Have a coin or a collection and want to know what it’s worth? Call us for a no-obligation appraisal discussion based on what you describe and current market conditions.
An appraisal is an assessment of value. It looks at the type of coin, its date and mint mark, its condition, and current market conditions to arrive at a reasonable range.
The phone conversation is a starting point. For verified value, a coin needs to be physically examined, and for very high-value pieces, certified grading by a service like PCGS or NGC may make sense.
A coin’s value involves several factors. Here are the main ones we discuss during an appraisal call.
Coin series, denomination, and country of origin. Some series are common, others highly collected.
Year of minting and mint mark. Key dates and rare mint marks can multiply value significantly.
Wear, scratches, cleaning, toning. Condition is graded on a 70-point scale.
Current spot prices for bullion, current collector demand for numismatic coins.
Have the coins or photos handy. Year, mint mark, and visible condition are useful starting points.
Type, series, date, mint mark. We help work through identification if you’re uncertain.
Approximate range based on what you describe and current market conditions.
Sell, hold, get formally graded, or just walk away with the information. No obligation.
We’ll discuss the coin and what affects its value.
A phone conversation gives you a verbal range based on what you describe. It’s useful for getting your bearings, deciding whether to sell, or learning what you have.
For insurance documentation, estate filings, or other formal needs, a written appraisal from a qualified third party may be required. We can discuss when that level is needed.
No. The phone conversation is no-obligation. There’s no charge for discussing what you have. Formal written appraisals (for insurance or estate purposes) may carry a fee depending on scope.
A verbal range is a starting point based on what you describe. Final value depends on physical examination of the coin. For high-value pieces, professional grading by PCGS or NGC provides the most accurate baseline.
Not strictly. The same call can cover both: discussing what you have, the approximate value range, and what an offer would look like if you decide to sell. Many sellers handle it as one conversation.
That’s information too. Knowing a coin is common rather than rare can be just as useful as the opposite. We’ll tell you straight either way.
Yes. Larger collections take more time on the call, and for very large estates a more structured evaluation may be appropriate. We can discuss what makes sense for the scope of what you have.