How do I identify my coin?
- First, find the date of the coin and notice the language of any text on the coin.
- If the text is in a language you understand or can translate, this can help identify what region this coin is from.
- Third, notice the denomination if it is found on the coin.
Where can I go to get a coin valued?
You can get an appraisal of the more valuable coins in your collection from a dealer authorized by the PCGS; find members in your area at
How much does it cost to get coins appraised?
Grading a common coin worth $150 costs $20. Grading a rare coin worth $50,000 costs $125. It is a much better value to get expensive coins graded than it is to get common coins graded. That is why you see most coins worth over $5,000 in grading holders and why you don’t see a lot of low value graded coins.
Where can I buy coins in my area?
Many local coin clubs sponsor monthly shows, where several dozen dealers will set up tables and buy and sell coins. If you cannot find a coin show yourself, then contact a local coin club to see if there are coin shows nearby or a dealer.
Where can I find out if a coin is genuine?
Dealers can tell you if your coin is genuine and will sometimes offer a certificate of authenticity. You can find a list of dealers approved by the American Numismatic Association at their website (see Resources below).
Where can I find pictures of old coins?
If the old coin doesn’t have a country name that you can read, you can try visiting Don’s World Coin Gallery to look it up. Don’s Web site has over 25,000 photos of coins from more than 400 countries, past and present, and his Instant Identifiers page has images of dozens of coins that lack English inscriptions.
Which is the best way to find a coin dealer?
This process will usually result in you getting ripped off. To make certain that you’re consulting with an expert coin dealer, plus to ensure that the dealer you go to is an honest and ethical coin dealer, you should consider consulting the Professional Numismatists’ Guild (PNG) directory first.
