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I have an 1876 5 dracma greek coin. Does it have any particular value and is it silver?
Jim
Hi James,
These coins are .900 purity silver, as long as it's genuine. Non-silver fakes also exist.
It's not possible to value the coin without seeing a clear picture. They range from silver melt value for a significantly worn coin up to several hundred for one in excellent condition.
If you can post a clear picture of one side, that would help determine a more exact value as well as authenticity.
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.
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Collector of world coins since early childhood. Access to a variety of auction records and reference material. You can also find me on Facebook.
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A.S. in Psychology (2006), B.A. in Forensic Psychology (2008), M.A. in Forensic Psychology (2011).
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