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Coin and Paper Money Collecting/1891 Alfonso XIII Por La G De Dios 5 Pesetas

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Expert: Brad Swain - 7/21/2010


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Could you please give me an idea of how much this coin is currently worth?The other side of the coin has the following:denomination,Rey Const.De Espana,crest,pillars,plus ultra. Thanks!

Answer
Hi MK, There were over 11 million of these minted that year featuring Alphonso XIII, 1889-1931. This coin should weigh 25.0 grams and would contain .7234 of an ounce of silver. Collector value may be worth about $15 with heavy wear to around $20 with moderate wear to maybe $50 with light wear. Cleaning coins that leaves them shiny or scratched, even if only by looking with a magnifying glass, will reduce a coin's value by at least half.
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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    Rating(1-10)Knowledgeability = 8Clarity of Response = 10Politeness = 10
    CommentVERY timely in his response,and appreciated the detail considering it's "free" help:)


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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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