Expert: Brad Swain - 11/15/2009

Question
I would like to know more about german 1938 5 mark paul von lindenburg coin,(in good shape, edge marking still intact}and one coin I know little about at all, 1786 maria mater dei hung, silver I think ,maybe hungarian, coat of arms on one side,woman and child on back.Any info would be great,thankyou so much

Answer
Hi Pat, Collector value of a coin depends on date, denomination, mint mark (if any), number minted and condition of a coin, including amount of wear, any dents, scratches or cleaning as well as collector demand for it.
The German 5 Mark contains .4016 There is a mintmark letter behind Bismarck's collar that may influence its value. The most common, A for Berlin, collector value may be worth about $7 with heavy wear to around $8 with moderate wear to maybe $9 with light wear.
The other is indeed from Hungary. Are there Roman Numerals below the Madonna and Child? That would be the denomination of the coin in krajczar.
You might also try a library for a copy of the Standard Catalog of World Coins for pictures, values and lots more interesting info.
Brad