Expert advice for sellers, collectors, and estate managers in Connecticut.
1946–1964 = 90% silver (0.0723 oz), 1965+ clad, the 1996-W and 1982 no-P, what a dealer pays, and that we buy them in Hamden, CT.
1 oz of gold at 22k, 33.93 g, four sizes, what a dealer pays (strongest buyback premium), proofs, and that we buy them in Hamden, CT.
1859–1909, common dates a dollar or two, the 1877 and 1909-S key dates, what a dealer pays, and that we buy them in Hamden, CT.
Double Eagle gold content (0.9675 oz), Liberty Head vs Saint-Gaudens, what a dealer pays, rare dates, and that we buy them in Hamden, CT.
1 oz of gold at 22k, 33.93 g, what a dealer pays, fractional and silver versions, and that we buy them in Hamden, CT.
1964 = 90% silver, 1965-70 = 40%, what a dealer pays, key dates, and that we buy them in Hamden, CT.
Silver bars and rounds: weight × spot, what a dealer pays, and that we buy them in Hamden, CT.
American Silver Eagles are worth spot plus a premium. Learn what a dealer pays, key dates like the 1996, and sell ASEs in Hamden, CT.
Most Buffalo Nickels are worth $1-$2 — but key dates like the 1937-D Three-Legged can reach five figures. Learn what to check, from a licensed CT dealer.
Common Morgan dollars sell for $30-$50, but an 1893-S or 1889-CC can be worth thousands. How to check date, mint mark, and melt value — from a licensed CT dealer.
A gold bar's value is weight × purity × the live spot price. How bar sizes, .9999 fineness, and dealer premiums work — explained by a licensed CT dealer.
Most wheat pennies are worth about 3 cents — but a 1909-S VDB or 1943 copper cent can be worth thousands to six figures. What to check, from a licensed CT dealer.
Bullion is priced by weight × purity × live spot price. How bars, rounds, and Eagles are valued, and how selling works — from a licensed CT dealer.
A local guide for New Haven sellers — how to choose a coin and gold dealer, what Connecticut law requires, and how to handle an inherited collection.
What is gold spot price, and how does it decide what your jewelry and coins are worth? A dealer breaks down the melt-value formula and dealer margins.
10K, 14K, 18K — what do the numbers mean, and what's your gold really worth? A dealer explains karat purity, stamps, and how value is calculated.
Most proof and mint sets sell for less than people paid — but a few are worth real money. A dealer explains which sets, errors, and silver sets have value.
An old coin can look dirty enough to make cleaning it feel obvious.
Most old bills are worth face value — but silver certificates, star notes, and pre-1928 notes can be worth far more. A dealer shows you what to check.
A step-by-step guide for executors handling coins and jewelry in Connecticut — from securing the collection to probate appraisals and choosing a buyer.
Most pennies are worth a cent — but a few are worth thousands. A licensed dealer shows you which key dates, errors, and copper cents to check.
A licensed dealer explains what Morgan, Peace, and Eisenhower silver dollars are really worth — with melt math and the key dates to check.
A licensed dealer walks through exactly what happens at a free coin appraisal — what to bring, how offers are calculated, and what it costs.
Most inherited coin collections contain a mix of common and genuinely valuable pieces. Here's how to tell the difference before you sell.
Estate sales rarely get jewelry owners the best price. Learn what to do instead to protect the full value of inherited pieces.
Spot price and melt value are not the same thing. Understanding the difference could mean hundreds of dollars more when selling silver.
The most common mistake people make when selling inherited gold coins is accepting the first offer. Here's how to protect yourself.
That stamp inside your ring tells you exactly what your jewelry is worth — if you know how to read it. A simple guide to gold hallmarks.
Connecticut has specific regulations governing precious metals transactions. Here's what sellers need to know before visiting a dealer.
Wondering when to sell your gold coins or jewelry in CT? This guide covers market timing, personal factors, and how to know when you're ready.
Selling gold or silver bullion in Connecticut? Learn how bullion is priced, what to expect from a dealer, and get a free same-day offer at Haven Coin in Hamden.
Wondering what your gold jewelry is worth in CT? Learn exactly how gold value is calculated and get a free appraisal at Haven Coin in Hamden.
Selling gold jewelry in Connecticut? Learn how gold value is calculated and why Haven Coin in Hamden is the trusted choice for fair, transparent evaluations in New Haven County.
Inherited a coin collection and unsure what to do? This step-by-step guide covers everything CT families need to know before selling or keeping coins.
Looking for a trustworthy coin buyer in Connecticut? Here's exactly what to look for — and what to avoid — before you sell your coins or collection in CT.
Every Walking Liberty half (1916–1947) is 90% silver — worth its silver at minimum, and key dates like the 1921-D far more. Values, mintmarks, and Kennedy and Bicentennial halves explained.
Most 1943 steel pennies are worth $1 to a few dollars — but the rare 1943 copper cent has sold for $372,000. Mintmarks, varieties, and the magnet test, from a licensed CT dealer.
Junk silver is pre-1965 U.S. dimes, quarters, and halves valued for their 90% silver — about 0.715 oz per $1 face. How it's priced and when a coin is worth more, from a licensed CT dealer.
Palladium is a rare platinum-group metal priced by spot and driven by auto demand. How palladium bullion, Maple Leafs, and Eagles are valued and sold — from a licensed CT dealer.
A $50 Gold Eagle holds an ounce of gold worth far more than $50. How face value, melt value, and collector premiums set a gold coin's real price — from a licensed CT dealer.
Every Mercury dime (1916–1945) is 90% silver — common dates run $5-7, while the 1916-D starts around $700. Mint marks, Full Bands, overdates, and how to sell, from a licensed CT dealer.
Most 1955 wheat pennies are worth a few cents — but the 1955 Doubled Die Obverse runs $1,000 to over $50,000. How to spot it and get it verified, from a licensed CT dealer.
Proof coins are collector strikes with mirror finishes — but not all are silver. How to tell silver from clad proofs, what sets are worth, and how to sell, from a licensed CT dealer.
Gold-filled jewelry contains a real gold layer — at least 5% by weight under federal law. What GF stamps mean, how it differs from plated, and what it's worth, from a licensed CT dealer.
A 14K ring is 58.3% pure gold — a typical 5-gram ring holds about $420 of gold at current prices. How weight, karat, design, and stones set the real value, from a licensed CT dealer.
Most hobbies begin by buying something. Coin roll hunting is unusual because, in theory, you can search hundreds of dollars in coins and still finish with almost all of that money in your hands.
Most of the coins in your pocket are worth exactly what they say on them.
Two stores can look at the same gold coin and see two completely different things.
A fake coin does not always look fake.
The fastest way to check a coin for silver is the edge test, but it is not the only way.
Selling a coin collection can feel strange, especially when you did not build it yourself.
Most paper money is designed to look exactly like every other bill of the same type.
A coin can be saved for fifty years and still not be rare. Which 1776-1976 half dollars are clad, which are 40% silver, and how to tell them apart.
A two-dollar bill has a strange effect on people.
The Franklin half dollar is the 50-cent coin featuring Benjamin Franklin on the obverse and the Liberty Bell on the reverse, designed by U.S. Mint Chief Engraver John R. Sinnock.
An error coin is a coin that came out of the Mint looking different from its usual design because something went wrong during the minting process.
A quarter is one of the easiest coins to ignore.
A nickel may be the easiest coin in your pocket to overlook.
A dime is small enough to disappear into almost anything.
Gold jewelry can be misleading in the best possible way.