Coins Found Metal Detecting - What Are They Worth?

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Coins Found Metal Detecting - What Are They Worth?

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Here's a topic I've been asked about many times. How much are dug and cleaned coins worth and should you clean your coins you find metal detecting. In this video I answer these questions.


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#4 Unread post by silverhorse65 »

Excellent work Daniel, thank you for further clarification through the examples on the video!

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#5 Unread post by MiSsOuRi_CoInZ »

Here’s one I’ve recently dug and haven’t cleaned. See my post in your error coins section. 🙏🏽 Thank you for this site to get information and help on coins too! Love the YouTube channel too that’s how I got introduced.
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