Expert: Brad Swain - 2/13/2010

Question
what is the value of a 2 1/2 "1879 silver dollar that looks just like the reglular one. lady head facing left @ eagle with wings outon back.2 1/2 ".also have  1 1/4 " 1937 indian head nickle with buffalo on back.looks just like reg one. my grandmother was an antique dealer  that had very rare things.they are real.they are old looking like my other coins.can you give me price what they are worth now.thank you very much for your time.

Answer
Hi Annette, these are replicas, not actual coins, made outside the mint by a private manufacturer. Similar pieces are now made as drink coasters. They have no real collector value.
You might also try a library for a copy of the Guidebook of United States Coins for pictures, values and lots more interesting info.
Brad