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

What do I have? What are my coins worth?

If your coins are old and appear to be in good condition, it’s possible they may be worth a substantial amount of money. Rarity and condition are the two primary factors in determining a coin’s worth.

  • Image of hand pointingTo gain basic knowledge about your coins, reference the CoinFacts Encyclopedia of Coins [coinfacts.com]. Look up your U.S. coins by denomination and date.
  • Image of hand pointingA coin is graded on a scale of 1 to 70, depending upon its condition. Click here to find out more about coin grading and its importance in establishing a coin’s worth.
    [coin grading story] [PCGS grading standards]
  • Image of hand pointingIf you are new to coin collecting, we suggest you contact a PCGS Authorized Dealer [Authorized Dealer] near you.

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.