Expert: Brad Swain - 7/15/2010

Question
QUESTION: i found this coin while walking and wondered what its worth my be.

ANSWER: Hi Jon, With more info I'll be glad to help further on this Dutch coin. What is the writing of  the rest of the coin? What size is it?
If you have clear pictures (not over 1 megabyte each please) you can email them to me at tbirde@psknet.com.
Brad

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QUESTION: thanks for that.on the front of the coin it says....der ned G.H.V.L  willemh..oning (two letters can not read clearly).bearded mans head on this side and crown with shield with lion holding sword on the other side.

ANSWER: What lettering is on the other side? There should be a number and letter by the shield too?
What size is the coin?
World coin pictures and some values may be found here: http://worldcoingallery.com/index.htm ,
http://www.coinarchives.com/ , http://omnicoin.com/search/ , http://allnumis.com/ , and http://www.numismaster.com/ta/numis.jsp .
Brad

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QUESTION: the coin is a larger coin,3or 4cm wide with a 2 on one side of the shield and a G on the other side of the shield

Answer
Hi Jon, it is a Dutch 2-1/2 Gulden with 4.5 million minted that year featuring King William III (1849-90). This coin should weigh 25.0 grams and would contain .7596 of an ounce of silver. If it doesn't weigh right it is a fake. If genuine, collector value may be worth about $15 with heavy wear to around $25 with moderate wear to maybe $70 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