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My grandfather used to collect coins before he died, and started me on collecting low-value more common coins. He passed away several years ago, and left my grandmother and i a safe full of coins, most of which we have no idea what they are. There is one new one we found today that practicully interested us. It looks to be a silver coin, about the size of a modern day dime, with no ridges on the side, what looks to be lady liberty on the head, stamped with a circle of "the united states of america" around her head, with a date of 1867 on it, and on the flip side, a roman numeral three surrounded by a christmas looking type wreth. What is this?
Mia,
You have found a 3-Cent piece (made of nickel). 1867 is considered a common date for these. IN circulated condition, it's worth about $12.00
Info & pictures about these can be found here :
http://www.coinfacts.com/three_cents/three_cents_nickel/three_cents_nickel_by_da...
and here :
http://www.coinsite.com/CoinSite-PF/pparticles/03cnickl.asp
I hope this helps,
Dan
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Dan Moore
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My strong familiarity with all U.S. Mint coins, extensive reference library, and close relationships with many other dealers allows me to identify just about any coin made in the USA. I receive regular updates to all the current price guides -- both wholesale & retail -- to provide accurate values. So, with a good description or pictures, I should be able to identify and value any U.S. coin you have.
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I've been a coin dealer since the 1980's and a coin collector since the 1960's. I specialize in U.S. Silver Coins and have an active online website -- The Working Man's Rare Coins -- http://www.workingmancoins.com -- offering information and inventory in U.S. coins.
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