How to Liquefy Silver Walking Liberty Coins

Non-circulated collector's coins can be worth money.

Liberty coins were issued by the American government from 1916 to 1947. The Liberty coin is a silver half dollar that was valued at 50 cents and contains mint markings. The mint markings represent the coin's authentication. There are rare markings on some of the coins that increase its value; for example, the dates on some of the coins include a letter character like 1946-P. In order to determine whether or not the coin has value, you should have it appraised. If the coin has any value, the following steps will help you find a company to liquidate your coin or coins.

Instructions

1. Mail your coin(s) in an insured bubble-packet envelope with a return postage paid envelope at the post office to one of the following coin appraisal companies: Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS), Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) or American Numismatic Association Certification Service (ANACS). These companies will authenticate, grade and encapsulate your coin(s) for you. Once your coin(s) is authenticated contact several coin liquidators to determine which buyer will pay your asking price.

2. Contact Larry Jackson Numismatic Inc. buyer in Atlanta, Georgia by phone or by mail; you can also walk in the office if you live in Atlanta. This company is PGCS and NGC certified and they have been in business for over 35 years. The staff is knowledgeable, and the website states that they will pay a premium price for Walking Liberty Coins.

3. Call the Blanchard and Company Inc. in New Orleans, Louisiana and ask to speak to Mr. Albanese or one of his assistants; Mr. Albanese is a consultant with Blanchard and Company Inc. who is credited with starting NGC and PCGS coin grading services. Blanchard and Company is one of America's largest precious metal dealers; it is also one of the few companies that offer Certified Acceptance Corporation Green Label certifications.

4. Mail your appraised coins to Numismatic Assets Inc. in Melville, New York or contact them by phone to inquire about their pricing; Numismatic Assets Inc. will appraise and purchase your coin. NAI has been in business for over 45 years and is considered to be one of the elite coin and metal bullion buyers.

Tips & Warnings

• You should never sell your coins to a local pawn shop or local jewelry store without first having it appraised and authenticated.

References

• Blanchard and Company: The Gold Standard For The Intelligent Investors
• Numismatic Assets Inc
• Larry Jackson Rare Coins: The Rare Coin Expert