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Expert: - 7/14/2011


Question
Coin 1
Coin 1
*** I apologize for the second email--I forgot to attach the photo. Here it is:

Dmitry,

I'm wondering if you'd be able to tell me anything about the coin in the photos I've attached. I've looked all over the net and haven't been able to find any information on it. Any info you could send my way would be greatly appreciated. If you have an idea on the value, I'd like to know as well. Thanks in advance.

Best,

Nick

Answer
Hi Nick,
This appears to be a joton, which is a privately issued token. There is a long tradition of such jetons in Europe and they were quite important in places like France, Germany, and Spain where there was a currency shortage.
Value on such items is generally not high, especially for the more crudely made base metal pieces such as this. It's tough to give an exact value, but I personally would not expect more than $25 if it were auctioned on eBay or some similar venue.
A retail price in a coin shop would be higher, but it would not exactly be flying off the shelf.
Thanks for the question! =)

Dmitry Livshits

Expertise

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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