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Expert: Brad Swain - 6/21/2010


Question

Arabic Coin
Would you be able to give some information about this coin:
Silver in colour. One side has Arabic writing in a circle around what I think is the number 5 in Arabic. On the other side is a mixture of vines and flowers around a strange shape/symbol. The coin is pretty worn.

Also how much is a 2 mils Palestine 1927 coin worth?

Answer
Hi Elizabeth, the first looks like a brass token or bangle for jewelry, not a coin. If you have clear pictures of the other side (not over 1 megabyte each please) you can email them to me at tbirde@psknet.com.
There were 5 million of the British Palestine 2 mils coins minted that year and collector value may be worth about .50 with heavy wear to around $3 with moderate wear to maybe $5 with light wear.
You might try Ebay.com for similar pieces for comparison.
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

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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