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I HAVE A COIN DATED 1617 WITH DIAMETER OF 1.5 INCHES . ONE SIDE HAS PHOTO OF MAN AND DATE WITH WRITING INCLUDING MAXIM . OTHER SIDE HAS CREST WITH WRITING INCLUDING TIROL
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Hi Mark, it looks to be a fake of an Austrian Thaler of Maimillian. There were many varieties and if genuine may be worth about $350.
You might take it by a local coin shop for a first hand opinion: http://find.mapmuse.com/interest/coin_dealers .
The Standard Catalog of World Coins doesn't picture all the varieties but fakes are known to exist.
Brad
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Coin and Paper Money Collecting
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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