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About Dmitry Livshits
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Expertise
My specialty is in foreign/world coins from the 18th to 20th centuries. This includes all regular circulation issues, commemorative coinage and non-circulating medallic issues. I also have knowledge in 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.

Experience
Collector of world coins since early childhood (age 4), dealer in world coins and related items for roughly 7 years (including the past 4 years on eBay). Access to a variety of auction records and reference material. You can also find me on Facebook and my eBay seller id is Pallsoma.

Organizations
Boy Scouts of America

Education/Credentials
Regents diploma from Brooklyn Technical high school (2000), A.S. in Psychology (2004), A.S. in Mental Health/Human Services (2006), B.A. in Forensic Psychology (2008), Graduate study in Forensic Psychology (2008 - present)

Past/Present Clients
I have had over 1,000 clients in more than 40 countries.

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Questions Answered By Expert Dmitry Livshits
In Category Coin Collecting

Subject	Date Asked

Value of Friedrich III Deutschkaiser coin	11/21/2009
Q: I have a Friedrich III Deutschkaiser coin. It is gold in color and I am not sure if it is brass, ... A: This is a commemorative medal of the life of Prussian ruler Friedrich III. The dates are his dates ...
1999 millennium canada 25 set	11/21/2009
Q: i have the 1999 canada 25 cent millennium set with the november not stamped on it . would like to ... A: This set usually sells on a retail basis for $10 to $12, but does not reach that high at auction. If ...
1 pfennig	11/21/2009
Q: What can you tell me about the 1 pfennig I have. The front has 1 pfennig with 1800 on it and at the ... A: Your 1 pfennig coin is from the German state of Hesse-Darmstadt (prior to the unification of the ...
value for value	11/21/2009
Q: If a person had about 150 pre-1964 silver dollars, how many would be required to trade for a one ... A: I assume you have Morgan and Peace silver dollars from the 1920's and earlier? Common dates in used ...
1937 1 Franc	11/20/2009
Q: I have many foreign coins and am trying to find out the value of coins. Is a coin with this year ... A: Value would depend on the coin's condition and country the country it comes from. A 1937 1 franc is ...
Leopold II Koning Coin	11/19/2009
Q: In follow up to the 11/4 posting, I have a similar 50CN coin dated 1898 in very good condition. ... A: This date would be worth a little more in lower grades (a difference from $2 to maybe $4) than the ...
silver bar question	11/19/2009
Q: I was wondering if you knew the age/origin/value of a 1 Troy Oz bar of silver. It is from the RCM, ... A: Your 1 ounce silver bar is from the Royal Canadian mint, likely from Quebec since it has both ...
The Treasure Coins of the Caribbean	11/19/2009
Q: I have 18 of these coins. They are made of solid sterling silver. and are legal tender coins issued ... A: The complete boxed set sells for the same as if you sold the 25 individual coins for their silver ...
British Spade Guineas	11/18/2009
Q: I have 1793 gold George III 1/2 guinea, 1793 full guinea and 1771 full guinea. I would like to know ... A: Danny, You can e-mail me the pics directly at BetweenEarthnSky@yahoo.com and I will grade them based ...
russian ruble 1984	11/18/2009
Q: I worked in Russia during the run up to the 1984 Olympics and a lot of contractors were collecting ... A: My family actually brought a set of these coins over to the US when we moved from the Ukraine in ...
what is it worth	11/17/2009
Q: 1979 canadian silver dollar and a 1947 new zealand one florin and a 1963 canadian silver dollar ... A: I'll be glad to help you out with these coins. the 1963 silver dollar is fairly common, and has a ...
British Spade Guineas	11/17/2009
Q: I have 1793 gold George III 1/2 guinea, 1793 full guinea and 1771 full guinea. I would like to know ... A: Condition is extremely important for these coins. Please note that the auction estimates are a wide ...
Draped-bust silver bullion	11/17/2009
Q: I picked up a silver bullion round with the draped busted liberty head. The obverse has LIBERTY ... A: Bullion rounds such as this are modern pieces, created not for numismatic value but rather as ...
NAZI COINS - cleaning of...	11/17/2009
Q: I have recently started to collect WWII Nazi coins and was wondering what the best way to attempt to ... A: Cleaning is never advisable, since it destroys the collectible value. However, there are some weaker ...
1944 dime size coin	11/17/2009
Q: Hey again. As soon I can settle down from work I am going to send some info I got on the coin we ... A: Glad to hear you were able to do something with the colonial copper. Whoever's hands it ends up in ...
Old Persian Coin	11/17/2009
Q: I have sent a couple messages apparently, I have no idea if the attachments were sent with them. My ... A: I actually was not able to find any information on this particular prophet, though I can say for ...
1888 Prussian 20 Mark gold coins	11/17/2009
Q: I have 3 1888 gold 20 Mark coins of Kaiser Friedrich, Kaiser Wilhelm and Kaiser Wilhelm II framed ... A: Interesting to have a set of all three types that were available in that year. All other years had ...
Old Persian Coin	11/16/2009
Q: This is the other side of the coin with the name of the prophet. The coin must be flipped upside ... A: The stylistic features certainly appear to be Persian, but this is not a coin. All Persian and ...
Old Persian Coin	11/16/2009
Q: I have sent a couple messages apparently, I have no idea if the attachments were sent with them. My ... A: The stylistic features certainly appear to be Persian, but this is not a coin. All Persian and ...
present market value of a coin	11/16/2009
Q: i want to know the present value of straits settlement malaysian coin. year-1908.one cent, ruler- ... A: The value of this coin would depend on the condition. A well used coin is only worth a couple of ...
1760 Austria Coin	11/16/2009
Q: I have one more. My books do not go this far back and I can not find any information online. This ... A: It's certainly an interesting item, but I do not believe it was ever a coin. The design on the left ...
Unknown coin from 1862	11/15/2009
Q: I picked this coin up in a lot a month or so ago and I am just getting around to it now and I can ... A: This is a 1000 reis (pronounces heis) from Brazil while it was still a Portuguese colony. It is ...
unknown coin 1865	11/15/2009
Q: under the tree it says 5C (also a small s to the right of the 5C the very bottom says DGW and the ... A: This is a fairly scarce coin from the Central American republic, modern day Costa Rica. It's a 5 ...
1892 ZAR 3 pence	11/15/2009
Q: A bit of an odd question but I can't seem to find an answer to this question. What is the metal ... A: It's not an odd question at all. These coins often develop a dark patina which makes it difficult to ...
Five troy ounces	11/15/2009
Q: I was going through some of my late fathers collections and I came upon a liberty five troy ounce ... A: Bullion rounds such as this are modern pieces, created not for numismatic value but rather as ...
Foreign silver coin	11/15/2009
Q: What country is this coin from and year? silver size of u.s. dime but thin. both sides have small ... A: Your have an early 8 skilling coin from Norway. There were many dates in the 1640's and 1650's. I ...
1919 Farthing	11/15/2009
Q: I bet you are like will this guy get through going through all those coins in the box? LOL Anyway, ... A: Todd, I have a feeling this Higley copper may in fact be genuine. Considering the age of the ...
German coin	11/14/2009
Q: What would be the value of an 1858-1947 Max Planck 2 Deutsche Mark with the letter "G" to the right ... A: The 1966-G date and mint mark is worth in the $10 to $15 range in mint condition with luster. A coin ...
1919 Farthing	11/14/2009
Q: I bet you are like will this guy get through going through all those coins in the box? LOL Anyway, ... A: Hey Todd, I certainly do love going through a box of old coins! I'll give you a quick summary of the ...
1809 ???	11/14/2009
Q: I have one more for you. This one is silver. It is the size of a dime. It is in good to fine ... A: Todd, your gamble turned out a treasure box that collectors like myself can only dream about. Truly ...
4 Old 24 karat German/Prussian Coins, 2 gold misc. coins	11/14/2009
Q: I recently came into the possession of 6 old European coins. 4 I believe are German/Prussian coins, ... A: I'll be glad to assist you with these coins. They are actually not 24 kt gold, but just under 22kt. ...
1907 german 5 mark coin	11/14/2009
Q: I have come across the following coin and was wondering about it and what it could be worth. On the ... A: Based on the excellent strike, perfect weight, and correct edge... you have a mint genuine coin. The ...
1739 spanish pieces of 8 coin	11/14/2009
Q: I have come across several old foreign coins. The one in qustion is a 1739 Spanish coin with the ... A: The 21 gram weight is unusual. The contemporary circulating counterfeits would have had to pass ...
Royal Thai Mint	11/14/2009
Q: I have a set of commenorative coins Dec 5, 1963 celebrating kings 36th birthday. 2 coins of each are ... A: This official mint set had a limited run of 100,000 sets. Currently it would retail for around $50, ...
unidentified coin	11/13/2009
Q: Found a coin in a field in Illinois on Nov. 6, 2009. coin is smaller than a dime and has a left ... A: Kathryn, My apologies for the initial mis-identification. I can now say for sure that this is a 1/4 ...
1907 german 5 mark coin	11/13/2009
Q: I have come across the following coin and was wondering about it and what it could be worth. On the ... A: You would be hard-pressed to find one of these, being a scarce commemorative coin with a mintage of ...
1935 nazi coin	11/13/2009
Q: I have come across a coin or medallion that has the writing on one side opperschiessen on the top ... A: This is a "schutzenfest" medal, awarded for doing well in a local shooting competition in the Saar. ...
1739 spanish pieces of 8 coin	11/13/2009
Q: I have come across several old foreign coins. The one in qustion is a 1739 Spanish coin with the ... A: This certainly sounds like a Mexico City 8 reales, or "piece of eight" or "pillar dollar". These ...
unidentified coin	11/12/2009
Q: Found a coin in a field in Illinois on Nov. 6, 2009. coin is smaller than a dime and has a left ... A: Does the coin have the word "franc" below the 1/4 by any chance? There are several different coin it ...
Georgius IV DEI Gratia coin	11/12/2009
Q: I have a Georgius IV DEI Gratia coin that was made into a piece of jewelry. It has a lion on top of ... A: Does the side with the lion read "FIDIE DEFENSOR" fully written out, or does it just have an ...
Value of commemorate coin	11/12/2009
Q: What is the value of a Turks and Caicos Islands 1976 20 crown sterling silver coin to commemorate ... A: This is a very nice, large and low mintage coin. There were just over 5,000 of the regular version ...
Unknown coin 1708	11/11/2009
Q: I have a coin from Philip 5th era from 1708 from my childhood. Ones I visited a local numismatic but ... A: The coin you have is a Spanish 2 reales. There are two types for this date, minted in Valencia and ...
chinese silver coins	11/11/2009
Q: I have 2 coins that look very similar. The one on the left weigns 28g and has a reeded edge. The one ... A: Sure thing, some useful sites are: http://www.tibetancoins.com/Chinese%20Fantsy%20Coin%20Photos.htm ...
medallion	11/11/2009
Q: Hey Dmitry, I have an unusual medallion and would like to find out some information and value as ... A: I live in Brooklyn, and can tell you that there really are no dealers around NYC that will give you ...
Indentification	11/11/2009
Q: Ive attached the coin that iam trying to identify. It has the face of a middle aged gentlemen with ... A: This is a 5 baht coin from Thailand, y# 219 in the Standard catalog of world coins. These were made ...
chinese silver coins	11/11/2009
Q: I have 2 coins that look very similar. The one on the left weigns 28g and has a reeded edge. The one ... A: Unfortunately these are "fantasy" coins. Modern counterfeiters often use non-existing designs in ...
Coins	11/10/2009
Q: Ive got a silver coin minted in a language that i dont understand I have attached a picture of it. ... A: The ZAR (Zuid Afrika - South Africa) 6 pence is a fairly low mintage coin and value largely depends ...
1955 confoederatio helvetica 10 coin	11/10/2009
Q: hi Dmitry i found this coin and i can not found any think about it or its value any where could you ... A: You have a 10 rappen coin from Switzerland. This is a fairly common date, the value for which ranges ...
egg timer	11/10/2009
Q: i have an egg timer about 5inches tall on one end it has VTRAQUE VNUM M 1739 ON THE OTHER END IT HAS ... A: What an interesting piece. There is a long tradition of crafting coins into everyday items. The ...
1869 Spanish 5 Peseta Coin	11/10/2009
Q: I have an 1869 Spanish 5 Peseta coin that was given to me 38 years ago in Seville Spain by my ... A: I must say that it's extremely unlikely that this is a genuine coin, especially if it was acquired ...
What coin do i have?	11/10/2009
Q: i have just recently been doing some landscaping work in the yard and found a coin and am wondering ... A: This sounds like a Spanish colonial 4 or 8 reales. The date would be 1737. There are several ...
coins	11/10/2009
Q: how much is a coin that says republica peruana lima 9 decimos fino y.j. dated 1875 worth? A: This would be a 1 sol coin, which is the same size and silver content as a US silver dollar. They ...
One troy oz silver coin	11/10/2009
Q: I have a question of a coin I have found. Its an one troy ounce silver coin similar to the 1882 ... A: Bullion rounds such as this are modern pieces, created not for numismatic value but rather as ...
french 10 francs silver coins	11/9/2009
Q: i have recently bought six silver french 10 francs coins dated 1929,30,31,32,33 and 38,could you ... A: These coins are each 10 grams of .680 silver, which is .2186 ounces of actual silver weight (right ...
1919 Mexican Gold Coin	11/9/2009
Q: I'm wondering if you can provide an estimated value of a 15 Gr pure gold Estados Unidos Mexicanos ... A: I own one of these coins and they are very attractive pieces. This would be a 20 (Veinte) pesos ...
coin value	11/9/2009
Q: i have a coin from 1912 the front says otto koenig von bayern the back reads deutsches Reich 1912 on ... A: You have a 3 mark coins from the German state of Bavaria. These coins were made in three different ...
medallion	11/8/2009
Q: Hey Dmitry, I have an unusual medallion and would like to find out some information and value as ... A: I'm actually quite familiar with the item you have. Typically one of the original 1933 pieces (in ...
$50 Canadian gold maple leaf 1.oz or pur	11/8/2009
Q: what is the dimensions of this coin, because it seems small for 1 .oz? A: The $50 gold should be right around 32.5mm in diameter, the same as equivalent US gold bullion ...
finding out the value of coins	11/7/2009
Q: starting when I was a teen and working in retail/cashier. It is amazing what you come across. I ... A: Most of the Canadian coins are only worth their face value, unless they are in excellent condition ...
coin valuation	11/7/2009
Q: I have a Liberian coin of $20.00 denomination. It has Thomas Jefferson, III President of the United ... A: Considering the exchange rate of $1 US to $70.50 Liberian, this coin would be about 28 cents in ...
Coin Question	11/6/2009
Q: I have a 1791 Monneron Bros Paris coin with the French Constitution on the back. The coin is about ... A: This is actually a token issue, known as "necessity money". Several large merchants in France took ...
Austrian Gold	11/6/2009
Q: I recently received about 400 coins from a seller in Germany. Included in this lot is a coin that ... A: In my personal experience, the German dealers usually know their stuff quite well. However, this ...
Elizabeth 40 crown .999 coin	11/6/2009
Q: i have a 1994 Elizabeth II Gibraltar coin. It is .999 silver and weighs 43.88 ounces.It is 40 crowns ... A: This is certainly a whopper of a coin you have! The 40 crown, as well as the 32 crown coins (also ...
Old English coin dated 1723	11/5/2009
Q: I have come to inherit a coin collection of mostly very old American coins, from pennies to silver ... A: This sounds like a half-penny. The coin should have a seated figure on one the date side, with the ...
Coin I Found	11/5/2009
Q: While going through some change I discovered a coin that didn't belong! I'm hoping you might be able ... A: You have a 5 "baht" coin from Thailand. This coin is from 1987 or 1988, the only two years that this ...
Leopold H Koning Coin	11/4/2009
Q: I have a coin with the name Leopold H Koning on the left front side near the rim with Der Belgen on ... A: Depending on the size of the coin, you have either a 50 centimes (dime size), 1 franc (quarter ...
Commemorative Coins	11/4/2009
Q: I have a Marilyn Monroe 1995 Commemorative coin set from Republic of Marshall Island. The set ... A: Currently your set has a retail value of around $75. This is a combination of their weight in silver ...
WWI coins	11/3/2009
Q: I've inherited several WWI era coins. I'd like to have them appraised but can't find anyone in my ... A: It's never a good idea to trust an estimate from someone that is looking to buy. You can find ...
Prussian Coin	11/3/2009
Q: A friend found a coin on the River Thames. It is probably copper, very thin and around 18mm ... A: You have a 3 groschen coin from East Prussia, in modern-day Poland. In the Standard catalog of world ...
Leopold Premier, Roi des Belges.	10/31/2009
Q: I found a coin outside my house a few years ago. I've tried to google it, but I cannot find any ... A: This design is in the likeness of a series of official "patterns" minted in Belgium. I have attached ...
FRANC II D G R I S A GER HIE HVN BOH REX	10/31/2009
Q: I came upon this coin for my collection and am interested in the coin's worth. The coin is worn of ... A: This sounds like a silver Kronenthaler series piece from the Austrian Netherlands. I have attached a ...
1987 50 Yuan gold coin	10/31/2009
Q: Sorry forgot to attach the image can you tell me the value and the authencity of this coin thx 1987 ... A: This certainly appears to be an excellent specimen, and based on the weight and appearance I feel ...
Italian Coin (possibly)	10/29/2009
Q: I have two coins I believe are Italian maybe Spanish?. I am not sure if they are genuine minted ... A: I actually have one of these exact medallions as well. It is to mark the 1836 coronation of Maria ...
Mystery coin	10/28/2009
Q: I found a coin the other day that may or may not be from the US. It is about the same size as a ... A: I have attached a picture of what I believe is the coin you describe. I apologize for the poor ...
value of coins	10/27/2009
Q: #1 interested in value of a 1880 VICTORIA D:G:BRITANNIAR:REG:F:D: gold coin. Victoria's bun faces ... A: #1. Is either a British soveregin or half-sovereign, it can also be an Australian sovereign. The ...
1966 coin	10/27/2009
Q: I have a two shillings coin with the name elizabeth.11.dei.Gratia.regina as i turn it over it say ... A: This coin is fairly common, so there will only be collectible value for one that is in mint ...
How to sell a gold coin	10/27/2009
Q: I have two 1987 100 yuan gold panda coins in their original sealed plastic. What is the safest way ... A: The best way of selling them yourself is to either auction them off on ebay, or to sell them to a ...
1894 Zar	10/27/2009
Q: Ive got a 1894 zar 6 pence.it has been circulated, also a 1921 sverige 10 ore what are the worth on ... A: For the South African sixpence, condition is extremely important. They are low mintage coins, this ...
Silver Eagle	10/26/2009
Q: I have a 1987 Silver Eagle coin in good condition. What do you think it is worth? A: Value depends on who you show the coins to. A dealer will usually pay around silver value or ...
1765 Scheidemünze	10/26/2009
Q: This question appeared on "Yahoo Answers" a couple days ago. A lady asking about a 1765 coin bearing ... A: This coin is from the German State of Brunswick-Luneburg-Calenberg-Hannover, which changed to the ...
rare copper coin	10/26/2009
Q: Dmitry, I have a coin I have been unable to find any information about. On the front is what appears ... A: This coin is from the German State of Brunswick-Luneburg-Calenberg-Hannover, which changed to the ...
Arabian Coin Identification Help	10/26/2009
Q: I have a coin I'm trying to identify. The coin is silver in color it is 25 millimeters in diameter ... A: This does not sound like any Arabic coin I have ever seen. However, I have seen several non-coin ...
Silver Collection	10/26/2009
Q: Could you tell me how much the Danbury Mint Benjamin Harrison, Theodore Roosevelt, Chester Arthur, ... A: These are certainly nice looking items. However, bars and ingots are purely bullion items. As such, ...
Coin Values	10/25/2009
Q: I found ten coins hidden beneath the floor base in a house I lived in about a decade or so ago, & ... A: In the early 1990's you would certainly have enough for a candy bar in either Mexico or France. ...
BERLIN COIN	10/25/2009
Q: It appears to be gold. It says " BERLIN-EINIGKEIT UND RECHT UND FREIHEIT" with a bear in a shield ... A: This sounds like a privately made "Dukat", which is a denomination often used for trade. As such, it ...
1884 penny queen victoria	10/25/2009
Q: does this penny have any value? A: Value depends on the condition. Since there is no picture of the coin in question, I can only give ...
coins	10/24/2009
Q: I have a few coins I was wondering about. here are the photos. I have some more I will have to scan ... A: Paul, People often list them at unrealistic prices hoping to land a buyer. This tactic very rarely ...
Unidentified Coin	10/24/2009
Q: I would appreciate any help in identifying a few coins that I have. They appear to be middle east ... A: This is is a Saudi temple token, the box shape is an image of a mosque. There really are not many of ...
coins	10/24/2009
Q: I have a few coins I was wondering about. here are the photos. I have some more I will have to scan ... A: The two foreign coins are spendable British 20 pence coins. The current exchange rate is around 65 ...
Unidentified Coin	10/24/2009
Q: I would appreciate any help in identifying a few coins that I have. They appear to be middle east ... A: The coin you describe sounds like a vintage Saudi Arabian coin, though there is no photograph ...
1982 100 forint coin	10/23/2009
Q: i have a 1982 100 forint magyar nepkoztarsasag football commemorative coin and i was wonderin how ... A: This is a low mintage coin, with only 150,000 made. For a US coin that would be quite rare, but not ...
british half penny	10/22/2009
Q: I know these coins aren't worth much but all the pictures I can find show them to be about the same ... A: I've seen coins like this before. It was most likely silver gilded for use in jewelry, such as a ...
Kenya President Gold Coins	10/22/2009
Q: I have a set of three Gold Coins of values in Shillings - 500. 250, 100. Inscription reads Mzee ... A: At this time, the market value of gold is the highest it's ever been at over $1,000 per ounce. It's ...
Gold Coin	10/22/2009
Q: I have 3 Gold, 14g coins, I believe to be 4 Ducat coins Dates: 1856-1857-& 1855 how can I find out ... A: These coins certainly have numismatic value beyond that of the gold. These are scarce coins, with ...
Kenya President Gold Coins	10/21/2009
Q: I have a set of three Gold Coins of values in Shillings - 500. 250, 100. Inscription reads Mzee ... A: This set was issued in two versions... regular and proof. The proof versions will have a mirror-like ...
40mm "Franz Josef Thaler" 1880's/1890's	10/21/2009
Q: I am attempting to find a +/- 40mm Silver Franz Josef Thaler issued in the late 1880's or early ... A: This is somewhat confusing information, as the very last Austrian thalers were struck in the 1860's. ...
1867 Columbian Peso	10/21/2009
Q: I came across a 5 Pesos piece from Columbia 1867. It's a bit worn but all numbers and letters are ... A: Is this a gold coin? I ask because the 5 pesos was not made in 1867, but there is an 1857 date. The ...
1948 munt van curacacao 2 1/2 cent piece, and other coins	10/21/2009
Q: My friend has a series of coins from around the world, most are at least sixty years old (like the ... A: The Curacao coin ranges in sale price from $1 to around $15, depending on condition. You or your ...
Off center penny	10/20/2009
Q: I have a penny that was struck off-center. Approx. 60-70% off-center. On head side you can see ... A: Sounds like a nice dramatic error. If the coin is in mint condition the auction range will be from ...
old paper money worth	10/20/2009
Q: I recently received some old coins.. and i was wondering if you had any insight regarding them... it ... A: This is indeed an old Russian banknote, in the 100 ruble denomination. These notes are referred to ...
Error Coins	10/20/2009
Q: Iam in South Africa, i have collected many S.A circulated coin wich hapen to be error coins, however ... A: Error coins are a very popular area for collectors. I occasionally have them at my auction and they ...
50 cents Ceylon 1892 Queen Victoria	10/20/2009
Q: I wonder what this coin is worth and some general information about it. 50 cents Ceylon 1892 (Queen ... A: Your coin is the first date of this series, which ran from 1892 to 1901. It is also one of the ...
I found a coin with a hole at the top.	10/20/2009
Q: It says Georgivs vi ,its a half penny but not sure from where. Its from 1938 and at the top theres a ... A: There are a couple places your coin may be from. It depends on what is on the back side of the coin. ...
2003 penny	10/19/2009
Q: I have a 2003 penny and on the back it has the word imprinted copy on it. Was this done at the mint? A: It's a bit unusual to find a copy of a modern penny. This most certainly was not done at the mint. A ...
Rare sovereign 1876 coin	10/18/2009
Q: I have a 1876 Sydney sovereign victoria coin, when i spin the coin round from George on his horse ... A: Yes, you certainly have an unusual example. There are a couple dates for these sovereigns which have ...
Rare sovereign 1876 coin	10/18/2009
Q: I have a 1876 Sydney sovereign victoria coin, when i spin the coin round from George on his horse ... A: Are the side upside down when you hold the coin at the top and bottom and flip it vertically, or ...
1884 gold sovereign misprint	10/18/2009
Q: please could you give me some information on a full gold sovereign dated 1884 victoria young bun. ... A: Are the side upside down when you hold the coin at the top and bottom and flip it vertically, or ...
a very old foreign coin, 1732	10/16/2009
Q: I recently found a an old coin that looks like it is from 1732, it is very worn and most of the ... A: You've got an old half-penny from Great Britain, which depicts king George II on the front and ...
SS Republic coin	10/16/2009
Q: Good afternoon, I have just acquired an 1848 $10 gold eagle coin (NGC AU53), from the shipwreck SS ... A: The 25k figure is certainly steep, even for an insurance estimate. The coin by itself would be in ...
French 1739-A,K coins	10/16/2009
Q: Recently some coins have been found in the Caribbean which have been identified as: ... A: The website you referenced is a fairly accurate history of these coins. There is one thing I would ...
Inherited Coin/Medal collection	10/15/2009
Q: I have 2 questions here: 1. I have tried to find a value for a series 36 total of gold(Plated?) ... A: This is a vintage privately minted set. I would assume Lydon B. Johnson is the last president in the ...
Sun Yat-sen Silver Dollar	10/15/2009
Q: My son was given a coin recently and we've researched it to be a Sun Yat-sen silver dollar. ... A: The character you describe translates as "first" and is another way of writing year 1. However, the ...
Sun Yat-sen Silver Dollar	10/15/2009
Q: My son was given a coin recently and we've researched it to be a Sun Yat-sen silver dollar. ... A: There are a few varieties of the Sun Yat-sen dollar. Some have a small bust facing left within a ...
mis-stamped gold dollar	10/13/2009
Q: i have a u.s gold dollar that has no stamp on the top or bottom and nothing on the edge. is it worth ... A: If the item is completely blank, you likely have an unstamped or pre-struck planchet. Occasionally ...
1999 double stamped quarter	10/13/2009
Q: Good morning. Can you please tell me what a double stamped or mis-aligned die 1999 stamp from ... A: This will be a tough question to answer without seeing a picture of the coin. Misalignment and ...
coin value	10/12/2009
Q: I have two small gold coins. on the front is is what appears to be the bust of an indian woman. The ... A: These are gold trade coins from Peru, which would be used to conduct international transactions. ...
Unknown Coin or Token.	10/12/2009
Q: "I picked this coin up today because the star stamp in the middle struck my interest and it was only ... A: This appears to be a privately made trade token for a merchant. The name "YOS SCHMID" is likely ...
Italian C20 1922 R coin	10/12/2009
Q: In a box my Grandfather had, I found an Italian coin about the size of an American nickle. Side one ... A: This is an Italian 20 centisimi coin, made of solid nickel. These are attractive coins that are ...
French Coin	10/11/2009
Q: Please give me any idea about the worth of a 1895 "REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE" coin and the other side ... A: There are several denominations that fir this description... the 10 cent, 20 cent, 50 cent and one ...
Identify foreign coin?	10/11/2009
Q: I wonder if you are able to identify a foreign coin I have obtained over the Internet? It's been ... A: You've got a 1 krona coin from Sweden. It is indeed silver, though only .400 purity. Most of these ...
1998 D Penny	10/10/2009
Q: I have a 1998 D Penny that is a little smaller than a regular penny, but is as thick as a nickel. It ... A: This penny sounds like it's been used for some kind of crafts project. It's been machined by rolling ...
JAPANESE COMMENORATIVE COIN	10/9/2009
Q: I CAN NOT FIND ANY INFORMATIOM ON THESE SILVER? COINS WEIGHT 0.8 OZ AND 1 /1/2 IN. HOPE YOU CAN ... A: The silver stamp may also be on the edge rather than the flat surfaces of the front and back. If ...
JAPANESE COMMENORATIVE COIN	10/9/2009
Q: I CAN NOT FIND ANY INFORMATIOM ON THESE SILVER? COINS WEIGHT 0.8 OZ AND 1 /1/2 IN. HOPE YOU CAN ... A: rather than coins, these are a group of silver bullion rounds. Such items are often made by banks or ...
old vatican coin	10/9/2009
Q: i'd like to know the value of one 'seudo' which was made in 1675 under Clement X. this piece ... A: There are actually two variations for this coin, both of which have fairly similar values. Please ...
Commemorative Coin	10/9/2009
Q: I have a commemorative Twin Towers coin that says GOD BLESS AMERICA on the front. On the back, at ... A: This is what's usually called a "bullion round". It is something a bank or private investing firm ...
Coin of DEUTSCH OSTAFRIKA 1906 - 1 Heller	10/8/2009
Q: Dmitry I have a Coin writen on one side DEUTSCH OSTAFRIKA 1906 and other side 1-Heller surrounded ... A: This is a German coin from the East Africa colony, also known as the Tanganyika territory. The ...
1893 or 1993 gold colored mexican 50 cent coin	10/8/2009
Q: I found this coin in a coin return at the local arcade. The date on it looks like it could be ... A: This is a 1993 modern Mexican coin, which is still legal tender. The exchange rate is 10 cents or ...
Liechtenstein, Krone, 1900	10/7/2009
Q: I bought thru Ebay action the Liechtenstein, Krone, 1900, Choice AU-Unc.(220486668479). Here was a ... A: That is a very nice coin, one that I am still looking to add to my own collection. I have no doubt ...
Royal Thai mint commerorative collection	10/7/2009
Q: I came across a collection of thirty two commemerative coins...ranging from a 20 baht silver coin ... A: This sounds like a set that was privately put together. Official mint sets typically have less than ...
Currency Transitions	10/7/2009
Q: I am doing research into the values of pre-euro coins vs. euro's. Really it's not that specific. ... A: Collectible currency items will not be negatively affected. They should continue to appreciate in ...
Currency Transitions	10/7/2009
Q: I am doing research into the values of pre-euro coins vs. euro's. Really it's not that specific. ... A: Typically during such a currency transition the government of a particular nation will allow a ...
Caciques De Venezuela Plata 1000	10/5/2009
Q: I have a coin where one side is a man's face with crown and the wordings "CACIQUES DE VENEZUELA" on ... A: This is a "fantasy" issue that was part of a large set of silver and gold coins. These were ...
Trade Dollar Meiji 9_one more question	10/5/2009
Q: We do have a Trade Dollar coin from the Meiji 9 period (see attached pictures). Is it possible for ... A: Based on that weight I would say you have a brass-alloy cast counterfeit. It still has some value as ...
identifeying a coin	10/4/2009
Q: i was recently digging through an old box of stuff and found an old coin it appears to be an Asian ... A: This is one of the first types from the unified Republic of China, dating from the 1910's (this one ...
Trade Dollar Meiji 9	10/4/2009
Q: We do have a Trade Dollar coin from the Meiji 9 period (see attached pictures). Is it possible for ... A: The detail in the characters, the rim and denticles around the rim look very good. If the coin is a ...
Coin	10/3/2009
Q: My father and I came across a coin that appears to be from 1863, while the coin is scratched, ... A: This is an 1853 English penny or farthing. The 1863 coins depict the older queen Victoria. Both ...
1939 two heaed coin	10/3/2009
Q: My step-father tells me has a two headed 1939 coin. There is a queen and king and a square diamond ... A: This sounds just like an item I recently sold. I have attached a picture. It is a bronze medal to ...
Trade Dollar Meiji 9	10/3/2009
Q: We do have a Trade Dollar coin from the Meiji 9 period (see attached pictures). Is it possible for ... A: Genuine pieces like this are very rare, they start at $500 for a coin with significant wear, and go ...
Upper Canada Tokens	10/2/2009
Q: Dmitry, I have two Bank of Upper Canada 1/2 penny tokens from 1852. They are identical, except for ... A: What happened in 1852 was that the Royal Mint in London had started minting these tokens (in medal ...
gold coin	10/2/2009
Q: I can email you a picture of this coin. it has the word Hamburg on the front with a shield with a ... A: This is a vintage souvenir medallion, rather than a coin. This is something a traveler might expect ...
1897 deutsches reich pfennig	10/2/2009
Q: How many were made & apprx. value? Thanks Gary A: There are several mint marks for this date. You can locate these marks on the side with the eagle, ...
no subject	9/30/2009
Q: I don't know whether this fits with your bailiwick or not but a friend bought, among others, a tin ... A: You most certainly have a token of the Freemason Society. Most likely made in the US, but may also ...
French copper coin dated 1767	9/30/2009
Q: Helly Dmitry, I have a coing with the markings "LUDOV.XV D.GRATIA" on one side, along with a profile ... A: This French copper is either a 1/2 sol or 1 sol denomination, depicting Louis XV. If your coin is ...
100 fils Jordan Coin	9/30/2009
Q: I found a coin from the HASHEMITE KINGDOM OF JORDAN. It says it has a value of ONE HUNDRED FILS. It ... A: The coin you described is one of 9 years from 1968 to 1991 that this coin had been minted. They are ...
Chinese Silver coins	9/29/2009
Q: I recently bought 8 Silver Dollar size Chinese coins, they all have a dragon on the front, one I ... A: Unfortunately you have a group of modern counterfeits. The designs you described are among the most ...
german penny	9/28/2009
Q: I have what I think is a 1950 German penny. on one side is 1 #1 with PFENNIG AND ON THE OTHER SIDE ... A: You are absolutely correct about this being a German penny. This 1 pfennig is one of the first dates ...
need help identifying a franc	9/28/2009
Q: I have a 1943 Travail Famille Patrie 2 Franc and was wondering how much it was worth. Could you ... A: This is a Vichy French aluminum coin. These are quite popular with French and US collectors alike. ...
Italian Coin	9/28/2009
Q: Can you please identify the following coin; The following markings; Ferd. I.D.G. Regni Siciliar ... A: This Italian coin comes from the kingdom of Naples and Sicily, prior to the Italian unification in ...
What kind of coin is this?	9/27/2009
Q: What kind of coin is in the enclosed picture? Here is a link to the image... ... A: this is a Chinese "cash" coin. One cash was a standard unit, like our one cent. The particular ...
netherland coin	9/27/2009
Q: I have a Juliana Koningin Der Netherlanden Silver coin. The back of the coin reads, Netherland ... A: This 10 gulden coin is a commemorative of the 25th anniversary of the liberation from Nazi ...
Order of Malta 500 Lire "Pope John Paul II" Gold Coin	9/26/2009
Q: I'm Jack Heim in Fort Worth, Texas USA. Can you please assist with these (2) coins I have on origin ... A: The coins you have are not an official circulation issue, which is why the Malta bank had no idea. ...
1760 token?	9/26/2009
Q: I just acquired what I think is a trading token. It is copper, just over 33mm in diameter, and ... A: Rather than a token, you have an early 2 ore coin from Sweden ("ore" is the Scandinavian equivalent ...
coin value	9/24/2009
Q: could you give a rough estimate on value of 1889 Deutsches Reich 10 Pefennig mint mark A A: The catalog value for this German Empire 10 pfennig ranges from $0.25 for a well circulated coin to ...
Spanish coin 18th cent.	9/23/2009
Q: My questions is regarding a coin from 1802. It has a portrait of King( Carolus IIII ) In the other ... A: You've got an early Spanish colonial 2 reales from Peru. The mint mark is actually a monogram for ...
10 Francs 1857	9/23/2009
Q: i have this coin: 10 francs, Emperor napeleon III, Mint A in 1857 its condition is not very good, ... A: This French coin is normally made of gold and should weigh right around 3.2 grams. One that has ...
Coin value enquiry	9/22/2009
Q: I recently come across a 1892 ZAR 3 pence coin and was wondering if you could tell me how much I ... A: This South African (ZAR = Zuid Afrika) three-pence is the key date for the series, with only 24,000 ...
Dutch gold coin	9/22/2009
Q: I have a gold Dutch coin, approximately 3.8cm, Wilhelmina Koningin, w/ her profile on front and ... A: What you have is actually a commemorative medal, for the 25th anniversary of Wilhelmina's rule. ...
Mis-stamped Proof	9/21/2009
Q: I recently bought a proof 70 1/2 ounce gold Krugerrand. The coin looks like it turned when it was ... A: The alignment of one of the coin seems to be off by about 20 degress or so. This is not uncommon for ...
What is the meaning of .7234 ounces of silver?	9/20/2009
Q: I recently picked up 4 silver coins in a junk silver box, a 1915 Peru 1 Sol, a 1966 France 10 ... A: The unusual amount is something that was specifically done for any real purpose. It's just a ...
miss strikes?	9/20/2009
Q: I have an australian 5cent coin struck on the wrong metal. I cannot find anything about this. A: Error coins like this, which are struck from wrong planchets (in this case likely a penny), are ...
Dansk Americ coin	9/16/2009
Q: I have a 1748 Dansk Americ coin which is very readable as I can see all the wording and a faint ... A: You've got a Danish West Indies (Dansk Vestindien) 12 skilling. If you look at the rim to the above ...
Coin Nederland	9/15/2009
Q: I have a silver coin that has 1G 1897 MUNT VAN HET KONINGRYK DER NEDERLANDEN with what looks like a ... A: Your Netherlands 1 gulden is made of .945 purity silver and should weigh right around 10.0 grams. ...
liberian coin	9/13/2009
Q: i had bought a 10 Liberian coin but the odd thing about it is that the face belongs to former ... A: This coin is actually not made of silver. Like the other Liberian $5 and $10 coins, it is made of a ...
1806 Carolus IIII, 4 reales	9/13/2009
Q: I had found a coin that is marked as follows: front, Carolus.IIII.Dei.Gratia 1806; Back, around rim ... A: This is a vintage replica of an early Spanish colonial silver coin. The 4 reales was the half-dollar ...
Copper content of world coins	9/13/2009
Q: I have been an off and on coin collector all my life and now my children are coin collecting. I ... A: The Bahamas 1 cent coins were never minted in copper. From 1966 (first year) to 1985 they were ...
expected value and authencity of coins	9/13/2009
Q: i posess a 1947 indian one rupee coin,george vi king emperor on one side and a tiger on the other ... A: The 1947 coin is made of nickel, and is the only year the rupee was made in a metal other than ...
coin value?	9/12/2009
Q: I have a 1981 Queen elizabeth 2 coin with prince charles and lady diana on back.Is it worth ... A: The first coin is a British 25 new pence. It's a commemorative coin that was only made in 1981. ...
gold coin	9/12/2009
Q: I have this coin, but knows nothing about it, can you help? A: This is a reproduction of a medal originally struck in 1561 by Italian sculptor Leone Leoni. It ...
Longines Symphonette	9/12/2009
Q: Do you know somewhere I could get more information on the Longines medals? I own 76 of them and ... A: From what I can tell these were put out in the early 1970's in sets of 36 and 60 pieces. The ...
mispunched/error on Cdn Loonie	9/10/2009
Q: I recently posted this question to Expert Dan Moore however, I've not received a resonse and ... A: There is no picture attached to your question, however I believe this is a large die chip or grease ...
A penny & a quarter	9/10/2009
Q: I found a 1960 D penny in such great condition, I thought it was a 2009. "In God We Trust" is so far ... A: The 1960 quarter sounds like it may be an interesting mis-alignment error or possibly what is known ...
found coin	9/9/2009
Q: my son found a coin and its hard to read. there I think is a ladys head on 1 side. and the other has ... A: I've attached a picture of the coin that I believe you have. If this is the case, then this is a ...
Charles II and Ferdinand I	9/9/2009
Q: I have two other coins that I'd like you to identify and give a possible value if possible. The one ... A: The Hungarian coin, in good condition and ungraded, typically sells for $12-$15. These are fairly ...
silver dollars	9/9/2009
Q: I have 3 silver dollars from 1879, 1882, and 1879. they are uncirculate and have a ladies side face ... A: I would say you got a great deal... just make sure they are genuine and not replicas. The reference ...
British Crown 1822	9/8/2009
Q: I have in my possession a coin that seems of very high value. It is inscribed with "GEORGIUS IIII ... A: You were correct about the high value. This is actually the better of two varieties for this date, ...
Cyrilic Coin	9/8/2009
Q: I have got a coin that i couldn't find any information and value of it. I want from you to tell me ... A: This is an early coin from Poland (Under Russian Imperial rule). The denomination is 15 Russian ...
queen victoria	9/8/2009
Q: how much would a queen victoria double sovereign 1889 coin be worth? A: Is this a gold coin? There are no "double sovereign" coins... the closest thing is a 2 pounds gold ...
24 silver coins Republik Osterreich	9/8/2009
Q: I have a collection of 24 silver coins. It may be a commemorative collection. I would like to sell ... A: As you guessed, these are commemorative (but also circulating, at one time) silver coins from ...
Value of a medal	9/8/2009
Q: I found one bronze medal in a relatives loft and would be grateful if you can fill me in on some ... A: What a beautiful item! This is actually not originally a medal, rather it is an early silver thaler ...
victoria dg britanniar regina fd coin	9/7/2009
Q: I have here a small sizes coin, silver in color, and maybe a little bit smaller than a u.s.a. dime. ... A: You've got a British three-pence coin. These are .925 sterling silver and are quite a popular series ...
Pasco 1857 4R 10D 20G	9/7/2009
Q: I found this money in a filer looking for some papers, but could not found in the net almost any ... A: This 4 reales is an early coin from Peru. A genuine coin is made from .903 silver and should weigh ...
10 cent coin bracelet	9/7/2009
Q: I have been handed down a bracelet made of silver coins that have been 'cut out' showing what ... A: You are exactly right about the origin of these coins. They depict Queen Wilhelmina I of the ...
coin identification	9/7/2009
Q: Have a copper coin, dated 1724, approx. 7/8" diameter, has letters F R S and what appear as 3 crowns ... A: This is an early copper coin from Sweden, a 1 ore (their equivalent of a cent). I have attached a ...
patrona bavariae	9/6/2009
Q: I have a medallion that I can't find any info on. I am sending you pics. This is a Patrona Bavariae ... A: This is a novelty gold bullion piece, and is not an official coin or "state medal". I have included ...
how to tell one from the other	9/6/2009
Q: i have a 1889 silver dollar, in trying to find value idont know what they mean when they have ... A: These letters are mint marks. There were four mints - Philadelphia has no mint mark. San Fransisco ...
french 5 frank	9/6/2009
Q: i have a 1829 Charles x Roi De France mint mark B in my possession. i would like to know the value ... A: Your French coin is from the Rouen mint, which has been active since the end of the 1700's. A well ...
Lincoln penny	9/6/2009
Q: repeat question, I accidentally hit the send button before i could paste your web's email address ... A: I've copied and pasted the answer to the first question, hopefully it will get through your firewall ...
partially smooth Lincoln penny	9/6/2009
Q: I'm not a coin collector but recently we drained a huge glass jug of all the coins that we'd been ... A: I must say this is a most unusual and interesting example. I should begin by saying that there are ...
coin	9/5/2009
Q: coin is the size of a penny. The obverse is almost like a 1806 heraldic eagle,and the lettering on ... A: You have a piece of "exonumia" or non-mint made novelty items which are coin related. This token ...
Chinese coins	9/5/2009
Q: My friend just picked these up at a flea market in Taijin, China. I don't know anything about ... A: The general rule is... when one item from a dealer is counterfeit, you can be confident that they ...
misprinted lincoln pennie	9/5/2009
Q: I have a lincoln pennie that is almost paper thin and yet it has a head on one sidethe other has a ... A: I actually have an Indian head penny that is exactly like this, paper thin with the front image ...
peso	9/5/2009
Q: I have a pyramid shaped coin or token with a date of 1708 on it it has PESO below a cross on one ... A: I believe you have a novelty item. At first I though that you may have an actual coin that had been ...
berli medal or coin 1890	9/5/2009
Q: i have a coin that on 1 side its - "5 FR 1947 " with a crawn on it. on the other side it says ... A: Please see the attached photo, I believe this is the medal you have. This is a "Schutzenfest" or ...
2006 Gibraltar 1£ stick error?	9/5/2009
Q: i have a 2006 1£ Gibraltar coin tail side showing "ONE POUND" a picture of a skull and the words ... A: Off-center strikes are one of the most common errors. Fifteen percent is not a particularly major ...
1876 gold coin	9/5/2009
Q: have a 1876 albert koneig von sachsen ,20 mark gold coin. tested around 18k with gold tester .very ... A: This 20 mark gold comes from the large German state of Saxony (prior to the unification of the ...
Coin Question....	9/4/2009
Q: This is Kate again. I wrote to you earlier, but I now have some photos.. These go with my questions ... A: Regrettably this is a crude counterfeit. If you compare it with the photo I attached of a genuine ...
1792 Gold Coin?	9/4/2009
Q: I have a 1792... Gold... Charles IIII.... 8 Escudos... coin. On the front it says "Carol IIII D.C." ... A: Sounds to me like a Mexican gold 8 escudos. I've attached a picture of a similar coin (with a ...
5 fr 1947 coin	9/4/2009
Q: i have a coin that on 1 side its - "5 FR 1947 " with a crawn on it. on the other side it says ... A: These coins were made of zinc, which usually forms white spots. These white spots are a sure sign ...
coin value	9/3/2009
Q: I have about 20 to 30 coins my late Aunt has given me. On one side it says (commonwealth of the ... A: This coin was minted while the Philippines were a US colony, roughly from 1903 to 1945. As such it ...
coin value	9/2/2009
Q: I have about 20 to 30 coins my late Aunt has given me. On one side it says (commonwealth of the ... A: These are still legal tender circulating coins in the Bahamas, so used pieces are worth just ...
Coin Value	9/1/2009
Q: I have a coin that has the date of 1875on it. It says Republica Peruana Lima 9 Decimos fino Y.J. ... A: You have a machined combination of two coin halves. There should be a thin seam around either the ...
2 Italian coin values	9/1/2009
Q: I am evaluating the wholesale value of a small coin collection and have been unable to find a value ... A: The 1894 has two varieties, one with a B/I mint mark on the bottom of the reverse and one with an R ...
Misprinted date on dime	8/31/2009
Q: Ya, i have a dime with the date saying 200. It a newer dime the 4th digit is missing. Is it worth ... A: These are a fairly common type of error, often called "filled die", weak or incomplete strikes. If ...
1788 Carolus III	8/31/2009
Q: I just purchased this coin and it has about 30 symbols stamped into the coin. Some are star shaped, ... A: These are private counter-stamps, used by merchants in the Oriental/Asian trade. These stamps served ...
bahamas quarter	8/31/2009
Q: I have recently found a quarter from the bahamas and I would like to know if it is worth anything. ... A: Since this coins is still legal tender spendable money in the Bahamas, a used coin is worth just the ...
Frederik IIII 8 pence danish coin dated 1707	8/31/2009
Q: Through the internet we have found it to be the subject coin the markings on the portrait side are ... A: Great timing, since I've sold one of these exact coins quite recently (with a 1711 date). This is an ...
Value of Coin	8/30/2009
Q: Can you please tell me the value of a Lvitpold Prinz Regent V. Bayern Deutsches Reich 1911 Drei ... A: This is a 3 mark commemorative coin from the German State of Bavaria. These is also a ...
1837 20 reales silver Spain Isabel	8/30/2009
Q: I recently found this coin and cannot find much about it on the internet, i beleive it to be in very ... A: If this is an authentic example and not a counterfeit, which are known to exist, you've got quite a ...
1968 penny with freemason symbol on front	8/30/2009
Q: It is a 1968 penny with a freemason symbol on lincolns chest. It is raised off his chest not ... A: There are various such pennies, which are privately made outside the mint. The more common ones have ...
spanish colonial coin	8/29/2009
Q: I have an 1768 Mexico- Carlos III d g hisp etind r on the on side. It is a 1/2 real piece in pretty ... A: The Mexican version should have an Mo and M mint marks at either side of the date. This coin in ...
catholic medallions	8/28/2009
Q: i have a set of five roman catholic medallions,four are silver and one is bronze.they all have pope ... A: I believe your set is similar to the picture I've attached. I've actually sold several such medals ...
berlin coin	8/27/2009
Q: I have a gold coin with a gorilla on the front and 900 below him. On the reverse it says 1844-1969 ... A: You have a commemorative medallion of the 125th Anniversary of the Berlin Zoo. The 900 stamp is a ...
italian 18th century coin	8/27/2009
Q: i was just wondering how much a coin this old would be sold for? Also when buying coins should i ... A: In 1790 Italy was a confederation of many states, each with their own coinage. Without additional ...
Frederich Deutscher Kaiser Konig V. Preussen Coin	8/27/2009
Q: How much would a Deutscher Kaiser Konig V. Preussen A. 1888 coin be worth.It is a 20 mark and in ... A: There are actually three different variations for the Prussian 20 mark gold coin of this year. In ...
medals	8/26/2009
Q: I know I should be asking you about coins. But you helped me with the medal that I had and now I ... A: 1. This is a medal for the 1901 marriage of Wilhelmina of the Netherlands to Duke Heinrich of teh ...
1873 20 M coin	8/26/2009
Q: I have a dutch 1873 20 m coin with Karl von Wuerttemberg mintmark F Deutsches Reich it apperars to ... A: This is a German coin, rather than Dutch. Wurttemberg was one of the large German States, before the ...
French i franc coin	8/26/2009
Q: I have a french 1829 1 franc coin mintmark A on the front it has Charles X ROI DE FRANCE is it ... A: This is a fairly low mintage coin, with only 290,000 made at the Paris (A) mint. It does have ...
french 1912 5 franc note	8/26/2009
Q: i have a 1912 5 franc note does it have any value thanks ANSWER: Hi Jed, By any chance do you have ... A: Jed, Now I understand why I was initially confused... since there is no French 5 franc note from ...
Commerative Coin	8/26/2009
Q: I have a huge coin that says "Deutschlands Kaiser Paar 1829-1879 on the front. On the back it says ... A: Sounds like you have a large medal, rather than a coin. The translation commemorates the Golden ...
ducks unlimited medallions	8/26/2009
Q: My Grandfather has left me a complete collection of Ducks Unlimited silver medallions. There are 20 ... A: This set must have been a lot more popular in 1980, or a dealer managed to find a great buyer. Today ...
Oriental Coin	8/26/2009
Q: My coin has oriental letters on the front with a big one on it. One date is 2006 and 2003. on the ... A: You've got a pair of Chinese 1 yuan coins. The Yuan is China's version of the dollar, however the ...
french 1912 5 franc note	8/25/2009
Q: i have a 1912 5 franc note does it have any value thanks A: By any chance do you have a picture of this note? I believe you may have a note from one of the ...
1852 & 1871 2 1/2 G coins	8/25/2009
Q: I have one dutch 2 1/2 G coin from 1852 and 1 from 1871 can you tell me anything about their value ... A: You've got a couple early Dutch coins which are quite popular on the present market. The value for ...
World War 1 German and French coins	8/25/2009
Q: I have several coins dated before 1919. I have one French coin dated 1875, it is about the size of a ... A: The WWI era is prime collecting territory for European coins. Your 1875 coin, judging by the size, ...
1792 spanish gold coin value	8/25/2009
Q: On one side it says hisp-et ind r 1792 carol III d.g. and on the other auspice-deo -mf- -m- in utroq ... A: If authentic, you have a pretty rare and desirable coin from Mexico, during the Spanish colonial ...
1860 Russian coin	8/25/2009
Q: I have a coin from 1860,(5 КОПЪЕКЪ) Russia. How much is ... A: There are a couple of different mint marks and varieties for the 1860 copper 5 kopecks. Below the ...
Can you help me grade/value these coins?	8/24/2009
Q: I have several coins, left to me by an ancestor many years ago, that I am looking to sell. Do you ... A: Your grading appears accurate, though some of the more valuable coins have condition issues beyond ...
Can you help me grade/value these coins?	8/24/2009
Q: I have several coins, left to me by an ancestor many years ago, that I am looking to sell. Do you ... A: This is a nice little group you have. The following are auction prices. I'm an eBay coin dealer, so ...
Wheat Pennies	8/24/2009
Q: What are some of the most valuable wheat pennies? Thanks A: A quick rundown of the key and semi-key wheat cents is as follows: Key dates: 1909-S, 1909-S with ...
Bronze 10 Centimes	8/24/2009
Q: I have a Bronze 1873 10 Centimes from REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE and was hoping for any information on ... A: Your French 10 centimes comes with two possible mint marks. This is located at the bottom of the ...
gold coin patrona bavariae	8/24/2009
Q: i have a gold coin and would like some information on it, value history if available. on one side ... A: The design you describe sounds like a silver, not gold, coin from the German State of Bavaria. The ...
South African Coin	8/24/2009
Q: I have a coin on one side it says Suid Afrika 1958 South Africa 1D with a ship at full mast and on ... A: Your South African penny is a fairly common date, with over 5.3 million made. The reason you have ...
foreign coin	8/23/2009
Q: We found a foreign coin in our change machine about the size of a quarter with the words:Beatrix ... A: You've got a Netherlands 1 gulden, which would have been the Dutch equivalent to our quarter of the ...
Tiny Indian Head Cent	8/23/2009
Q: I have a 1903 Indian head that looks exactly like my 1888 cent, except it is about the size of ... A: You have a mini-coin. These are usually issued in sets of all the denominations from a certain ...
coin inquiry	8/22/2009
Q: I have acquired a small, thick coin with the words: Deutsches Reich. On one side there is an eagle ... A: You have a machined combination of two coin halves. There is a thin seam around either the edge or ...
incomplete date on lincoln wheat penny	8/22/2009
Q: i have a lincoln wheat penny with out a complete date. would like information on this and if it has ... A: Sometimes this is due to a weak strike on part of the coin. If the rest of the coin is in good ...
silver dollars	8/21/2009
Q: I am going thru some old coins given to me by my grandmother I went thru them 16 yrs ago can you ... A: You can always contact a seller near you via the eBay trading assistant web page. This may also be a ...
silver dollars	8/20/2009
Q: I am going thru some old coins given to me by my grandmother I went thru them 16 yrs ago can you ... A: Hey David, The major grading companies (NGC, PCGS and ANACS) have web sites where you can locate a ...
Swedish 1 ore coin	8/20/2009
Q: My uncle found a Swedish 1 ore coin while metal detecting on the beach one day. The date of the ... A: You mentioned that this coin was found while metal detecting - typically such coins (especially ...
Coin Value	8/19/2009
Q: I have 1887 2000 Reis coin circulated. Approximate value? Where to sell? Thank you A: Your Brazilian coins is made of .917 purity silver and should weigh right around 25.5 grams for a ...
200 guilder gold coin 1976	8/18/2009
Q: I am looking for the approx value of the coin. Netherlands Antilles Two Hundred Guilder Gold Coin ... A: Your coin is made of .900 purity gold (22k) and weighs 7.95 grams. The actual gold weigh is 0.23 ...
old french coin	8/18/2009
Q: I have a 1793 mint mark BB louis xvi coin. Its made of copper. And hass louis xvi's bust pointing ... A: There are two denominations which exist for this date and mint mark. There is a 12 deniers, which is ...
Freie coin	8/17/2009
Q: Would like to know some information regarding a coing marked on the front Freie Stadt Frankfurt and ... A: You've got the largest type coin minted by the German state of Frankfurt am Main. An authentic coin ...
Pennies	8/17/2009
Q: I have (2) 1974 pennies both have a little Kennedy Head stamped on them. One has it above the year ... A: You've got a small collection of privately counter-marked pennies. If you did a Google images search ...
french coin 1850 - 50cent.	8/17/2009
Q: i have a french silver coin in good condition measuring 20mm across - on the head side it's printed ... A: Your French coin is made of .900 purity silver and should weigh right around 2.5 grams. There are ...
Marshall Islands $50 Silver Proof Milestones of Space Set	8/17/2009
Q: Dmitry; I posted the following question to Dan recently only to find out he was not available. ... A: These coins are technically equal in legal tender value to the US dollar, however the government of ...
1902 1oz fine silver one dollar	8/17/2009
Q: I hope you can help me. thank you. A: You most likely have a privately minted 1 ounce silver bullion round. These were done in many ...
MORE COINS	8/16/2009
Q: @@@@@IMAGE:31597:Coin-Collecting-2297/2009/08/coins_51.jpg##### ANSWER: The top right coin is a ... A: The first three from the top left aer small Panama coins, I believe 1/2 or medio centesimo. In that ...
more coins	8/16/2009
Q: @@@@@IMAGE:31597:Coin-Collecting-2297/2009/08/coins_51.jpg##### ANSWER: The top right coin is a ... A: David, I had previously replied on this picture, reply was as follows: The Hungarian 5 korona would ...
Vaticano	8/16/2009
Q: Dmitry. That is me again :) Could you tell me about this Vatican coin. And thank you again about ... A: =) This is a Stainless stell coin, dating from 1974. It has a fairly low mintage of 830k, however ...
back of 1717	8/16/2009
Q: @@@@@IMAGE:31597:Coin-Collecting-2297/2009/08/coins_51.jpg##### ANSWER: The top right coin is a ... A: This is a medal, rather than a coin. I cannot make out the exact inscription to figure out the exact ...
prussia coins pics	8/16/2009
Q: heres some pic hope they help @@@@@IMAGE:31403:Coin-Collecting-2297/2009/08/coins_50.jpg##### ... A: The Hungarian 5 korona would sell in the $15 to $25 range, probably in the lower end due to the ...
more coins	8/16/2009
Q: thanks for your previous info and time can you help me with these thanks david A: The top right coin is a modern re-strike of an Austrian thaler, dated 1780-X. These are quite common ...
Need Help Identifying Old Coin	8/16/2009
Q: I was recently going through my small coin colelction, and found what appears to be an older coin ... A: You've got a British 4 pence or "groat" as they are commonly called. This coin is sterling silver ...
what is it	8/15/2009
Q: i have a front and back,templet i'll call it. the front has dei gratia 1793 carlus 1111. the back ... A: You appear to have what are commonly referred to as "table medals". These large medals are too big ...
independently minted coin?	8/15/2009
Q: I have a coin dated 1863 that has a picture of a flag with 14 stars encircling it on the front with ... A: This is a Civil War token, I've attached a photo which I believe is what you have. These were often ...
for sale	8/14/2009
Q: how much is it worth a1799 silver dollar in mint cond. A: If you are asking about a US silver dollar, there are several varieties for the 1799 date. Either ...
5 fr 1865	8/14/2009
Q: Dmitry. This is Gulnara who asked you about Spanish coin. I bought a few coins. This coin is 5 Fr., ... A: This one may be another upset, since I can tell you just by eye that this is definitely a modern ...
Dutch coins	8/14/2009
Q: I have a 1903 Netherland half penny in excelland condition It is about 3/8 of an inch in ... A: Your 1903 Dutch half cent is bronze and goes for around $10 if there is no wear at all, $15+ more if ...
coin value	8/14/2009
Q: I have a coin with FRIEDR WILHELM III KOENIG VON PREUSSEN on the front facing left with EIN THALER ... A: This Thaler is the silver dollar equivalent for the German State of Prussia. The design is indeed a ...
Danske skilling coin dated 1693	8/14/2009
Q: I had found this coin in an antique cabinet I bought at an auction. It appears very thin and has a ... A: This coin from Denmark comes in several denominations of skilling, which would usually be around the ...
mexican coin value	8/14/2009
Q: i have a super small coin that says "republica mexicana" "1842" and then has the numbers "1" and "4" ... A: Your coin comes with several mint marks, which would be found on either side of the small head, near ...
Is this real?	8/13/2009
Q: can you tell me if this looks real to you? S mint mark, weight is about 26.7 grams, looks really ... A: This is certainly a genuine coin. Anytime you have something that is the correct size and weight you ...
prussia coins pics	8/13/2009
Q: heres some pic hope they help A: The pictures are helpful. Both appear to be genuine coins, though it's hard to tell if the 1888 coin ...
prussia coins	8/13/2009
Q: wilhelm III koenig von preussen it also has some lettering on the rim also have 1888 on back with ... A: Your coins are indeed from the German State of Prussia. Both are the German/Prussian equivalents of ...
1976 proof set	8/13/2009
Q: I have a 1976 US proof set that is still in it's original packaging and has never been opened. It ... A: These sets are fairly common, and typically sell for $5 to $8. Your set, in the original postal ...
1973 redbook	8/13/2009
Q: I have a 1973 hardcover redbook with the spine writing starting in the bottem at the center spine ... A: These books are not exactly collectible just yet, however serious dealers and hobbyists still buy ...
2004-P Texas quarter	8/12/2009
Q: I have a 2004 Texas quarter with a P mint mark that doesn't appear to have the copper alloy in it. ... A: I've noticed that the clad edge is not always 50/50 copper to copper-nickel. Many appear to be ...
coins	8/12/2009
Q: i have a sooter silver medallion 1985, also italy 1955 with a whale and a 5 on one side and on the ... A: I know I am not the expert that you had originally asked these questions. They had forwarded this ...
misprinted pennies	8/11/2009
Q: I have (2) 1974 pennies both have a little Kennedy Head stamped on them. One has it above the year ... A: You've got a small collection of privately counter-marked pennies. If you did a Google images search ...
Old coins and foreing coins	8/10/2009
Q: chris A: I'm from NYC myself and I remember using the same tokens. They were in use well into the 1990's and ...
dragon orientation on sovereign	8/10/2009
Q: i have two gold sovereigns dated 1878 and 1879 both from melbourne mint the dragon is upside down ... A: The difference in alignment does not necessarily mean the coins are fake. The "shield" reverse types ...
1998 quarter	8/10/2009
Q: i was just wondering if it had any value if it was a miscast or something. thank you A: I apologize that you had to wait so long for a response, the expert you originally posed this ...
Help Identify Chinese Coin Coin	8/9/2009
Q: I have two of the same coin that I am unable to identify. I don't have a picture so I will do my ... A: I believe you are describing a Japanese 4 mon, which are not dated and were struck from 1769 to ...
coin	8/9/2009
Q: I have found a 1 Franc, the date on it it 1834, it is silver i think. And it has Louis Philippe 1 ... A: This is a French silver franc (.900 purity). French coins like this were struck at several different ...
An old swedish coin in perfectly shape	8/9/2009
Q: I have recently found a very old coin from the year 1579. It is a swedish coin which has the mark of ... A: Is the picture I included of the same coin that you have? I must admit this is a bit outside my ...
Macedonian coin	8/9/2009
Q: Dmitry I have asked you about Mexican-Spanish coin and you gave me so detailed and polite answer. ... A: This appears to be a silver tetradrachm of Philip II (359 to 336 BC). Such coins are not my area of ...
Mexican-Spanish coin	8/8/2009
Q: I would like to learn the value of this Spanish-Mexican coin. Thank you. G. A: I assume this is the large, crown sized 8 reales? If so the value depends on the exact condition. ...
u.s georgia 1999 gold quarter	8/8/2009
Q: i found this golden quarter it was a golden georgia 1999 quarter and i noticed that it had a p on ... A: I apologize that you had to wait so long for a response, the expert you originally posed this ...
1944 Canadian Penny	8/8/2009
Q: I have a 1944 Canadian Penny that appears gold or brass in color. It is lighter in weight than ... A: Hey Tyler, I have seen pennies that had been gilded or spray painted. Is this coin in a high grade ...
WILHELM KOENIG VON PREUSSEN	8/8/2009
Q: I HAVE A METAL OR COIN OF THE ABOVE,SIGNED BY J WEINER F. NO DATE,BUT THE BACK OF THE COIN HAS ... A: If this is a large silver colored medal with a portrait facing right on the front, then I know ...
1982 US penny	8/8/2009
Q: I have a 1982 gray metal one cent (penny) piece that is the same size as a five cent piece (nickel). ... A: Wihtout seeing a pciture it's hard to picture the "lip" you described. However, you most likely have ...
Kennedy half Dollars	8/7/2009
Q: Moore, I have Three Kennedy half Dollar coins that are 1971,1972,and a 1974 but only the 1971 ... A: I apologize that you had to wait so long for a response, the expert you originally posed this ...
coins	8/7/2009
Q: i have a coin that says EAAHNIKH AHMOKPATIA then it has a Apx. 20 just below with some vein like ... A: You have a coin from Greece. It's made of nickel-bronze alloy and worth a couple of dollars in ...
1987 mis mint penny, 50%	8/7/2009
Q: I found this one in my change when I worked in Washington, D.C. and was new out of the roll and is a ... A: Off-center coins are not uncommon. The values can range from just a couple dollars to quite a good ...
Unknown coin	8/6/2009
Q: I have a coin that appears to be arabic, but i have not been able to confirme such(Some words look ... A: It's very difficult to be sure without looking at it, but this sounds like a token, rather than an ...
quarter	8/6/2009
Q: we have a 2002 quarter that has the sides thicker and it doesn't have the outside small lines. The ... A: You've guessed correctly, this is a quarter that had been machined. There are several reasons for ...
1982 and 1990 Washington quarter appears silver	8/6/2009
Q: While working I have found 2 Washington quarters, one from 1982 and the other from 1990, that ... A: I've noticed that the clad edge is not always 50/50 copper to copper-nickel. Many appear to be ...
need coin identify	8/6/2009
Q: I want to know what coin is copper colored and on one side is " E Pluribus unum with morgan lady ... A: You have a 100th anniversary of the Statue of Liberty (1886-1986) commemorative medallion. I have ...
Colonial coin	7/18/2009
Q: We have a coin that was sent to be authenticated. It is a 1787 Copper Connecticut Mailed Bust Left ... A: Evaluating error coins is far from an exact science. Condition is important, but so is the type of ...

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