Coin values, made simple and clear.
CoinScope answers your questions about old coins, what they're worth, and how to collect them. Whether you found a coin in your pocket or inherited a collection, you'll find plain-English answers here.
Coin Values
- How do I find out what my old coin is worth?
- What makes a coin valuable?
- Why are some old coins worth only face value?
- How can I tell if a coin is rare?
- What is the difference between melt value and collector value?
- Should I clean a coin before selling it?
- Are coins still valuable?
- Why are proof coins worth more?
Grading Coins
- What are the coin grades and what do they mean?
- How can I grade my own coins?
- What does MS-65 mean on a coin?
- Is it worth getting a coin professionally graded?
- How much does coin grading cost?
- What is the difference between circulated and uncirculated coins?
- Why are uncirculated coins worth more?
- What is coin toning and does it affect value?
Selling Coins
- Where can I sell old coins?
- How do I sell a coin collection?
- Should I sell my coins on eBay or to a dealer?
- What fees do coin dealers charge?
- How do I avoid getting ripped off when selling coins?
- Can I sell coins at a pawn shop?
- Do coin dealers buy coins at melt value?
- Which is better for a first-time seller: a coin shop or a coin show?
U.S. Coins
- What old pennies are worth money?
- How much is a silver dollar worth?
- What quarters should I look for?
- Are half dollars worth anything?
- What is a wheat penny and what is it worth?
- How can I tell if a coin is silver?
- Where is the mint mark on a U.S. coin?
- What are commemorative coins and are they worth collecting?
World Coins
- How do I identify a foreign coin?
- Are old foreign coins worth anything?
- What is the best way to find values for world coins?
- How can I tell what country a coin is from?
- Are Canadian coins worth collecting?
- What are common foreign coins that are valuable?
- How do I tell if a foreign coin is counterfeit?
- Which old coins are worth money in South Africa?
