Mountain View US and Foreign Coins

Mountain View US and Foreign Coins With over a decade of experience, they guarantee top dollar for your collection.

Mountain View US and Foreign Coins offers expert coin appraisal services across the Bay Area, specializing in rare US and foreign coins, as well as sterling silverware.

A lot of inherited coins have been polished at some point, usually with good intentions. The problem is that cleaning re...
06/12/2026

A lot of inherited coins have been polished at some point, usually with good intentions. The problem is that cleaning removes the original surface permanently, and experienced buyers spot it immediately. A bright coin and an original coin from the same year can sell for very different amounts. If you are unsure whether yours have been cleaned or not, Mountain View US and Foreign Coins can take a look and explain exactly what it means for the value. Text us photos before making any decisions.

Some Morgan Dollars have small differences in their design caused during production. These are known as varieties, and c...
06/08/2026

Some Morgan Dollars have small differences in their design caused during production. These are known as varieties, and certain ones carry real collector value above the standard coin. Most sellers have no idea that a variety exists on their coin because the differences are not visible at a glance. Mountain View US and Foreign Coins checks every Morgan Dollar for known varieties during each review, because one overlooked detail can change the offer significantly. Send us sharp, clear photos for a complete review.

Older US silver coins, including early half dollars and large cents, turn up regularly in Bay Area estate collections. A...
06/05/2026

Older US silver coins, including early half dollars and large cents, turn up regularly in Bay Area estate collections. Age alone does not determine value. Condition, originality, and the specific year all play a role. A worn example and a well-preserved one from the same year can sell for very different amounts. Families in Cupertino and nearby areas bring these coins to Mountain View US and Foreign Coins for exactly this reason. Every coin gets reviewed individually before any offer is presented. Text us photos for a free assessment.

In the 1970s, the US Government released millions of Morgan Dollars stored in Treasury vaults through the General Servic...
06/01/2026

In the 1970s, the US Government released millions of Morgan Dollars stored in Treasury vaults through the General Services Administration. Many were Carson City coins in original government holders. Those original holders intact today add collector value beyond the coin itself. Many families across the Bay Area find these distinctive holders in inherited collections without knowing what they represent. Mountain View US and Foreign Coins identifies GSA coins and factors that influence every review. Message us with photos before making any decisions.

05/29/2026

Think you’ve got a hidden treasure in that old coin collection? 💰✨

Morgan Silver Dollars can be worth hundreds or even thousands — if you know what to look for.
Don’t sell before you get them appraised — let's unlock their true worth together!

Coins found inside old safes and lockboxes during estate clearouts across the Bay Area often go straight into a bag with...
05/29/2026

Coins found inside old safes and lockboxes during estate clearouts across the Bay Area often go straight into a bag without a second look. Original rolls, old envelopes, and stored collections found this way can contain pieces set aside decades ago that are worth far more than face value. Everything found in an old safe deserves a careful individual review before any decisions are made. Mountain View US and Foreign Coins handles these discoveries carefully and reviews every piece before any offer is discussed. Text us photos or schedule a visit at your convenience.

Proof Morgan Dollars were made specifically for collectors, not everyday use. They look sharper and more detailed than r...
05/25/2026

Proof Morgan Dollars were made specifically for collectors, not everyday use. They look sharper and more detailed than regular coins and were produced in far smaller numbers each year. Many sellers in Palo Alto and surrounding areas find proof Morgans in inherited collections without realizing they belong in a completely different category. Selling one as a regular silver dollar means leaving real money behind. Mountain View US and Foreign Coins identifies proof coins and reviews them separately from standard issues. Text us clear photos before making any decisions.

Old foreign banknotes found in a drawer or inherited collection are not always just paper. Notes from countries that cha...
05/22/2026

Old foreign banknotes found in a drawer or inherited collection are not always just paper. Notes from countries that changed their currency decades ago can carry real value based on age, rarity, and condition. Many Bay Area families assume these notes are worthless the moment a country stops using them. That is not always the case. Mountain View US and Foreign Coins evaluates foreign currency based on actual collector demand, not assumptions. Message us with photos for a free honest review.

Denver struck Morgan Dollars in only one year, 1921. Most are common and sell close to the silver value. But original ex...
05/17/2026

Denver struck Morgan Dollars in only one year, 1921. Most are common and sell close to the silver value. But original examples that have never been cleaned or polished still carry a premium above melt. Many sellers across the Bay Area assume all 1921 Morgans are equal, regardless of condition. They are not. Mountain View US and Foreign Coins checks every 1921 Denver Morgan for originality before making any offer. Send us clear photos for a same-day review.

Estate coin collections passed down through Bay Area families are rarely uniform in value. A box that looks ordinary oft...
05/15/2026

Estate coin collections passed down through Bay Area families are rarely uniform in value. A box that looks ordinary often has one or two pieces worth significantly more than everything else combined. Without checking each coin individually, those pieces get missed entirely. Families in San Jose and surrounding areas come to Mountain View US and Foreign Coins for exactly this reason. Every coin gets reviewed separately before any valuation is shared. Message us to arrange a review at your home.

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