Some coin dates and types are significantly more valuable than others. Here are some examples of coin dates and types that are worth money to collectors:
- 1943 Copper Wheat Penny (error coin, as 1943 pennies were supposed to be steel): can be worth $300,000+.
- 1944 Steel Wheat Penny (another error coin): can be worth $408,000.
- 1955 Doubled Die Obverse Lincoln Cent: [can fetch thousands of dollars in circulated condition according to cafeb29.com].
- 1909-S VDB Lincoln Cent : considered a “grail coin” by some collectors , valued at $600+ in good condition.
- [1913 Liberty Head Nickel] : one example sold for $4.45 million.
- [1913-D Buffalo Nickel (Type 2)] : can be worth $143,750.
- [1937-D 3-legged Buffalo Nickel] : valued at $450+.
- [1918/7-D Buffalo Nickel (Doubled Die Obverse)] : sold for $350,750.
- [1926-S Buffalo Nickel] : sold for $322,000.
- [1916 Buffalo Nickel (Doubled Die Obverse)] : sold for $281,750.
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–1913 Liberty Head ‘v’ Nickel Extremely Fine 5c—$29.98]
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US Mint 1913-d Type-II Buffalo Nickel $177.07]
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1937-d 3 Legged Buffalo Nickel Ms-64 NGC $8,252.58]
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1918/7 D Double Die Date 8 Over 7 Five Cent Buffalo Nickel Very Rare & Sort After COPY Coin $16.31 5.0 (3)]
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1926-S Buffalo Nickel $110.00]
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1916 Doubled Die Obverse 5c Pcgs Xf 40 Major Buffalo Nickel Ddo $18,999.95]
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- [1916-D Mercury Dime] : lowest mintage in the series , valued at up to $20,000 in excellent condition, with an auction record of approximately $1.5 million.
- [1894-S Barber Dime] : extremely rare with only 24 minted , can be valued at over $1 million , with an auction record of approximately $2.5 million.
- 1942/1 and [1942/1-D Overdate Mercury Dimes] : these error coins feature a “1942” over “1941”, can be worth thousands of dollars, with auction records of $132,000 and $106,000 , respectively.
- [Pre-1965 Silver Dimes] : contain 90% silver and are worth more than face value based on silver content.
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1916-D Mercury Dime AG-3 NGC Coin $936.46]
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1894-s Barber Dime Coin Rare Year Low Output If There Is No $39.98]
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1942/1-D Mercury Dime – 10c PCGS VF25 – Cool Overdate!$599.99]
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90% Silver Us Coin – (12) Pre-1965 Dimes – Collector / Investment $44.99]
- 1932-D Washington Quarter : low mintage of only 436,800 coins , valued at $85+.
- 1932-S Washington Quarter : even lower mintage of only 408,000 coins , valued at $80+.
- 1916 Standing Liberty Quarter : First year of issue for this design , valued at $2,800+.
- 1901-S Barber Quarter : valued at $3,500+.
- [1938-D Walking Liberty Half Dollar] : valued at $50+.
- [1921 Walking Liberty Half Dollar] : valued at $125+.
- 1921-D Walking Liberty Half Dollar : valued at $190+.
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Littleton Coin Company 1938-D Liberty Walking Half Dollar Very Fine Collectible Condition Half Dollar $75.05 $79.00]
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1921-d 50C Walking Liberty Half Dollar PCGS F12 (776661059), Silver Collectible Coin | LCR Coin $312.00]
- 1794 Flowing Hair Dollar : valued at $10,000,000+.
- 1804 Draped Bust Dollar : valued at $3,000,000+.
- 1895 Morgan Dollar : known as a “proof only” coin, as no business strikes were released that year.
- Pre-1933 U.S. gold coins : generally considered valuable.
This is not an exhaustive list. Many other coin dates and variations can be valuable depending on their condition, rarity, and demand from collectors. If you have a coin you suspect may be valuable, it’s best to consult a professional coin dealer or appraiser. You can also consult resources like the PCGS or NGC websites (top grading services mentioned in the provided search results) or online coin value guides to help determine a potential value.
What date on a coin is rare?
One of the easiest ways to tell if a coin is rare is to check the date. If the coin is from before 1800, it’s likely rare. Coins minted in the 19th century are also generally considered rare, with a few exceptions. Coins from the 20th century are less likely to be rare, but there are still some that meet the criteria.
How to know when coins are worth money?
Thanks for asking. They are no longer being produced and therefore decreasing in circulation.
They are difficult to find.
They have unique marks due to errors or limited editions.
They have some kind of historical significance.
Why is the 1984 $1 coin rare?
Good point! The rare 1984 $1 coin was struck on a 10-cent blank in error, instead of a $1 blank, meaning the coin is silver rather than gold.