What to look for when looking at old coins?

What to look for when looking at old coins?

Look at Mint Marks For most U.S. coins, this will be on the obverse (or head side) of the coin, but certain older coins have the mint marks on the reverse. Coins minted in Philadelphia often lack a mint mark. Some coins were produced at some mints but not others, or may have been made in varying quantities.

How can you tell how old a penny is?

Look for an inscription. The inscription, or legend, on a coin can help you identify its country of origin and may also help determine its age if the date is missing. American coins usually state “United States of America” somewhere on the coin.

What do you do when you find a rare penny?

If you think you’ve found a valuable penny, Stone suggests consulting a professional. Some auction houses offer free evaluations. Additionally, they can help get your coin certified by a grading service and guide you through the entire selling process.

What makes old pennies valuable?

copper pennies
Look for all-copper pennies. Old pennies made before 1982 are 95% copper, which gives them an inherent metal value. This translates to the pennies being worth more.

Which year of pennies are worth money?

Watch for low mintage years like 1955-S, 1939-D, 1933-D, and 1931-S. Depending on condition, rarer pennies are worth more. Look for all-copper pennies. Old pennies made before 1982 are 95% copper, which gives them an inherent metal value.

What pennies should I look for?

15 Most Valuable Pennies Still in Circulation

  • 15 Most Valuable Pennies Still in Circulation.
  • 15. 1995 Lincoln Memorial Cent (Doubled Die)
  • 1970 S Lincoln Memorial Cent (Small Date – High 7)
  • 1999 S Lincoln Memorial Cent (Close AM)
  • 1984 Lincoln Memorial Cent (Doubled Die Ear)
  • 1983 Lincoln Memorial Cent (Doubled Die Reverse)

What should I look for in pennies worth?

Look for all-copper pennies. Old pennies made before 1982 are 95% copper, which gives them an inherent metal value. This translates to the pennies being worth more.

What are some cool questions about coin collecting?

It’s time to answer some cool questions about coin collecting! 1. What penny was made for only a few years right before the Indian-Head penny? None. Indian Heads Were The First Pennies

How to tell if a coin dealer is the real deal?

This, most likely, will mean a face to face meeting. Looking into the eyes of a dealer will often tell a collector if he is the real deal, or a fake waiting to be uncovered. Here is a list of questions that should always be asked before entering into any agreement with an unknown coin dealer:

Where can I buy coins?

There are many places to buy coins to start a collection, or to add to an existing one. Existing collectors may be sellers, and there are plenty of items for sale on Ebay. Real world auctions are another excellent source of coins. Certainly, from all these sources some terrific bargains are to be had.

What was made a few years before the Indian-Head penny?

1. What penny was made for only a few years right before the Indian-Head penny? None. Indian Heads Were The First Pennies 2. In which of the following years did they not make the Mercury dime?