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I had a bunch of foreign coins that I have been going through. I was able to identify them all except three.
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The first is only marked in Chinese characters and is very work. It has a square hole in the center, -- it may be a token instead of a coin, I really don't know anything about it. It is just under 2.5mm in diameter.
The second coin is copper (or copper colored) and from Italy. The front has a bust of a man facing right and has VIII EM . III RE E IMP. The reverse has Italia over an eagle over a C 5 next to a shield with cross symbol. Dated 1938 R. Has XVI on the reverse as well. Measures about 2mm.
The last coin, which I think is the best, I believe is a Sol Piece. It is dated 1691 and has King Louis the XIIII on the obverse. It is marked LVD XIIIID G Fretnavrex. The reverse has an "A" surrounded by four sets of crowned roman numerals II. Ving Impo Chrs Regn. There is a hole drilled in the coin as if it were worn on a necklace. I think its silver. It's about 2mm across.
Hi Will, Collector value of a coin depends on denomination (face value), date, mint mark (if any), number minted and condition of a coin, including amount of wear, any dents, scratches or cleaning as well as collector demand for it.
The first: This is a Chinese 'cash' coin. It looks zinc. It is so dark it is still hard to make out. Try this site for more info: http://www.history.ucsb.edu/faculty/roberts/coins/index.html .
The second coin: Italy, 5 centesimi, bronze, 1938, 24 million minted in Rome (R), King Vittorio Emanuele III (1900-46), collector value may be worth about .10 with heavy wear to around .50 with moderate wear to maybe $2.50 with light wear.
The last coin: France, King Louis the XIV (1643-1715), 1691, this is a silver 1/12 Ecu (10 Sols). This coin should weigh 2.261 grams and would contain .0667 of an ounce of silver.
Without the hole it may be worth about $50. The hole is damage and reduces the value of the coin greatly.
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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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.
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BA History, BA Geography - Virginia Tech
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