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• 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?

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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!

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