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I found an old coin but I have never seen anything like this before,please tell what it is and if it is worth anything. One side has 1/2 Kreuzer 1859 the other side has Baden Scheide Munze with two birds a shield with a crown on it.
Hi Paulette, There were 219,000 of these copper 1/2 kreuzer from the southwestern German duchy of Baden minted that year. Collector value may be worth about $1 with heavy wear to around $6 with moderate wear to maybe $15 with light wear. 'Scheide Munze' means small change.
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 | Thank you very much.You were very helpful.It's funny to think that after 150 years that this coin found its way to me. | ||
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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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