Conrad Morris & Associates has been in the gold, silver, coins, jewelry and gem business for more than 40 years. Coins are a great way to discover value and build wealth. Coins don't have to be old to be valuable. Many people don't know that there are many coins, currently in circulation that are worth a lot of money!
There are many coins you can get from the bank or as change at the grocery store that are worth far more than their face value. Let's take a look at some of the valuable coins you can find and how to identify them.
Valuable Coins to Look For
Silver Quarters 1932-1964
The United States mint made quarters that were 90% silver to honor the 200th anniversary of George Washington's birthday. Prior to this period, the "Standing Liberty quarters" were made starting in 1916. Each Washington quarter contains 0.1984 ounces of pure silver, valued at $4 - $60 depending on condition and mint.
No Mint Dime 1982
The Philadelphia Mint started adding "P" mint marks to dimes starting in 1980. The P was accidentally left off of tens of thousands of dimes in 1982, making these a rare collectible. These dimes were reportedly found in high numbers in the Ohio area and rumored to be given out as change at the Cedar Point Amusement Park. The value depends on the strike and condition with a range of $30 - $250.
Silver War Nickels 1942-1945
During WWII, the government needed nickel for the war effort, so congress had the US Mint make nickels using silver. Silver War Nickels contain .05626 ounces of silver. These coins usually have a large mint mark on the back, above the dome of Monticello. These coins range in price from $10 to thousands of dollars, depending on the year and mint. There are some that show double die marks that can be especially valuable.
Double Die Pennies
Many coins have known double die marks. These are coins that were struck twice in the die during the striking process. Despite the malfunction, these coins make it into circulation and become collectible because they are rare. Double die pennies can be found in 1943, 1955, 1972, 1983, 1984, and 1995. These range in price from $10 - $500 in general. However, some pennies have several areas that are double struck and can be worth tens of thousands of dollars!
Gold Price
It's important to watch the price of gold when you are looking to buy or sell. CM+A can help keep you informed of the most recent movements in the price of gold. The chart on the left shows the gold price movement in the last month. The chart on the right shows the price in the last year.
Conrad Morris & Associates
CM+A has decades of experience buying and selling. CM+A is based in Indiana, but spends much of the year in Sarasota, Florida area. Conrad has built a longstanding, loyal customer base because we use the latest evaluation references and metrics to offer the highest market payouts in the industry, often up to 98.5% of market value. Contact us today to schedule a private home visit to buy and sell coins, jewelry, and other forms of precious gems and metals.
We are an active member of the Better Business Bureau. Here is more detail about what we buy. For those looking to buy precious metals and gems, give us a call, we also sell gold and precious gems at our events. We pride ourselves in maintaining a loyal customer base and getting you the highest possible payout. Our main goals are to get you top dollar and provide you with a service you can trust. We love and cherish our veterans! Tell us at the time you show us your product to receive a 5% premium on your monies.
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