Rare coin values

What is the best way to determine rare coin values? Where do rare coins fit in when trying to determine the value of old coins? The best way is to have them appraised by a professional coin dealer or a professional grading service. There are many resources in the links section of this website and you can use the custom search below which has been preloaded with appraisers and those resources that can best assist. Many coin dealers, will usually review and offer appraisal on your coins for no fee if you want to sell them. Professionals typically charge a fee for grading your coins, but it may be well worth it depending upon what your coin is worth. How do you know if you are getting an honest appraisal (especially when there is no fee)? The way to answer this is by getting multiple free evaluations or simply paying a professional his or her price for the evaluation.

Use the custom search field below to help you find the best resources in valuating your rare coins. Use keywords for your coin or currency followed by "value", "values", "prices", or "appraisals". For example; walking peace dollar values.

For a new coin and being general in this remark, the coin's condition will be the most important factor. In older coins the date or age of the coin is the most important factor, and the coin grade is less important. Major factors in determining rare coin values are:

The coin's condition. What shape is it in?
How many were minted? How many are accounted for?
How old is the coin? What date was it minted?
Do coin collectors or investors have demand for the coin?
Emotion. Is this an important coin for reason not easily explained by facts?

Scams. There are plenty of them out there so be very careful. Do your research. If you take your coin to someone insist that they do the inspection in your eye view; do not allow them to take your coin out of your site under any circumstances.