Coin and Paper Money Collecting/german coin

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Expert: - 1/31/2011


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May I have some info with respect to the following coin:
wilh. II deutsch.kaiser konig v. preuss.

It has the same inscription and picture on both sides with no date or value indicated.  It is a little larger than a Canadian one dollar coin.

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Hi Carol,
It sounds like an old commemorative medal. There were many different types made with very similar designs and usually similar wording. I really would need to see a clear picture of at least one side to be able to give you any info on which one you have. You can attach a picture to a follow-up question.
Thanks!

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