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Photograph both sides, plus any mint mark, in even light and without glare. Confirm the year and denomination before we search.
How to photograph a coin
Do not clean a coin to improve the photo. Cleaning usually lowers value. If the date is worn, say so when you confirm the identification.
What you will see
After you confirm the identification, we show a listed-for range, a typical asking price, an estimated likely sale price (usually 10-30% below the typical listing), a confidence level, and comparable public listings when enough of them exist. If comps are thin, we say so instead of inventing a single number.
Values are estimates based on current public listings, not certified appraisals or sold prices. Listings often run about 10-30% above what an item actually sells for. For rare or high-value items, we recommend a professional appraisal.
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