Instructions
Get a basic knowledge of the coin collection you have by reviewing a guide book. This will help you familiarize yourself with the coins and their possible worth. One good book to get started with is United States Coinage: A study By Type. This book will help with imagery and information. You can also purchase Coin Collecting For Dummies. It may sound a bit strange, but it offers first rate information in understandable terms, which is helpful if you're a novice.
Get online and retrieve a list of coin dealers in your area. You can also look up any coin and/or antique shows coming to your area. Sometimes antique shows have a coin dealer present.
Have your coins appraised by a professional dealer. Make sure your coin dealer is PNG certified. PNG is the Professional Numismatists Guild, which is an organization of coin dealers who must meet a number of strict standards in order to join.