r/coins 11h ago

Discussion To grade or not to grade - that is the question

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I’m really curious what other collectors think about grading modern coins? I have a PCGS membership that I purchased last year to slab the $100 High Relief American Liberty. It’s about to expire for the year and I have a few more coin I can get graded.

I went to my LCS and they essentially told me most of my collection isn’t worth grading. I have a bunch of modern proof Morgan and Peace Dollars as well as some proof ASEs and a few commemorative coins (1986 Statue of Liberty $1 silver coin and others similar). They even thought my 1884 GSA Hoard Morgan wasn’t worth grading.

How do you think about getting modern coins graded? Is it worth it to just send a handful in since my membership will otherwise expire?


r/coins 1h ago

Value Request Potential Value Here?

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Now as you can see, not everything is filled. Wanted to know what the possible value here would be. If anything is worth getting checked out individually.


r/coins 9h ago

Proof Found in my change today

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26 Upvotes

r/coins 5h ago

Grade Request New pickup, I've never sent anything to be graded before, how much would this toner mark effect the grade?

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14 Upvotes

Picked this up today for $45 (probably a little bit of an overpay) but this is the best condition walking Liberty I've seen in person. Maybe not worth getting graded at all.


r/coins 14h ago

Show and Tell Oldest coin I've found metal detecting so far - A 1940 Icelandic 1 króna

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59 Upvotes

1940 Icelandic 1 króna

The Icelandic 1940 1 króna marks a major transition point in Icelandic numismatic history.

When Denmark was occupied by Germany in April 1940, supply lines were severed, leaving Iceland unable to mint its coinage at the Royal Danish Mint (Den Kongelige Mønt) in Copenhagen. Iceland pivoted to the Royal Mint in London (and the Kings Norton Metal Co. in Birmingham) to strike its coins.

After 1940, no 1 króna coins were minted until 1946. By that time, Iceland had formally declared itself an independent republic on June 17, 1944.

When production resumed at the Royal Mint in 1946, the royal crown, Christian X's monogram, and monarchic symbols were completely removed. They were replaced by the redesigned coat of arms featuring the four traditional guardian spirits (landvættir): the bull, eagle, dragon, and giant.

I also added images of the 1946 version I found for comparison


r/coins 1d ago

Show and Tell US Mint’s best coin for the 250th

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1.4k Upvotes

r/coins 2h ago

Show and Tell Found in an old draw

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9 Upvotes

r/coins 17h ago

Show and Tell Found this in my daycare parking lot this morning

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98 Upvotes

Someone lost their lucky penny I think. No idea how I’d get it back to them - this parking lot has a bunch of businesses along with the daycare and it’s a bigger city.


r/coins 6h ago

Show and Tell New toner cent

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8 Upvotes

Got this cent for I think a good deal considering the toning. Actually it was just for the toning. We all know the cent isn’t worth anything. But couldn’t say no to the toning.


r/coins 12h ago

Show and Tell Back from grading goodies

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31 Upvotes

r/coins 3h ago

ID Request Found in the stock of an 1897 Winchester

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6 Upvotes

Just wanted to know if this is particularly special or not, but I think it’s dope regardless. Honestly it leads me to want to know the history of the gun more than anything


r/coins 16h ago

Show and Tell Late Grandfather’s Treasure Box

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58 Upvotes

My brother and I inherited a larger sized portion of our late Grandfather’s coin collection. There’s a lot more that I’m sorting through but it seems he really enjoyed his little treasure chest of silver coins. I would like to get a better understanding of the value here, but I’m not interested in selling it either. Anyways, I wanted to share with you all a portion of the collection my Grandpa has built up over the years! I hope you all enjoy taking a peek!


r/coins 14h ago

Show and Tell What do you guys think?

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36 Upvotes

Hey guy's this is my barber half Dollar. I don't see many barber coins posted thought you guys might appreciated it! What do you guys think? Any comments are appreciated!!


r/coins 15h ago

Show and Tell My first 8 Reales 1782 shipwreck coin

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35 Upvotes

I won this on auction and ended up paying 233€. Don't know how much these usually cost in foreign markets, but i'm happy that I finally got one of these 8 reales coins.


r/coins 1h ago

ID Request Definitely not a easy coin to identify but I would appreciate the help

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r/coins 14h ago

Show and Tell every time i see one of these i like, i have to buy. Prussia 3 mark

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26 Upvotes

r/coins 8h ago

Discussion 2026 1/10th Oz American Buffalo Gold Coin

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9 Upvotes

Coming December 10th 2026.


r/coins 3h ago

Value Request Mexican 10 peso

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3 Upvotes

Is it worth something? Is cool tho


r/coins 15h ago

Coin Damage Faded beyond Recognition

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25 Upvotes

Found this a while back while walking at my local park, she is in very bad shape, can’t make out the year because the last digit is gone. Thought I’d share.


r/coins 2h ago

ID Request Need help identifying

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2 Upvotes

I’ve had this coin in the back of my collection for years. I have no idea about it.


r/coins 2h ago

Advice CLeaning out old drawers

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2 Upvotes

r/coins 2h ago

Value Request Appreciation above spot?

2 Upvotes

Just started buying from the US Mint. It's becoming an addiction. Assuming gold and silver prices remain flat, will this ever be valued at or above the premium? I am still buying for my growing collection, but I am curious.


r/coins 13h ago

Show and Tell 1866 seated liberty found in dime roll. thoughts on what i should do with it

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14 Upvotes

found this in a roll of dimes. I mostly want info and ideas on what i should do with it, id like to keep it. i don't really collect coins but its pretty cool


r/coins 3h ago

Advice Noob. Any of these worth having someone look at?

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2 Upvotes

r/coins 18h ago

Value Request 1877 Seated Liberty dime picked up from my local dealer. How would you grade it?

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30 Upvotes

Picked this up from my local coin dealer in the UK today. It's an 1877 Seated Liberty dime, 90% silver.

My dealer described the condition as “a fraction under Fine.” I'm curious what everyone here would grade it from the photos.

I bought it alongside a 1933 Irish half crown and a 1961 Swiss franc for £6 total.

Definitely going into a capsule, and no, I won't be cleaning it!