15Coin identification from both faces and the edge
Identify coins from both sides.
Photograph the obverse, reverse, and edge in even light. With Coinr, you can compare dates, mint marks, denomination, lettering, and visible design clues without confusing identification with value.
- Required
- Both faces
- Add
- Edge + close marks
- Separate
- Identity ≠ value
How You Identify Coins
Take 3 clear steps. Compare the result yourself.
Use clear evidence, then check the visible clues against the likely match.
Photograph both faces
Use even light, keep the coin flat, and leave the complete rim visible in each frame.
Add the identifying marks
Capture the edge, date, mint mark, lettering, denomination, symbols, and visible wear.
Build a clean record
Save the likely identity and evidence, then research grading, authenticity, and market value separately.
Explore the App
See exactly what you can review in Coinr AI: Coin ID.
Choose a screen. Review the match, save your find, compare nearby results, map it, ask a question, or practise.

Separate Identity From Price
Use the result to research the coin—not to grade or price it.
Ask a qualified numismatist, grading service, or appraiser when authenticity, condition, rarity, provenance, or current value matters.Separate identity from market valueCheck What You Found
Use a guide to check your result.
Coinr FAQ
Get answers before you identify your next coin.
01How can I identify a coin with Coinr?
Photograph the obverse, reverse, and edge in even light. With Coinr, you can compare dates, mint marks, denomination, lettering, and visible design clues without confusing identification with value. Treat the candidate as a starting point and compare the visible evidence before you rely on the name.
Read the full guide02Can I download Coinr for free?
You can download Coinr for free. The current App Store description says you need a paid subscription to use its features. Check the listing for current plans before you subscribe.
03What should I photograph for a better coin identification?
Use even light, keep the coin flat, and leave the complete rim visible in each frame. Capture the edge, date, mint mark, lettering, denomination, symbols, and visible wear. Save the likely identity and evidence, then research grading, authenticity, and market value separately. Keep the original photographs so you can compare the likely candidate with a trusted regional source or qualified expert.
04How much confidence should I place in a Coinr result?
You won’t find a verified universal accuracy percentage in the current App Store listing. Your framing, lighting, visible details, and location can change the result. Use confidence to judge uncertainty, then compare the visible evidence yourself.
05Can I use Coinr to appraise, authenticate, grade, or price a coin?
No. Use Coinr to organize a likely identification and its visible evidence. Ask a qualified specialist or current market source to handle authentication, professional grading, appraisal, provenance, and sale price.
