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Question
I have a 1953 five shilling piece in plastic container, edge of coin inscripted " I will bear unto you faith and truth"
Has it any value?
Hi John, There were 6 million of the regular copper-nickel circulation issues that year. Collector value may be worth about $7.50 with light wear to $15 if uncirculated (no wear).
Proof versions, 40,000, may be worth about $50. Proof coins have mirror fields that allows reflecting newsprint to be read at least 6 inches away.
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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Answers by Expert:
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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