Coin and Paper Money Collecting/rare coin and dollar

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Expert: Dan Moore - 10/21/2009


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my question is a two part question...i have a ten dollar piece dated 1853 and a dollar with Abe Lincoln and Ulysses S grant on it... what do U make of them and how much do you think they are worth?

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James,

1853 is considered one of the more common dates for $10 gold pieces.  In average condition it will be worth about $600.

The Lincoln/Grant item is more unusual.  Grant ran in 1868 and Lincoln was long dead by then.  It's possible that what you have is a Grant/Colfax election medal -- Colfax was Grant's running mate and looks alot like Lincoln.

To be sure what you have, you really need to send me pictures of both sides of the coin to :

Working.Man@usa.net

I hope this helps,

Dan

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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.

Organizations I belong to :
American Numismatic Association Member #187770
Michigan State Numismatic Society Member #8255
Florida United Numismatics Member #19710
Monroe Coin Club Treasurer
Lincoln Coin Club Board Member
WINS Member #14
CoinMasters Member #1814

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