Coin and Paper Money Collecting/1894 silver coin

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Expert: Brad Swain - 2/28/2010


Question

unknown coin
Could you please tell me where this coin is from and what it is?
All it has on it is 20  and the date 1894.  Photo enclosed. Thanks.

Answer
Hi Joyce, There were 50.1 million of these nickel 20 heller coins from Austria minted that year. Collector value may be worth about .10 with heavy wear to around .65 with moderate wear to maybe $1.50 with light 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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    CommentVery fast and interesting. Now I know where to go when I need answers, thanks.


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Brad Swain

Expertise

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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