Malcolm ellis coins offers to pay the best prices on all pre 1947 british silver coins and provides a very caring and personal service to all its clients. These coins functioned on the lsd predecimal currency system, of pounds, shillings, and pence. Pre 1947 silver coins for sale in uk view 59 bargains. As the sell off continued forcing down prices on 90% silver coins until they sold at discounts some junk silver sold below the value of its silver content. Washington quarter 1932 1964 the washington quarter was first minted in the early 1930s, and has remained in circulation ever since. Junk silver is an informal term used in the united states, united kingdom, canada and australia for any silver coin that is in fair or cull condition and has no numismatic or collectible value above the bullion value of the silver it contains. In general, any coin that was coined before 1947 is worth a lot more than their face value. In addition to the sell off, untold quantities of bags were refined into. British india coinage under george vi 19381947 chiefa coins.
This page also shows coins listed for sale so you can buy and sell. The chart below will give you an approximate value of the silver content contained in united states coins. Silver coins silver coin prices buy silver bullion coin. Originally, the walking silver liberty half dollar coin design was created by adolph a. The first rupee coins of the republic of india were minted in 1950. Youll often find that dealers offer an amount based on multiples of their face value, for example 8 x face value for pre 1947 coins and 20 x face value for pre 1920 coins.
Silver was eliminated altogether in 1947, except for maundy coinage, which returned to the pre1920 92. Were a little different, in that we pay based on the weight of the coins you have. All dimes ever made by the united states mint all have reeded edges to prevent clipping of silver from the coin. But people continue to buy the junk silver coins that have survived. Under this system, there were 12 pence in a shilling and 20 shillings, or 240 pence, in a pound. Those dated from 1920 to 1947 are made with 50% silver content.
The fair market value fmv price guide represents concise listings of retail fair market value prices for properly graded united states rare coins. Sixpences minted between 1920 and 1946 were struck in. Youll often find that dealers offer an amount based on multiples of their. You need to do some research on the internet, or get a good book on old. So you might want to think about how seriously youre going to search for these silver quarters before you buy this book. You can pay on line by debit or credit card with free insured special delivery. The vast majority of these coins are melted down to recover their silver content the exceptions are coins with rare date andor exceptional grades, which are appraised and valued separately. However, these pre1946 silver coins usually have a numismatic value in excess of their bullion value. Silver coin melt values with live silver prices coinflation. These coins were in standard circulation until silver was removed from all mexican circulating coinage in 1979.
Your silver roosevelt dime values are tied directly to the current price of silver. Yeomans guide book of united states coins when first issued totaled 18,000 copies a small quantity by todays standards. Values represent uncirculated coins, unless you enter an amount of coin wear. Mainly there is no mint mark for calcutta, the bombay issues have a small dot or diamond commonly known as reverse b under the lotus flower, near the bottom of the coin and the. Do look out for pre 1947 sixpences in the collection. The coins that were minted at londons royal mint beginning in 1858 were fivecent, tencent and twentycent coins containing 92. Us silver coin melt value calculator live silver spot price.
Whether you are an experienced coin collector or hoping to get started with this interesting hobby, you will probably appreciate the myriad old coins for sale that ebays userfriendly site offers. Republic of india 1 anna 16 anna 1 re major component silver minted in bombay 1942 103. The 1940 14rupee, 12rupee and one rupee coins were reduced from 0. Ok, so chances are most of your old silver coins arent worth hundreds of dollars each, but theyre still worth much more than face value. In his book good money, george selgin chronicles the private sectors. The reason is that pcgs grading fees are more than the value of the coins, so these low value coins are seldom submitted to pcgs for grading, your input is welcomed. Since its humble beginnings in 1967, the monex companies have led the industry in silver coin investing programs by offering circulating u. Roosevelt silver dime values and prices the spruce crafts. Created by ngc and krause publications numismaster, the price guide pages are arranged by krause catalog numbers and include values, images and specifications such as weight, composition, engraver and current bullion values. Silver coin values below are based on live silver prices at the cme. Buy 1 oz preowned american eagle silver coins silver. In 1858, with londons approval, province of canada issued coins minted in england in denominations of 1, 5, 20 and 50 cents.
Most of the coins issued are extremely common, so the price of these coins is very dependent on the daily price of silver. The silver coin values you will find here on our site are largely based on the retail value you might pay to buy silver coins from a coin dealer. Coins and canada canadian coins price guide, value. Sep 09, 2011 the rocketing price of silver it has doubled over the past year means that coins minted before 1947 which had real silver in them are now worth 40 times their face value. Examples dated 1919 and before are even better, as they were made of sterling silver 92. Sixpences minted between 1920 and 1946 were struck in 50% silver. These coins were in standard circulation until silver was removed from all coinage in 1965 and 1970 40% silver halfdollars. Easily the bestselling numismatic book of all time, the red book known for its iconic red cover has been published in annual editions since 1947.
This is our basic coin price guide for people who are unfamiliar with coins but want to find out about old coin values. May 31, 2014 1947 half crown at rare british coins. It is struck only in the onetroy ounce size which has a nominal face value of one dollar and is guaranteed to contain one troy ounce of 999 pure silver. Our silver coin calculator will calculate the melt value of us junk silver coins. These coins still hold the value of their silver content, no matter where they were minted. Here are old coins that we think will be of interest based on the keywords that you entered which were as follows. Old circulated silver coins from canada, australia, and mexico are easy to find.
But, depending upon where you sell your coins, you will probably get a little less than the prices stated below. British silver coins pre 1947 two shillings x 8 90 grams. Sdc the 5 most essential books for coin collectors. The 1816 weightvalue ratio and size system survived the debasement of silver in 1920, and the adoption of token coins of cupronickel in 1947. Our price charts make it simple to calculate how much your coins are worth.
It basically refers to pre decimal coins, including crowns, halfcrowns, doubleflorins, florins, shillings, sixpences and silver threepences all dated 1946 and before. They will then check the price of silver at that time and pay you an amount based on that price and the total that they arrived at. Youll often find that dealers offer an amount based on multiples of their face value, for example 8 x face value for pre1947 coins and 20 x face value for pre1920 coins. Silver coin melt values silver dollar melt value ngc. For sale 1928 auctions 6 wishlist 26 collection 25. We base our prices on the weight of your coins, not face value. Us silver coin calculator get the accurate price for. We take pride in providing the most accurate coin values and stats online. George vi nickle 1 rupee coin last set of coins to bear a br. Do look out for pre1947 sixpences in the collection. Predecimal silver coin valuation calculator gold traders. A box of 50% british silver coins guaranteed by their dates is just as collectable as bars or minted coins.
Hi ive inherited from my grandfather a lined tobacco tin full of scrap pre1947 british 50% silver coins, about a. The values below only reflect the silver value, not rarity or numismatic value. A dazzling range of fine rare coins up for sale to coin collectors including guineas through to old pennies. So if youre just spending fun time sorting coins with the kids like i am, youll probably never end up using the 19321947 or 19481964 quarter folders. Silver roosevelt dime values coin values discovery. In 1870, the twentyfive cent coin silver canadian quarter replaced the twentycent coin and the fiftycent coin silver canadian halfdollar was introduced. Weinman, who was also the designer of the popular mercury dime. They weigh as much as kennedy half dollars, so the silver in both coins holds the same value. It was first released by the united states mint on november 24, 1986. Because of this, many coins minted before this date are actually melted down, which means that the number of them in circulation is ever decreasing. These days, there isnt a trace of silver to be found in the coinage. Oct 02, 2011 hi i am looking to purchase pre 1947 silver coins large lots preferable from coin dealers or collectors etc am willing to pay good prices for all scrap and unwanted pre 47 silver,please reply let me know what you have,willing to travel and pay cash. Halfcrowns pre 1947 58, florins pre 1947 102 includes 1925 gvf, shillings pre 1947 44, total.
Walking liberty coins which were minted 19161947 are much more than junk silver to history enthusiasts, so ones in good condition are worth more than their weight in silver. Us silver coin calculator get the accurate price for your. Eisenhower dollars minted from 19711973 are 40% silver. After indian independence, british indian coins were in use as a frozen currency until india became a republic in 1950. Silver coin values silver coin prices updated using live.
Do your research to see if you can discover your old coins value. Malcolm ellis coins of witley in surrey is currently offering at least. While it was originally published as a simple price guide for u. Use the us silver coin melt value calculator below to determine what the value of your junk silver is the online calculator below determines the melt value of any silver coin beginning with the 1940s jefferson nickel and ending with the current american silver eagle. Many dealers will pay a face value multiple, rather than giving a price per gram. We take great pride in the way your order is packaged and delivered. Of course, the biggest different between coins minted between 1932 and 1964 and coins minted nowadays is the fact that the former contains a good bit of silver, increasing its inherent value. Under the anna series, one rupee was divided into 16 annas. Buy british pre1947 silver coin lots and get the best deals. These are described as bright, like new, no wear and virtually mark.
British 1kg kilogram box of pre1947 silver coins 500. The reason why this date is important, is due to the fact that from 1920 to 1946, these coins were made of 50% silver 0. For values of specific dates and grades for ngccertified united states silver coins, visit the ngc us coin price guide. Jun 27, 2016 my collection of pre 1947 british silver coins. These bags and rolls can be purchased in specific denominations or in generic bags of mixed coins. The british colonies, led by the province of canada, needed to replace the sterling system with the decimal system used in the united states. You might also like to try a calculator from the menu above. This table should only be used as a guide for buying and selling. These values assume a coin in a certain grade and are for coins without any signs of damage, such as cleanings, heavy gouges, or other detractions. The same goes for all coins with a mint date between 1920 and 1946 1947 dates are likely to be cheap metals, as these contain 50% sterling silver. Walking liberty obverse between 1916 and 1947 the united states minted what is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful coin designs ever. The red book quickly grew into the worlds most popular numismatic reference, and one of the bestselling nonfiction books of all time. Match your us coins to the pictures and find silver dollar values, half dollar values, and values of any other old us coin.
We are not currently buying back this item online, please call 18008001865. Silver canadian coins 1858 1967 silver canadian coins have a most interesting history. The rocketing price of silver it has doubled over the past year means that coins minted before 1947 which had real silver in them are now worth 40 times their face value. The world coin price guide is a complete catalog of values for world coins from 1600 to date. Stay on top of the rare coin market with the ngc weekly market report free enewsletter. Market, pcgs and ngc price guides require a dealer subscription or membership.
Most united states coins were made from 90 percent silver and 10 percent copper. If you have any currency minted before 1947, it could be worth 40 times its face value. Dimes, quarters, half dollars, and dollar coins minted before 1965 are 90% silver. Everything you should know before you buy us coin collections lots. Sell predecimal british silver coins goldtraders uk ltd. Compared to the classic silver roosevelt dime composition of 90% silver and 10% copper, slightly smaller at 17. Investment potential of old british silver coins 6 awesome examples. Jun 22, 2016 my collection of pre 1947 british silver coins. The current rates for 50% pre 1947 silver coins are around 18p per gram july 2016. Value your british pre1947 silver coins we purchase pre1947 silver coins, lots of them. Minted and saved in the millions, today only uncirculated coins are widely collected.