Coin and Paper Money Collecting/2 Coins

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Expert: Brad Swain - 5/26/2010


Question

Coins
Hi Brad. Would you be kind enough to shed some light on these tw coins. Many thanks. Helen

Answer
Hi Helen, the one on the left is a replica of an Austrian gold Ducat which were used as counter pieces in card games or as jewelry.
The one on the right is a brass plated steel 1 Rupee from Nepal dated 2061 (2004 AD). It features the Sri Talbarahi Temple in Pokhara.
Collector value may be worth about .10 with heavy wear to around .25 with moderate wear to maybe .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

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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