How do you know if a coin if PROOFED or JUST uncirculated?
It should be quite obvious if a coin is a proof because the coins surface will have a very high quality strike and they are minted for collectors.Proof coins have an "S" standing for the San Francisco mint. Here is an example of a proof cent. I hope this helps answer your question....
are US coins minted in 1972 and below still legal tender and considered currencies?
All coins minted by the United States from 1793-2007 are legal tender, as well as the paper money. Some of course are worth much more to collectors. You have Eisenhower dollars and indeed they can be spent. You may get a funny look, as someone said. There is actually no space for them in cash register drawers. Take them to a bank and get paper money....
how much is a vintage coin?
Sounds like you have a coin from the US Bicentennial of 1976. The mint produced quarters and half dollars with the dates "1776 - 1976" on these coins to mark the 200th anniversary of the US. Check out prices at PCGS:...
whats the best site to buy coins of off?
Well I wouldn't recommend buying coins from eBay because most of their coins are overpriced or over graded. I know the mint is a good place to u.s. coins they usually sell newer coins. has a large selection of coins. I have purchased coins from them before. Have you tried looking at an antique dealer or coin dealer in your area? Coin dealers are usually the best place to buy coins. I mostly buy my coins from coin shops or places like that. Well I hope this helps answer your question....
whats the best site to buy coins of off?
Well I wouldn't recommend buying coins from eBay because most of their coins are overpriced or over graded. I know the mint is a good place to u.s. coins they usually sell newer coins. has a large selection of coins. I have purchased coins from them before. Have you tried looking at an antique dealer or coin dealer in your area? Coin dealers are usually the best place to buy coins. I mostly buy my coins from coin shops or places like that. Well I hope this helps answer your question....
