I have some silver dollars dating back to 1921 and would like to find an approximate value. I have talked with professional collectors online, but there always seemed to be a catch or the proverbial "probably not worth much, send them to us and we will give you a quote". I am not interested in letting these out of touch as I have done similar things and been rewarded by not getting the items back.

Can anyone give me some info?

Huntr52- In order to give you what you asked for <I will need the following informationon the coins} { #1- I will need the dates and the mint marks ,you will find the mint marks on the reverse( BACK SIDE)these mintmarks should be on the left sidenext to the eagles tail end and above the word( one] #2- I need to know the condition of each coin, THERE could be -no mark ,}{ " D' }:{ P}{ S } WAITING for your reply :;F.B.E.

Hi, Huntr52!

You won't find some sort of "catch" on this site concerning us answering your questions. We all give freely of our time here and are glad to do so!

As already indicated by Flying Blue Eagle, he's glad and willing to help you. He has the current documentation concerning the possible monetary value of such things and just needs certain information in order to help you the best.

If you could post some images, that would be great!

Thanks!

Also indicated by Flying Blue Eagle, is that he needs the graded condition of each coin. What is listed below should help you to arrive at that determination.

This list isn't as complete as I would like it to be, but should give you an idea as to things that you can look for on the coins. What is quoted below is from the site link that's listed.

Thanks!

Grading Silver Dollars: How To Determine The Grade Of A Silver Dollar - The Fun Times Guide to Coins

Morgan Silver Dollars

AU-55
Obverse: Slight trace of wear shows on hair above ear and eye, edges of cotton leaves, and high upper fold of cap. Luster fading from cheek.

Reverse: Slight trace of wear shows on breast, tops of legs, and talons. Most of mint luster still present although marred by light bag marks and surface abrasions.

AU-50
Obverse: Traces of wear show on hair above eye and ear, edges of cotton leaves, and high upper fold of cap. Partial detail visible on tops of cotton blossoms. Luster gone from cheek.

Reverse: There are traces of wear on breast, tops of legs, wing tips, and talons. 3/4 of mint luster still present. Surface abrasions and bag marks are more noticeable than for AU-55.

EF-45
Obverse: Slight wear on hair above date, forehead, and ear. Lines in hair well detailed and sharp. Slight flat spots on edges of cotton leaves. Minute signs of wear on cheek.

Reverse: High points of breast are lightly worn. Tops of legs and right wing tip show wear. Talons are slightly flat. Half of mint luster still present.

EF-40
Obverse: Wear shows on hair above date, forehead, and ear. Lines in hair well detailed. Flat spots visible on edges of cotton leaves. Cheeks lightly worn.

Reverse: Almost all feathers gone from breast. Tops of legs, wing tips, and feathers on head show wear. Talons are flat. Partial mint luster visible.

VF-30
Obverse: Wear shows on high points of hair from forehead to ear. Some strands visible in hair above ear. There are smooth areas on cotton leaves and at top of cotton blossoms.

Reverse: Wear shows on leaves of wreath and tips of wings. Only a few feathers visible on breast and head.

VF-20
Obverse: Smooth spots visible on hair from forehead to ear. Cotton leaves heavily worn but separated. Wheat grains show wear.

Reverse: Some leaves on wreath are well worn. Breast is smooth and only a few feathers show on head. Tips of wings are weak but lines are complete.

F-12
Obverse: Hairline along face is clearly defined. Lower 2 cotton leaves are smooth but distinct from cap. Some wheat grains merging. Cotton blossoms flat but the two lines in each show clearly.

Reverse: 1/4 of eagle's right wing and edge of left wing are smooth. Head, neck, and breast are flat and merging. Tail feathers slightly worn. Top leaves in wreath show heavy wear.

VG-8
Obverse: Most details in hair are worn smooth. All letters and date are clear. Cotton blossoms flat and leaves merging in spots.

Reverse: Hair of eagle's right wing and 1/3 of left wing are smooth. All leaves in wreath are worn. Rim is complete.

G-4
Obverse: Hair is well worn with very little detail remaining. Date, letters, and design clearly outlined. Rim is full.

Reverse: Eagle is worn nearly flat but is completely outlined. Design elements smooth but visible. Legend is all visible and rim is full.

AG-3
Obverse: Head is outlined with nearly all details worn away. Date readable but worn. Legend merging into rim.

Reverse: Entire design partially worn away. Rim merges into legend.

Peace Silver Dollars

AU-55
Obverse: Trace of wear shows on hair over ear and above forehead. Slight wear visible on cheek.

Reverse: High points of feathers on right wing show a trace of wear. Most of mint luster still present although marred by light bag marks and surface abrasions.

AU-50
Obverse: Traces of wear visible on neck and hair over ear and above forehead. Cheek shows slight wear.

Reverse: Traces of wear show on head and high points of feathers on right wing. 3/4 of mint luster still present. Surface abrasions and bag marks are more noticeable than for AU-55.

EF-45
Obverse: Hair around face shows slight wear but most hair strands are visible. Lower edge of neck lightly worn.

Reverse: Top of neck and head behind eye show slight wear. Central wing and leg feathers lightly worn. Half of mint luster still present.

EF-40
Obverse: Slight flattening visible on high points of hair. Most hair strands clearly separated. Entire face and lower edge of neck lightly worn.

Reverse: Wear shows on head behind eye and top of neck. Some flat spots visible on central wing and leg feathers. Partial mint luster is visible.

HUNTr52- I have been a coin collector since I was 7 years old And I have been retired for several years, I know exactly what you are talking about, there are a few collectors that are dishonest,so they can get it for as cheap as they can, but there are some good ones out there that are honest. I found after I lost a LINCOLN Penny that about the same happined to me .IT was 1956 D, I had even talked to the denver mint about it it was perfect condition except the ( 1 0 looked like a snake, AFTER I learned my lesson the hard way ,from then on I would SEND ( CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT, INSURED FOR OVER THE VALUE AS IN THE CURRENT BOOK VALUES :: THE reason that CLOUGH ASKED About posting on the site post was that we like for others to see them and enjoy, and help others to be able to make a decission on there coin or paper currency. I susjest to people not to take there coins or paper money to a pawn shop or to a coin shop unless they know them pretty well, Happy new year and GOD BLESS :: F.B.E.

Huntr52 - I sure wish that you would post the silver dollars you wanted valuies on :: Waiting for your reply with the coins DATES and MINT MARKS:: thanks and have agreat day and GOD BLESS:: F.B.E.