AboutDmitry Livshits Expertise My specialty is world coins from the 18th to 20th centuries, primarily non-US foreign coins and related areas such as errors and exonumia (tokens, medals, etc.). I can answer questions relating to identification, grading, selling, preservation and evaluation of such items. In addition to catalog value, I can give you the practical market value and trends for specific types of coins.
I will also take questions regarding counterfeits (both modern and antique) and on how to identify them.
PLEASE NO QUESTIONS ON PAPER MONEY, ANCIENT OR "SHIPWRECK" COINS. Thank you.
Experience Collector of world coins since early childhood (age 4), dealer in world coins and related items for roughly 7 years (including the past 4 years on eBay). Access to a variety of auction records and reference material. You can also find me on Facebook.
Organizations Boy Scouts of America
Education/Credentials Regents diploma from Brooklyn Technical high school (2000), A.S. in Psychology (2004), A.S. in Mental Health/Human Services (2006), B.A. in Forensic Psychology (2008), Graduate study in Forensic Psychology (2008 - present)
Past/Present Clients I have had over 1,000 clients in more than 40 countries.
Question What can you tell me about the 1 pfennig I have. The front has 1 pfennig with 1800 on it and at the bottom has the initals R.F..
on the other side it has a crown on the top with an H on the left side and an D on the other side of it.There is something coming down the sides to form a circle with what looks like a lion standing on his hind legs and having 2 tails. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks again, Elaine
Answer Hi Elaine,
Your 1 pfennig coin is from the German state of Hesse-Darmstadt (prior to the unification of the German empire in the 1870's). These coins are fairly uncommon, especially in excellent condition.
A well used coin starts at around $5, but can be as high as $50 for one with only minimal signs of wear. Mint condition coins are rare and sell for $100+.
If you would like to post a follow-up question and attach a pciture of your coin, i cn give you more specific information on the value.
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Thanks for the question! =)
