Antique coin appraisal, online
That old coin you inherited, or the one tucked in a drawer you have always wondered about, may be worth far more or far less than its face value. Our team researches it and sends you a clear value report within three days.
Structured research, reviewed for clarity
We start by placing your coin against comparable sales, the prices similar examples have actually realized at auction and through dealers, not the optimistic figures sellers ask. From there our team weighs grade and surface condition, reads the date and mint mark, and considers mintage and any known varieties or errors. You receive a plain-English report with an estimated value range and the reasoning behind it, reviewed by our team before it reaches you.
What affects the value of antique coins
A coin's worth rarely comes down to a single feature. Two pieces struck from the same dies in the same year can be separated by a wide margin in value, and our team weighs several factors together before arriving at a figure.
Date, mint mark and mintage
The year and the small mint mark, the letter showing where a coin was struck, can turn an ordinary piece into a sought-after key date. Low original mintage and survival rates push value upward, and our team checks each against recorded figures rather than assumptions.
Grade, strike and originality
Condition is graded on a fine scale, from heavily worn to fully uncirculated, and small differences move value sharply. Original surfaces, sharp strike detail, and untouched toning matter, while cleaning or polishing usually lowers what a coin will bring.
Comparable sales
We anchor every estimate to what comparable coins have actually sold for in recent auction and dealer records, not to asking prices, which often run well above realized results.
Metal content, rarity and the difference between the two
Many older coins carry real gold or silver, and that bullion content sets a floor on value. But the pieces that command the highest prices are usually prized for rarity, historical interest, and condition well beyond their metal. A common silver coin may be worth close to its melt value, while a scarce variety in strong grade can sell for many times that. Knowing which of these drives your coin is central to a fair estimate, and it is one of the first distinctions our team draws.
Inherited a coin collection?
Collections passed down through a family are often a mix of genuine rarities, common circulated pieces, and a few surprises, all jumbled together with little record of what is what. You do not need to sort or identify anything yourself. Tell us what you have, share clear photographs of the coins you are most curious about, and our team will research them and report back with estimated values and context. When you are ready, submit your item and we will take it from there.
A few reports we've delivered
Illustrative: Victorian gold sovereign, 1880s London mint, light wear
$450 - $750
Illustrative: Morgan silver dollar, 1880s, lightly circulated common date
$40 - $120
Illustrative: Roman silver denarius, 2nd century, clear portrait and legend
$120 - $400
Illustrative: British silver crown, early 20th century, uncirculated detail
$80 - $250Estimated ranges shown to guide research — not official appraisals for insurance, tax, or legal use. Illustrative examples.
Questions, answered honestly
How old does something have to be to be an antique?
As a rule of thumb, an antique is generally at least 100 years old. Items roughly 20–99 years old are usually called “vintage,” and the line shifts by category — but age alone never sets value. A 60-year-old designer piece can be worth far more than a century-old everyday object.
What affects the value of my item?
Value comes from a combination of factors: who made it, its age and rarity, condition, originality, provenance (its documented history), and — most of all — what comparable pieces have actually sold for recently. Our research weighs each of these to produce an estimated range.
I’ve inherited a collection — what do I do?
Start with the pieces you’re most curious about, or the ones you suspect are most valuable. Submit them individually, or for more than ten items use our white-glove service and we’ll research the whole batch together at a tailored rate.
Is this an official appraisal?
No. Every report is a thorough, researched estimate to guide your research — not an official appraisal for insurance, tax, or legal purposes. For those uses you’ll want a certified appraiser, and our report is a great, fast first step before that.
How accurate is a researched value report?
Our research is based on real comparable sales and a structured assessment of condition, era, and maker. It’s designed to give you a credible, well-researched estimate quickly. Like any estimate it isn’t a guarantee of sale price, which is why we always give a range rather than a single number.
“I had a vase from my grandmother and no idea where to start. The report was detailed, fast, and honest about the range.”
“Three days, a fair price, and a genuinely useful breakdown of comparable sales. Far better than waiting weeks.”
“Loved that it was upfront about being an estimate. It gave me exactly what I needed before talking to an auction house.”
Illustrative examples shown during launch — verified customer reviews will replace these as reports are delivered.
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