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my son found a coin and its hard to read.
there I think is a ladys head on 1 side.
and the other has whats looks like a sun and under that
is the number 100 I think there is a date
and it was made in 1990.
Hi Linda,
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I've attached a picture of the coin that I believe you have. If this is the case, then this is a Greek 100 drachmes. Since this is fairly modern coinage, your coin is worth a couple of dollars if it's in shiny mint condition. Otherwise the value is not significant.
Thanks for the question! =)
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Answers by Expert:
Dmitry 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. I am NOT knowledgeable in paper money/banknotes, ancient or "shipwreck" coins. Thank you.
Experience
Collector of world coins since early childhood. Access to a variety of auction records and reference material. You can also find me on Facebook.
Education/Credentials
A.S. in Psychology (2006), B.A. in Forensic Psychology (2008), M.A. in Forensic Psychology (2011).
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