Expert: Brad Swain - 11/23/2009

Question
Hi Brad:

I have a coin or medal .It is stamped size of a quarter but thin no denomination dated 1928 with ridged rim. Obverse is latin inside square border. Front side has solider holding tied bundle of wheat. He has uniform and a sword. says Parvae Crescunt Concordia Res .can this be from britain or possibly spain? cannot find any help with this odd seemingly gold piece. Does not attract magnet.. Thank you

Answer
Hi Lisa, there were 571,801 of these Dutch 1 Ducat coins minted that year.
It should weigh 3.494 grams and would contain .1104 of an ounce of gold.
It may be worth up to about $150 depending on wear and collector demand.
Current gold and silver values: http://www.kitco.com/market/ .
You might try Ebay.com for similar items for comparison.
You might also try a library for a copy of the Standard Catalog of World Coins for lots more info, pics and values.
Brad