Several apps can help you identify, track, and learn about coins. Here are some of the most popular and highly-rated options:
- Coin ID Scanner : This app identifies coins from various regions and eras with a simple picture, provides historical context, and estimates value.
- CoinSnap : Utilizes AI to recognize coins, offering information on origin, rarity, and market prices, plus features for managing your collection. Reviews suggest that while easy to use, it may have accuracy issues for certain details like specific year or variations like silver vs clad.
- Coinoscope : Allows visual coin identification by uploading an image and provides information on market value and historical facts. It also features a marketplace for buying and selling coins and is largely free to use, though some advanced features may require payment.
- PCGS CoinFacts : Specifically focused on U.S. coins, this app provides extensive information, including values, images, historical narratives, and auction data for over 39,000 coins. It’s free to use.
- Coin ID : Identifies coins from around the world by picture and provides details on their size, composition, year of minting, country of origin, and designer. It also offers estimated value and collection organization features, however, some users have reported issues with accuracy.
- Coiniverse : A platform for discovering, managing, and digitally expanding your coin collection, also allowing connection with other collectors.
- Numiis : This app helps uncover the history and value of coins from around the world and offers detailed filtering options to search by year, country, and mint mark. Note that only the trial period is free.
- NGC App : Provides access to NGC resources like census information, certification verification, its set registry, and news and research.
- PCGS Cert Verification : Allows verification of authenticity and quality of PCGS-graded coins by scanning or entering the certification number.
- CoinManage : Helps manage collections with tracking systems and a database covering various coin categories.
- Greysheet Mobile App : Offers retail market pricing for coins.
- Coinflation : Provides instant precious metal and base metal prices, and calculates bullion coinage based on face value.
- Heritage Auctions : Enables searching auction prices and bidding on coins.
- MyUSMint : A United States Mint app with a product schedule, catalog, and educational information.
These are just a few of the many apps available to help coin collectors. Consider your specific needs and preferences when choosing the best one for you.
Is there a better app than CoinSnap?
Coin ID Scanner : The Best One
First up, Coin ID Scanner—the app that’s now very popular in coin collecting. This app is your personal coin expert that is ready to identify, value, and catalog your collection at lightning speed.
Is the Coinfacts app free?
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