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Expert: - 8/25/2009


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I have one dutch 2 1/2 G coin from 1852 and 1 from 1871 can you tell me anything about their value
thanks

Answer
Hello again Jed,
You've got a couple early Dutch coins which are quite popular on the present market. The value for these crown sized coins depends on condition and since there is no photo, I will give you a value range. The 1871 date runs from about $12 in well circulated condition to $150+ for a mint condition coin. The 1852 typically sells in the $15 to $250+ range for the same grades.
Being that these are popular coins, really nice examples command a premium over the quoted values.
Thanks again for the question! =)

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