There are several options available if you’re looking for free coin appraisals:
- [Coinfully]: Offers free online appraisals and, for large collections, potentially in-home appraisals with no obligation to sell.
- American Rarities: Provides free online appraisals for rare US coins, and the possibility to sell directly through them.
- Heritage Auctions: One of the largest auction houses for coins, offering free online appraisals and the potential to sell your coins through their platform.
- GreatCollections: Provides free estimates on most coins, medals, and paper money via an online form, and allows you to research coin values using their auction archive.
- PCGS & NGC: While primarily grading services, they offer tools like price guides and resources for identifying error coins that can aid in your own free appraisal research.
- Coinoscope: This free app allows you to take a photo of your coin for identification, value estimation, and historical information.
- CoinSnap: Another free app that helps identify and value coins using AI-powered image recognition.
- Coin ID Scanner: A user-friendly app providing instant identification, historical context, and value lookups by scanning your coin.
- PCGS CoinFacts: A comprehensive app focusing on US coins, offering detailed information, auction records, and high-resolution images.
- Some local coin shops offer free appraisals as part of their business to buy and sell coins.
- Coin clubs can also be a valuable resource. For instance, the Parson’s Coin Club provides free appraisals to the public at their meetings.
- Remember : While these options can be helpful, for the most precise valuation of a valuable coin, a professional appraisal from a reputable coin grading service like PCGS or NGC may be recommended, although these services typically come with a fee.
How do you get coins appraised without getting ripped off?
Getting a professional appraisal will be the most accurate way to determine a coin’s value. You can get your coins appraised at a local coin shop or at a coin show. Alternatively, you can try to figure out the value of your coins on your own. Coin pricing guides like the PCGS Price Guide provide a good starting point.