Have You Recently Inherited a Coin or Considered Returning to the Hobby?
 
Number One

What do I have? What are my coins worth?

Most people are unsure of what to do with newly acquired coins. The first step is to find basic information about your coins and get at least a general idea of how much they may be worth.

  • To gain basic knowledge about your coins, refer to the CoinFacts Encyclopedia of Coins [coinfacts.com]. Look up your U.S. coins by denomination and date.
  • A coin is graded on a scale of 1 to 70, depending upon its condition. Find out more about coin grading and its importance in establishing a coin’s worth.
    [About Coin Grading] [PCGS Grading Standards]
  • If you are new to coins, we suggest you choose a coin dealer from the list of PCGS Authorized Dealers who have been specifically selected to participate in the New Collector Program.
    [New Collector Program Dealers]

    Our Authorized Dealers are screened on the basis of business ethics, knowledge of coins and experience in the marketplace. Your dealer will examine your coins and will recommend any that should be sent to PCGS for grading.
  • A word of caution: do not attempt to clean your coins yourself, because if not done properly, cleaning may reduce a coin's value. Coins should only be cleaned by a numismatic professional.
 
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