Numismatic
 

Are there good websites to findout about old US coins including rough valuation? Found an old bag of coins and just wondering what to do with it.

Give us an idea of what ya have -

I do not have the bag with me currently... but an example. A coin that looks like a Liberty Head nickel except the date is 1804. It has the head surrounded by stars on one side and on the other it has a V.

It looks identical to what I see on the web as far as Liberty Head coins go, except for the date. According to what I can find, these coins were not made until 1883 or something similar.

I would accept that my eyes are playing tricks on me with regards to the date, but I have had two other people, with magnifying glasses, look at it and they believe it shows as 1804 as well.

Anyway, just curious as to what I can find out.

Visit your local public liberry... you'll probably find some books there to help you out.

Look at the coin - check the denomination

Is that to say it is worth the face value?

It is a five cent piece.

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