It’s hard to believe, but those coins in your grandparents’ attic are actually treasure. For collectors around the country who are passionate about the special histories and aesthetics of these coins, they’re priceless — though they do have to put a cost to these coins, sometimes in the hundreds or even thousands of dollars.
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Of course, if you think you have any rare or high-value coins in your possession, your best bet is to take them to a professional collector to get them evaluated. And there are some coins that they might be especially excited to see under the magnifying glass.
Here are six coins worth hundreds that are highly coveted by coin collectors.
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This famous coin dates all the way back to Ancient Greece. One side of the coin shows a soldier riding a horse, and the other depicts a tale about the son of Poseidon riding a dolphin sent by his father after a shipwreck. While you might think a highly coveted coin from ancient Greece would cost millions of dollars, the U.S. Gold Bureau listed it for only $795 late last year.
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If any organization — other than a numismatics society or other coin collecting group, that is — would know about sorting through old coins, it’s Goodwill. The Goodwill blog devoted one piece specifically to coins that collectors would love, and it included the 2004 Wisconsin state quarter known for a unique error — an extra leaf on the corn stalk. Collectors love the distinct look and rarity of these coins. Today, you can find them on eBay for prices like $849.
According to Gainesville Coins, the 1914-D Lincoln Wheat cent had a very low mintage in its series for its year. The rarity of this coin makes it worth at least $175 to collectors.
Also known as the Winged Liberty Head dime, this model, which was minted in 1916, is as beautiful as it is rare. Gainesville Coins shared that there were only 264,000 coins minted, which means collectors are especially glad to see this coin that bears the visage of the Roman god Mercury in front of them. These coins can go for around $800. Precious metals dealer Apmex is currently selling one in almost good condition for $832.