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hello brad! i've got 2 coins that are so mysterious. i could not tell where they are from. attached are the pictures of the coins. could you please see if you can help me identify where these coins are from what country? thanks in advance for your help, brad.
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Hi Kenneth, the first is a bi-metallic (aluminum-bronze and copper-nickel) Iran 500 Rials dated 1385 (2006). It may be worth about $2 depending on amount of collector demand.
The other is a British Trade Dollar issued for use in the Far East. This coin should weigh 26.9568 grams and would contain .78 of an ounce of silver. Counterfeits exist so weighing it is important. It should have a B (Bombay) or C (Calcutta) on the head of the trident above Britannia's hand. If genuine, it may be worth about $30 with light wear (B) to $70 with light wear (C) to twice as much or more with no wear (uncirculated).
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 | brad swain has really shown superb expertise and knowledge-ability in the field of (worldwide) coin identification. i have always referred to him whenever i do not know the origins of a particular coin. he answers the questions in a very concise, clear manner; and, his response is very very fast. would not be able to thank him enough. | ||
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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.
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45 years collecting coins and paper money.
Education/Credentials
BA History, BA Geography - Virginia Tech
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