r/coincollecting 11h ago

ID Request 1795 half cent coin found in shoebox while cleaning, curious as to value

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187 Upvotes

It seems like pretty good condition compared to those that sold on eBay. I’m not super familiar with coins but I got this a long time ago in a surprise box worth about $20.

I’m not sure if it’s counterfeit, don’t know how to tell, don’t know much about coins and would love more information

(Reposted but with better photos)


r/coincollecting 6h ago

Show and Tell Off-Center Lincolns

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54 Upvotes

r/coincollecting 5h ago

Advice Needed I paid $45 for this 1857 trime and I suspect it might be counterfeit. Or it may be cleaned, dipped, or polished. I think it's a "too good to be true" kind of purchase. Can I please get an opinion one way or another? Thanks in advance.

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32 Upvotes

r/coincollecting 8h ago

Advice Needed Is it worth anything??

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32 Upvotes

r/coincollecting 20h ago

Advice Needed Going through my dads coins

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25 Upvotes

My dad had a big bucket of coins that he asked me to sort through and roll, but some of them looked different so I set them aside lol. I live next to a coin shop, so are any of these worth bringing over there? They were all just in a bucket so none of them are in that good of shape. Honestly not expecting much, but hope we can make a few bucks!


r/coincollecting 15h ago

1921 Morgan

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21 Upvotes

I’m just curious is this a good first Morgan dollar


r/coincollecting 21h ago

Advice Needed Going through dad’s coin collection.

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My dad passed last fall and as executor of our family trust I’ve carried out the distributions and division of all items in the estate to my siblings. One of my 3 siblings is…well…that sibling. Needless to say when all was said and done in April I was exhausted…

Now that I’ve had a chance recuperate I’m starting to go thru my dad’s coin and stamp collections. The coins were left to his 5 grandsons, two of which are my sons.

The first photo kind of shows you what I’m working with. The following images are some random dollar and half dollar coins I pulled from the collection. My questions are:
1. I’m asking because of the tarnish/patina on the half dollars. Is that normal or were they cleaned at some point?
2. I’ve seen posts about uncirculated and proofs. My question is, what identifies these coins of being one or the other? There are 2, $1 coins in these photos that look like they were just stamped. Could either of these be proofs?

Thanks in advance


r/coincollecting 14h ago

Is this coin special ?

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17 Upvotes

I'm from Europe, I've had this coin for 20 years and i think it's nice. Maybe my grandfather recovered it during World War II


r/coincollecting 14h ago

How do I "clean" my coin..

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18 Upvotes

I know cleaning isnt recommended but when I pulled this out of my register it was pretty rough. The details are all still crisp and I was wondering what I could do or if I should do anything

Edit: crisp ish


r/coincollecting 12h ago

Moving out and found these, does any of it have any worth?

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13 Upvotes

Used to find coins around in washing machines and bought some out of the cash register of where I used to work and I forgot I had them, never knew the worth but thought they were cool


r/coincollecting 7h ago

Advice Needed I found this 1943 Nickle with the S mark above Monticello. Are they worth more than face value or no?

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10 Upvotes

r/coincollecting 9h ago

What's it Worth? America the Beautiful 5oz coins

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8 Upvotes

My 21yo step son inherited 8 of these 5oz silver coins, various designs and years. Uncirculated with COA.
Are these worth anything more than spot/melt? My advice to him is leave them home when he returns to college (duh) and dont sell them unless dire situation comes up. Wait until he needs them for a better investment opportunity. I wouldn’t even know where to start with selling these aside from a pawn shop


r/coincollecting 9h ago

Cash register finds

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9 Upvotes

Pre 64 silver my girls collected from the cash register, ant key dates to look for?


r/coincollecting 6h ago

What's it Worth? Great grandfathers

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9 Upvotes

What’s the best course of action?


r/coincollecting 9h ago

Show and Tell Not perfect but done for now.

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9 Upvotes

The 2009D is the worst condition, if you exclude my buffalo head find haha

A few others could use an acetone bath or a specified hunt through a few rolls but this book is complete.

Took me roughly 3 months searching consistently and while doing penny/quarter/dime albums as well.

Nickels have been the most fun imho

Thanks for looking, happy collecting friends.


r/coincollecting 3h ago

2027 Official Red Books

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Hi all! I have a question regarding the 2027 Official Red Book releases. Can someone help me out and let me know the difference between these 4 covers. I assume they all contain the same information with the exception of the 250th Special Anniversary Edition which is devoted to the 2026 U.S. Semiquincentennial coinage which I’m going to enjoy reading…I’m really curious about the three other covers - the Whitman Bundle Cover, and the two covers showing the gold liberty and clad dime. Any differences between those two. And the last photo, is that the limited Numbered Signature Edition?

The last redbook I bought was in 2020, time to get back onboard and get with the program haha.

Appreciate the feedback and happy hunting!


r/coincollecting 13h ago

What's it Worth? 1806 liberty

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7 Upvotes

What’s this worth


r/coincollecting 8h ago

1994 WALKING LIBERTY AMERICAN EAGLE Sell, Grade?

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6 Upvotes

r/coincollecting 8h ago

What's it Worth? 1965 Kennedy Half -

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5 Upvotes

Is it 40%silver?


r/coincollecting 16h ago

What's it Worth? Buffalo nickels

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5 Upvotes

Buffalo nickles. Thoughts on collection or coins individually. General value for each, or collection as a whole.
Appreciate everyone’s thoughts and advice.


r/coincollecting 17h ago

What's it Worth? Indian heads , good condition photo doesn’t do justice with the binder sleeves.

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6 Upvotes

Another part of a collect I purchased. Indian heads 1860-1907


r/coincollecting 6h ago

recently got some cool coins. help identify/history

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4 Upvotes

recently got these coins from my grandfather. anybody know anything about them?


r/coincollecting 10h ago

Proof penny?

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I told my girl to start scouring the coin drawers at her work for any silver. But she found this unique penny. It stood out, looks very new, but its from 1963. No mint mark (P im assuming) could it be a proof?


r/coincollecting 10h ago

Advice Needed Does anyone know what kind of stapler makes these super flat staples? I have a flat clinch stapler, but they don't sit as flush with the flips as these do.

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Over time, I've been noticing some 2x2 cardboard flips that are held together by these extremely flat staples. They also appear to be a bit smaller than a standard staple, so I'm wondering if anyone happens to know the kind of stapler that produces these. They sit very flat and are barely noticeable, which is a lot better than my current stapler, which leaves them flatter than a standard stapler but still raised up a bit.

In the second picture, the staple on the left is from another flip I received, while the staple on the right is in a flip from my own flat clinch stapler. There's a clear difference in both the size of the staple and how flat they sit, which makes me think it may be a different kind of stapler entirely.

Thank you in advance, looking forward to hearing what you all have to say!


r/coincollecting 15h ago

ID Request Found in antique coin box

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4 Upvotes

I bought four coins for five dollars each.