Chicago coin values and selling guides
What your coins are worth, from the 1893 Isabella quarter and Morgan dollars to old gold, plus plain advice on selling an inherited collection in Chicago.
1893 Isabella Quarter Value
A genuine 1893 Isabella quarter sells well above its silver value in any grade, because only 24,214 were sold and the coin was made for collectors.
Read the guide Coin valuesColumbian Half Dollar Value (1892 and 1893)
Most Columbian half dollars are worn and sell for a little more than their silver, because millions were struck and many were spent at face value.
Read the guide Coin values1918 Illinois Centennial Half Dollar Value
The 1918 Illinois Centennial half dollar sells to collectors above its silver value, and its price follows its grade.
Read the guide Coin valuesMorgan Silver Dollar Value
Every Morgan dollar holds 0.7734 troy oz of silver, which sets a floor under its value.
Read the guide Coin valuesWhat Old Coins Are Worth Money
Old coins worth money above face value almost always contain silver or gold.
Read the guide Coin valuesPre-1933 Gold Coin Values
A pre-1933 U.S. gold coin is worth at least the value of its gold, which follows the live spot price.
Read the guide Gold and silver90% Silver Coin Values
U.S. dimes, quarters and half dollars dated 1964 and earlier are 90% silver.
Read the guide Gold and silverGold Karat Guide: How to Read Gold Stamps
Karat tells you how much of a piece is pure gold, out of 24 parts.
Read the guide Coin valuesPCGS vs NGC: How Graded Coins Are Valued When You Sell
Coins graded by PCGS and NGC are valued on the same 1 to 70 Sheldon scale and sealed in plastic holders called slabs, with the grade printed on a numbered label.
Read the guide Selling tipsHow to Sell an Inherited Coin Collection
To sell an inherited coin collection, leave the coins exactly as you found them and make a rough inventory of the boxes, albums and holders.
Read the guide Coin valuesMelt Value vs Collector Value of Coins
Melt value is what the gold or silver in a coin is worth at the live spot price.
Read the guide Selling tipsWhat to Expect at a Free Coin Appraisal
A free coin appraisal with us is a private, one-on-one appointment, Monday to Saturday between 10am and 6pm.
Read the guideGet your coins valued in Chicago
These guides tell you what moves a price. A free appraisal tells you what your own coins will bring, with a written offer for each piece.
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