U.S. COIN REFERENCE · Bullion and modern precious-metal coins

Bullion and modern precious metals: separate weight, finish, and price

Identify the named series, denomination, year, metal, size, and finish. Proof and other collector versions deserve their own comparisons. The face value is not a metal valuation, and a design nickname does not establish fine-metal content.

Choose the reference that fits the coin

A metal estimate needs a verified specification and a dated quote with units. Keep that estimate separate from collector premiums and purchase costs. Packaging, certification, finish, and surface condition can make two visually related offers different buying decisions.

Series index; date spans can contain gaps and do not establish every mint or strike
Series or category	Reference span	Coverage
American Silver Eagle	1986–later issues	Reviewed series guide; issue data partial
America the Beautiful five-ounce silver coins	2010–later issues	Reviewed series guide; issue data partial
American Gold Eagle	1986–later issues	Reviewed series guide; issue data partial
American Platinum Eagle	1997–later issues	Reviewed series guide; issue data partial
American Gold Buffalo	2006–later issues	Reviewed series guide; issue data partial
First Spouse gold coins	2007–later issues	Reviewed series guide; issue data partial
Ultra High Relief double eagle	2009	Reviewed series guide; issue data partial
American Palladium Eagle	2017–later issues	Reviewed series guide; issue data partial
American Liberty gold coins	2015–later issues	Reviewed series guide; issue data partial
Liberty and Britannia coins	2024–later issues	Reviewed series guide; issue data partial

Inspect and compare the actual coin

Photograph both faces and the edge. Read the date and mintmark, establish the design and strike, then assess wear, surfaces, damage, and any diagnostic feature. Keep uncertain observations visible. A reference’s variety list supplies candidates to check; it does not identify an error on your coin.

Compare recent sales for the same issue, condition, surface status, and quantity. Record sold versus asking prices, sale date, currency, and shipping. If the available evidence is broader than the coin you are valuing, label that limitation.

References and review

Reference reviewed October 5, 2026. Historical facts and catalog standards need to match the exact issue; price comparisons should be researched at the time of valuation.

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