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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| $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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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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