rare coin dime chin and neck as well as others please tell me what you thin
• How can I see if my coins have any value
• What's the average wait for a appraisal on a penny?
• I've read through your FAQs and don't have high expectations for the small coin collection I inherited from an uncle who was a flea market vendor. I've looked through them and have the requisite bag of wheat pennies, dimes, and buffalo nickels and also some liberty and peace silver dollars and paper currency. No one in my family is interested and I do not want my children to have to go through these bags of coins when I am no longer here. Would you evaluate and/or buy a small collection? I just don't want to deposit these in a bank account. Thank you!
• Do you take stamps at all?

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Q. I am a novice coin collector and have a question about the 2017 first "P" Lincoln cents. I know a lot were produced, but not a lot really graded. Would it be worth to invest in a higher grade , like a ms 69 ? They are not cheap and very few out there. I did some of the mspl ones too. I also collected the 2019-W, first W in MS70, FDI, Bass signed Thanks.

I would never grade a coin that common, or pay for one in a holder. I use grading for rare coins that might otherwise be counterfeit; or coins that are very valuable and have a big jump in value, like one that goes from $1,000 to $4,000 in MS63 v. 64. I can't think of a bigger waste of money than holdering modern coins made in huge numbers. The reason many aren't graded is that it's not a smart move. You could take the same money and buy a whole roll! And holders take up room, too. There, you ha...

Q. I have a series of uncirculated silver certificates dating 1935. Would this be something you could appraise?

If truly uncirculated they are worth about $5 each retail. But I would need to see them to concur in that condition.

Q. Have a2003 Illinois state quater with error on the reverse side but unable to upload pic on your web

You don’t need to. 1. It’s not an error. 2. Even if it is it’s just a quarter. PLEASE read our FAQs and submission criteria before submitting anything else.

Q. 1863 nickle any value?

Should be very valuable, as they didn't start making them until 1866!

Q. Wondering if it is really worth it to get a 1992 D penny with slight doubling graded? Or how much it is really even worth. Not wanting to pay to get it appraised if it’s not worth the cost of appraisal. Looking for suggestions I guess

Dear god no, spend it. I wish people would read all the information I have on my site at the top center of the homepage before submitting questions like this. You can save yourself a lot of trouble.

Q. Second 2022 rare coin dime chin and neck as well as others please tell me what you thin

That you already found two should tell you to spend them.

Q. How can I see if my coins have any value

By showing them to us? By reading our tutorials? For real?

Q. What's the average wait for a appraisal on a penny?

I try to answer all requests in 24 hours or less. But most cents we are asked about are face value; people skip reading our tutorials and submissions criteria. That’s a shame.

Q. I've read through your FAQs and don't have high expectations for the small coin collection I inherited from an uncle who was a flea market vendor. I've looked through them and have the requisite bag of wheat pennies, dimes, and buffalo nickels and also some liberty and peace silver dollars and paper currency. No one in my family is interested and I do not want my children to have to go through these bags of coins when I am no longer here. Would you evaluate and/or buy a small collection? I just don't want to deposit these in a bank account. Thank you!

Sure. Where are you located? You can call me at 914-649-3317 to discuss. How can I reach you? Marc

Q. Do you take stamps at all?

Yes.