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Can you give me approximate value of a 1860 coin that says 1, then below 1860.then below that, an A. Other side has strange 2 headed creature bearing coat of arms and holding stick. Looks like it has wings.
Circular wording is: K K OESTERREICHISCHE SCHEIDEMUNZ. I think coin is in very good condition.
Thank you
Hi Lee,
This is an Austrian 1 kreuzer coin. Although they are pretty common from this year and with an A mint mark, it would be worth around $5 in good condition. If the coin has no wear at all and riginal red luster, the value will be up to 10 times that.
Thanks for the question! =)
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Dmitry Livshits
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My specialty is world coins from the 18th to 20th centuries, primarily non-US foreign coins and related areas such as errors and exonumia (tokens, medals, etc.). I can answer questions relating to identification, grading, selling, preservation and evaluation of such items. In addition to catalog value, I can give you the practical market value and trends for specific types of coins. I will also take questions regarding counterfeits (both modern and antique) and on how to identify them. I am NOT knowledgeable in paper money/banknotes, ancient or "shipwreck" coins. Thank you.
Experience
Collector of world coins since early childhood. Access to a variety of auction records and reference material. You can also find me on Facebook.
Education/Credentials
A.S. in Psychology (2006), B.A. in Forensic Psychology (2008), M.A. in Forensic Psychology (2011).
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