What is the value of US 20th century coins?

Answer 1

That's a lot of coins to give value to. Here's a quick run down of some basic values to coins from the 20th century.

Pennies: Pennies made before 1959 are usually worth at least 2 cents. Some are worth lot's more others not so much. Anything after 1959 is too new to be worth more than face value.

Nickels: The only nickels worth keeping or buying would be those made before 1939. Most of these are worth a dollar.

Dimes: The only dimes worth keeping or buying would be those made before 1965. These are 90% silver and are worth around $2.50 each.

Quarters: Like dimes the only quarters worth keeping or buying are those made before 1965. These are also 90% silver and are worth around $5 each.

Half-dollars: The only half-dollars worth keeping or buying are those from 1970 or before. From 1965-70 they were made with 40% silver and are worth around $5 each. Before 1965 they were made with 90% silver and are worth around $12-$13 each. Earlier dates and mintmarks are worth more.

Silver dollars- The only silver dollars worth keeping or buying are those made before 1935. These are 90% silver and are worth at least $32 each. Certain dates and mintmarks will be worth more. Any dollars made after 1935 are only worth a dollar. The only exception would be American Silver Eagle bullion coins. These contain an ounce of silver. These are worth the spot price of silver per oz.

$1 gold coins: These vary by price but are worth at least $138 each.

$2.5 gold coins: These were only made till 1907 but are worth at least $276 each.

$2.5 gold Indians: These are worth at least $270 each. These were made from 1908 to 1915 and again from 1925 to 1929.

$5 gold coins- These were made till 1908 and are worth at least $510 each.

$5 gold Indians: Made from 1908- 1916 and again in 1929. These are worth at least $516 each.

$10 gold coins: Worth around $1000 each.

$10 gold Indians: Made from 1907 to 1916, 1920, 1926, 1930, and 1932-1933. Again worth around $1000 each.

$20 gold coins- Worth around $2000 each

$20 St. Gaudens gold coins- These are also worth around $2000.

Any proof coins or uncirculated coins will be worth more than listed here. These prices are the least a coin in that specific category will be worth. Depending on date, condition, and mintmark it could be worth a lot more. There are other commemorative coins that are not listed.