Old Coins

Old coins colelcting can be very rewarding if you do it right. Coin collecting is becoming more than just a hobby, as more and more people realize the potential of coins as an investment.

Old coins, especially the once made from precious metal, such as Gold Coins, Silver Coins and Platinum Coins increase in value as the price of the commodity and demand increase. You can buy online Old Gold American Coins, Old Silver Canadian and Old Russian Coins at My Coin Dealer.

The ROI (Return On Investment) of more than 100% in just one year is possible if you buy your coins wisely. Please refer to Coin Investment for more information about investing in coins.

Old Coins

The value of old coins depends mostly on condition (grade) of the coin, scarcity or rarity and demand (how many collectors want it). Old coins are different from modern coins, because they also have a historical value, with some of the collectors collecting coins of specific period of time and willing to pay high premiums for rare old coins.

Silver Old Coins and Gold Old Coins - There is an increasing demand in old coins made from precious metals, such as silver coins and gold coins. The value of these old coins grown dramatically in last years affected by increase in commodity prices and high demand.

Refer to Silver Old Coins page and Gold Old Coins page for more information about silver old coins and gold old coins.

Please refer to the Old Coin Values page for more information about old coins value.

Numismatists and all of the third-party grading services use a 70 point numerical scale that was adapted from an old method of grading Large Cents. It's called the Sheldon Scale after its originator, William Sheldon. This scale uses the first 59 numbers to deal with circulated coins and the last 11 numbers with uncirculated coins.

Please refer to the Coin Grading page for more information about Old Coins Grading.

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Old coins are becoming more rare with the increasing demand and decreasing supply. Rare old coins bringing the highest return compare to more common or modern coins.

Please refer to our Coin Investment page to read more on investment in old coins.


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Old Coins News
06/18/2025
Three 'old coins' at home could be worth over £100,000 one is still in circulation
In fact, a coin expert recently sparked excitement among numismatists by highlighting three "old coins" that could be lurking in your home, potentially worth a staggering sum of over £100,000. In a ... more info

05/27/2025
Pennies are going away. What should you do with your old coins?
Cash usage is declining, with many Americans viewing coins as more of a nuisance than currency. Although rare valuable pennies exist, most are worth only slightly more than their face value. Consumers ... more info

06/26/2025
With gold at record highs, what should you do with your old jewelry and coins?
With gold prices at historic highs, even old jewelry could fetch thousands. Thinking of turning your gold into much-needed cash? Here’s what to know before you sell. more info

06/11/2025
Discovery of 300-Year-Old Coins May Prove $17 Billion ‘Richest Wreck in History’ Has Been Found
Centuries-old coins, believed to be part of a $17 billion treasure trove on the shipwreck of the Spanish galleon ship San José, have been discovered. The ship reportedly contains the 'most valuable ... more info