U.S. Coins
- What old pennies are worth money?
Key dates like the 1909-S VDB, 1914-D, and 1922 no-mintmark Lincoln cents can be worth hundreds to thousands. Most common wheat pennies are worth 2–5 cents each, but condition and rarity matter. - How much is a silver dollar worth?
Silver dollars are worth at least their melt value (around $20–$30 depending on silver spot) but can be worth hundreds or thousands if rare. Common dates in circulated condition sell for $25–$40; key dates can exceed $1,000. - What quarters should I look for?
Look for pre-1965 silver quarters (worth $3–$5 each in silver), key dates like the 1932-D and 1932-S (worth $100+ in circulated condition), and any quarter with an error such as a doubled die or off-center strike. Modern quarters are generally worth face value unless they have a significant mint error. - Are half dollars worth anything?
Half dollars can be worth face value, silver melt value, or more to collectors. Pre-1965 half dollars are 90% silver and worth $8–$12 in silver content; 1965–1970 half dollars are 40% silver and worth $3–$5. Key dates and rare errors can push values higher. - What is a wheat penny and what is it worth?
A wheat penny is a U.S. one-cent coin minted from 1909 to 1958, featuring two wheat stalks on the reverse. Most circulated wheat pennies are worth 2–5 cents, but key dates like the 1909-S VDB, 1914-D, and 1922 no-mintmark can be worth hundreds or thousands of dollars. - How can I tell if a coin is silver?
Check the date: U.S. dimes, quarters, and half dollars dated 1964 or earlier are 90% silver; half dollars from 1965–1970 are 40% silver. You can also look at the edge—silver coins often have a distinct white metallic edge, and they sound different when dropped. A magnet won't stick to silver, but that alone isn't conclusive.