old coin value

Curious about the value of that 3rd century coin of India that you own? And you’re a first time coin collector too? Then firstly it’s important for you to understand coins and their history. As the value of the coin market is ever changing, it’s important to keep a track of these events. Old books can give you a good idea about how valuable your coin is. Many dealers opine that coins found in change are not usually in great demand by collectors, so they are unlikely to be valuable.


It is a necessity to know an old coin value. Is it worth anything or not. However finding out a coins face value is not a difficult task. There are many factors and reasons behind determining the price and value of an old coin. If you have come across an old coin, you should look up a coin price catalogue to gauge its current value. But even before finding out the value of the old coin it is important to grade it first, using the grading guide available in the market and on the net.

Many collectors and dealers have come across coins from time to time wondering if they hold something valuable in their hands. Scarcity or rarity of the edition of that coin is a great determinant to the value of the coin. The rarer an old coin, the more it will be worth. The demand for a particular old coin by dealers or how many collectors want it, will also greatly influence coin values.


If the coin is in a good condition with clear markings on it, higher will be its assigned grade and the more it will be worth. It is also important to note that just because a coin does not have a significant monetary value today does not mean it isn’t interesting or that it might not have monetary value in the future. It could be an essential part of your collection. So hold on to it.