Old Coins To Sell

Frequently Asked Questions

1. QUESTION:
   What is the best way to sell old coins if you are not knowledgeble about their values?
   I have 100's of old coins and was wondering what the best way is to sell them figuring I don't know anything.Is it generally safe to drop them off at a reputable coin shop to be appraised? I don't know muchabout coins and grading.

   • ANSWER:
     Go into ebay and type in the year and the coin/s you have one by one and see if you get a match, that way you can see what others are selling them for.. You can also search the net using the same method, most coins will have some sort of listing..
     )o(

2. QUESTION:
   where can i sell old coins to coin shops in san antonio texas?
   i have a lot of old coins from 1930-1994 from different countries and i want to see if they have any value to coin collectors. i need to know a place where i can find out and sell those coins.

   • ANSWER:
     they probably wont that much value, if it was something back in the 1700's then you might get something out of it, but you can try a pawn shop

3. QUESTION:
   How do you sell old coins?
   My grandma wants to sell her old coins for money.

   They're dirty, but good enough and old. Like 30s, 40s, and 50s old. I don't even know where she got the coins from, she was born in the 50s.

   We don't know the value or how to sell them. Help?

   • ANSWER:
     Do not clean the coins. You can take them to local coin dealers in your area. To help you before that see if a coin club is in your area and ask them about values they will help. Do not be surprised if the coins have little value for coins from the 1830's to 1950's usually have little value. They are not considered old by the coin collecting community. Do not take them to an antique dealer or pawn shop for they usually don't know value and if they do are not the most honest people.

4. QUESTION:
   How do you sell old coins of 1904,1908 and what is the coast value?
   Like 1 Rupie ostafrika and Funf Mark
   This is very serious and I need to sell and i expect a lot of a value
   Thanks
   Alawi

   • ANSWER:
     It would depend on the condition of the coins and the market in which you are selling them. Without knowing anything about the coins, I can't be of much help. I recommend you check e-bay and other coin selling markets to see what similar coins are selling for and ask a professional numismatist to appraise your coins. This is something that can't be done over Y! Answers, sorry.

5. QUESTION:
   Does anybody remember when Woolworth's used to sell old coins in their stores?
   I remember as a kid I used to make a beeline for the coins when I'd go into the Woolworth's store just down the road. They kept them under glass on a revolving display mechanism. Does anybody else recall this?

   • ANSWER:
     You could at some of the stores, but not all and yes I remember seeing them in a few of the .05 & .10 across country but I am not sure they were Woolwoorth's. I am not sure if the store owned them or if it was a local thing.

6. QUESTION:
   Where is the best place or best way to sell old coins and bills?
   Thank you.

   • ANSWER:
     Your best bet would be to check online like at todayscoins.com or sell them on ebay.com
     Good Luck.
     What kinda coins are they?

7. QUESTION:
   What is the best way to sell old coins on the net or other ways?

   • ANSWER:
     Go to free and choice at http://www.sellit-right.com/

     also at http://www.1planet-mart1.com/classifieds/

8. QUESTION:
   Where do i look to sell old coins?
   my grandma left me a coin purse of all these pretty old coins, theres half dollars, one from 1900 and nothign prior to 1960

   im thinking of selling them though or seeing what i can do with them, theres about 80$ in coins, thats without any appreciated value or anything

   but i dont get it, where do i go or where do i look to do this??? im in winnipeg canada so i dont know if we have many things like this here

   any ideas

   • ANSWER:
     Before selling them, make sure you check the value of the coins first or else you could get scammed.

9. QUESTION:
   Where can I sell old coins?
   I have some very old coins. Some are of different countries and I wish to sell them.

   • ANSWER:
     www.ebay.com is the best portal to get very quick success and lot of attention globally.
     an eBay is the global platform to launch your stuffs and sepcially it works more better with coins and collectibles as it was founded for this concept first.
     Well, there are 2 choices for you.
     You should start with www.ebay.co.in. It is an Indian eBay portal and while you are listing your stuffs you have to choose 'international listing' and for that you shold have paypal, paypal is an eBay owned payment site where you can received your international remittances. and at the last for paypal you should have a valid credit card to be verified on thier portal.
     Please remember all things in sequence...( if you want your listing on an international eBay site, either you should not to anything for indian ebay site )
     first pick your credit card and get log in for paypal site, they will verified your credit card and then after you have to register with www.ebay.com or www.ebay.co.in and linked your paypal account to eBay portal,
     after linking up your paypal with ebay site, you are eligible for listing your items globally.
     YOU DOESN'T NEED ANYTHING IF YOU WANT YOUR STUFFS ONLY FOR INDIAN CLIENT BASE.
     Please feel free for more query / concern about to launch your coins on eBay.
     Good luck,
     Ashwin

10. QUESTION:
    Who knows where I could sell old coins, in Los Angeles County
    I have a 1907 Diez Pesos gold coin, I want to know where I could sell it. If you know or if you collect old gold coins, I'm selling one for 0.00. Let me Know.

    • ANSWER:
      look up, coin dealers in the yellow pages.

11. QUESTION:
    Where can i sell my old coins?
    I have some old coins,I would like to sell my coins,is there any site where i can display and sell my coins?

    • ANSWER:
      they sell well on ebay

12. QUESTION:
    Where can i sell old indian coins?
    I have some old coins in range of 1808 - 1947 plz suggest me where to sell these and the right price

    • ANSWER:
      EBAY! or you could try selling it on the antique show thing on tv

13. QUESTION:
    Where can I sell Old coins?
    I have some old coins. American to be exact. Any places or websites where I can sell them?

    • ANSWER:
      Please use the link below to search for an ANA approved coin dealer near you. You might also try eBay. I hope that helps.

14. QUESTION:
    How can I best sell some old coins? And learn about their worth too?
    I inherited some old coins a while back, many of them being quite valuable, but I don't know how valuable. I also have a lot of them. I don't know the best way to sell them. I checked out teletrade, but was not too comfortable with it. Is it better to just go to a local dealer? I know I wouldn't get the best price that way though.

    • ANSWER:
      To get a better idea as to your coins' value, check out http://www.pcgs.com/prices/

      Anything worth more than, say, 0.00 you may want to put into an auction. Some major auction houses are Bowers and Merena, Heritage, and Stack's Rare Coins.

      Should you have coins that are auctionable, it is usually worthwhile to have them professionally graded by one of the services, e.g., PCGS (Professional Coin Grading Service) or NGC (Numismatic Guaranty Corporation). They will grade each coin and place it in a sonic-sealed, tamper proof holder. Certified coins bring higher prices at auction than "raw" coins.

      Hope that helps.

15. QUESTION:
    What is a good place/website to sell my old coins at?
    I have really old currency, I want to sell it, that simple, were can i get the best price for it at?

    • ANSWER:
      Try ebay, check coin dealers and pawn shops local to you or craigslist as a place to try but know the value of your coins first and go to several for prices before you commit.
      Make a list of your coins and email it to online coin dealers and see what they offer you.
      Check some of the online coin dealers prices to estimate value.
      http://www.luckyfinder1.com/

16. QUESTION:
    Where can i sell old coins.?
    Anyone can help me? Please, i have old coins collection and i want to sell. So can i sell online? Please help me.

    • ANSWER:
      As far as i know ebay is the best place to sell/buy coins ,, Because its very secure, reliable and fast.

      www.ebay.com

      Has been active member since 2004 , never had a problem with the products i sell/buy,Transactions too good in ebay . There are different category of options to sell/buy coins in ebay. give it a try u will like it

17. QUESTION:
    Need to know where to sell old coins and curency just moved to the Twin Falls area?
    one is the series 1935E and one is series 1957 need to get some money also have lots of other coins and paper money

    • ANSWER:
      look in your local yellowpages for coin collector exchange shops

18. QUESTION:
    Where to sell old coins?
    I have some old coins and paper money I would like to sell and was wondering where would be a good place to start? All I can think of is a pawn shop, but the pawn shops where I live are cheap and wont give me what they are worth, any advice?

    • ANSWER:
      there are thousand of people who are willing to buy the coins,u just need to catch hold a desperate buyer.there are many sites to sell your coins

19. QUESTION:
    I have some old coins to sell ( silver quarters and such). How can I be sure not to be ripped off?
    I don't believe they're valuable enough to pay for a professional appraisal.

    • ANSWER:
      Probably you should go consult the person at the local antique shop *telling him/her that you will not sell it to them* so that they stay an impartial judge.

20. QUESTION:
    I am looking to sell old coins, Elvis memorabilia and sports cards etc. e-bay is overcrowded! Any ideas?

    • ANSWER:
      There IS craigslist. I don't know how to use it, but it's similar to ebay...

21. QUESTION:
    What is the best way to sell old US coins online?
    I have many Indian pennies, I have a large cent, buffalo nickels, Ben half dollars, mercury dimes, flying eagle cents, v-nickels, also currency. Red seal 2 dollar bill.

    • ANSWER:
      Lately, I've made my best acquisitions of just such coins on Ebay. It has become my first, best place to look for good quality, dated coins at some very good prices.

22. QUESTION:
    How can I auction or sell the old coins(belongs to the british &dutch era)to someone who is interested?
    The coins with voc (DUTCH) mark and depicting HM The QUEEN VICTORIA & HM the King GEORGE***

    • ANSWER:
      I say eBay or a local auction room.

23. QUESTION:
    Looking to sell old coins...?
    I have some old foreign coins I want to sell (hopefully for a lot of money). Any suggestions? I'm in so cal.

    • ANSWER:
      Get them appraised at different coin shops.

24. QUESTION:
    Old/historical coins... Who can figure the value for me ? And where can I sell them?
    Who can find out the value of old coins? Is there a way for me to know on my own? And what are the different places you can sell old and historical coins?

    • ANSWER:
      depends if u sell them to a pawn shop u would get rip off ,try coin dealers in your area..

25. QUESTION:
    i m frm Chennai,TN.I have some old rare coins to sell.What is the best way to do it so that i get good reward?
    i have very old coins.i need to sell it for a good sum in India.

    • ANSWER:

26. QUESTION:
    where and how can i sell my old coins&paper money?
    Please i have many Egyptian, Arabic and foreign old coins and paper money
    I want to sell them in a good price
    Can anyone help me?

    • ANSWER:
      I would suggest finding a coin dealer or two who specializes in world coins by searching at the first link below. You might also try eBay. The second link will help you value your collectible currency. Please be aware most dealers will not know your items or care to buy it for its true value.

27. QUESTION:
    Where to sell rare old coins?
    Do you know anyone who is interested in buying rare old coins or where to sell?
    For example: Apollo 11 commemorative bronze coin 1969 or before partition state Bahawalpur indian state one quarter anna from 1940..or two pence from queen elizabeth II's rulership in india.

    Please answer as soon as possible. This is important!! Coin dealers from India or any other country.
    Located in Punjab, India.

    • ANSWER:
      I guess you could be interested in this http://cgi.ebay.com/TURKEY-5-Lira-Turkish-coin-1983-circulated-free-S-H-/280612957820?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4155d5ee7c

28. QUESTION:
    where to sell old indian coins?
    i have a very old coin probably made of copper or bronze.
    its one side is a carving of a royal elephant and the other side has partially eroded.
    if anybody can provide information on old coins and mail me rolsonsas@hotmail.com for photos

    • ANSWER:
      try here http://www.houseofnothing.com ... good luck!

29. QUESTION:
    where is best place to sell old coins?
    have Indian head cent 1856-1909 and Lincoln wheat 1909-1940.

    • ANSWER:
      Artists, coincollector and photographers are successfully selling their wares everyday on the online auction site, eBay. According to a recent analysis of eBay sales, a crafts-related item is sold every nine seconds, a scrapbook item is sold every minute, and 40 cross-stitch items sell in an hour on eBay. Sales of craft items on eBay have grown almost 60 percent in the past year, according to TheBidFloor.com.

      But, at the same time, many would be sellers are listing their pieces for sale on auctions and getting no bids, concluding that eBay just doesn't work.

      Here are some tips from James Dillehay, craft artist, eBay seller and author of the new book, "Sell Your Crafts on eBay" (Warm Snow Publishers), on how to profitably sell your wares online:

      1. Anyone who can type and has access to the Internet can sell on eBay. But the creative person has an advantage on eBay when she turns that creativity toward researching overlooked opportunities.

      For example, during the months before Christmas, more than 3,000 Christmas items are sold every 24 hours on eBay. Research methods outlined in Sell Your Crafts on eBay showed that between February 12 and March 12 of this year, 4,107 auctions with 'Christmas ornament' in the title completed successfully at an average price of .34. Imagine how much more money a smart crafter can make all year long knowing how to ferret out this kind of information from eBay sales.

      2. A word's spelling impacts an item's profitability. For example, the word 'handmade,' spelled as one word, was part of 2,233 auction titles with an average closing price of .29. However, auction titles that included 'hand made' as two words were found in 1,358 listings, but with an average auction closing price higher, at .81, or .52 more profit per item.

      3. Go to eBay.com and find the search box. Type in the word or phrase that describes your art or craft item. Then scroll down the links on the left side of the page and click on the link for "completed items." Here, you'll be able to see the demand for this type of product. Do searches for your items every two to three weeks to chart buying patterns.

      4. Find out how much people are willing to pay for your wares. Click on the link that says "highest price." This will give you a list of completed auctions from highest priced items to lowest priced ones. You want to know what people are willing to pay for items like yours. If you can't make and sell your product for a profit, eBay might not be your marketplace.

      5. Determine how much money you'll make on your product. To determine your profitability, use the cost of your materials plus the cost of your labor plus the cost of your selling price, which should be the minimum price to recover your expenses. If it takes you eight hours to make a piece of jewelry and the highest priced similar item sells on eBay for , you won't make a profit.

      6. Look at the elements of successful sellers of products that are similar to yours. Examine their winning auction titles. Observe how much detail they use to describe their item. See if the seller used any of eBay's special features such as gallery photos or a bold, featured listing. Evaluate the starting price, starting day of the week, and duration of winning auctions.

      For more tips on how to sell your craft items on eBay, consult a resource book like "Sell Your Crafts on eBay," by James Dillehay. It offers-more than 200 easy-to-learn tactics and tips that help sell art, craft and theme-related items for a profit on eBay and on other online auction Web sites.

30. QUESTION:
    How do I go about selling old coins?
    Of course I'd like to get the most money I can out of them. They are old silver and a couple old gold coins. Are there honest dealers or collectors that will pay a fair price? Is it best to value them by weight or by collectability? Thanks for any information.
    Weight or collectability.....we'll check for collectables first then weight! But am wondering about how to find a dealer or collector. Thank you

    • ANSWER:
      Coin values are a combination of rarity, condition, and collector interest. Please EDIT your question to provide more info on your coins.

      Country, denomination, date, mint mark (if any, or if you do not know what to look for).

      If a coin is common (large number minted) and heavily worn, it might only be worth gold or silver value. That is based on purity and weight, which is easily determined.

      If a coin is rare, then it is worth selling to a coin dealer. If very rare, perhaps worth auctioning. You need to learn more before having any idea of the best way to sell.

      For US coins, you can get a rough idea of how a collector would grade a coin from the site below.

31. QUESTION:
    Where can I find a place to sell some old coins from the 1900s?

    • ANSWER:
      Most likely, unless they are gold, they are not worth that much. A swap meet might be the best place.

32. QUESTION:
    In/around Pueblo, CO... anyone know of a place to sell old coins?

    • ANSWER:
      I know of a place called Rocky Mountain Sportscards and Collectibles down there on W. Northern Ave. Give em a call and see if they can help ya out. (719) 564-9618

33. QUESTION:
    i want to sell old stamps and coins of the crronation of king NEPAL can u help in selling these items?
    First day cover, souvenir, folders and silver coins issued by the post office of Nepal.

    • ANSWER:
      Yahoo Auction Japan is best price.

34. QUESTION:
    where is the best place to sell old coin collection in dallas erea?
    i have a collection of coin that i want to sell,where is the good and trusted place to sell them at their best value?

    • ANSWER:
      try the online store http://www.houseofnothing.com , free to sell anything there ...good luck!

35. QUESTION:
    Where can I sell some foreign old coins I live in Michigan?
    Have some old money from different countries and want to sell them

    • ANSWER:
      Here's something to help you.
      Get on the forum, talk with people in your area.

      Numismatic Directory.

      http://www.coincommunity.com/directory/_

36. QUESTION:
    How do I go about selling coins that are old? Like silver dollars, quarters, silver certificates.?
    Have a friend that is looking to sell his old coins and silver certificates. How do I go about this without getting ripped off?

    • ANSWER:
      Lot depends on the quality of the coins. If they have a lot of wear then they are most likely more valuable as silver then as Old Coins. You would get the most by selling at a coin show if you want to sell the coins. A dealer will give you an estimate but be aware they want a profit also.
      Of course you can sell them on Ebay.

37. QUESTION:
    What is the best way to sell old south african coins?

    • ANSWER:
      Concurring with vanluna, eBay. This category in eBay has many listings for South African coins:

      Coins & Paper Money - Coins: World - Africa

      If you plan to double-list the coins under two categories, or consider listing it under another category, this one draws a lot of buyer attention:

      Coins & Paper Money - Coins: World - Collections, Lots

      Note that many higher denominations of South African coins were minted in part-silver, and these may have interest to bullion collectors/investors, as well as coin collectors. The 2-1/2 Cents and higher denominations from 1961-1964, as well as the older coins under British rule, from 3 pence and higher, have silver content.

38. QUESTION:
    hi my name is thulani im from durban i would like to know where and how can i sell old coins?
    Thulla_s@yahoo.com

    • ANSWER:
      I think you must have to visit this link there you will get some different ideas about this matter and you can advertise your products as well.

39. QUESTION:
    Should you clean old coins before selling them? Does it make them less valuable?
    I've got some very old silver coins I'm wanting to sell, and most have many years of tarnish on them. Should I use the old silver polish and get them spiffy, or just take them as it to the coin dealer.
    Thanks to all that replied. Like I thought, the overwhelming majority said to not touch them at all. I'm heading to several coin dealers next week for appraisals. Thanks for the feedback!

    • ANSWER:
      I do consignment, and I never clean them. ALways better to leave it to an expert in the field.

40. QUESTION:
    If I want to sell some old ottoman coins will it be sold at a higher or a lower price?

    If I want to sell some old ottoman coins will it be sold at a higher or a lower price than the regular gold price?
    knowing that i have 6 (24 krts.) coins .

    • ANSWER:

41. QUESTION:
    how to sell old,rare coins on internet?
    coins and stamps to be sold by an individual

    • ANSWER:
      Ebay!

42. QUESTION:
    Where in North Carolina or anywhere else, can you sell old American Eagle Silver Dollar Coins for good value?
    I have old American Eagle Silver Dollar Coins, from the 1980's up to the 2000's. If you know where I can sell them around North Carolina, where I would get a good value for them, or if you have any information on these types of coins, it's all greatly appreciated! Thanks!

    P.S- When I say North Carolina, i'm around Charlotte. So somewhere nearby would be ideal, but i'm willing to travel some too, if need-be. Thanks again!

    • ANSWER:
      With these two links you can search for local coin dealers and coin clubs with people who will help you. The value of silver American Eagle coins is based on the current spot price of silver though dealers will pay a bit less in order to make a profit.

43. QUESTION:
    can i know the procedure to sell some of my old coins and stamps, and any ebooks availble! if so pl.guide me.?
    ebay procedures and guidance needed to sell my old coins and stamps........ThankU

    • ANSWER:
      Hello

      There is this excellent guide on how to sell on ebay.
      You can find it on the link below.

      Hope I helped.

44. QUESTION:
    How much would it worth when you sell a 100 years old coins?
    i have a collection of old coins and stamp and ready to make big buck out of it .Do people in ebay gives the highest bid or other where else

    • ANSWER:
      ebay bidders are looking to get it for the lowest price they can. I am sorry to tell you that while you may have some very old coins, you may not have any valuable coins. The value is determined by the condition, their availability, certain mint markings etc.

      I would suggest you get a current book on coins and try to determine if you have anything of value. If you do, get an appraiser to give you an estimated value and then sell them to coin collectors.

      Good luck.

45. QUESTION:
    to sell old indian coins?
    i have got a great collections of old Indian coins starting from 1790- 2010.those who r intrested in buying them can mail me on krishnu_krish@yahoo.co.in.

    • ANSWER:
      Paying .15 cents for indian pennies you can see our buy prices at http://www.silvergoldbuyers.com/Buy-Prices-Foreign-Coins-Premium-Collector-coins-Common-Collector-coins.php

      If you find the price acceptable please fill out the form here: http://www.silvergoldbuyers.com/

46. QUESTION:
    I want to sell my old silver coins. What is the best way?
    They are mixed dimes quarters and halves with a face value of .

    • ANSWER:
      Well the best way to buy/sell coins it through http://www.todayscoins.com just go to the category that fits your coins and post the info.

47. QUESTION:
    Do you have to be `8 years old to sell coins to a coin shop?
    ^^^^^^^^^
    SORRY I MEANT 18 YEARS OLD XD

    • ANSWER:
      Technically, yes. The shop owner, if they are smart, would ask to see proof of identity and age when buying from someone who could be underage. The law states that any contract entered into by a minor is not legally enforceable, meaning that if a minor sold coins to a shop and then the parents showed up at the shop, claiming that the child took and sold the coins without permission and demanded them back, the shop owner would have to comply, or be in a boatload of trouble. Were it someone of legal age, a deal is a deal, but not with a minor.

48. QUESTION:
    i want to sell some old indian coins how shoud i need to use internet for marketting?
    which is the site i shoud i register or whom to contact..... as like in transformer movie that hero did in the first part to sell his grand pa specs.....

    • ANSWER:
      Hi I am Lakshmi

      I am Ebay Seller

      Here Is Great Idea Where You Can Sell Any Old Coins At No Cost At " Ebay.in Or ebay.com " You can only pay when your item sold 1% of the total amount & Rs.1.10 Listing Fee ( its indian site price ) where i sell

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      Open account on Ebay & start Selling

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49. QUESTION:
    where is the best place to sell your old coins?

    • ANSWER:
      A couple of options...

      First...find a coin dealer in your area.

      Second...Sell them on ebay. This is more work, but you will get a better price because you are cutting out the middle man.

50. QUESTION:
    where to sell or evaluate your old coins gold or silver?
    i have some old coins and want to sell them . some of them gold and some silver.
    where to sell them . i don't want to sell them online.
    thanks.
    i live i USA IL

    • ANSWER:
      I see by your Pulse info that you're in Chicago.

      I'd suggest you try Harlan Berk first. They're downtown (I _think_ they're on State St.) I didn't see a phone # on their web site, but you might want to give them a call to confirm their location.