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Hi, I found a 1959 coin with Elizabeth II Regina on front and a beautiful ship on back. It has 1/2.D on the bottom. It is in very good condition and I am amazed at the detail of the ship. Any history on this coin or its worth? Thank you in advance, Shirley
Hi Shirley, There were 2.4 million of these bronze South African half pennies minted that year featuring British Queen Elizabeth II (1952-) and Jan van Riebeeck's flagship, the Dromedaris.
http://www.sahistory.org.za/pages/people/bios/vanRiebeek,j.htm
Collector value may be worth about .10 with heavy wear to around .25 with moderate wear to maybe .75 with light wear to perhaps $2 if uncirculated (no wear).
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
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| Comment | Thanks Brad for your timely reply and your knowledge. The coin sure looks like it would be worth more but coins are decieving in looks I guess! I will be back to your site soon as I have some interesting coins that have been packed away for a long time and I have no idea what to do with them!! I'm glad this information is so readily available. Thanks again. | ||
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Coin and Paper Money Collecting
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Brad Swain
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I have been a World Coin and Paper Money collector since about 1965. I will be glad to answer any questions you may have on World coins or currency, tokens, unusual or unknown pieces and attempt to give you estimates of value and historical information about them in a polite and prompt manner.
Experience
45 years collecting coins and paper money.
Education/Credentials
BA History, BA Geography - Virginia Tech
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