Coin dealers are professionals who buy and sell coins, whether they’re rare and expensive or just worth their scrap metal value. Also called professional numismatists — numismatics is the ...

Coin dealers and collectors are different. A handful of New England numismatists who spoke to the Globe do acknowledge pennies’ present-day flaws, but also celebrate their hard-earned lineage ...

Specialized coin dealers: Collaborate with reputable dealers who have access to high-end collectors. Coin grading services: Have your coins professionally graded to enhance their value and appeal.

Coin dealers are selling a roll of 50 coins for $50. That’s $1 per one-cent coin or 100 times its face value. Some coin collectors have valued the penny at $2.