Coin and Paper Money Collecting/portugal coin error coin

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Expert: Brad Swain - 6/3/2010


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Hello I have recently come across a Republica of Portuguesa coin. 1985 with a 2$50. The side that has the ship is punched off center. I believe it is an error coin. Could you tell me what I have?

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Hi Ashley, The type and extent of the error influences the value as well as amount of wear and collector demand. It may be an error but value depends on the beholder.
You might take it by a local coin shop for a first hand opinion: http://find.mapmuse.com/interest/coin_dealers .
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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