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About Brad Swain
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Expertise
I have been a World Coin and Paper Money collector since about 1966. I will be glad to answer any questions you may have on World coins or currency, tokens, unusual or unknown pieces and attempt to give you estimates of value and historical information about them in a polite and prompt manner.

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40+ years collecting coins and paper money.

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BA History, BA Geography - Virginia Tech

   

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Alabama state luxury and sales tax tokens; Mississippi sales tax token11/22/2009
  Q: I have inherited 2 Alabama sales tax tokens with a number 5 on them; 3 AL luxury tax tokens with a ...
  A: here are a couple links that explain their purpose, history and scarcity: ...
UNITED STATES SILVER CORPORTATION COINS11/21/2009
  Q: VALUE OF .999 FINE ONE TROY OUNCE W/RIGHT FACING EAGLE ON FACE AND WORLD MAP W/NO.AMERICA CENTERED ...
  A: This is a privately issued piece and is called a 'silver round', usually a one Troy ounce (31.1 ...
old hong kong 10 dollar note11/21/2009
  Q: I have a ten dollar note that says The Chartered Bank across the top of the front and Hong Kong in ...
  A: this undated British HK $10 note was issued 1970-75 and may be worth about $2-$5 depending on amount ...
English coin11/21/2009
  Q: C. COIN bust of himself on one side and George and the dragon on the other its dated 1823 any info ...
  A: this seems to be a British gold Sovereign (1 Pound) or 2 Pounds coin featuring King George IV ...
Gold coin concordia11/21/2009
  Q: I have gold coin 1787 with a standing soldier holding a spear in his right and a bundle of arrow in ...
  A: it seems to be a gold Ducat from the Dutch province of Utrecht. It should weigh 3.50 grams and would ...
Coin11/21/2009
  Q: Could you tell me the approximate, or specific, value, both historically, and in terms of monitary ...
  A: there were 4.11 million of these Dutch 10 Gulden coins minted that year featuring King William III ...
german coin11/20/2009
  Q: i have a german 10 pfennig coin dated 1919 made of zinc,but it has no mint mark, is this a rare ...
  A: There were 147.8 million of these zinc German 10 pfennig coins minted without a mintmark that year. ...
wilhelmina koningin nederlanden11/20/2009
  Q: I have .25 cent wilhelmina koningin nederlanden coin. The date appears to be 1895. Fair condition. ...
  A: There were 1.2 million of these Dutch 25 cents coins minted that year in Utrecht featuring Queen ...
Reichsbanknote 192211/20/2009
  Q: I have a Jan. 19, 1922 Reichsbanknote - 10000 - In my search I've been told its worth now is from $1 ...
  A: Collector value of a note depends on date, series letter or signature and condition, including ...
Copper and Nickel coins11/20/2009
  Q: Can you tell me how long a copper and nickel coin would last and which metal should be on the ...
  A: copper-nickel is an alloy of the two metals which has a shiny silver color and shows no sign of the ...
cents and dollars11/19/2009
  Q: I have a small collection and im thinking of cashing it in and was wondering if it was worth the ...
  A: Collector value of a coin depends on date, denomination, mint mark (if any), number minted and ...
One Pound11/19/2009
  Q: I have a One Pound coin dated 1983. The obverse has a ship and the reverse has an emblem. On the ...
  A: There were 269,000 of these 1983 nickel-brass 1 Pound coins featuring the HMS Crescent minted that ...
Indo-chine francaise cent11/19/2009
  Q: Hey brad, I have a question on a coon I found recently. It's and indo-chime francaise cent dated at ...
  A: There were 15.5 million of these bronze French Indo China 1 centime coins minted that year for use ...
Old Coin11/19/2009
  Q: I have a Old Coin in my Collection. I have owned it for over 40 year's & would like to know what it ...
  A: If you have pictures (not over 1 megabyte each please) you can email them to me at ...
indian bracelet11/19/2009
  Q: I have a bracelet that has 1 2 anna and 4 1anna all have George v1 on †he back 2 anna is dated ...
  A: Collector value of a coin depends on date, denomination, mint mark (if any), number minted and ...
value of 1910 deutsches reich coin11/19/2009
  Q: I have a 1910 deutsches reich coin, and would like to know its value?
  A: Collector value of a coin depends on date, denomination, mint mark (if any), number minted and ...
coin11/19/2009
  Q: i have a small silver coin that has unknown writing on it and a man with glasses on it like the gold ...
  A: it is likely a Thailand copper-nickel 1 Baht coin featuring King Adulyadej (1946+). It is worth $1 ...
coin identification11/18/2009
  Q: sir, can you please help me in identifying this coin? on one side, there is a star and crescent in ...
  A: is there any other writing or a date on it? If you have pictures (not over 1 megabyte each please) ...
value of three Italian coins11/18/2009
  Q: I have three italian coins, first is from 1939 on reverse a imprint of an eagle with wigs spread ...
  A: There were 4.873 million of these stainless steel 2 Lire coins minted that year in Rome (R) ...
curious if coins worth anything11/18/2009
  Q: i have, 1797 Maria I del gratia coin, 1835 half anna from east india company, and 1806 britannia ...
  A: Collector value of a coin depends on date, denomination, mint mark (if any), number minted and ...
old japanese documents11/17/2009
  Q: I have found in my possession Japanese money,military currency, post cards,ration stamps?,Japanese ...
  A: for the coins you might try a library for a copy of the Standard Catalog of World Coins for ...
Deutsches Reich 1876 Funf mark11/17/2009
  Q: have coin as above with head of Wilhelm Deutscher Kaiser Konig V Preussen with what appears to be an ...
  A: There were 2 million of these German kingdom of Prussia 5 Mark coins minted that year in Berlin (A) ...
coins11/17/2009
  Q: I have an uncirculated silver coin collection, value? I have a circulaed silver coin collection, ...
  A: Collector value of a coin depends on date, denomination, mint mark (if any), number minted and ...
canadia coins11/17/2009
  Q: I have two old coins,first is a 1919, 25 cent piece.one side reads GEORGIVS V DEI GRA REX CT IND ...
  A: Canada 1919 25 cents, British King George V (1910-36), .1734 of an ounce of silver, collector value ...
value of three Italian coins11/16/2009
  Q: I have three italian coins, first is from 1939 on reverse a imprint of an eagle with wigs spread ...
  A: Collector value of a coin depends on date, denomination, mint mark (if any), number minted and ...
one cent11/16/2009
  Q: I have a 1943 one cent from United states of America > my grandfather who was in the war brought it ...
  A: these 1943 1 cent coins were zinc coated steel that one year in order to save copper for the war ...
Value of 1902 Fune Mark11/16/2009
  Q: What is the value of a silver doller size coin, in very good condition with the following ...
  A: There were 1.95 million of these German 5 Mark coins featuring Prussian King Wilhelm II (1888-1918) ...
possible dollar bill misprint11/16/2009
  Q: I'm in possession of a contemporary (US currency) dollar bill where the green ink from the reverse ...
  A: Error value depends on type and extent of the error as well as amount of folds or wear and collector ...
dei gratia regina f:d:+elizabeth 1111/16/2009
  Q: what is the value of this particular coin and//or a 1971 silver dime? thank you
  A: Collector value of a coin depends on date, denomination, mint mark (if any), number minted and ...
found a arab coin11/16/2009
  Q: I have a united Arab emirates coin,it also has different writing on that same side. on the flip side ...
  A: the actual dates on this copper-nickel 1 Dirham from the UAE are 1995/1415. Japanese and Arabic ...
silver certificate bills11/16/2009
  Q: i have a $1 bill that is a silver certificate its date is 1935. its in pretty good condition but has ...
  A: Collector value of a note depends on date, series letter or signature and condition, including ...
1921 Italian coin c.20 with King Vittorio Emanuele III11/16/2009
  Q: Brad, I read your answer to Pamela dated 12/15/2008 about the 1921 c.20 Italian coin and want to ...
  A: this nickel 20 centesimi features a 'classical' head (not the king) and 'Italia' victorious floating ...
Value of Three Coins11/15/2009
  Q: Please let me know the value of three coins: Winston Churchill 1965 Commemorative coin, excellent ...
  A: There were 2 versions of the 1976 20 Crowns issued, one for the U.S. Bicentennial and the other ...
1907 otto koennig von bayern11/15/2009
  Q: I noticed a couple of people have already ask you question about 1902 and 1908.Well i have a 1907 ...
  A: it is either a German kingdom of Bavaria 2 (zwei) or 5 (funf) Mark coin featuring King Otto I ...
Coin Identification11/15/2009
  Q: My granddad used to find coins when he worked in friend's gardens, and one he found was of ...
  A: There were 12 million of these copper-nickel Tunisia 1 Dinar coins minted that year featuring ...
german and unknown 1786 coin11/15/2009
  Q: I would like to know more about german 1938 5 mark paul von lindenburg coin,(in good shape, edge ...
  A: Collector value of a coin depends on date, denomination, mint mark (if any), number minted and ...
Coin worth11/14/2009
  Q: I have a 1989 Liberte Egalite Fratemite coin for 10F, is it worth anything? I also have a 1918 ...
  A: Collector value of a coin depends on date, denomination, mint mark (if any), number minted and ...
Estimate value of Straits Settlement Coins11/14/2009
  Q: I wonder what are the estimated value of some of the old straits settlement coin below. They are in ...
  A: mintage numbers and value estimates with moderate wear are below: 1.King George V 1932 Straits ...
us pres coin set11/14/2009
  Q: Brad I have a complete set of 20 dollar 20 gram .999 silver president coins. all in the plastic ...
  A: these coins may have been authorized by the Liberian government, such as it was back then, but they ...
Copper and Silver11/14/2009
  Q: If a coin was made out of both copper and silver, would it be more durable? How much would it be ...
  A: silver coins often have copper alloyed with it. An alloy is stronger than the individual metals. ...
Japanese Invasion Currency11/13/2009
  Q: I have inherited a huge coin collection, within this collection I found an envelope containing what ...
  A: it may be the red-brown on green 1945 100 Yen issue (M30 in the catalog below) for Hong Kong (part ...
Newfoundland coins11/13/2009
  Q: I wonder what some old Newfoundland coins might be worth: 1908 nickle,1912 dime, 1929 nickle, and ...
  A: Collector value of a coin depends on date, denomination, mint mark (if any), number minted and ...
Palestine and Israeli Mil coins11/13/2009
  Q: Are these of any value? I've just found a stash of 20 of them and am wondering what to do with ...
  A: Collector value of a coin depends on date, denomination, mint mark (if any), number minted and ...
coin value11/13/2009
  Q: I have a Queen Elizabeth 11 DG reg fd 1983 1 pound coin with these words on the side [ decus et ...
  A: There were 443 million of these nickel-brass British 1 Pound coins minted that year featuring Queen ...
1963 series 5 dollar bill11/13/2009
  Q: i have 4 1963 series 5 dollar bills with red writing on them. are they worth more than 5 dollars? ...
  A: These can still be used the same as any normal $5 bill. Collector value of a note depends on date, ...
$1 Bill has the black reserve seal on top of green reserve seal11/12/2009
  Q: ! I was contacting you in regards to a $1 bill. 2006 series Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta ...
  A: Error value depends on type and extent of the error as well as amount of folds or wear and collector ...
silver dollar value11/12/2009
  Q: 1924 liberty silver dollar and mopre. where can i find info on old coins free of charge
  A: U.S. silver dollars weigh 26.73 grams and contain .7736 of an ounce of silver (currently about $13). ...
paris miners half penny coin 179411/12/2009
  Q: any information on coin?
  A: it is a copper British 'Conder' token, nicknamed after the man who cataloged them, issued because of ...
Vittorio Emanuele 1861 5 cent centesimi11/12/2009
  Q: I have a Vittorio Emanuele 1861 5 cent centesimi coin in excellent condition. What would be the ...
  A: does it have a B, M or N mintmark below the wreath? King Vittorio Emanuele II reigned 1861-78. With ...
1954 Florin11/12/2009
  Q: I have a 1954 commemorative florin in used condition and was wondering what the value of this coin ...
  A: There were 4 million Australian Florins minted in Melbourne that one year to celebrate the Royal ...
pillar 8 real11/11/2009
  Q: The date is 1814. The pillars have no crowns. Legends -OBV>Ferdin VII dei gratia. REV>Hispan et ind ...
  A: It appears to be a silver dollar sized Spanish-Mexican 8 Reales. That design features King Ferdinand ...
1944 wheat penny11/11/2009
  Q: hey i found a 1944 wheat penny with the letter S stamped insted of the letter D, i thought the ...
  A: There were 282.8 million of these cents minted in San Francisco (S). The D mintmark is for Denver. ...
star one dollar bills11/11/2009
  Q: I have twenty starred one dollar bills with serial numbers: J02722052*-55* and J02722960*-75*. How ...
  A: What date are they? Collector value of a note depends on date, series letter or signature and ...
2003 Hologram Silver Eagle and Replica11/11/2009
  Q: An elderly friend has two coins: l. 2003 Hologram Silver Eagle in case with certificate of ...
  A: the fist is a medal. If it has no denomination on it then it is a medal and not a coin. Many modern ...
colecciòn de monedas11/11/2009
  Q: Estoy en posesiòn de una colecciòn de monedas (Birds of the Caribbean), la cual està compuesta de ...
  A: what are the country, denomination (face value) and date of each coin? Without that information I ...
1849 $1.00 Gold Coin11/11/2009
  Q: I have a 1849 1 Dollar gold coin that has a hole drilled in it at the top. Its in good condition ...
  A: a genuine 1849 $1 This coin should weigh 1.672 grams and would contain .0484 of an ounce of gold. It ...
Coins11/11/2009
  Q: Would you be kind enough to identify the two coins shown. Many thanks. Helen
  A: they are from Tunisia (oak tree) and Saudi Arabia. An aluminum 1960 5 millim is worth .10 with light ...
$20 National currency11/11/2009
  Q: I am wondering the value of a $20 bill. I have a "The Ohio National Bank of Columbus $20 National ...
  A: depending on amount of wear and collector demand it may be worth about $200+. ...
Old Tibetan Note11/10/2009
  Q: I have a really old Tibetan 100 Tam Srang and I've heard this note is very rare. I was wondering if ...
  A: it is likely the one printed 1939-40 with an octagonal seal at left on the front. Collector value ...
French coins, circa 159911/10/2009
  Q: I currently have a small handful of coins ( most of which are unfortunately unrecognisable!!) dated ...
  A: Collector value of a coin depends on date, denomination, mint mark (if any), number minted and ...
1941 P Netherlands East Indies 1/4 Gulden Coin11/10/2009
  Q: Any idea where my 1941 P Netherlands East Indies 1/4 Gulden Coin was minted and what it may be ...
  A: There were 34.9 million minted that year in Philadelphia (P). It contains .0736 of an ounce of ...
vittorio emanvele iii re d'italia 192611/10/2009
  Q: My boyfriend found this this old coin digging in the ground when he was 6. It looks copper and it ...
  A: There were 25.2 million of these Italian 10 centesimi coins minted that year in Rome (R) featuring ...
U. S. currency11/9/2009
  Q: I have a 1977 series one dollar bill with the final digit missing from the serial number on the left ...
  A: E., Error value depends on type and extent of the error as well as amount of folds or wear and ...
my coin11/9/2009
  Q: i have 500 kurush from 1868 , 36 grams of gold what is the price , thank you .
  A: I assume you mean it is dated 1277. What are the regnal number(s) below the toughra? If you have ...
Portuguese coins11/9/2009
  Q: I have the following coins which I bought in the Ilha de Mocambique. They have been soldered onto a ...
  A: If a coin has been damaged by becoming part of the jewelry or cannot be separated from the jewelry ...
Coin11/9/2009
  Q: I have got a coin.. It looks chinese and its dated 1616-1626 it has a man on the front with a hat on ...
  A: it is a modern fantasy piece and not an actual coin. No actual coin was made with this design. ...
China 1984 Panda 1 oz Gold BU Coin11/9/2009
  Q: one troy ounce gold coin is graded Mint State 68, (MS-68) by the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation, ...
  A: the PandaAmerica price is what they are selling theirs for. They would buy the coins for a lot less ...
China 1984 Panda 1 oz Gold BU Coin11/9/2009
  Q: Heres other pictures of the coin
  A: There were 23,000 of these Chinese 100 Yuan 1 ounce gold coins minted that year and it may be worth ...
China 1984 Panda 1 oz Gold BU Coin11/9/2009
  Q: one troy ounce gold coin is graded Mint State 68, (MS-68) by the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation, ...
  A: There were 23,000 of these Chinese 100 Yuan 1 ounce gold coins minted that year and it may be worth ...
an out of place coin11/9/2009
  Q: I was going through my English and Irish coins when i found one that looked like it didn't belong, ...
  A: this is a nickel-brass Russian 1 Ruble coin that may be worth about .10 to $1 depending on amount of ...
Germany Rentenpfennig11/8/2009
  Q: I recently noticed one of my Germany coins has what looks like an error. I couldn't quite describe ...
  A: this is machine doubling, or strike doubling, a form of doubling which appears on a coin and is ...
CSA 50 cent coin11/8/2009
  Q: A couple of years ago I acquired a CSA 50 cent piece by chance. The front of the coin is the same as ...
  A: this is a modern replica or fantasy piece which actually is not similar to the very few actual ...
korean/japan pre?post? war paper money11/8/2009
  Q: i found a 100 won brown/green colors number (113) in red ink on front and a 1000 won green ink with ...
  A: Collector value of a note depends on date and condition, including amount of wear, any folds, tears ...
Coin11/7/2009
  Q: I have a 1789 8 reales mexico w/ carolus III on it and i have seen the answer u gave someone else ...
  A: It is a silver dollar sized Spanish-Mexican 8 Reales. That design features King Charles III ...
Silver Coin11/6/2009
  Q: Greeting from Riyadh I do have a Silver Coin and the following information would help to ...
  A: U.S. Trade Dollars were minted for use 1873 through 1878. Proof versions were minted 1879 through ...
silver dollar11/6/2009
  Q: curious about possible value of a 1922 silver dollar with the just spelled j v st
  A: Trust isn't misspelled in error. It is in the decorative Greco-Roman style popular at that time. ...
i want to know what is the value of this coin11/6/2009
  Q: I have what I believe to be a Spanish coin. It is dated 1744 and has VTRAQUE VNUM on one side and ...
  A: It appears to be a silver dollar sized Spanish-Mexican 8 Reales. That design features King Philip V ...
Bahamian Gold Proof Set11/6/2009
  Q: Brad! Can you help me with current value of proof set, 1973 gold Bahamian set of $100 pc, $50 pc, ...
  A: There were 1260 of these sets issued that year for an original price of $400. It contains .4919 of ...
elli bin 5000011/6/2009
  Q: how much is a elli bin 50000 turk lirasi 1970 worth in english pounds
  A: Collector value of a note depends on date, series letter or signature and condition, including ...
money11/6/2009
  Q: i get the FR coin hu is 1783 year, how much this coin pay? i come from Latvia
  A: Collector value of a coin depends on date, denomination, mint mark (if any), number minted and ...
1/2 elizabeth 1974 DGREGFD coin11/6/2009
  Q: I found a DGREGFD Elizabeth 1974 1/2 new penny coin in my son's "savings" and was wondering if it is ...
  A: this bronze British 1/2 penny featuring Queen Elizabeth II (1952-) was issued after the decimal ...
hey11/6/2009
  Q: . on one is it has one penny in the middle and around the outside it says commonwealth of Australia. ...
  A: There were 3.8 million of these bronze Aussie pennies minted in London that year and it features ...
Silver 15 Kreuzer of Empress Maria Theresa11/5/2009
  Q: I came across this coin and the only information I can find was at this web site ...
  A: this is a 15 krajczar from the other half of the empire, Hungary. It features Madonna and Child, a ...
Canadian 2 Dollar and 1 Dollar Bills11/5/2009
  Q: Brad-- Hi--I was about to sell 2 bills on ebay because I have no need for them--and was wondering ...
  A: Collector value of a note depends on date, series letter or signature and condition, including ...
1937-1941 dutch 10c coin bracelet11/5/2009
  Q: I have an old tarnished silver brcelet with 8 coins; 1939,1938,10937,1939, 39, 41,38,38 with ...
  A: the coins featuring Dutch Queen Wilhelmina (1890-1948) contain .0288 of an ounce of silver each (.23 ...
silver coin Trade Dollar 179711/5/2009
  Q: i have one silver coin issued by Trade Dollar in 1797 ,420 grains 900 fine , with eagle on side and ...
  A: that design was only used 1873-85 so if your coin has a 1787 date it is an obvious fake, the same as ...
coin11/5/2009
  Q: Can you please tell me how much the first fuel rocket launch 50 dollar silver coin from the republic ...
  A: There were about 25,000 of these minted that year and it contains .9988 of an ounce of silver. ...
Gold English coins11/5/2009
  Q: I have a 50 piaster coin 1907 pharaonic statue holding like an Olympic torch on one side, on the ...
  A: these are likely each a British gold Sovereign coin (1 Pound) if it is 22 millimeters across or a ...
25cent fractional currency11/4/2009
  Q: I found a really nice 25cent note,series 5 D, with Robt J Walker. Is this worth anything? It has a ...
  A: collector value may be worth about $10 with heavy wear to around $20 with moderate wear to maybe $40 ...
gold coin11/4/2009
  Q: I have a $5 gold piece dated 1885. It seems to be in good condition but has not been in a container. ...
  A: the 90% gold $5 coin should weigh 8.359 grams and would contain .2420 of an ounce of gold. It may ...
silver coin Trade Dollar 179711/4/2009
  Q: i have one silver coin issued by Trade Dollar in 1797 ,420 grains 900 fine , with eagle on side and ...
  A: the 892 fine U.S. dollar minted in 1797 was 892 fine silver and also not a 'Trade dollar'. This coin ...
Unknown tiny little coin11/4/2009
  Q: could you please tell me what country this coin is from? Possibly denomination and/or year? Thanks.
  A: this is an undated copper 1 cash coin minted 1928-49 from the southwest Indian state of Travancore. ...
Korean paper money11/4/2009
  Q: My name is Elizabeth and I was wondering if you could answer a question for me. My Dad recently ...
  A: Collector value of a note depends on date and condition, including amount of wear, any folds, tears ...
Gold Coin11/3/2009
  Q: I have a gold coin and would like to find the value of it. On one side of the coin it has what ...
  A: this is a British gold Sovereign coin (1 Pound) if it is 22 millimeters across or a 1/2 Sovereign if ...
value of 1943 copper penny11/3/2009
  Q: What is the value of a 1943 copper Lincoln penny?
  A: Only a few exist as steel cents were minted that year. If genuine, it is worth tens of thousands of ...
Coin evalution11/3/2009
  Q: 1974 congo 2FR , 1986 belgique 5F , 1980 Kenya 50 cents , 1987 rwanda 5 Cinq francs , 1788 usa ...
  A: Collector value of a coin depends on date, denomination, mint mark (if any), number minted and ...
Egyptian silver coin 190711/2/2009
  Q: I have a 50 piaster coin 1907 pharaonic statue holding like an Olympic torch on one side, on the ...
  A: There were 250,000 of these Egyptian 50 piastres minted in 1956 (Arabic numerals look like 1907) to ...
$5 bill from 1963 printed with red ink11/2/2009
  Q: Value of a 1963 $5 bill with red ink
  A: Collector value of a note depends on date, series letter or signature and condition, including ...
coins11/1/2009
  Q: I have a Georgivs V. dei britt OMN Cin 1917 what is it worth ? and a Victoria Deigratia 1884 ...
  A: a cent would be from Canada. I'm confused as to which date it may be, 1881 or 1884 as first stated. ...
1870 spanish coin11/1/2009
  Q: I have an 1870 "diez centimo" coin. I was wondering if you could identify who the woman on the rock ...
  A: the Spanish version, Hispania, is featured on this copper coin. There were 170 million minted that ...
legend confusing on this coin11/1/2009
  Q: I have a British coin, badly worn, copper or bronze, quarter sized. It has a bust of George III on ...
  A: it is probably a worn British farthing of King George III (1760-1820) dated 1771, 1773, 1774 or ...
Old money when my father was in the War10/31/2009
  Q: I have old money like the Japanese government, china, confederate states America, I have a envelope ...
  A: Collector value of a note depends on date, series letter or signature and condition, including ...
islamic coins10/31/2009
  Q: I have an 1874 indian gold mohur coin made of 24 carat gold , it weighs appx. 5 gms. what is the ...
  A: it is likely a fake. A genuine 22 karat (.917 fine) gold Mohur featuring Queen Victoria (1837-1901) ...
1940 Penny varaiant10/31/2009
  Q: Brad, My son and I have just started collecting old Australian coins so other than a copy of Renniks ...
  A: it looks like someone with time on their hands, possibly a WWII soldier, has removed the surface ...
Unknow coin. Maybe 1600's or 1700's10/31/2009
  Q: I just came back from an auction where I picked up a bag of non-US coins. Most are fairly current, ...
  A: it looks like it may be a copper Spanish 16 maravedis coin of the 1600's. It is too worn to make out ...
napoleon 1811 2 francs with mint mark W10/30/2009
  Q: How many napoleon 1811 2 francs with mint mark W (Lille)were made? found some with A mark (paris) ...
  A: There were 2.5 million 2 Franc coins minted in Paris (A) collector value may be worth about $5 with ...
1811 2 francs W10/30/2009
  Q: How many 1811 2 francs with mint mark W made? Thank you for your time
  A: There were 118,000 minted in Lille (W) that year. This 2 Francs coin should weigh 10.0 grams and ...
info on coins10/30/2009
  Q: I have been scratching my head the last couple of weeks trying to get information regarding 2 coins ...
  A: the first is probably a tarnished copper or brass token, not a coin. If it has no denomination on it ...
us 20 billl printed on one side only10/30/2009
  Q: I have a us 20 bill that is printed on one side only. Is there any value to this?
  A: Error value depends on type and extent of the error as well as amount of folds or wear and collector ...
1978 200 Lire Italiana coin10/29/2009
  Q: I am unable to find any information when I google this coin. It is a 1978 200 Lire Italiana coin. ...
  A: There were 461 million of these aluminum-bronze Italian 200 Lire coins minted that year in Rome (R). ...
follow on egyption coin10/29/2009
  Q: About a year ago you identified a coin for Rosa as a 4, 10, 20 para from 1865. I have a similar coin ...
  A: this would be a copper Egyptian 10 para dated 1277 (1861) with the regnal (year of reign) of 4 ...
canadian bills10/28/2009
  Q: I emailed you a few weeks back and on your response realised I put the wrong date.....I am looking ...
  A: the following values are for notes with heavy, medium and light wear: 1937 $10 COYNE $12, $30, $60 ...
Turks and Caicos 50 Crown gold value10/28/2009
  Q: My mother found a Turks and Caicos 1974 50 Crown Gold issued to commemorate Sir Winston Churchill in ...
  A: this 50% gold coin was issued to celebrate the centenary of the birth of Winston Churchill and it ...
1000 MIL cruzeiros10/28/2009
  Q: Mr. Brad, would like to find out from you how much is it worth for a piece of the above note with ...
  A: if it is the brown and olive and tan and blue Brazilian 1000 Cruzeiros note featuring a double ...
Inquiry for coin market value10/28/2009
  Q: first thank you for the information earlier and sorry to bother you again. I would like to ask you ...
  A: sorry for the ddelay, it was a long list. Genuine examples of the following coins in VF condition ...
coin10/28/2009
  Q: I have what i believe to be a copper coin with significant wear. it reads "1857 Republica Oriental ...
  A: these copper Uruguay 20c coins were minted in Lyon, France and collector value may be worth about $2 ...
1967 Canadian Bicentennail10/28/2009
  Q: I have a 1967 Canadian Bicentennial cent. I completely realize that it is worth only a cent or so. ...
  A: The 1967 coins were struck for the centennial (100 years) of the Canadian Confederation. Most world ...
1821 8 reales10/27/2009
  Q: 1821 Mexico 8 Reales struck at the Zacatecas Mint, the assayer's initials are "RG". I contacted a ...
  A: I tend to agree with the dealer. I can find no Zacatecas 8 Reales are listed with that date. The ...
Japanese government 1, 5, 10, and 50 centavos,1 peso, 1 shilling + 1note no english just 50 in red10/27/2009
  Q: My godfater left these to me in a scrapbook. He served in WWII Pacific. One peso of Phillippines ...
  A: the Philippines 1 Peso collector value may be worth about $1 with heavy wear to around $2 with ...
information on a unusual £1 coin10/27/2009
  Q: I found a £1 coin a few days ago and on close inspection realised there was no queens head on the ...
  A: There were 269,000 of these nickel-brass 1 Pound coins minted for the English Channel island of ...
Inquiry for coin market value10/27/2009
  Q: first thank you for the information earlier and sorry to bother you again. I would like to ask you ...
  A: Counterfeits and fantasy pieces mass produced in East Asia, the Middle East and Eastern Europe ...
10 lire note10/27/2009
  Q: Mr. Swain for your help if you able to answer this query for a low value note. Among my mother's ...
  A: Collector value of a note depends on date, series letter or signature and condition, including ...
Chinese Silver Dollars10/26/2009
  Q: My Grandfather purchased sets of Chinese Silver Dollars Manchu Dynasty and Sun Yat-Sen. They have ...
  A: if the pieces were produced by the Washington Mint (a private company) they are not coins but ...
1989 $1000 mexican coin10/26/2009
  Q: I have a coin that says $1000 on the front with Juana de asbale under it and it says Estados unidos ...
  A: The Mexican aluminum-bronze 1000 Pesos coin features Juana de Asbaje (1648-95), a major Mexican ...
1916 Iron coin from Austria10/26/2009
  Q: I have a 1916 coin from Austria looks to be Iron. and has a number 20 on it. I was wondering how ...
  A: There were 130.8 million of these iron 20 heller coins minted that year. Collector value may be ...
advice10/26/2009
  Q: hey brad, thanks so much for the promptness of your answer on the 5 franc. i forgot to add the ...
  A: the Canadian cents are worth up to about .10 each. The 1943 Aussie penny collector value may be ...
value of coin10/26/2009
  Q: swain, i have a 1826 A 5 franc coin with a small hole drilled in it that someone once used as a ...
  A: There were 7.2 million of these French 5 Francs coins minted that year in Paris (A) featuring King ...
1949 1oz silver coin10/25/2009
  Q: i have a 1oz silver coin from mexico 1949 una onza troy? not sure how much it is worth ANSWER: Hi ...
  A: Collector value of a note depends on date, series letter or signature and condition, including ...
1949 1oz silver coin10/25/2009
  Q: i have a 1oz silver coin from mexico 1949 una onza troy? not sure how much it is worth
  A: There were 1 million of these 1 ounce silver coins minted that year. Collector value may be worth a ...
British pennies10/25/2009
  Q: I read a question and your resonse about a British penny (copper, seated soldier holding a 3 prong ...
  A: British pennies feature the monarch on one side and on the other side is the allegorical figure of ...
What is the value of this coin?10/25/2009
  Q: I found a coin that reads as the folowing: on the front it says BOLIVAR LIBERTADOR and at the bottom ...
  A: There were 200 million of these nickel clad steel Venezuela 5 Bolivares coins minted that year in ...
Coin origin10/25/2009
  Q: A follow up to the 50 New Pence Question. Are these coins minted in other countries? I have one that ...
  A: Michael, yes, this coin is from the Channel isle of Guernsey, a British crown dependency. It ...
1940 & 1941 Australian Pennies10/25/2009
  Q: How many different mints and varieties are there for Australian 1940 & 1941 pennies? Apparently some ...
  A: the 1940 and 1941 pennies were minted in Melbourne and Perth. The KG initials (designer George ...
preussen coin10/24/2009
  Q: I have a coin i believe is from prussia it is a 1818 A silver coin with ein thaler on back with ...
  A: this Prussian 1 Thaler coin minted in Berlin (A) should weigh 22.272 grams and would contain .5371 ...
$20 Bill10/24/2009
  Q: I have a 1934 $20 bill. The serial number is 115319087A Washington,D.C. Series of 1934. Can you ...
  A: if it has a green seal and no Series letter by the date it may be worth about $25-$30 with wear to ...
Swedish 10 ORE coin10/24/2009
  Q: I have Swedish heritage and have a family Swedish 10 ORE 1855 coin with the following details on the ...
  A: There were 1.36 million of these small Swedish 10 ore coins minted that year featuring King Oscar I ...
How should I get my coins valued10/24/2009
  Q: A while ago a friend of mine passed away and his wife who was living abroad asked me to clear their ...
  A: Collector value of a coin depends on date, denomination, mint mark (if any), number minted and ...
riechbanknote10/24/2009
  Q: thanks peter
  A: you might try the Paper Money Gallery for identifications: http://www.banknoteworld.com/ . Pricing ...
coins10/24/2009
  Q: regards john
  A: There were 1.58 million minted that year and it may be worth a little over the gold value (.1947 of ...
Inquiry for the market value of my coins10/24/2009
  Q: I would like to ask you the market value for these coins that i have (ALL CONDITION IS FINE TO EXTRA ...
  A: Collector value of a coin depends on date, denomination, mint mark (if any), number minted and ...
silver coins10/23/2009
  Q: i all so have a 100 guiden gold coin 1876 koning willem de derde can you tell me what its worth. ...
  A: The Netherlands did not issue any 10 Gulden coins in 1975. Please check the date. There were 9.5 ...
about italian coins colection10/23/2009
  Q: 5 centima 1963 republique francaise,5 "the coin have a big fish" 1954 italiana repvbblica, L.50 1977 ...
  A: the 'big fish' is a porpoise. I revised the Finland coin price as well. The whole collection may be ...
$5.00 dollar bill10/23/2009
  Q: i have a five dollar bill serie 1934 b do you know if it is worth something letter G01979984C
  A: Collector value of a note depends on date, series letter and condition, including amount of wear, ...
coins I can't find10/23/2009
  Q: I've been looking for info/value of a few coins but so far...no luck. Perhaps you can help me... I ...
  A: Current valuations for coins that have been professionally graded can be found here: ...
1944 Wilhemina Koningin der Nderanden10/23/2009
  Q: How much in this worth in good condition -1944 Wilhemina Koningin der Nederanden It reads 25 cents ...
  A: There were 40 million of these Dutch 25c coins minted that year during WWII in Philadelphia (P) ...
1648 Lion Dollar10/22/2009
  Q: Could you please tell me what the value of this Dutch Lion Dollar is?
  A: if genuine it is from the Dutch province of Gelderland and may be worth about $20-$60 depending on ...
Silver Four Pence Bracelet10/22/2009
  Q: I have a silver four pence bracelet which consists of two rows (soldered together) of Four Pence ...
  A: If a coin has been damaged by becoming part of the jewelry or cannot be separated from the jewelry ...
Wuerttemberg Coin/Medal 186510/22/2009
  Q: Swain: Good afternoon. I saw you recently answered a question regarding a Karl Koenig Von ...
  A: my mistake, it is a crowned lion and deer supporting the shield. This is indeed a 1 Thaler coin and ...
1849 gold coin10/22/2009
  Q: I have an 1849 gold dollar coin and wondering if it is just a token It is in perfect condition. On ...
  A: it is likely a replica of a California gold dollar coin. You might try these sites: ...
italian coin collection10/22/2009
  Q: 73coins and 3 of then they are not from italy they are from danemark.i want to know the value of ...
  A: Collector value of a coin depends on date, denomination, mint mark (if any), number minted and ...
info about bundesrepublik-deutschland10/22/2009
  Q: Brad..I have a bundesrepublik-deutschland 1950 10 pfennig coin with mint mark f..i want to know its ...
  A: There were 584.3 million of these brass plated steel West German 10 pfennig coins minted that year ...
Gold Coin10/22/2009
  Q: I have 3 Gold, 14g coins, I believe to be 4 Ducat coins Dates: 1856-1857-& 1855 how can I find out ...
  A: the genuine Austrian 4 Ducat coins weigh 13.9636 grams and contain .4430 of an ounce of gold. It is ...
Mexican Bank Notes, Sales Tax Coins10/22/2009
  Q: I have 3 Mexican banknotes from 1945-48 I think. The first has a red number in the left and right ...
  A: Collector value of a note depends on date, series and condition, including amount of wear, any ...
coins10/22/2009
  Q: I have 2 coins that I want to sell. I would like to know how much I could get for these and where I ...
  A: There were 27,000 uncirculated collector coins of this type minted that year as well as 3,000 Proof ...
two shillings10/21/2009
  Q: and is it true that the coins are made of silver because of a shortage of metals during the war
  A: 85 million of these British 2 Shillings (Florin) coins minted that year featuring King George VI ...
coins10/21/2009
  Q: I have 2 coins that I want to sell. I would like to know how much I could get for these and where I ...
  A: what is the date on the 25 Rubles? The Austrian 1915 100 Corona is an official restrike and may be ...
Maria Theresia Thaler10/21/2009
  Q: its my pleasure to write to you. I own a Maria Theresia taler. But its making me confused about its ...
  A: They were originally struck by Austria and portray the empress who reigned 1740-80. The coin was ...
1942 canadian silver .50 cent George on front crest of lion and horse on back (value) mint condition10/21/2009
  Q: I have a silver canadian .50 piece mint condition. GEORGIVS VI D: G:REX ET IND:IMP: Crest on back ...
  A: There were 1.974 million of these minted that year and it contains .80 of an ounce of silver. It may ...
1979 D Lincoln Head10/21/2009
  Q: 1979 D Lincoln Head, the D is all filled in, does this make it worth more than 0.01? Thanks, ...
  A: The type and extent of the error influences the value as well as amount of wear and collector ...
US 1953 $2.00 misprint10/20/2009
  Q: I have had this since 1956. I have heard "I can take this off your hands if you want" or I'll give ...
  A: Error value depends on type and extent of the error as well as amount of folds or wear and collector ...
1701 coin has shield with 3 lions,harp, crossed swords & 3 jesters? hats10/20/2009
  Q: re the above, if i send a good pic of both sides, can you let me know any details about the coin? ...
  A: It is likely a brass 'spade guinea' token that resembled the gold coins minted between 1787 and ...
brazillian paper money10/20/2009
  Q: my friend has some brazllian money and is trying to find if it,s of any value.he has a $ioo,000 bill ...
  A: Collector value of a note depends on date, series letter and condition, including amount of wear, ...
Colored Eisenhower bicentennial dollar10/20/2009
  Q: My daughter had this coin...blah blah blah...You're really not interested in the back story of a 12 ...
  A: this bicentennial Ike dollar has been lacquer 'painted' by a private company after it left the mint ...
Identifying an Etheopian Coin10/20/2009
  Q: I have an old Ethiopian coin which from pervious questions for other people you have identified it ...
  A: the date is under the portrait. It would be 1887, 1888, 1889, 1892, or 1895. Numerals: ...
an old coin i want to know about10/20/2009
  Q: i found a 1949 Elizabeth ii Dei Gratia Regina...and it has a beaver on the back and it says 5 cents ...
  A: Check the date again. A 1949 coin would feature British King George VI (1936-52) and a beaver and ...
1936 1/2 cent koningrijk der nederlanden10/19/2009
  Q: I have a 1936 1/2 cent. It is very small. The words say "kiningrijk der nederlanden. I also have a ...
  A: There were 5 million of these little bronze Dutch 1/2 cent coins minted that year during the reign ...
Wuerttemberg Coin/Medal 186510/19/2009
  Q: Swain: Good afternoon. I saw you recently answered a question regarding a Karl Koenig Von ...
  A: it sounds like a coronation medal although a 1 Thaler coin was issued dated 1865. It has King Karl I ...
george v penny10/19/2009
  Q: I have a george v penny, small head with no date on under the brittania. I can't find it listed in ...
  A: there are two versions of the 1331 1/2 Livre note, both black on pink with either an Arabic 18 or 22 ...
Iran: 50 Pahlavi gold coin10/19/2009
  Q: We have a 50 Pahlavi gold coin from Iran and we'd like to sell it. It weighs slightly more than 1 oz ...
  A: this would be a 5 Pahlavi coin. This 90% gold coin should weigh 40.68 grams and would contain 1.1771 ...
misstamped quarter10/19/2009
  Q: Here's the other side
  A: The type and extent of the error influences the value as well as amount of wear and collector ...
misstamped quarter10/19/2009
  Q: I have a 1994 US quarter that has been stamped off center by about 3/16 of an inch. Is it worth ...
  A: The type and extent of the error influences the value as well as amount of wear and collector ...
replica of liberty coin10/19/2009
  Q: Before my dad passed away, he gave me a replica of a liberty coin, it has COPY # DR2167 on the side ...
  A: as a copy it has no collector value. It is worth whatever gold it may contain, if any. You might try ...
Coin Identification10/18/2009
  Q: I have a coin that is very pristine, clean, and shiny, virtually mint condition. It is encased in ...
  A: it could be real although it is much more likely to show expected wear after 2-1/4 centuries. ...
george v penny10/18/2009
  Q: I have a george v penny, small head with no date on under the brittania. I can't find it listed in ...
  A: the date must have been worn off, intentionally or not. They were obviously made every year during ...
Japanese Currency10/18/2009
  Q: I have some Japanese currency thought to be of the WWII era. I was wondering if I might send you ...
  A: Collector value of a note depends on date and condition, including amount of wear, any folds, tears ...
1966 Rhodesia Coins £5, £1 10 shillings10/18/2009
  Q: I have a full set of coins in the original box, they are a £5, a £1 and a 10 shilling coin, all ...
  A: There were 2000 of these 3 piece gold coin sets issued that year for $280. It contains 1.529 ounces ...
Help with coin values10/18/2009
  Q: I have a small collection of coins from my Dad. Not sure the value. I was wondering if I could email ...
  A: the coin in the picture is a brass 25 kurus from Turkey. It is worth about .10 with that amount of ...
1804 Silver Coin10/18/2009
  Q: My father have this coin and he said it is a genuine but I doubt it. Can you help me to look solve ...
  A: this is a fake of a rare U.S. 1804 1 Dollar coin. There are only 15 genuine pieces known. ...
Miss printed one dollar bill10/18/2009
  Q: I have a 2006 one dollar bill that has the federal reserve district seal in the wrong location. ...
  A: Error value depends on type and extent of the error as well as amount of folds or wear and collector ...
Coin Identification10/18/2009
  Q: I have a coin that is very pristine, clean, and shiny, virtually mint condition. It is encased in ...
  A: It is likely a fake of a silver dollar sized Spanish-Mexican 8 Reales. That design features King ...
$5.gold cert.10/17/2009
  Q: I'm trying to find out what the value of a 1928 A $5.00 gold certificate might be worth? (will pay ...
  A: No $5 gold certificates were issued. The 1928A $5 would have a red or green seal, not gold like a ...
foreign paper currency10/17/2009
  Q: I have a paper currency that is marked Reichsbanknote I believe the nest spelling is, BunderHaufend ...
  A: Collector value of a note depends on date and condition, including amount of wear, any folds, tears ...
Fractional Currency 25 cents10/16/2009
  Q: Swain, I inherited 25 cent paper currency in excellent condition. It is a series of 1874. United ...
  A: Collector value of a note depends on date, series letter and condition, including amount of wear, ...
rare coin found10/16/2009
  Q: i have a coin with "Beatrix" written on the back with the date 1890 on. what would the approximate ...
  A: Queen Beatrix has been ruler of the Netherlands from 1980 until present day. I assume you miswrote ...
coinage from 1840's England10/15/2009
  Q: I need information of what type of coins were used, and their value in 1840's England/Scotland. ...
  A: until 1971 there were 240 pence in a Pound. In 1971 decimalization made 100 pence equal to one ...
value10/15/2009
  Q: im wondering about the value of a canadian 1 dollar bill. serial number 7367525. year 1954
  A: Collector value of a note depends on date, signatures and condition, including amount of wear, any ...
collective coins10/15/2009
  Q: Brad, I have a small, yellow (gold??) Danish coin. On the one side, it has a head in profile and the ...
  A: There were 1 million of these aluminum-bronze Danish 20 Kroner coins minted that year featuring ...
coin10/15/2009
  Q: i have a coin that i would like you to tell me about please,,, its a 1890 victoria coin, on the ...
  A: this is a British gold Sovereign coin (1 Pound) if it is 22 millimeters across or a 1/2 Sovereign if ...
coinage from 1840's England10/15/2009
  Q: I need information of what type of coins were used, and their value in 1840's England/Scotland. ...
  A: all the pre-decimal coins were in use: bronze 1/4, 1/2, 1 penny, silver 3 and 6 pence, shilling, ...
dollar10/15/2009
  Q: Right now one dollar consists of ten dimes or 100 pennies, among other coins. Can you tell me ...
  A: the dollar has always consisted of 100 cents. The word cent derives from the Latin word "centum" ...
1866 Spanish Gold Isabel Coin10/14/2009
  Q: Brad - i have a gold Isabel 1866 spanish coin which has the face of Isabel on the front and the ...
  A: it is a replica. These 100 Reales were last minted in 1864 and if genuine it should weigh 8.3371 ...
old currency10/14/2009
  Q: I have 3 old currency bills that was from my grandmother which she passed on to me, and I want to ...
  A: the Brazilian 5000 Cruzeiros collector value may be worth about .10 with heavy wear to around .75 ...
1943 s penny10/14/2009
  Q: i have a 1943 s penny and it sticks to a magnet. now i know that means that it is not copper and it ...
  A: the 1943 cents were minted at all 3 mints in zinc coated steel to save brass for the war effort ...
old currency10/14/2009
  Q: I have 3 old currency bills that was from my grandmother which she passed on to me, and I want to ...
  A: Collector value of a note depends on denomination, date, series letter and condition, including ...
2.5 Guilder 1961 Dutch Coin10/13/2009
  Q: I recently found (in my deceased mother's estate)a Dutch coin mounted in a bezel. It is a 1961 coin ...
  A: There were 10 million of these Dutch 2-1/2 Gulden coins minted that year featuring Queen Juliana ...
canadian dime10/13/2009
  Q: .reading yuor answer about there being no dime minted in 1876...i have one here in front of ...
  A: Canadian dimes were minted in 1875 and 1880 but no year in between. Try this link: ...
korean paper money10/13/2009
  Q: I have 8 pieces of korean paper money, wondering if worth anything and how to I go about finding a ...
  A: Collector value of a note depends on denomination, date and condition, including amount of wear, any ...
Coin Value10/13/2009
  Q: I was wondering about the value of a 1916 American penny, and a 1942 American penny? How much do you ...
  A: Collector value of a coin depends on date, denomination, mint mark (if any), number minted and ...
old coins10/12/2009
  Q: I have a 1795,1796,1799,1872,1865,1872,1878,1851 dollars. I am trying to find out if they are ...
  A: It is uncommon to find ones marked as replicas or copies. The early silver dollars weigh 26.96 grams ...
Aribic Coin10/12/2009
  Q: I have a coin with what appears to have Arabic writing on it. It is 36mm in diameter and has a date ...
  A: There were 2 million of these copper Turkish 40 para coins minted in 1864. The 40 should be in the ...
Panama Coin10/11/2009
  Q: Could you please tell me the value of a coin marked as follows: * Front reads: VN CVARTO DE ...
  A: There were 6 million of these copper-nickel clad copper Panama 1/4 Balboa (25c) coins minted that ...
Half-Penny10/11/2009
  Q: I have a Switzerland 20 rappen coin from 1920 in uncirculated condition how much is it worth? ...
  A: There were 4.9 million of the 1915 Canadian 1 cent coins minted that year featuring King George V ...
coin and paper money10/11/2009
  Q: I hsve a 5 funf deutsche mark bank note dated 9-12-48,2nd I have a medio balboa from Panama dated ...
  A: West Germany 5 Mark bank note 9-12-48, what is the serial number and is there a handstamped B on the ...
Reichsbanknote10/11/2009
  Q: I have some German Bank notes that came from My Grandfather. I was told he got them either before ...
  A: Collector value of a note depends on denomination, date and condition, including amount of wear, any ...
Rhodesia 1937 Penny10/10/2009
  Q: I have a 1937 Rhodesian penny where the center hole was struck slightly off center. Are coins like ...
  A: There were 908,000 of these copper-nickel Southern Rhodesia 1 penny coins minted that year and ...
Misprinted Bill10/10/2009
  Q: I have a misprinted $1 bill. It is a 2006, in good, crisp condition. The bill is slightly offset. ...
  A: Error value depends on type and extent of the error as well as amount of folds or wear and collector ...
British Armed Forces10/10/2009
  Q: I have just found 2 British Armed Forces paper money. On the front it just reads; BRITISH ARMED ...
  A: what is the Series number on the front? Collector value of a note depends on denomination, date, ...
australian 50cent10/10/2009
  Q: my australian 1977 50 cent piece has an extra piece attached. is it worth more please
  A: this error would have extra value depending on amount of wear and collector demand, guessing perhaps ...
1988 CANADIAN dime / penny10/10/2009
  Q: I could not find anyone that is Canadian, but your expertise in this area seem very interesting. I ...
  A: error coins of one denomination stamped on a planchet meant for another denomination are one of the ...
identify old coin10/10/2009
  Q: found coin either 1513 or1813. silver alittle larger than dime. Female sideview of head and neck ...
  A: it may be a U.S. dime but none were minted in 1813 and an eagle would be on the back. You can find ...
paper money10/10/2009
  Q: I have a one dollar bill with a blue stamp series 1957 A signed by C.Douglas Dillon is it of any ...
  A: Collector value of a note depends on denomination, date, series letter and condition, including ...
canadian one dollar bill10/10/2009
  Q: , i have a canadian one dollar bill,, 1954,, beattie on the left raminsky on the right,, r/y ...
  A: Collector value of a note depends on denomination, date, signatures and condition, including amount ...
Russian 5 kopek from the year 177110/9/2009
  Q: Can you give me the approximate value of the above coin?
  A: There were 57 million of these huge copper 5 kopeks coins minted in Ekaterinburg (EM) that year ...
cleaning of old coins10/9/2009
  Q: I came across a tin of old coins that are so dirty that they cannot be identified. Mind you they ...
  A: Cleaning coins that leaves them fingerprinted, shiny or scratched, even if only by looking with a ...
1785 coin10/9/2009
  Q: Hoping you can help me determine what the coin is in the attached photo. Front: right facing image ...
  A: this is a silver 20 Kreuzer (Mark) from the southern German bishopric of Wurzburg featuring Duke ...
Rhodesian coins10/9/2009
  Q: I recently inherited quite a number of coins from Southern Rhodesia and i want to dispose of them ...
  A: Collector value of a coin depends on date, denomination, mint mark (if any), number minted and ...
Liberian presidential five dollar coin10/8/2009
  Q: I have six of these coins. George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and 2 ...
  A: Collector value of a coin depends on date, denomination, mint mark (if any), number minted and ...
foreign coins10/8/2009
  Q: I recently inherited about 200 foreign coins from my father. He worked in a bank for 20 years in ...
  A: Collector value of a coin depends on date, denomination, mint mark (if any), number minted and ...
Coin10/8/2009
  Q: My mother in law is sorting out her old jewelry and has come across this coin. I found your site as ...
  A: Collector value of a coin depends on date, denomination, mint mark (if any), number minted and ...
coins from 1970's to 90's10/8/2009
  Q: hey so i dont want to bother you with stupid questions i just want to know i guess how much my coins ...
  A: Collector value of a coin depends on date, denomination, mint mark (if any), number minted and ...
tiny coin10/8/2009
  Q: I have this same coin http://en.allexperts.com/q/Coin-Collecting-2297/2009/5/TINY-TIN-Y-FOREIGN.htm ...
  A: this is a copper 1 cash coin from the southern Indian state of Travancore. It was minted 1938-49. It ...
Gold coins10/8/2009
  Q: I have inherited 4 gold coins I wish to sell but don't want to get ripped off, so I am hoping to ...
  A: Most gold coins are worth slightly over their gold value. Some do have extra collector value though ...
old foreign bills10/8/2009
  Q: I have some old foreign bills, I think from Germany, from around 1944. How can I find out their ...
  A: Collector value of a note depends on denomination, date and condition, including amount of wear, any ...
orientation 1976 10 new pence10/8/2009
  Q: i have in my collection a 1976 10 new pence coin i have had this for 32 years , the orientation from ...
  A: this rotated die strike error may be worth a couple Pounds depending on amount of wear and collector ...
German coin value10/7/2009
  Q: I have a german coin from 1938 that has the schwastica on it and it says deutsthes resch on it, ...
  A: Collector value of a coin depends on date, denomination, mint mark (if any), number minted and ...
Italian Coins10/7/2009
  Q: I'm 7 years old and I've starting collecting world coins. I've got two Italian coins that I'd like ...
  A: the stainless steel 100 Lire features the symbolic head of Italia representing the spirit of the ...
how much a coin is worth.10/7/2009
  Q: I was wondering how much a turks and caicos islands 1976 twenty crown queen victoria silver coin ...
  A: There were 25,000 Uncirculated versions minted as well as 22,000 Proof versions. Proof coins have ...
2 Coins that I have - value?10/7/2009
  Q: I have 2 coins - probably Spanish, possibly silver. I know nothing about coins except that I spend ...
  A: the first is probably a replica of a Spanish 8 Reales coin of King Charles II (1665-1700). This coin ...
question10/7/2009
  Q: i have a same coin like yunnan-province-7...... now i just want to know.....how many price or value ...
  A: If you have pictures (not over 1 megabyte each please) you can email them to me at ...
1889 morgan silver dollar10/7/2009
  Q: how can you tell if the coin is a carson city mint
  A: U.S. silver dollars weigh 26.73 grams and contain .7736 of an ounce of silver. The Morgan dollar ...
Papernote10/6/2009
  Q: I have 10 various paper notes dating from 1939 to 1942 and am wondering what they are worth. -The ...
  A: Collector value of a note depends on date and condition, including amount of wear, any folds, tears ...
Where does this coin come from?10/6/2009
  Q: We have a coin which has a small crown at the top followed by the words 'carolvs 11 ...
  A: this is a British silver 3 pence minted without a date 1660-62 during the reign of King Charles II ...
spanish coin10/6/2009
  Q: sir. the inscription on the coin is ferdin vii d.g hisp rex dated 1815. on the left side of the is a ...
  A: this is a Spanish copper 8 maravedis coin from the reign of King Ferdinand VII (1808-33) minted in ...
1 oz fine silver-one dollar10/6/2009
  Q: I have a 2000 Liberty United States of America 1 oz Fine Silver-one dollar. Do you know the value ...
  A: There were 9.2 million of the uncirculated versions minted that year as well as 600,000 Proof ...
Paper Money10/6/2009
  Q: Do you know the worth of the King George V Hong Kong Paper penny as well as the various bank notes ...
  A: undated HK notes denominated in cents were issued 3 times, in 1941, 1945 (King George VI (1936-52) ...
one dollar with different serial numbers10/5/2009
  Q: I was wondering the value of a one dollar bill with different serial numbers? one number starts F988 ...
  A: Error value depends on type and extent of the error as well as amount of folds or wear and collector ...
value of coin10/5/2009
  Q: Since this is the time of the canonization of Father Damien I was hopping that the coin I have is ...
  A: If it has no denomination on it then it is a medal and not a coin. Many modern medals are often ...
print error on dollar bill10/5/2009
  Q: I have a series 1995 1 dollar bill with the serial number that has a misprint on one of the numbers ...
  A: Error value depends on type and extent of the error as well as amount of folds or wear and collector ...
georgius 1V penny10/5/2009
  Q: on the front it says georgius 1V DEI gratia. the last didget on the date is a bit worn, i think its ...
  A: There were 1 million of these bronze British pennies minted in 1825 (none were dated 1823) and it ...
1967 Half Penny10/5/2009
  Q: I have a half penny dated 1967. Face Side is of Elizabeth II and reads: Elizabeth II DEI GRATIA ...
  A: There were 146.5 million of these bronze British half penny coins minted that year featuring Sir ...
sheild design 8 reales10/5/2009
  Q: I have just dug up a 8 reales coin but trying to trace it have come up with a few discrepancies.on ...
  A: It sounds like a fake. If you have pictures (not over 1 megabyte each please) you can email them to ...
Canadian Coin10/5/2009
  Q: In a small coin collection that my son inherited from his Grandfather there was a small Canadian ...
  A: Most 'To Hanover' brass counters (tokens) depict Queen Victoria on the obverse. Victoria became ...
Foreign coin ID help10/4/2009
  Q: I got a silver colored coin at a yard sale and cannot figure out where it is from. It was with a ...
  A: it is a copper-nickel Iranian 2 Rials coin probably dated 1367 (1988AD). Collector value may be ...
bronze 5 kopieka coin10/4/2009
  Q: thanks
  A: There were 5.1 million of these copper Russian 5 kopeks coins minted in Ekaterinburg (EM) that year ...
Collector's value of Algerian 5 Franc note10/4/2009
  Q: Ijust found a "cinq francs" note from the "Banque De L'Algerie" in an envelope that my father-in-law ...
  A: collector value may be worth about .50 with heavy wear to around $3 with moderate wear to maybe $10 ...
1954 Candian one dollar10/3/2009
  Q: One dollar Candian dollar C/I 9081930 in great condition Devil face behind the ear. Yen 1000 NIPPON ...
  A: Collector value of a note depends on date and condition, including amount of wear, any folds, tears ...
coincollection10/3/2009
  Q: 1954 Canadian silver dollar 1972 Canadian silver dollar 1961 Canadian silver 50 cents 1982 canadian ...
  A: Collector value of a coin depends on date, denomination, mint mark (if any), number minted and ...
Chinese coin10/3/2009
  Q: We have found a coin with Chinese writing around a flower in the center and in the center of the ...
  A: this is a nickel-brass 1 Yuan coin from the Republic of China (Taiwan) featuring a plum blossom and ...
value of three different paper money10/3/2009
  Q: I have a question on 3 different bills , first one is a 10 yuan bill from the central reserve bank ...
  A: Collector value of a note depends on date, series letter and condition, including amount of wear, ...
elizabeth II coin10/3/2009
  Q: I have the same coin as Ed from 0/25/07 (Elizabeth II DG-REG-FD 1977)except mine has a piece of ...
  A: the silver coins are white in appearance and have a high ring when dropped while the copper-nickel ...
elizabeth II coin10/2/2009
  Q: I have the same coin as Ed from 0/25/07 (Elizabeth II DG-REG-FD 1977)except mine has a piece of ...
  A: If the coin has been damaged by becoming part of the jewelry or cannot be separated from the jewelry ...
straits settlement coins10/2/2009
  Q: I have some old coins I'm interested in selling. What site would you recommend?
  A: the place with the largest audience and most competitive collector market would be Ebay.com. ...
1964 Bahamian Money Set10/2/2009
  Q: I have a set (in a box) of Bahamian money from 1964, with an explanatory insert. (It seems they were ...
  A: Bahamian coins weren't issued until 1966. Before that they used British coins and currency. With ...
canadian bills10/2/2009
  Q: I have got a 1937 $10 canadian bill-a light fold but very clean 1957 $100 canadian ...
  A: Collector value of a note depends on date, series letter and condition, including amount of wear, ...
nazi coin10/1/2009
  Q: I have a 1937 2 reichmark it has a bird holding swaztika on one side and paul von hindenburgh on ...
  A: What is the mintmark letter behind von Hindenburg's collar? That may affect the coin's value. The ...
value of 1993 estados unidos mexicanos coin10/1/2009
  Q: my uncle was in the service... so every where he went around the world he saved currency from what ...
  A: what is the denomination (face value) of this Mexican coin? With more info I'll be glad to help ...
50 cents 1920 straits settlements King George V10/1/2009
  Q: What is the value of 50 cents 1920 straits settlements King George V with dot under bust and cross ...
  A: There were 3.9 million of these 50c coins featuring British King George V (1910-36) minted that ...
Spanish colonial coinage10/1/2009
  Q: One persone has a coin Philip V 1740 -but there is one interesting moment betven words " VTRAQUE ...
  A: There should be nothing between Utraque and Unum. The mintmark letter(s) would be on each side of ...
Regarding Jen's old ethiopian coin10/1/2009
  Q: I have the same coin in 3 sizes, worth anything?
  A: they are different denominations, like 1, 5 or 10 cent coins in the U.S. for example. What are the ...
evaluation of coin Half dollar 196410/1/2009
  Q: Hype, Could you give the price of sell of the coin "half dollar with the Kennedy face " year 1964. ...
  A: There were 277.3 million of the Kennedy half dollar coins minted that year in Philadelphia (no ...
1913 Drei Mark Medal10/1/2009
  Q: I inherited a silver coin from German grandparents that is set with a rim and rope-like edge and ...
  A: this is a German 3 Mark coin from the kingdom of Saxony featuring a monument commemorating the ...
old mexican coins9/30/2009
  Q: I have coins from Mexico that are from the early 1900's ,are they worth anything.Thank You Jennifer
  A: Collector value of a coin depends on date, denomination (face value), mint mark, number minted and ...
Oban coin9/30/2009
  Q: I would like to ask about Oban coin. Tried to google, but unlucky anime movie spoils almost ...
  A: all Oban pieces are undated and were gold or an alloy of gold and silver with copper or other ...
1870 Peru 8 Reales9/30/2009
  Q: This is a date error coin. Obverse CAROLUS IIII DEI GRATIA with the date 1870. I understand that a ...
  A: Spanish King Charles IV reigned 1788-1808 so this would be a blundered date error if genuine. It ...
blank penny9/30/2009
  Q: What is the value of a U.S. penny that is blank on both sides of the coin?
  A: if it is an older copper planchet it may be worth about $3 with a flat rim or $2 with a raised rim. ...
coin9/29/2009
  Q: I recently found a 1872 Canadian quarter. Can you tell me anything about when it came into use and ...
  A: There were 43.7 million of these nickel Canadian quarters minted that year and it may be worth .25 ...
Canadian bank note9/29/2009
  Q: I have a Canadian bank note from 1973. I have been told that the numbers on the notes can determine ...
  A: if the number has a pattern or looks odd then it may have some extra collector value. Collector ...
estado9/29/2009
  Q: I would like to know the value of a 1989 estados unidos mexicanos 1000$ (juana de asbaie)in ...
  A: This aluminum-bronze 1000 Pesos coin features Juana de Asbaje (1648-95), a major Mexican literary ...
1953 2 dollar star note9/29/2009
  Q: i have a 1953 series 2 dollar star note red seal and i was wandering the value
  A: this 1953 $2 'star' note may be worth $5-$10 with wear to maybe $20 if uncirculated (no wear). When ...
Carolus III silver coin9/29/2009
  Q: I have a Carolus III silver coin that does not show a denomination. How can I determine the ...
  A: It appears to be a Spanish-Mexican 4 Reales. That design features king King Charles III (1760-88). ...
Iceland 1930 Althing Coin Series9/29/2009
  Q: Concerning the Iceland 1930 Althing series, do you have any resources for a translation of the runes ...
  A: the 4 symbols of Iceland are the sea eagle, dragon, bull and giant, the so-called protectors of the ...
1939 Canadian penny9/29/2009
  Q: I found a 1939 Canadian penny, and I was wandering how much it is worth. It is in great condition, ...
  A: There were 21.6 million of these bronze Canadian 1 cent coins minted that year featuring British ...
Mocambique Coin9/28/2009
  Q: I have a 20 cent Australian coin with a Platypus on one side and Queen Elizabeth II Australia 1967 ...
  A: There were 4 million of these copper-nickel 10 Escudos coins minted for the Portuguese African ...
coins9/28/2009
  Q: COIN TYPE EARLIEST DATE NO. OF COINS penny 1874 ...
  A: Collector value of a coin depends on date, denomination, mint mark (if any), number minted and ...
1950 Saudi Arabia guinea with the word "MOM22"9/28/2009
  Q: I had one Saudi Arabia 1950 guinea trade coin with the additional word "MOM22" on the left of the ...
  A: this is a commercial copy of a Saudi Guinea coin. The 22 stands for 22 carat gold, 91.7%, the same ...
Regina British penny9/28/2009
  Q: I have a toria de gra britt regina Fid Def Ind Imp, 1900 ,( i think its cooper ) penny. I was ...
  A: There were 31.8 million of these bronze British pennies minted that year and it features Queen ...
QUIRY ON A BANK NOTE9/28/2009
  Q: HOW MUCH A NOTE OF 1000 DINARA OF YUGOSLAVIA COSTS IN INDIAN CURRENCY ? ANSWER: Hi Kunal, a current ...
  A: it may be worth up to $2 if uncirculated (no wear). It features Petar II Petrovic Niegos, ...
20 cent lire9/27/2009
  Q: is a 20 cent lire from 1957 to 1999 worth ay thing
  A: the collector value depends on the date and the amount of wear. What is the date on this Italian 20 ...
10 shliing speciman note9/27/2009
  Q: I have 5 10 shilling specimen notes of British military Currency of world war 2. The bill was only ...
  A: what color are the notes? That may tell what year they were issued. With more info I'll be glad to ...
what is this coin?9/27/2009
  Q: i have a coin thats says 1985elizabeth 11 d.c.one pound and around the edge of this thick coin it ...
  A: this is a nickel-brass British 1 Pound coin featuring Queen Elizabeth II (1952-) and a Welsh leek ...
5 Peseta9/27/2009
  Q: Brad, Here's the reverse of the coin I asked you about. Thanks again, Charlie.
  A: There were only 100 of these 90% silver Spanish 5 Pesetas coins minted that year so you probably ...
1869 5 Peseta coin9/27/2009
  Q: I have a coin which I purchased at auction. It is an 1869 5 Peseta. Can you tell me a little bit ...
  A: There were only 100 of these Spanish 5 Pesetas coins minted that year so you probably have a fake or ...
I want to sell my coins9/27/2009
  Q: could you please tell me where I can sell them? Thank you for your time and your attention, God ...
  A: Collector value of a coin depends on date, denomination, number minted and condition of a coin, ...
Elizabeth II Coin9/26/2009
  Q: I have a 20 cent Australian coin with a Platypus on one side and Queen Elizabeth II Australia 1967 ...
  A: There were 83.8 million minted that year of these copper-nickel 20 cents coins featuring British ...
wwII Era Foreign Currency9/26/2009
  Q: I have found Japanese, Chinese, Singapore paper money issued in Pesos. Where do I go to find out ...
  A: the Japanese issued paper money during WWII in the conquered territories. Pesos were issued for the ...
coin9/26/2009
  Q: I have a quarter piece dated 1787 on the top and 1999 in the bottom is it worth anything?
  A: it is one of the 50 state quarter designs issued 1999 through 2009 to celebrate each U.S. state's ...
USA star notes9/26/2009
  Q: my partner has 1000 $1 star notes (US dollars) all sequential. Are these worth anything more then ...
  A: it is unusual that so many sequential replacement notes (have a star) would be produced. ...
urraca9/26/2009
  Q: 1980 urraca penny
  A: two different designs of these bronze Panama 1 centesimo coins were minted that year, one with ...
Value of German Currancy9/26/2009
  Q: My grandfather served in World War II from 1944 - 1946. I have serveral items that I have ...
  A: Collector value of a note depends on date and condition, including amount of wear, any folds, tears ...
portugal coin9/26/2009
  Q: A Carlos 1 REI DE PORTUGAL 1891 what is it worth
  A: what is the denomination (face value) of the coin: 5, 10, 20, 100 or 200 reis? With more info I can ...
italian coin9/25/2009
  Q: brad i have a 1912 L1 italian coin in pretty fair condition and i was wondering what it might be ...
  A: There were 5.9 million of these Italian 1 Lira coins minted that year in Rome (R) featuring King ...
1838 $20 promissory from Gov't of texas9/25/2009
  Q: I have a what looks like a number 56g (or 569) $20 promissory from the Government of Texas; since ...
  A: I received your pictures. Your note may be worth about $100+. You might try Ebay.com for similar ...
Newfoundland Cent 18769/25/2009
  Q: Newfoundland Cent 1876 with Victoria on the heads. Looking for a valuation. Thanks very much Bob
  A: There were 200,000 of these bronze 1 cent coins featuring British Queen Victoria (1837-1901) minted ...
Ein Kreuzer 1855 Herzogthum Nassau9/25/2009
  Q: I have a coin with 'Ein Kreuzer', '1855' stamped on one side and 'Herzogthum Nassau' stamped on the ...
  A: this copper 1855 1 Kreuzer from the western German duchy of Nassau was minted during the reign of ...
8 Doubles 1902 Guernesey9/25/2009
  Q: I have a bronze coin, approx 2cm diameter. The date side has a large '8' with 'DOUBLES' stamped ...
  A: There were 235,000 of these bronze 8 Doubles coins minted that year at the Heaton mint (H) in ...
QUIRY ON A BANK NOTE9/25/2009
  Q: HOW MUCH A NOTE OF 1000 DINARA OF YUGOSLAVIA COSTS IN INDIAN CURRENCY ?
  A: a current Yugoslavia (Serbia) 1000 Dinara note is worth about 768 Indian Rupees. ...
sovereign george v 19179/25/2009
  Q: I have a small collection of coins inherited from my parents and from which I have some British ...
  A: this British gold Sovereign coin (1 Pound) should be 22 millimeters across and should weigh 7.988 ...
value if any on some coins9/25/2009
  Q: repvbliqve francaise--1938-1 franc...(2)commerce-De-France--1923--Bon Pour 1 Franc..(3)queen ...
  A: Collector value of a coin depends on date, denomination, mint mark (if any), number minted and ...
1890 Morgan dollar9/25/2009
  Q: I have an 1890 Morgan Dollar and I have noticed that the head and the eagle both are facing the same ...
  A: U.S. silver dollars weigh 26.73 grams and contain .7736 of an ounce of silver. If this is a genuine ...
1959 2 pfennig coin9/24/2009
  Q: I have a 1959 2 pfennig coin with a D at the top. Backside says BUNDESREPUBLIK DEUTSCHLAND with the ...
  A: There were 19.7 million of these bronze West German 2 pfennig coins minted that year in Munich (D). ...
German 1935 5 mark coin9/24/2009
  Q: Would you happen to know what the value of this coin would be. It is discoloured but otherwise in ...
  A: there were two types that year, one featuring the Potsdam Garrison Church and the other showing Paul ...
George III9/24/2009
  Q: I have a coin about 1.4" in diameter. One side shows Britannia and the date 1797 and the other side ...
  A: this is a bronze British 1 Penny featuring King George III (1760-1820) and on the other side is the ...
Liberian $5 U. S. Presidential Coins9/24/2009
  Q: I read your question regarding the above referenced subject and I wonder if you have found out ...
  A: I just answered the previously asked question. Sorry, I'm not the one with the coins mentioned. ...
1948 1 cent coin from Netherlands9/24/2009
  Q: I found a 1948, 1 Cent coin from the Netherlands on the street. It says Wilhelmina Koningin Der ...
  A: There were 175 million of these bronze Dutch 1 cent coins minted that year in Utrecht featuring ...
2 dollar bill9/24/2009
  Q: i have a 2 dollar bill ( 1953 with an a under the date ) it has a tear and is folded in 1/4s i was ...
  A: Collector value of a note depends on date, series letter and condition, including amount of wear, ...
1792 Louis XVI 12 D coin9/24/2009
  Q: was just wondering the value of this coin, I did some research and all I could find was the A ...
  A: the Q mintmark belongs to the Perpignan mint (near the Spanish border by the Mediterranean) where ...
Elizabeth 11 1976 gold/silver us bicentennial9/23/2009
  Q: Elizabeth 11 1976 gold/silver us bicentennial commemorate the . Struck Royal Canadian mint. I ...
  A: There were 1,951 of these Proof sets issued by the British Turks and Caicos Islands (south of the ...
one dollar bill9/23/2009
  Q: i was a bank teller and found a new dollar bill with the serial numbers misprinted they were moved ...
  A: Error value depends on type and extent of the error as well as amount of folds or wear and collector ...
Jamacain bills9/23/2009
  Q: I saw you answer on on Jamaican coins, well I have several bills from the bank of Jamaica, $1, $2,$5 ...
  A: Collector value of a note depends on date, series letter and condition, including amount of wear, ...
10 Francs9/23/2009
  Q: this is a 10 Francs, MintA, 1857 of napoleon III coin,about 3.5gm in weight how much it worth? i ...
  A: There were 14.5 million French 10 Francs featuring Emperor Napoleon III (1852-70) minted in Paris ...
2 Medals9/23/2009
  Q: i have these 2 medal issues 1. silver medal about 37 gm in weight of iraqi republic (1959), ...
  A: the first features General Abdul Karim Kassem and this 50% silver coin should weigh 37.5 grams and ...
1953D Penny9/23/2009
  Q: I just came across a 1953 D Wheat penny. It is seriously damaged, and I am not sure if it was a ...
  A: it appears the heavy damage is responsible for appearing to be possible errors. With that heavy wear ...
1Dinar19729/22/2009
  Q: i have 2 questions: 1- i have this coin 1 Dinar,Iraqi Republic, Silver, about 30gm in weight its ...
  A: 1- 1 Dinar, Iraqi Republic, Silver, about 30gm in weight its subject is "the first anniversary of ...
Canadian 2 dollar bill9/22/2009
  Q: I have a canadian 2 dollar bill dated 1937, serial # wb-76064, what is it worth? It is in good ...
  A: Collector value of a note depends on date, signatures and condition, including amount of wear, any ...
Silver Coins9/22/2009
  Q: I first would like to thank you so much for your time and kind response. I would also ask you one ...
  A: Weighing it may be the best telltale of its genuineness. You might also try a library for a copy of ...
1934 $500 bill9/22/2009
  Q: Acquired a $500 bill . Itsays: "Series of 1934 A" on it. Has a picture of McKinley on it in center. ...
  A: Collector value of a note depends on date, series letter and condition, including amount of wear, ...
1 Rial 19329/22/2009
  Q: i have this coin, actually i have 2 of them Iraqi Kingdom/1 Rial/1932, it is in a extremely good ...
  A: There were 500,000 of these 50% silver Dinars minted that year featuring King Faisal I (1921-33). ...
E Pluribus Unum 19219/22/2009
  Q: Brad I have this....I would like to know ...how much it's worth...Thanks! E Pluribus Unum 1921 with ...
  A: There were 20.3 million of the 1921 Morgan dollars minted at the Denver (D) mint that year. It my be ...
Swiss coin9/21/2009
  Q: My girlfriend found a small coin in a jewelry box with HELVETIA and Swiss cross on one side, dated ...
  A: Helvetia is the Latin name the Romans gave the Switzerland area over 2000 years ago. The Swiss ...
Swiss Coin value9/21/2009
  Q: Similar question to one asked previously, I have 2 silver coins, as big as a half dollar. The ...
  A: Helvetia is the Latin name the Romans gave the Switzerland area over 2000 years ago. The Swiss ...
Helvetica coins9/21/2009
  Q: I have a 1895 and a 1924 Helvetica 10 coins (with a small B on reverse, and a 1937 Helvetica 1 coin. ...
  A: Helvetia is the Latin name the Romans gave the Switzerland area over 2000 years ago. The Swiss ...
COINS9/20/2009
  Q: I have a 1953 ceskoslovenska republika coin. Can u tell me how much american money it is worth today ...
  A: There were 189 million of these aluminum Czech 1 haler coins minted that year. It may be worth about ...
Money from the Korean war.9/20/2009
  Q: ! As I was cleaning out somethings of my uncles I found some paper money from when he was in Korea ...
  A: Collector value of a note depends on country, date and condition, including amount of wear, any ...
Cook Islands/National Parks Association proof set9/20/2009
  Q: I have a collection of 12 Proof $10 dollar coins from the Cook Islands Minted in 1997. The coins ...
  A: this set of 12 colorized sterling silver (92.5%) coins contains 9.9924 ounces of silver. The Cook ...
Willem III Koning 1885 10 cent coin9/20/2009
  Q: What is the value of this coing? 1885 Willen Koning the 3rd 10 cent piece?
  A: There were 2 million of these Dutch 10 cents coins minted that year featuring King William III ...
junk dollars9/20/2009
  Q: Can you tell me any history and ballpark prices of Chinese "junk dollars". My grandparents were ...
  A: Counterfeiting has a long tradition in China. Genuine Chinese 'Junk' silver dollar coins dated ...
Spanish coin9/20/2009
  Q: I have a Spanish coin dated 1821 with king Ferdin VII on one side and a crest on the other side. ...
  A: It appears to be a Spanish-Peruvian 4 Reales. That design featuring king Ferdinand VII (1808-33) was ...
about coins9/19/2009
  Q: i have a 1851 one silver dollar coin with an indian head, so i want to know about it. thank you. ...
  A: this is a fake. U.S. silver dollars weigh 26.73 grams and contain .7736 of an ounce of silver. The ...
10 centavos coin9/19/2009
  Q: is a 1912 ten centavos filipinas worth anything?
  A: There were 1 million of the U.S Philippines 10 centavos coins minted that year in San Francisco (S). ...
Italian Coin9/19/2009
  Q: My husband was given a 10 centesimi coin instesd of 2 pence piece! It is a bit unusual in that ...
  A: There were 67.7 million of these copper Italian 10 centesimi coins minted that year in Naples (N) ...
dutch coin 19299/19/2009
  Q: and with letters and stars and dollar signs around the perimeter could you please let me know the ...
  A: There were 4.4 million of these Dutch 2-1/2 Gulden coins minted that year featuring Queen Wilhelmina ...
One thousand custom gold units note9/18/2009
  Q: Can you please tell me how much this note is worth? It is a Chinese bank note, 1000 custom gold ...
  A: this note collector value may be worth about $1 with heavy wear to around $4 with moderate wear to ...
1G Silver Coin from the Netherlands9/18/2009
  Q: I have a 1967 1G Silver coin from the Netherlands. There is an inscription around the edges. Is this ...
  A: There were 7 million of the silver 1 Gulden coins minted that year featuring Queen Juliana (1948-80) ...
1899 one silver dollar certificate9/17/2009
  Q: I recently came across a large 'one silver dollar' bill. It is Series 1899. A note on left of face ...
  A: Collector value of a note depends on date and condition, including amount of wear, any folds, tears ...
19239/17/2009
  Q: I have 4, (1923) 500 Greek Drachma in circulated condition. I am wondering if it is of any value. ...
  A: this 1923 500 Drachmai note is scarce (ruins on back) to rare (church on back) if genuine. It may be ...
20.00 bill9/17/2009
  Q: 1934 twenty dollar bill, has on it series of 1934A right next to an encircled B surrounded by, ...
  A: Collector value of a note depends on date, series letter and condition, including amount of wear, ...
double-headed 1/2 penny uk 19719/16/2009
  Q: I am wondering if the double-headed 1971 HALF PENNY was issued in sealed rolls of 50 coins like the ...
  A: This is a 'magic coin' made by carefully fitting two halves of two different coins together. They ...
Value of old indian notes9/16/2009
  Q: I have some old indian notes and would like to know the vaule of them. I am attaching an imageof one ...
  A: Collector value of a note depends on date, signature and condition, including amount of wear, any ...
1986 Dollar Bill Misprint9/16/2009
  Q: I have a 1986 Dollar bill with the whole left eye part of George Washington's face missing. I was ...
  A: Error value depends on type and extent of the error as well as amount of folds or wear and collector ...
misprint on 10.00 bill9/16/2009
  Q: I have a 1977 10.00 bill in good - great shape front is normal but on the back bottom corner you ...
  A: Error value depends on type and extent of the error as well as amount of folds or wear and collector ...
Pesetas9/15/2009
  Q: I have found a 2'50 Pesetas coin dated 1953. This is in very good condition. Could you tell me it's ...
  A: the actual date (54 or 56) of this aluminum-bronze Spanish 2-1/2 Pesetas coin is inside the stars by ...
Foreign Coins9/15/2009
  Q: I have three coins that I am interested in finding out more info: #1: Portugal, year 1887, 500 ...
  A: Collector value of a coin depends on date, denomination, mint mark (if any), number minted and ...
mis struck coin ?9/15/2009
  Q: I have a coin that on one side is a 1 pfennig, deutsches reich dated 1874 but on the other side ...
  A: this is a creation by someone trying to make a novelty piece and not a mint error. The copper ...
German mark coins 19729/15/2009
  Q: I have 180 German marks in coins, Olympic games 1972 edition. They have sign Bundes Republik ...
  A: These West German 10 Mark coins were made with 6 different designs and are worth up to about $7 each ...
COINS9/15/2009
  Q: I have a 1953 ceskoslovenska republika coin. Can u tell me how much american money it is worth today ...
  A: Collector value of a coin depends on date, denomination, mint mark (if any), number minted and ...
Hong Kong 1866 King Henry VII Silver Dollar9/14/2009
  Q: How would you authenticate an 1966 King Henry VII Hong Kong Silver Dollar and what is the current ...
  A: King Henry VII ruled England 1485-1509. No Hong Kong coins have been issued with him as the subject. ...
$10 gold certificate9/14/2009
  Q: I have a $10 Series of 1928 B gold certificate signed by AW Mellon ---it is in good condition - no ...
  A: Collector value of a note depends on date, series letter and condition, including amount of wear, ...
how much is this coin worth9/14/2009
  Q: I have Repvbliqve Francaise 1977 with the letters l.e.o.m on the front and the back has Novvelles ...
  A: There were 200,000 of these French New Hebrides coins minted that year in Paris. It is made of ...
"CC" Morgan Silver Dollar9/14/2009
  Q: Brad, I have a small collection of Morgan and Peace dollars in varying quality. Many of the Morgans ...
  A: the O mintmark stands for News Orleans while the CC is for Carson City. The 1890CC had a small ...
french banknotes9/14/2009
  Q: I have got 10 $1000 french franc banknotes dated 1945 1946 & 1948 They are in really good condition. ...
  A: collector value is definitely worth more than exchange value. In 1960 a monetary reform made 1000 ...
m theresia.d.c9/14/2009
  Q: I have this coin please can you tell if it is worth anything. My mother carried it in her purse but ...
  A: with that amount of wear it is likely worth only the silver value, about $11. By looking on the ...
m theresia.d.c9/14/2009
  Q: I have this coin please can you tell if it is worth anything. My mother carried it in her purse but ...
  A: It's what is known as a Maria Theresia Thaler. They were originally struck by Austria and portray ...
Half Pence9/14/2009
  Q: I have several 1947 half pence coins. can you tell me how much it could be worth please if anything. ...
  A: There were 21.3 million of these half penny coins minted that year featuring King George VI ...
authenticity and present value of coins9/13/2009
  Q: i'm from mumbai,india and wanted to know the present value and the authenticity of the following ...
  A: The 1866 HK dollar would feature Queen Victoria (1837-1901) and not King Edward VII (1901-10). It is ...
Liard De France Coin Mintmark X9/13/2009
  Q: My husband has a Liard De France Coin with the mintmark X. I am unable to find any information ...
  A: is the date readable? Without that it likely has minimal collector value (less than $1). The X may ...
Dollar Bill Value?9/12/2009
  Q: I have a dollar bill from 1999 which was received in change at Walmart in 1999. The bill is brand ...
  A: Error value depends on type and extent of the error as well as amount of folds or wear and collector ...
napoleon 111 coin9/12/2009
  Q: I looking forward to your responce. Regards.
  A: Collector value of a coin depends on date, denomination, mint mark (if any), number minted and ...
value of a series I thaler9/12/2009
  Q: Yes please help, my stepmother inherited a coin that she wishes for me to sell on ebay and I have no ...
  A: this is a silver 1 Thaler from the north-central German duchy of Brunswick-Wolfenbuttel during the ...
Japanese coins9/12/2009
  Q: I was a decent collector of coins as a kid, but had my entire collection stolen. Since then, it has ...
  A: that is an excellent way to spend time with the kids and the idea of finding 'buried treasure' is ...
$10 dollar bill9/12/2009
  Q: I have a 10 dollar bill series 2006, on the front only the bottom left hand corner 100 is printed ...
  A: Collector value of a note depends on date, series letter and condition, including amount of wear, ...
canadian one dollar bill9/12/2009
  Q: I have a 1973 Canadian one dollar bill with and asterik before the serial number. Serial number is ...
  A: the asterisk is the same as the star on U.S. notes. It indicates the note is a replacement for one ...
2 kroner9/11/2009
  Q: what is a 2 kroner 1952fredrick IX worth?
  A: There were 2 million of these aluminum-bronze Danish 2 Kroner coins minted that year in Copenhagen ...
WW 2 Occupation Currency9/11/2009
  Q: I have a few coins from 1944, believed to be "occupation currency." Is there any value in collecting ...
  A: the Philippines were a possession of the U.S. 1898-1946. They were occupied by the Japanese 1941-44. ...
Unknown Coin or Token ?9/11/2009
  Q: I picked this coin up at auction because it was interesting and nobody seemed to have any interest ...
  A: it looks to be an 1839 Russian 1-1/2 Ruble coin commemorating the 25th anniversary memorial for the ...
1922 silver dollar value9/10/2009
  Q: I have a US 1922 Silver Dollar, no mint mark in good shape. Any idea of it's value?
  A: U.S. silver dollars weigh 26.73 grams and contain .7736 of an ounce of silver. The Morgan dollar ...
French coin9/10/2009
  Q: I have this Louis 16th 1791 french coin which is 29mm diameter and probably copper. I am unable to ...
  A: this is a copper liard which was 1/4 sol, 1/80 Livre and 1/480 Ecu. There is a mintmark below the ...
Nethererlands 1868 10 cent9/10/2009
  Q: I have a 10 cent coins, a Mans Head is facing right on the obverse. Year is listed as "1868 10 ...
  A: There were only 200,000 of these scarce Dutch 10c coins minted that year featuring King William III ...
Funf Mark 19029/9/2009
  Q: I read your answer about the 1902 Funf Deutsche mark .. you said there were 3 issues. The one I have ...
  A: There were 168,200 of the regular 5 Mark coins from the German kingdom of Saxony minted in ...
various coins9/9/2009
  Q: one penny 1927 soldier ? on front george 5 on back -**Irish coins 2nd half **- 1990 one punt c/w ...
  A: Collector value of a note depends on date and condition, including amount of wear, any folds, tears ...
Middle Eastern Coin9/9/2009
  Q: Can you help me identify a coin please. I was having a tidy out and came across a gold coin which ...
  A: this is an Iraqi 50 or 100 Dinar gold coin that was issued in 1980 celebrating the 15th century of ...
Old Bundes Republik Deutschland Coins9/9/2009
  Q: I have 1950, 1969 and 1970 10 pfennig coins with the letter F from the Bundes Republik Deutschland. ...
  A: these brass clad steel West German 10 pfennig coins were minted in Stuttgart (F). The 1950 collector ...
dollar bill9/9/2009
  Q: I have a dollar bill that has front side printed on the back side of the dollar bill. I received ...
  A: Error value depends on type and extent of the error as well as amount of folds or wear and collector ...
spanish silver coin9/9/2009
  Q: I have what I believe to be a Spanish coin. It is dated 1760 and has VTRAQUE VNUM on one side and ...
  A: It appears to be a copy or replica of a silver dollar sized Spanish-Mexican 8 Reales. That design ...
French coin9/9/2009
  Q: I have a 1894 Republique Francaise, 50 cent. coin. There is a name " F.A.OUDINEF " under the neck on ...
  A: There were 3.6 million of these French 50 centimes coins minted that year in Paris (A). It contains ...
10 bill9/8/2009
  Q: I have a mint condition $10.00 bill, its dated 1981 and is blank on the back, is this of any value
  A: Error value depends on type and extent of the error as well as amount of folds or wear and collector ...
various coins9/8/2009
  Q: one penny 1927 soldier ? on front george 5 on back -**Irish coins 2nd half **- 1990 one punt c/w ...
  A: Collector value of a coin depends on date, denomination, mint mark (if any), number minted and ...
Worth of Gold Coin and where to sell9/8/2009
  Q: Swain - I would like to know the worth of a 1915 Gold Coin Austrian with Rex Boh Gal ill etc etap ...
  A: what denomination (face value) is this Austrian coin? It may be a 20 or 100 Cor (Corona) with the ...
Willem Koning 2 1/2 G Der Ned G.H.V.L.9/8/2009
  Q: I found a coin buried in my grandfather's box and it contained a coin. Here is what i could find ...
  A: There were 44,376 of the Netherlands 2-1/2 Gulden coins minted that year featuring King William I ...
1936 australia peeny error9/8/2009
  Q: hi i have a 1936 australia penny on the crown instead of points under the star it has back the ...
  A: are you saying that part of the design on one side is showing on the other side? If so it may be a ...
1996 US American Eagle one ounce proof9/8/2009
  Q: I have purchased this coin about 12 years ago. When I received this coin it had a silver line from ...
  A: the 1996 1 ounce Silver Eagle had a slightly lower mintage (3.6 million) than most other years ...
dollar bill with letters missing in treasury9/8/2009
  Q: I have a 1974 series $1 bill with letters missing in the word "treasury" located in the right hand ...
  A: Error value depends on type and extent of the error as well as amount of folds or wear and collector ...
republik osterreich9/7/2009
  Q: hello there i was just recently given a 2 Gold republic osterreich 200 schilling and a 1000 ...
  A: these Austrian gold bullion pieces celebrate the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra and feature the ...
Silver Dollar9/7/2009
  Q: I have a Liberty American Eagle 1990 silver dollar. Believe it to be uncirculated, perfect ...
  A: in Uncirculated condition this 1 ounce of silver dollar coin may be worth about $18. You might try ...
American Eagle 1922 Silver Dollar9/7/2009
  Q: I have an Liberty American Eagle 1988 Silver Dollar, uncirculated, in case protector and set in a ...
  A: I assume you have a 1988 1 ounce of silver dollar coin rather than the 1922 dollar your subject ...
Modern Russian gold9/7/2009
  Q: it looks like. It has a ballerina on the front. I know there is a standard on this for palladium, ...
  A: There were 57,000 Uncirculated versions and 11,500 Proof versions of these 99.9% gold 10 Rouble ...
1912 helvetia 2 franc coin9/7/2009
  Q: Any idea of the value of the 1912 helvetia 2 franc coin? - I have quite a few old coins - also ...
  A: Collector value of a coin depends on date, denomination, mint mark (if any), number minted and ...
avg what it worth9/7/2009
  Q: Vittorio Emanuele II Re D' Italia 1867 10 centsimi (Letter T)Good Condition Everything Readable. ...
  A: There were 18.6 million of these copper Italian 10c coins minted that year in Turin (T) featuring ...
Hi9/7/2009
  Q: I have a coin 2 1/2 G Munt Van Het Koningryk Der Nederlanden 1853 it's featuring Willem III. I would ...
  A: There were 234,128 of the Netherlands 2-1/2 Gulden coins minted that year featuring King William III ...
1976 Canadian olympic coins9/6/2009
  Q: I have a set of 1976 canadian olympic coins. two $5 coins and two $10 coins. I would love to know if ...
  A: There were 2 different sets of these issued dated 1976 to celebrate the Montreal Olympics of that ...
1886 republique d haiti coin9/6/2009
  Q: My father in law gave me some foriegn money and i would like to know what its worth. First is a 1886 ...
  A: Collector value of a coin depends on date, denomination, mint mark (if any), number minted and ...
5 Cent Canadian Coin9/6/2009
  Q: I have a 5 cent Canadian coin dated 1918 that is in fair condition. The front of the coin has the ...
  A: There were 6 million of these 5 cents coins minted that year featuring British King George V ...
coins9/6/2009
  Q: could you help me, i have a vittorio emanuele 11, 50 centesimi coin dated 1863, has it any value? ...
  A: this is an Italian 50 centesimi coin featuring Vittorio Emanuele II (1861-78). It has an M, N or T ...
coins/currency/winston churchill9/6/2009
  Q: i have have 100.00 looks to be a hong kong paper billas well i found a two peso and several one peso ...
  A: What is the date on the HK note? If you start by listing the coins and paper money by Country, ...
money money money9/6/2009
  Q: I have some paper money & I would like to know what they're worth: Greece: 1939: 1,000 Drachma ...
  A: Collector value of a note depends on date, series letter and condition, including amount of wear, ...
gold sovereign9/6/2009
  Q: the words say I.M.OF A SOVEREIGN .DATED 1887 do you have any ideas what this coin is and also how ...
  A: as it says this is an imitation of a Sovereign coin. It is worth whatever someone may pay for it or ...
1953 1 shilling coin (aust)9/6/2009
  Q: I have a 1953 Australian shilling in reasonable condition. Could you give me some idea of its value? ...
  A: There were 12.2 million of these 1 shilling coins minted that year in Melbourne featuring Queen ...
east india company9/5/2009
  Q: I was recently given an east India company coin in my change lol, and was wondering about its ...
  A: many of these were recovered from a ship wreck in the English Channel so are not that uncommon in ...
RE: French 100 Franc Gold Coin 1879 A9/5/2009
  Q: I was wondering whether you might advise me on a coin I have. I'm interested to know if it has any ...
  A: There were 39,000 of these 90% gold 100 Francs coins minted that year in Paris (A). This coin should ...
misprinted 2 dollar bill9/5/2009
  Q: what is the worth of a1976 series 2 dollar bill missprinted with half the Dept of Treasury on one ...
  A: Error value depends on type and extent of the error as well as amount of folds or wear and collector ...
canadian proof set and foreign paper currency9/4/2009
  Q: 2 questions if that is OK. I have a 1976 Canadian Olympic Coin Proof set in a wood & leather gift ...
  A: this 1974 4 coin set contains 4.336 ounces of silver and may be worth about $70. You might try ...
canadian proof set and foreign paper currency9/4/2009
  Q: 2 questions if that is OK. I have a 1976 Canadian Olympic Coin Proof set in a wood & leather gift ...
  A: how many coins does the Canadian set contain? The paper money values, like coins, depends on ...
i want to know what this coin is worth9/3/2009
  Q: ok..i have a coin and i cannot find this coin on the internet and everyone i have shown this coin to ...
  A: This is a privately issued piece and is called a 'silver round', usually a one Troy ounce (31.1 ...
1923 1G Nederlanden9/2/2009
  Q: On the front,Wilhelmina Koningin der Nederlanden and on the back Munt Van Het Koningrijkder ...
  A: there were 8 million of these Dutch 1 Gulden coins minted that year in Utrecht featuring Queen ...
magyar nepkoztarsasag coin 1984 value9/2/2009
  Q: I have just found a Magyar Nepkoztarsasag coin 5 Forint from 1984, I was wondering if you knew how ...
  A: there were 25 million of these copper nickel Hungarian 5 Forint coins minted in Budapest (BP) that ...
indian coins9/2/2009
  Q: ref: "I PRESUME THAT THE COIN IMAGE OF WHICH IS BEING ATTACHED HERE WITH IS A PUDUKKOTTAI 1/20 Anna ...
  A: the coin is neither common nor scarce. It is usually worth about $2 in uncirculated condition. I ...
German thaler 1855 madonna pin9/2/2009
  Q: I was given a pin which was made from an 1855 2 Gulden Bavaria thaler with Madonna holding a child ...
  A: there were 1 million of those 90% silver coins minted celebrating the restoration of the Madonna ...
1950 ten dollar federal reserve note9/1/2009
  Q: A dr. office would'nt take this $10 dollar bill today. I got it from the bank yesterday. It has a ...
  A: most markers won't work on older currency. Other markers can be purchased that will but many ...
1950 ten dollar federal reserve note9/1/2009
  Q: A dr. office would'nt take this $10 dollar bill today. I got it from the bank yesterday. It has a ...
  A: it may be worth $10-$20 with wear to maybe $30-$70 if like new (uncirculated). All U.S. government ...
1950 Juliana Bronze Nickel?9/1/2009
  Q: I have a 1950 Juliana coin. 5 cent, mint condition I see no defects in the coin. It has Julianas ...
  A: there were 20 million of these bronze 5c coins featuring Queen Juliana (1948-80) minted that year ...
whats the value of this coin9/1/2009
  Q: i have a five centavos peice from 1862 is it anything good? i also have a a coin that is the size of ...
  A: what country is the 5 centavos from? Collector value of a coin depends on date, denomination, mint ...
george 111 penny9/1/2009
  Q: i have a george 111 penny, dated 1807, weighs 18 grammes in very good condition. Can you possibly ...
  A: collector value may be worth about $5 with heavy wear to around $15 with moderate wear to maybe $100 ...
Japanese issue Pesos9/1/2009
  Q: I have just inherited several denominations of Japanese issued Pesos. They are all in decent ...
  A: these are Japanese Invasion Money notes (JIM). There were tons captured at the end of WWII and taken ...
Value of coins8/31/2009
  Q: All Mexican coins 1. 1986 1$ jose mamorelos ...silver color..dragon bird with snake in beak on back ...
  A: the $ sign stands for Peso on Mexican coins. Mexico had a monetary reform in 1992 that converted ...
one dollar bill8/31/2009
  Q: I have a 2006 one dollar bill that has the 3rd? printing that seems to have went through the bill. ...
  A: Error value depends on type and extent of the error as well as amount of folds or wear and collector ...
Belgian coin values8/31/2009
  Q: I have about 50 Belgian coins which date from 1700-1945. They also have condition markings on their ...
  A: You might try a library for volumes of the Standard Catalog of World Coins for more info, pictures ...
two dollar bill, five dollar bill, and a ten dollar bill8/31/2009
  Q: i have a two dollar bill from 1953 that the serial number and stamp are red. i also have a five ...
  A: value depends on the date, series letter and amount of wear. So many of these were made that only ...
US 1864 TEN CENTAVOS FILIPINES8/31/2009
  Q: IS A US 1864 TEN CENTAVOS FILIPINES WORTH ANYTHING ANSWER: Hi Ken, check the date again and let me ...
  A: there were 5 million minted in San Francisco that year that have a small S mintmark to the left of ...
How much is this worth?8/30/2009
  Q: I have a coin and Im not to sure that it is, and or how much it is worth, was curious about both. I ...
  A: it is pictured in the catalog I mentioned. The bottom of the crown between its two sides simply ...
1858 Isabel 2 Spain 20 Reales8/30/2009
  Q: I have a question about the authenticity of a 20 Reales Spanish coin dated 1858 with Isabel 2 on the ...
  A: the seven pointed star is the Seville mintmark whereas the 6 point star is for Madrid and the 8 is ...
US 1864 TEN CENTAVOS FILIPINES8/30/2009
  Q: IS A US 1864 TEN CENTAVOS FILIPINES WORTH ANYTHING
  A: check the date again and let me know. The Philippines were a U.S. possession 1898-1946. Before that ...
Victorian crown coin8/30/2009
  Q: I have a victorian crown coin. 1896. Quenns head on one side. "Victoria DEI.GRA.BRITT REGINA FID ...
  A: there were 318,000 of these British Crown coins minted that year featuring Queen Victoria ...
German mark8/30/2009
  Q: I have quite a few old German marks and have been able to identify all but one. I can't find any ...
  A: it may be worth about a dollar depending on amount of wear and collector interest. I see you posted ...
bundesrepublic deutschland 1950 G 5 pfennig8/30/2009
  Q: my father passed away and my mom had a bag full of old coins..one of which I indicated above..It's ...
  A: there were 180.5 million of these brass plated steel West German 5 pfennig coins minted in Karlsruhe ...
How much is this worth?8/30/2009
  Q: I have a coin and Im not to sure that it is, and or how much it is worth, was curious about both. I ...
  A: this is a Spanish-Mexican 8 Reales featuring King Ferdinand VII (1808-21). It was minted in ...
silver coins and canadian coins8/29/2009
  Q: i am looking to get an estimated value for some coins my grama gave me. a 1940 50 cent piece, ...
  A: Value depends on Denomination, Date, Mint mark (if any) and amount of wear. 1940 50 cent piece, .30 ...
Wass Molitor& Co8/29/2009
  Q: I have a Wass Molitor & Co $50 piece with 200 thous written on it and on the other side a large ...
  A: I would me more than surprised if it was real but you might take it by a local coin shop for a first ...
1974 misprint8/29/2009
  Q: i have a 1974 five dollar bill misprint with half of serial number missing. the stamp round green ...
  A: Paper money errors depend on the type of error, amount of wear and amount of collector demand. You ...
1968 Nederland coin8/29/2009
  Q: I have a 1968 Nederland coin that has 1 G on the back and a picture of Queen Juliana on the front. ...
  A: there were 61 million of these nickel Dutch 1 Gulden coins minted that year featuring Queen Juliana ...
carolus 2 two pence 1681 silver coin8/29/2009
  Q: i found a little coin of carolus 2 in silver 1681 i would like to know what you can tell to me on ...
  A: this British silver 2 pence features King Charles II (1660-85). These were minted 1668-84. It may be ...
Help me?8/29/2009
  Q: I have a small coin that says Juliana Koningin Der Nederlanden on the front and on the back it has a ...
  A: there were 90 million of these nickel Dutch 10 cents coins minted that year featuring Queen Juliana ...
Swedish coin8/28/2009
  Q: I have a 1838 swedish dollar, I beleive. It has Carl XIV sverges Norr. Goth. Och V. Konung on one ...
  A: this is a Swedish 1 Riksdaler. It should weigh 34.0 grams and would contain .8198 of an ounce of ...
50 cent east african coin8/28/2009
  Q: i have a queen Elizabeth 2 50 cent east african coin for the year 1953!what value does it have ...
  A: No 1953 dated East Africa 50c coins were made. The first East Africa Elizabeth II 50c was minted in ...
1927 gold $20 coin8/28/2009
  Q: I have a unc. 1927 gold double eagle. I did a little research and I do know that it does not have a ...
  A: There were nearly 3 million of these minted in Philadelphia without a mintmark. It should weigh ...
1967 Nederland coin8/28/2009
  Q: I have a 1991 canadian fifty cent coin and a 1967 Nederland coin as well as 1951 canadian five cent ...
  A: Value depends on Denomination, Date and amount of wear. The Canadian 1997 50c may be worth about $1 ...
Coin values8/27/2009
  Q: 1st coin - USA Monroe Doctrine Centennial half dollar 1923 circulated condition 2nd coin - USA $1 ...
  A: Value depends on date, amount of wear and mintmark (if any). The U.S. coin value might be found ...
Mexican Gold Coin8/27/2009
  Q: You said the Estados Unidos Mexicanos 37.5 Gr Oro Puro, 50 Pesos, 1821 - 1947 is worth 3% over the ...
  A: with gold currently at $950 an ounce this 1.2 ounce of gold Mexican 50 Pesos coin is worth at least ...
serbian coin value8/27/2009
  Q: I found a coin in the ground of my garden, and I think it's a 5 para Serbian coin from 1866. On the ...
  A: it is a copper 5 para dated 1868 featuring Prince Michael Obrenovich III (1860-68). It may be worth ...
an old coin8/27/2009
  Q: b.et.t.a.rex.f.dbar.st.dstm.setc.and the date is 1791 would you please be able to give me a rough ...
  A: it is likely a brass 'Spade Guinea' nicknamed for the shape of the shield. These were used as game ...
carlos 1111 coin8/27/2009
  Q: i have a copper[ i think] coin of Carlos 1111 dated 1792. The coin has a portrait on one side with ...
  A: if it has FM after DEO then it may be a Mexican gold 8 Escudos. Counterfeits and unmarked replicas ...
gold pesos8/27/2009
  Q: I would like to what the value of a gold 50 pesos that has 1821-1947 on it. It also has a lady with ...
  A: with gold currently at $950 an ounce this 1.2 ounce Mexican 50 Pesos coin is worth at least $1140 ...
GOLD COIN AND GOLD CERTIFICATE8/27/2009
  Q: I have a 2.5 dollar gold piece and a twenty dollar gold certificate.Can you tell me something about ...
  A: Collector value of a coin depends on date, denomination, mint mark (if any), number minted and ...
upside down #8/27/2009
  Q: I have two one dollar bills in numbered order. The seal & serial # on both bills are both upside ...
  A: Error value depends on type and extent of the error as well as amount of folds or wear and collector ...
1942 penny8/26/2009
  Q: i have a 1942 penny can you tell me anything about this it is a US penny
  A: if there is no mintmark letter below the date then it is one of the 658 million minted that year in ...
how much coins are worth.8/26/2009
  Q: i have a quick question. i'm trying two find out how much these coins i got are worth could you ...
  A: Collector value of a coin depends on date, denomination (face value), mint mark (if any), number ...
carlos 1111 coin8/26/2009
  Q: i have a copper[ i think] coin of Carlos 1111 dated 1792. The coin has a portrait on one side with ...
  A: it should have a number and letter on each side of the shield. With that info I'll be glad to help ...
1826 nederland coin8/26/2009
  Q: I have a 1826 nederland copper coin just like the one on your site but mine has an S underneath the ...
  A: If steel it would be magnetic. These 35% silver 5c coins were made 1942-45 during WWII. The P ...
coin value8/26/2009
  Q: My aunt is moving house and i have found loads of coins, one coin is copper with Queen Victoria's ...
  A: Collector value of a coin depends on date, denomination, mint mark (if any), number minted and ...
Extremely old coin8/26/2009
  Q: I have this coin and have no idea what kind or where it is from. It has a scale on it and I don't ...
  A: this is a copper 1 pysa from the East African island of Zanzibar dated 1299 (1881-82AD). Collector ...
1776 american quarter8/26/2009
  Q: I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW HOW MUCH MY 1776 AMERIAN QUARTER IS WORTH. IT IS KIND OF DARK, BUT YOU CAN ...
  A: these quarters were minted only in 1976 to commemorate America's Bicentennial (200th anniversary). ...
Dollar bill with multiple mistakes8/26/2009
  Q: For the past 10 years I have had a 1988 one dollar bill with multiple errors. It is miscut, it's ...
  A: Error value depends on type and extent of the error as well as amount of folds or wear and collector ...
old coins8/26/2009
  Q: i have several old coins, what can you tell me about a nederlandsch indie, kwart gulden dated 1827. ...
  A: Collector value of a coin depends on date, denomination, mint mark (if any), number minted and ...
1826 nederland coin8/26/2009
  Q: I have a 1826 nederland copper coin just like the one on your site but mine has an S underneath the ...
  A: There were 69 million of these Netherlands East Indies copper 1/8 stuiver (1/2 duit) coins minted in ...
coin i found in my grandpa's drawer8/25/2009
  Q: how much would a 5 troy ounce silver sunshine coin be worth? about how much anyway. it has a sun ...
  A: This is a commercially issued piece and is called a 'silver round', usually a one Troy ounce (31.1 ...
French 1 franc coin8/25/2009
  Q: I have a 1829 1 franc coin is it worth anything? it has Charles X ROI on the front ANSWER: Hi Jed, ...
  A: There were 289,550 minted that year in Paris (A) featuring King Charles X (1824-30). Collector value ...
coin8/25/2009
  Q: i found a coin 1/2 Fr. 1979, on a one side its a women and note helvetia. could you tell me more ...
  A: Helvetia is the Latin name the Romans gave the Switzerland area over 2000 years ago. The Swiss ...
French 1 franc coin8/25/2009
  Q: I have a 1829 1 franc coin is it worth anything? it has Charles X ROI on the front
  A: there is a mintmark letter to the right of the date that may affect its value. It contains .1446 of ...
Platinum State Quarter sets US mint8/25/2009
  Q: Brad, Someone has offered me 1999,2000, 2001 Platinum State Quarter sets from US mint for $40.00 ...
  A: Ed, shop around for similar items for comparison pricing. You can probably find these cheaper ...
1973 British half pennies8/25/2009
  Q: I have a complete box, unopened, uncirculated, of 4000 halfpennies (£20) dated 1973 - can you tell ...
  A: There were 365.7 million minted that year so you have just over 1 percent of the total. They list in ...
confederatio helvetica8/25/2009
  Q: I have a swiss confederatio helvetica dated 1912 What"s value to me or any one else Not holding you ...
  A: Helvetia is the Latin name the Romans gave the Switzerland area over 2000 years ago. The Swiss ...
rare coin?8/25/2009
  Q: We have a 1742 coin. It is a little larger than a silver dollar. The coin we have is silver. The ...
  A: this is a Ducaton, or Silver Rider, from the Dutch province of West Friesland. The 'family crest' or ...
Unidentifiable asian coin??8/24/2009
  Q: Brad, Could you please help me? I have a coin that I can't identify. Obverse: heavy set, bald, ...
  A: it sounds like a Chinese dollar (YUAN) coin featuring General Yuan Shih-kai, first president of the ...
1 OZ GOLD CANADIAN MAPLE LEAF COINS8/24/2009
  Q: what do you think of this coin and whats the value of them and does it look original to you thx
  A: if you are thinking of buying one online make sure the seller has a good return policy just in case. ...
1918-1919-1945 Mexican gold coins8/24/2009
  Q: I have a 1918-1919-1945 Dos Y Medio Gold coins. I am trying to find out when the minting actually ...
  A: these Mexican 2-1/2 Pesos coins were minted in Mexico City (Mo) and dated 1918-20 and 1944-48. The ...
republique francaise coin 19028/24/2009
  Q: I have these coins with a lady on the front that reads republique francaise onthe front and 10 on ...
  A: There were 3.8 million of the bronze French 10 centimes dated 1902 minted that year in Paris. ...
Austrian Coin? Inquiry8/24/2009
  Q: Hope you're OK. I have this big coin supposedly from Austria. It measures around 42mm in diameter, ...
  A: it looks like it may be a fake. I'm not sure what the actual weight is of a genuine piece but it is ...
vtraque vnum coin8/24/2009
  Q: I found a silver half dollar size coin. On the front side of it is arms. It says "Phillip V D G ...
  A: It appears to be a Spanish-Mexican 4 Reales. That design features King Philip V (1700-46). The F and ...
Mexican coins8/23/2009
  Q: My husband purchased a bracelet made with Mexican coins at an antique shop. The coins are all dated ...
  A: these copper-nickel 10 centavos were minted 1974-80 in Mexico City (Mo). They may have a little ...
cyprus 100 mil (1963)8/23/2009
  Q: ive recently found what i believe is a 100 mil coin (cyprus) has a ram on one side and a humming ...
  A: There were 1.75 million of these copper-nickel Cypriot 100 mils coins minted that year. The bird is ...
100 cedis8/23/2009
  Q: How much is a hundred cedis in us today
  A: 1965-2007: 1 US Dollar (USD) = 14,518 Ghanaian Cedi 100 Ghanaian Cedi = 0.006888 US Dollar In ...
Austrian Coin? Inquiry8/23/2009
  Q: Hope you're OK. I have this big coin supposedly from Austria. It measures around 42mm in diameter, ...
  A: this silver Thaler was minted by a couple different mints that year and have minor differences in ...
U.S. $20.00 gold coins8/23/2009
  Q: I have two 20.00 gold Coins my father collected many years ago=which have never been out of their ...
  A: There were 860,000 of the 1888S 'Coronet head' $20 coins minted that year in San Francisco (S). ...
Value and Where to Auction8/23/2009
  Q: I have a 5 shilling and 10 shilling note of East African Currency Board 1953/54. What may be their ...
  A: Collector value of a note depends on date and condition, including amount of wear, any folds, tears ...
1 DOLLAR SILVER CERTIFICATE8/23/2009
  Q: I HAVE A 1 DOLLAR SILVER CERTIFICATE 1928 D SERIES IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW HOW ...
  A: Collector value of a note depends on date, series letter and condition, including amount of wear, ...
coin question8/22/2009
  Q: I have acquired a small, thick coin with the words: Deutsches Reich. On one side there is an eagle ...
  A: This is a 'magic coin' made by carefully fitting two halves of two different zinc Nazi Germany coins ...
1927 5 lire coin8/22/2009
  Q: Can you please tell me the approximate value of a 1927 5 lire coin? It has an R above the year and ...
  A: There were 92.9 million of these Italian 5 Lire coins minted that year in Rome (R) featuring King ...
German Mark8/22/2009
  Q: my parents found in some old items a '20000 Reichbanknote - Zwanzigtausend Mark'. The date is '20 ...
  A: there are 6 different watermark patterns on these 1923 German 20,000 Mark notes. When held up to a ...
1862 $1 virginia note8/22/2009
  Q: I found in my grandmother's attic a 1862 $1 Virginia treasury note.I believe it to be in vg ...
  A: the Confederate Virginia $1 note may be worth about $10 depending on amount of wear and collector ...
1977 Federatio Helvetica coin8/22/2009
  Q: I collect unusual coins from around the world, and today at work I got one that even stumped me. ...
  A: Helvetia is the Latin name the Romans gave the Switzerland area over 2000 years ago. The Swiss ...
coin value8/21/2009
  Q: i was curious as to how much a 1988 Beatrix Koningen Der Nederlanden 5c (or 5g i can't make it out ...
  A: this Dutch coin would have 5 ct for 5 cents or 5 G for 5 Gulden. It sounds like you have the latter. ...
5000 Pesetas8/21/2009
  Q: I hope you can help me again. I am trying to help a member of the family by selling some of her ...
  A: Collector value of a note depends on date and condition, including amount of wear, any folds, tears ...
South African / Rhodisian coins etc8/21/2009
  Q: South Africa 1954,1955,1957 2 half shillings - Elizabeth II Regina FID:DEF IND:IMP - Half crown - ...
  A: Collector value of a coin depends on date, denomination, mint mark (if any), number minted and ...
1 Corona Coin8/21/2009
  Q: I recently came upon a Silver 1 Corona Coin from the Netherlands. It has Queen Juliana's side view ...
  A: There were 18 million of these Netherlands 1 Gulden coins minted that year featuring Queen Juliana ...
Coin8/21/2009
  Q: I have a coin I believe to be gold that used to be attached to a large gold bracelet for a man - ...
  A: There were 1.9 million of these minted that year in Lima, more than any other year. This coin should ...
quarter8/21/2009
  Q: i am wondering what the value of a 25cent Panama quarter is worth in the USA?...Is it the same ...
  A: you could use it at a store if no one noticed and objected. It is 1/20 millimeter smaller and 1/20 ...
Nederlands Coin's8/21/2009
  Q: I have 2 coins one dated 1939 the other 1943p from the Nederlands. Both coins have a 25 cents stamp ...
  A: These contain .0736 of an ounce of silver. There were 4 million of the 1939 25c coins featuring ...
international coin8/20/2009
  Q: looking to see what a coin is worth from philippines 1947 one peso?
  A: There were 100,000 of these Philippine 1 Peso coins minted that one year in San Francisco (S) ...
Hello8/20/2009
  Q: sorry to disturb you but I have tried for hours to find a valuation of a coin a found . Its only a ...
  A: There were 152.3 million of these copper-nickel 6 pence coins minted that year. Collector value may ...
Value of 2 coins8/20/2009
  Q: Brad, I have 2 2 1/2 dollar gold coins. One is dated 1910 and the other is dated 1911. Both have ...
  A: these U.S. 2-1/2 Dollar (Quarter Eagle) Indian head coin should weigh 4.18 grams and would contain ...
gold cion fractional8/20/2009
  Q: I have found a small gold coin with and Indian on the front surrounded by stars dated 1855 and the ...
  A: Unless the gold token says dollars or cents, or an abbreviation thereof on the reverse, it is ...
$1,000.00 1840 paper bond note8/20/2009
  Q: Someone else had this same bond, but theirs had the word COPY on the lower left bottom of the note. ...
  A: unmarked replicas of major currency rarities are very common. In the 1960's they were produced as ...
$10 bill US8/20/2009
  Q: I have a 1950 C Series $10 bill. On the obverse side the words "In God We Trust" do not appear. From ...
  A: The year in which the currency is actually printed is not indicated on the note. A new series will ...
value of coin8/20/2009
  Q: 1942 german mark
  A: the last Mark denomination coin was minted in 1939 until the West German Mark in 1950. You may have ...
Edward VII coin8/19/2009
  Q: Is the coin I will describe Canadian or English? It is set in a silver coaster marked Victoria. ...
  A: There were 88.9 million of these bronze British pennies minted that year and it features King George ...
Braillian money8/19/2009
  Q: I have a 1000 MIL CRUZADOS serialA6728039188 A Tho only date I can find on it is 1905 on the back. ...
  A: these undated Brazilian 1000 (mil) Cruzados notes were issued in 1988 and show a 1905 street scene ...
coin8/19/2009
  Q: I have an 1855 Blake&Co. twenty dollars gold coin/token and from the ones I have seen on ebay mine ...
  A: many modern copies exist of this piece. Actual existing pieces are unknown. Blake & Co. of ...
About five shillings8/19/2009
  Q: I read where Dennis had one and it said copy on it. What if you have one that does not say copy on ...
  A: Replicas of major currency rarities are very common. In the 1960's they were produced as promotional ...
$10 bill US8/19/2009
  Q: I have a 1950 C Series $10 bill. On the obverse side the words "In God We Trust" do not appear. From ...
  A: A law passed by the 84th Congress (P.L. 84-140) and approved by the President on July 30, 1956, the ...
gold coin value8/19/2009
  Q: I have a chance to buy a few british 1989 gold sovereign 2 una and the lion gold coins graded 69 ...
  A: these are Gibraltar coins, not British. There were 1,989 of each 1989 Una and the Lion 1/4, 1/2, 1, ...
FOUND AN OLD BILL8/19/2009
  Q: CAN YOU PLEASE TELL ME YOUR BEST ESTIMATE OF THE BILL I FOUND IN AN OLD SAFE DEPOSIT BOX. TIZ ...
  A: this is a green Hungarian 10 Forint note. Collector value may be worth about $1 with heavy wear to ...
$58/18/2009
  Q: I have a five dollar bill that has two gutter folds on it. One is fairky small but the other goes ...
  A: Error value depends on type and extent of the errors as well as amount of folds or wear and ...
German coin8/18/2009
  Q: I have a German coin of 1874 (1 pfennig) with a mark of letter "C", under the eagle. you can know ...
  A: There were 15.7 million of these copper German 1 pfennig coins minted in Frankfurt (C) that year. ...
German $$ and American Coins8/18/2009
  Q: My father brought back rolls of 1000 Reichsbanknotes from WWII. They were printed in Berlin, April ...
  A: if the note is blue it may be worth .10 up to about $10 depending on amount of wear and collector ...
20 frnch franc coins8/18/2009
  Q: I have re- found 2 x 20franc french coins dated 1992 with MT. St. Michel on them. I'm curious as to ...
  A: There were 60 million of these tri-metallic (copper-aluminum-nickel in center and outer ring ...
moneda paz de 1 dollar de 19238/18/2009
  Q: amigo quisiera saber que precio tienen esta moneda en el mercado actual un dolar de 1923 tiene unos ...
  A: Hola Johel, U.S. silver dollars weigh 26.73 grams and contain .7736 of an ounce of silver. The Peace ...
Series of 1934 100 bills8/18/2009
  Q: I have a Boston Ma. fed. reserve $100 bill that I have had for about 9 years. I have kept in a ...
  A: Collector value of a note depends on date, series letter and condition, including amount of wear, ...
coin value8/17/2009
  Q: I saw you valued a one cent nederlanden coin for .15-$6.00. I also have one but it is a half cent ...
  A: There were 7.8 million of the Dutch 1/2 cent coins minted that year. Collector value may be worth ...
2 dollar bills8/17/2009
  Q: I have 2-2 dol. bills, 1976 series, Washington, DC one has "6", one has "12":serial # begin F or L I ...
  A: Collector value of a note depends on date, series letter and condition, including amount of wear, ...
coins i bought8/17/2009
  Q: How much are my coins worth? 1st coin- silver, size of a quarter, it's mexican, has an eagle on it ...
  A: Collector value of a coin depends on date, denomination, mint mark (if any), number minted and ...
louis xvi 1791 coin ?8/17/2009
  Q: I have found what looks to be a louis xvi 1791 coin in my late grandmothers effects and would like ...
  A: this is a bronze French 2 Sols coin featuring French king Louis XVI (1774-93) and a fasces (the ...
1966 Bermuda $5 coin8/17/2009
  Q: Would like to know the value of this 1966 Bermuca $5 coin. Bust of Elizabeth II on obverse, shield ...
  A: sorry, I should have been able to figure out that it was the Bahamas! Midnight shift this week takes ...
Coin- VIRAQUE VNUM 17718/17/2009
  Q: ON THE BACK SIDE IT STATES: CAROLVS III D G HISPAN ETIND REX. The coin is fairly well used, it came ...
  A: it is a coin from one of the Spanish-American colonies during the reign of King Charles III ...
Gold 5 cent Francs8/17/2009
  Q: Can you tell me the value of a 5 Francs coin in very good condition the date is 1868. Thank You ...
  A: This French 5 Francs coin featuring Emperor Napoleon III (1852-70) should weigh 1.613 grams and ...
1885 CC Morgan Silver Dollar8/17/2009
  Q: can you see if the coin is authentic or replica and this is what I know about it (This coin was ...
  A: There were 228,000 of these minted in Carson City, NV and it may be worth about $1500 in 'perfect' ...
Marshall Islands $50 Silver Proof Milestones of Space Set8/17/2009
  Q: Brad; I posted the following question to Dan recently only to find out he was not available. ...
  A: the exchange value has been greatly limited by conditions set by the Marshall Islands which includes ...
Australian Penny Value8/17/2009
  Q: I have a few Australian Pennies that my Grandmother gave me when I was a boy. I was wondering if you ...
  A: Collector value of a coin depends on date, denomination, mint mark (if any), number minted and ...
Coin value8/16/2009
  Q: I have a 10 cent 1892 wilhelmina koningin der nederlanden coin with a hole punched right in the top ...
  A: There were 2 million of these Dutch 10 cents coins minted that year featuring Queen Wilhelmina ...
Error or Misaligned One Dollar Bill8/16/2009
  Q: Brad- Could you tell me please if this is a rare or valuable dollar? It is a 1999 One Dollar ...
  A: Error value depends on type and extent of the error as well as amount of folds or wear and collector ...
three coins i bought8/16/2009
  Q: he brad i was at a garage sale and bought three coins for a dollar. one says vittorio emanvele iii ...
  A: There were 40.5 million of these copper Italian 5 centesimi coins minted that year in Rome (R) ...
coins8/16/2009
  Q: I have a republika ceskoslovenska 1922 coin with a number one on the front (same as described in the ...
  A: There were 50 million of these copper-nickel Czech 1 Koruna coins minted that year. Collector value ...
Italian lira8/16/2009
  Q: hey there brad ..i was just reading a answer of yours for another fellow : regards 100lira and 20 ...
  A: There were 69.4 million of these stainless steel 50 Lire coins minted that year in Rome (R) and ...
Coins8/16/2009
  Q: I have a set of Southern Rhodesian pennies from 1934 to 1942 (inclusive) one for each year. There is ...
  A: I can list below the values from the Standard Catalog of World Coins for those dates of ...
asian coins8/15/2009
  Q: I bought a grab bag of foreign coins at an antique store, and there are two asian coins I cannot ...
  A: these are Japanese brass 5 Yen and bronze 10 Yen coins minted since about 1950. The date in Japanese ...
hitler medal/token8/15/2009
  Q: i have a hitler medal/token, it looks almost like a proof, it is very silvery and bright, it has the ...
  A: It may be the silver plated brass medallic 2 Reichsmark listed in the catalog Unusual World Coins as ...
Brithish Coins8/15/2009
  Q: I have a set of 10 1953 British coins in a container. On the outside it has a crown and says EUR ...
  A: if they have a mirror finish then it is one of the 40,000 Proof sets issued that year for the ...
coins8/15/2009
  Q: 2000 1kg panda silver coin with COA whats the value and how much can I sell it for
  A: There were 2000 of these Proof condition 300 Yuan coins minted that year and it contains 32.15 ...
value of coins8/15/2009
  Q: Chinese Qing Dynasty gold coin xuantong (1909-1911) written on the coin. Chinese Qing Dynasty gold ...
  A: Counterfeits and fantasy pieces mass produced in East Asia, the Middle East and Eastern Europe ...
Dutch coins8/14/2009
  Q: I have a 1903 Netherland half penny in excelland condition It is about 3/8 of an inch in ...
  A: There were 10 million of the Dutch 1/2 cent coins minted that year in Utrecht. Collector value may ...
info8/14/2009
  Q: I found a 1936 wilhelmina koningin der nederlanden, ten cent...very small. Thanks
  A: There were 15 million of these Dutch 10 cents coins minted that year in Utrecht featuring Queen ...
1898 Farthing8/14/2009
  Q: I found an old cointoday that is inscripted VICTORIA DEI GRA BRITT REGINA FID GRA IND IMP. It is ...
  A: There were 4 million farthings minted that year. Most collectors may consider the coin damaged but ...
older world coins8/14/2009
  Q: My mother gave me old coin collection and I found a couple of world coins that looked in good ...
  A: There were 800,000 of the Greek 1 Drachma coins minted that year in Paris (A) featuring King George ...
Nickel with metal sludge pressed overlay8/14/2009
  Q: I have a 1940 nickel and on the head side, 3/4 of it is covered with what looks to have been another ...
  A: it may be a cud error. A cud is a damaged area resembling a blob on the surface of a coin which is ...
1943 Canadian coin8/14/2009
  Q: I recently recieved a copper coin dated 1943. I dont know if its a penny or a nickel. Its in between ...
  A: There were 24.8 million of these brass Canadian 5 cent coins minted that year. The V behind the ...
1931 Italian Coin 50 lire8/14/2009
  Q: I have stumbled upon an uncirculated incased 1931 50 Lire Italian coin and can not seem to find it's ...
  A: There were about 30,000 of these Italian 50 Lira coins minted that year in Rome (R) featuring King ...
Canadian Quarter8/13/2009
  Q: Anyways getting to the point it's a Canadian quarter and on the front of it is a ingraving of a what ...
  A: a differently designed set of coins was issued in 1967 for the Centennial of the Canadian ...
Value of a spanish coin8/13/2009
  Q: I have a coin here with a certificate of authenticity and i was wondering how much it was worth. The ...
  A: real demominated coins are silver. If it is copper it is likely a maravedi denomination. What size ...
mexican coin8/13/2009
  Q: republica mexicana side a large bird, similar to an eagle with what looks like a snake in its mouth. ...
  A: There were 2.4 million of these 'Cap and Rays' 8 Reales coins minted at the Guanajuato mint (Go) in ...
dollar bill value8/13/2009
  Q: How much is a 1 dollar bill dated may 18, 1914 in excellent condition? It has national currency at ...
  A: it may be worth $100 or more depending on amount of wear and collector demand. You might try ...
Saudi Arabian 1/4 Real8/13/2009
  Q: I saw your answer to someone regarding the SA Real Coins. I found a bracelet at an estate sale and ...
  A: these coins are from Guatemala. The lion design was used on the tiny 1/4 Real coin 1887-88 and ...
coin8/13/2009
  Q: what is the value of a v.carranza $100
  A: this aluminum-bronze alloy Mexican 100 Pesos coin features Venustiano Carranza, revolutionary leader ...
dollar bill value8/13/2009
  Q: How much is a 1 dollar bill dated may 18, 1914 in excellent condition? It has national currency at ...
  A: Collector value of a note depends on date, bank and condition, including amount of wear, any folds, ...
inquiry about coins values8/12/2009
  Q: hey, i have a collection of old egyptian coins that i wanted to ask about their values. i have both ...
  A: the 1923 10p coins were minted with (between the dates) and without an H mintmark with the plain ...
one dollar silver certificate8/12/2009
  Q: I have two silver dollar certificates series 1957 B (A2) (A768)serial number U89124750 A and a ...
  A: Collector value of a note depends on date, series letter and condition, including amount of wear, ...
Ducat8/12/2009
  Q: I have what I think I've identified correctly as a 1915 GOLD, 1 DUCAT AUSTRIAN COIN. I notice on ...
  A: the hole pretty much destroys the collector value but it is worth what remaining gold it may ...
2003 South Korean won8/12/2009
  Q: I received a 2003 South Korean won in a roll of quarters I received from the bank. I identified it ...
  A: the brass 10 Won has 4 characters below the 10 and two on either side of the pagoda. Collector value ...
1951 Morocco 2 Francs coin8/12/2009
  Q: I am considering purchasing this coin. Since I know nothing about coin collecting could you tell me ...
  A: There were 20 million of these aluminum French occupied Morocco 2 Francs coins minted in Paris for ...
coins8/12/2009
  Q: i have medallions from quebec,newfoundland,saskatchewan,nova ...
  A: Many modern medals are often issued at highly inflated prices by companies that quickly disappear ...
$10 Commemorative Coin Collection8/12/2009
  Q: Is there any value to this collection it is called Legendary Jet Fighters $10 Commemorative Coin ...
  A: these brass coins were minted by the Roger Williams mint (R) in Rhode Island for sale to collectors. ...
Coin help8/12/2009
  Q: I have this Fridericus Borussorum Rex silver coin that was made in 1741. On the front it says ...
  A: this is likely a replica of a silver 1 Thaler coin from the German kingdom of Prussia featuring King ...
inquiry about coins values8/12/2009
  Q: hey, i have a collection of old egyptian coins that i wanted to ask about their values. i have both ...
  A: Collector value of a coin depends on date, denomination, mint mark (if any), number minted and ...
greek 1944 drachma and Landsbanki islands fimm kronur8/11/2009
  Q: i currently have an almost complete set of 1944 greek drachma in fine condition. i have 2x 100,500 & ...
  A: the brown on green 5 Kronur was originally issued in 1928 and may be worth about $150+. This site ...
greek 1944 drachma and Landsbanki islands fimm kronur8/11/2009
  Q: i currently have an almost complete set of 1944 greek drachma in fine condition. i have 2x 100,500 & ...
  A: Collector value of a note depends on date, denomination and condition, including amount of wear, any ...
old mexican coins8/11/2009
  Q: I have one 500 peso coin dated 1987 with Madero on front - also two 1000 peso coins dated 1988, one ...
  A: This copper-nickel 500 Pesos coin features Francisco Madero, president and revolutionary leader. ...
Old Dollar Bill8/11/2009
  Q: My friend found an old dollar bill series of 1934 L01020403A with a gold certificate mark, is this ...
  A: Collector value of a note depends on date, series letter and condition, including amount of wear, ...
1966 French coin8/11/2009
  Q: I have this French coin and I was wondering how much it could be worth. On one side of the coin on ...
  A: There were 9.8 million of these French 10 Francs coins minted that year in Paris. It features ...
1966 French coin8/11/2009
  Q: I have this French coin and was wondering how much it could be worth. On one side of the coin at the ...
  A: There were 9.8 million of these French 10 Francs coins minted that year in Paris. It features ...
1820 irish? coin8/11/2009
  Q: I have an old coin that has a Irish harp on back and head and shoulders on front. this is dated ...
  A: Irish coins of that time were dated 1805 and 1822 while under the control of Great Britain. Yours ...
Caciques De Venezuela Yoraco Gold Coin8/10/2009
  Q: Can you tell me about this coin and what it is worth. The back says Interchange Bank Suiza. There ...
  A: there were several types and sizes of these unofficial gold coins minted celebrating 16th (XVI) ...
american dollar bill8/10/2009
  Q: i found a one dollar bill with several creases but still in fair condition, series 2006, signatures ...
  A: Star note definition" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_note When notes are discovered that have ...
Coin / token / medal8/9/2009
  Q: My mother-in-law recently found a coin in her late husbands possesions and has asked me if I could ...
  A: There were 159,000 of these British 1 Crown coins minted that year featuring Queen Victoria ...
coin worth8/9/2009
  Q: i have an Italian 1862 5 centesimi vittorio emanuele II re d'italia coin and i am wondering how much ...
  A: There were 106 million of these copper Italian 5 centesimos minted that year in Naples (N) featuring ...
Ethiopian coin8/9/2009
  Q: Can you narrow down the exact denomination and an estimate of the value. Condition is quite nice. ...
  A: the 1 Birr coin (silver dollar sized) should weigh 28.075 grams and would contain .7537 of an ounce ...
Old Dollar Bill8/9/2009
  Q: I have just found a very old dollar bill. It is wrapped in Saran Wrap flat. I do think it was ...
  A: this note may be worth about $40 or more depending on amount of wear and collector demand. You might ...
Canadian currency8/9/2009
  Q: I have a 1 dollar Canadian bill. 1954 series with a picture of the praries on the back. It has no ...
  A: Collector value of a note depends on date, signatures and condition, including amount of wear, any ...
dix centimes8/9/2009
  Q: I HAVE A GOD/BROZE COLORED COIN, NOT FOR SURE EXACTLY WHICH IT IS, BUT THE FRONT HAS NAPOLEON ...
  A: There were 4.7 million of these bronze French 10 (dix) centimes coins minted that year in Paris (A) ...
I don't know what kind of coins these are8/9/2009
  Q: Can you tell me what kind of coins these are, please?
  A: these coins are from Austria. They are 1, 2 and 10 heller coins made of bronze and nickel ...
Canadian 1 dollar 1973 banknote8/9/2009
  Q: I have four 1 dollar Canadian circulated bank notes all dated 1973. I understand that the 1 dollar ...
  A: Collector value of a note depends on date, signature and condition, including amount of wear, any ...
CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA8/9/2009
  Q: I have a half dollar coin that says Confederate States of America Half Dollar on one side and on the ...
  A: that design wasn't used for the genuine pieces and the ones that were are dated 1861. ...
gold coin8/9/2009
  Q: On the gold coin it has lettering that says EDWARDVS VII D: G: BRITT: OMN: REX F: D: IND: IM: ...
  A: this is a British gold Sovereign coin (1 Pound) if it is 22 millimeters across or a 1/2 Sovereign if ...
how much are these coins worth in the usa8/8/2009
  Q: how much are my 1988 and 1989 un centavo fray bartolome de las casas coins worth in the usa,texas. ...
  A: collector value of each of these brass Guatemala 1 centavo coins may be about .10 to maybe .25 ...
1810 Ferdin VII coin8/8/2009
  Q: Size: slightly larger in diameter than a penny. Condition: good Back: * HISPAN * ET * IND * REX * ...
  A: it is a 1 Real coin from a Spanish colony in the Americas during the reign of King Ferdinand VII ...
value of coins8/8/2009
  Q: i have some great brittian commorative coins 1953, 1977, 1981. would i be able to mail you photos in ...
  A: if they are the large copper-nickel 1 Crown (5 shillings) coins the 1953 Coronation Crown collector ...
coin8/8/2009
  Q: I have a Massachusetts 1788 common wealth coin. what is the value of it? it has no amount on it.
  A: there were different sized 1788 1/2 cent and 1 cent Massachusetts coins minted bearing the ...
$1.00 Silver Certificates8/8/2009
  Q: I was reading your response to another question about silver certificates. I have $1.00 bill ...
  A: Collector value of a note depends on date, series letter and condition, including amount of wear, ...
RE: French silver coins minted in 17278/7/2009
  Q: Can you tell me about these coins minted in the reign of Louis XV?
  A: Collector value of a coin depends on date, denomination, mint mark (if any), number minted and ...
Info about a coin from "Republica De Panama" 19048/7/2009
  Q: I have a coin on one side REPUBLICA DE PANAMA 1904 with a picture of "Balboa", on the other side ...
  A: This is a 'magic coin' made by carefully fitting two halves of two different coins (Panama 50 ...
French Gold Coin8/6/2009
  Q: I have a gold ring with a 1864 10 franc gold coin set in it which reads 'Napoleon III Empereur'.This ...
  A: This coin featuring Emperor Napoleon III (1852-70) should weigh 3.2258 grams and would contain .0933 ...
german penny8/6/2009
  Q: Brad - i have the same penny that you were asked about on 8/14/08 - with the swastiki in the middle ...
  A: what is the date and mintmark letter on the coin? These bronze 2 pfennig coins were minted 1936-40 ...
another $20 bill from Hawaii8/6/2009
  Q: hey Brad--just got a $20 bill from Hawaii, stamped on both sides Hawaii, it is a 1934 a and the ...
  A: these were stamped Hawaii for use on the islands after the start of WWII. In case of Japanese ...
gold coin8/6/2009
  Q: i have a 1907 indain head double eagle proof im wondering how much it is worth
  A: there is a Liberty head gold $20 (double eagle) coin and a standing Liberty version. This coin ...
Silver Egyptian Pound8/6/2009
  Q: I can't identify this coin. I'm pretty sure its a silver egyptian pound I just don't know what it's ...
  A: There were 60,000 of these Iraqi 1 Dinar coins featuring a super tanker minted in 1973. This coin ...
coin8/6/2009
  Q: I have a coin just a little larger than a silver dollar. It is dated 1896.It says ...
  A: There were 318,000 of these sterling silver British 1 Crown coins minted that year featuring Queen ...
2000 coin8/6/2009
  Q: what if any value on a 2000 y2k millennium silver $20 coin. on one side republic of liberia other ...
  A: There were 2000 of the Liberian $20 Y2K coins minted for sale to collectors and it may be worth ...
peices of ieght8/6/2009
  Q: I recently came across this pieces of eight, and was wondering if you have any idea the worth of ...
  A: D., I didn't receive the picture. If you have pictures (not over 1 megabyte each please) you can ...
Foreign Paper Currency8/6/2009
  Q: Recently I found an envelope full of old foreign paper currency that my father had collected from ...
  A: Collector value of a note depends on date, series (if any) and condition, including amount of wear, ...
World Paper Mony8/6/2009
  Q: I have been collecting coins for a while now, with really no interest in paper money. But here ...
  A: Collector value of a note depends on date, series letter and condition, including amount of wear, ...
Koningrijk der Nederlanden 1878, 1 cent8/6/2009
  Q: i came across this coin about a year ago and since then i have never really wanted to know what the ...
  A: There were 53.9 million of these bronze Dutch 1 cent coins minted that year in Utrecht. Collector ...
1816 Coin8/5/2009
  Q: I found a George III coin my father gave me a few years ago. I was wondering what it was worth.... ...
  A: Collector value of a coin depends on date, denomination, mint mark (if any), number minted and ...
US Currency8/5/2009
  Q: I have a 5 dollar bill dated 1963 with red serial numbers A48462935A. I also have a Siver ...
  A: Collector value of a note depends on date, series letter and condition, including amount of wear, ...
gold coin value8/5/2009
  Q: I found several sets of king & queen gold Koning Willen de Derde and the queen wilhelmina coins in ...
  A: Collector value of a coin depends on date, denomination and condition of a coin, including amount of ...
carolvs8/5/2009
  Q: on the heads side, the detailing is good, the writing is - carolvs d g rex hisp, the person on the ...
  A: it sounds like a coin of Spanish controlled Naples and Sicily featuring Spanish King Charles II ...
dutch coin8/5/2009
  Q: From one swain to another ! I have just read the email concerning the coin below from another ...
  A: There were 6.3 million of the 1932 2-1/2 Gulden coins minted that year and 2 million of the 1938 ...
1973 Gold Bahamas $50 coin8/5/2009
  Q: I have the above mentioned coin in a 14kt gold necklace setting that I am now interested in selling. ...
  A: There were large and small versions of these made in 1973. The small size versions feature a lobster ...
1792 carol llll coin8/5/2009
  Q: i have a coin that seems exactly like what was described on a previous question. on one side it says ...
  A: what metal is it made from? What is the other writing on it? This may be a Spanish Mexican 8 ...
coin found8/5/2009
  Q: I found a coin with the year 1762 on it. On one side I can see VTRAQUE VNUM.It has 2 pillars inside ...
  A: It appears to be a silver dollar sized Spanish-Mexican 8 Reales. That design features King Charles ...
1739 Spanish Mill Dollar8/4/2009
  Q: Brad, I have a 1739 Spanish Mill Dollar that has been in our family for many years. I saw your ...
  A: what other writing is on it? Collector value depends on date, denomination, mint mark (if any), and ...
Value of Coins and Paper?8/4/2009
  Q: My father has Alzheimer's and has a coin collection he recently gave to me. Among the coins and ...
  A: Collector value of a note depends on date, series letter and condition, including amount of wear, ...
Is this coin genuine?8/4/2009
  Q: I have a 1906 Sarawak 50 Cents coin and it looks very fine, but the weight is 12.87 grams which is ...
  A: since it is a valuable coin it is very suspicious because of the weight difference but a first hand ...
Dollar Bill8/4/2009
  Q: Have a Dollar bill since long time ago, want to know if has any value (the bill is from 1935 silver ...
  A: Collector value of a note depends on date, series letter and condition, including amount of wear, ...
Check originality of Coin8/4/2009
  Q: I'm having a confusion related with Kiang Nan Dragon 7 Mace and 2 Candareens Silver Coin. I've read ...
  A: Counterfeits and fantasy pieces mass produced in East Asia, the Middle East and Eastern Europe ...
coins8/4/2009
  Q: "I have two old two pound coins and one big sliver coin all british are you able to tell me if they ...
  A: Collector value of a coin depends on date, denomination, mint mark (if any), number minted and ...
canadian paper quarter8/4/2009
  Q: I have a Canadian paper quarter from January 1900. Could you please tell me anything you may know ...
  A: value depends on the amount of wear as well as the signature name (Courtney, Boville or Saunders). ...
Chen-Kiang Province coin8/4/2009
  Q: I found this coin while metal detecting on a beach. It reads "Chen-Kiang Province" across the top, ...
  A: Counterfeits and fantasy pieces mass produced in East Asia, the Middle East and Eastern Europe ...
2 Swedish coins8/4/2009
  Q: Sweden 10 öre 1907 condition fair silver colored size of USA dime one side has portrait and sveriges ...
  A: There were 7.3 million of the 1907 10 ore coins minted but someone added the lettering to put the ...
1990 Isle of Man Penny Black Crown8/3/2009
  Q: This is an encased gold proof. Can you estimate its value? Thanks
  A: an estimated 1000 of these 1 ounce of gold Proof coins were minted and it may be worth a little over ...
German coin-1909 Drei Mark8/3/2009
  Q: I recently inherited a single coin that I know nothing about, except that it is a 3 Mark coin dated ...
  A: There were 1.8 million of these Bavaria (Germany) 3 Mark coins minted that year in Munich (D) ...
coin8/3/2009
  Q: I have this strange coin,on one side is a crown but the incription is hard to figure out, this is ...
  A: There were 3 million of these copper-nickel Greek 10 lepta coins minted in Paris (A) that year. ...
information on coin8/3/2009
  Q: I have a coin hanging off a ring which was given to me when i was travelling in 1979. I would like ...
  A: There were 1 million of these Philippines 10 centavos coins minted in Manila (M) that year. It ...
canadian one dollar bill - 19378/3/2009
  Q: Serial number is N/M9848097. Would you please tell me the worth of it and who buys these? How do I ...
  A: Collector value of a note depends on date, series letter and condition, including amount of wear, ...
Value of Peruvian coin8/3/2009
  Q: A friend gave me a bag of foreign coins, among which is one that is Peruvian, un sol, 9 decimos, ...
  A: this 1 Sol contains .7234 of an ounce of silver. Ordinarily collector value may be worth about $10 ...
paper money and coins8/3/2009
  Q: I would like to ask some questions regarding the value of some US old paper money and coins. What ...
  A: Collector value of a note depends on date, series letter and condition, including amount of wear, ...
German 1913 A DREI MARK8/2/2009
  Q: Do you know the value of this coin. I found this cleaning out my parents house after they had ...
  A: There were only 15,000 of these north-western German 3 Mark coins, from the principality of ...
currency8/2/2009
  Q: We have discovered a 100 bill with a red seal and several $2.00 bills with red seals. How do I find ...
  A: Collector value of a note depends on date, series letter and condition, including amount of wear, ...
MILITARY PAYMENT CERTIFICATES8/2/2009
  Q: I HAVE SOME MPC FROM THE VIETNAM ERA. SERIES 681, AND SERIES 611. (3) 5 CENTS (2 CRISP & 1 WORN). ...
  A: the series 681 were issued in 1969. Following are value estimates with medium, light and no wear: ...
WWII Vintage currency8/2/2009
  Q: I found some currency that my dad got when he was in WWII in Europe. I scanned them and would like ...
  A: Collector value of a note depends on date and condition, including amount of wear, any folds, tears ...
1978 100 lire italian coin l.1008/2/2009
  Q: i found a small coin collection that my father gave me. in it is a 1973 100 lire. i belive it is in ...
  A: There were 30.8 million of the stainless steel Italian 100 Lire coins minted in Rome (R) in 1973 ...
Very old coins8/2/2009
  Q: Good Morning, I have found a small collection of coins of my parents. There is no intention of ...
  A: Collector value of a coin depends on date, denomination, mint mark (if any), number minted and ...
worth of currency8/2/2009
  Q: can you please tell me what this is and what it is worth?
  A: Collector value of a note depends on date, series letter and condition, including amount of wear, ...
a golden 1 rial Pahlavi 19768/2/2009
  Q: I have an Iranian golden 1976 Pahlavi (1 rial) coin. It was acquired in Iran and is completely new. ...
  A: if the coin is dated 2536 (on the Muslim lunar calendar) then it is a 1977 AD coin, not 1976. A 1976 ...
Coins8/1/2009
  Q: I have a roll of 50 wheat penny dates ramgeing from 1909 to 1930's a indain head penny from 1865 ...
  A: Collector value of a coin depends on date, denomination, mint mark (if any), number minted and ...
Paper money8/1/2009
  Q: I have a 1928 shanghai one dollar bill it is a bank note I was wondering if it has any value to it ...
  A: Collector value of a coin depends on date, denomination, mint mark (if any), number minted and ...
Paper money8/1/2009
  Q: I have a 1928 shanghai one dollar bill it is a bank note I was wondering if it has any value to it ...
  A: it depends on what the Assistant Manager signature is. If it looks like it starts with an H and ...
Papper money8/1/2009
  Q: I have a 1928 shanghai one dollar bill it is a bank note I was wondering if it has any value to it
  A: Collector value of a note depends on date and condition, including amount of wear, any folds, tears ...
RE: Spanish coin 17448/1/2009
  Q: I found 2 coins passed to me by my father and would like to know if it is real and the approx value ...
  A: It appears to be a silver dollar sized Spanish-Mexican 8 Reales. That design features King Philip V ...
interesting coin8/1/2009
  Q: Just would like to know a value or estimatated value of a 1864 Napoleon 111 Empereur dix centimes ...
  A: There were 3.1 million of these bronze French 10 (dix) centimes coins minted that year in Bordeaux ...
a golden 1 rial Pahlavi 1976 -back of the coin8/1/2009
  Q: I have an Iranian golden 1976 Pahlavi (1 rial) coin. It was acquired in Iran and is completely new. ...
  A: This Iran coin should weigh 8.136 grams and would contain .2354 of an ounce of gold. The 2536 date ...
a golden 1 rial Pahlavi 19768/1/2009
  Q: I have an Iranian golden 1976 Pahlavi (1 rial) coin. It was acquired in Iran and is completely new. ...
  A: This Iran coin should weigh 8.136 grams and would contain .2354 of an ounce of gold. The 2536 date ...
republica mexicana coin7/31/2009
  Q: I have a Republica Mexicana coin labeled 8R-Z-1876.J.A. 10D.20G. The coin has either 2 or 3 foreign, ...
  A: merchants in the Far East, mostly Chinese, often countermarked (chopmarked) the coins as proof that ...
VALUE OF COINS7/31/2009
  Q: A 1957 FRANCISCO FRANCO CAUDILLO DE ESPANA POR LA G.DE DIOS 25 PTAS. ...
  A: Collector value of a coin depends on date, denomination, mint mark (if any), number minted and ...
1899 & 1901 Morgan Silver dollar with a little o on the back7/31/2009
  Q: The coins are in good condition, everything is clear and legible. I am trying to get an estimate of ...
  A: U.S. silver dollars weigh 26.73 grams and contain .7736 of an ounce of silver. The Morgan dollar ...
paper money7/31/2009
  Q: I have a 1935 one dollar bill silver certificate,in pretty good condition,but it has the word hawaii ...
  A: Collector value of a note depends on date, series letter and condition, including amount of wear, ...
napoleon copper coin7/30/2009
  Q: I have found a 1862 copper Napoleon 111 empereur empire francais cino centines coin with a bearded ...
  A: There were 8.6 million of these French 5 (cinq) centimes coins minted in Strasbourg (BB) that year ...
coins7/30/2009
  Q: How many coins( GOLD COIN SOVEREIGN 1909 EDWARDVS V D.G.BRITT) have been let out in 1909??
  A: there were 12.157 million British homeland gold Sovereign coins (1 Pound) minted that year depicting ...
1920 australian coin7/30/2009
  Q: I have seen them sell for as much as 1500 dollars or as little as 2 dollars on the internet.Why the ...
  A: You might take it by a local coin shop for a first hand opinion (In the U.S.: ...
Spanish Coin7/30/2009
  Q: I recently came across an odd looking coin. I have been trying to find out what it is and what it's ...
  A: It's a "pirate coin", a brass copy of a "Reyes Catolicos" silver coin of Mainland Spain, during the ...
Spanish Coin7/30/2009
  Q: I recently came across an odd looking coin. I have been trying to find out what it is and what it's ...
  A: If you have pictures of the other side (not over 1 megabyte each please) you can email them to me at ...
Rare Pope John Paul II Gold Coin7/30/2009
  Q: I have a 1987, 12 troy ounce, Pope John Paul II gold coin. Only 100 were minted by the Polish mint. ...
  A: this Polish 200,000 Zlotych coin may be worth a little over the gold value depending on amount of ...
1920 australian coin7/30/2009
  Q: I have seen them sell for as much as 1500 dollars or as little as 2 dollars on the internet.Why the ...
  A: Collector value of a coin depends on date, denomination, mint mark (if any), number minted and ...
coin7/30/2009
  Q: how much would i get 4 a 1945 coin
  A: Collector value of a coin depends on date, denomination, mint mark (if any), number minted and ...
German Marks7/30/2009
  Q: What is a German 1/2 mark from 1903 and 1908 worth, and are they rare?
  A: Collector value of a coin depends on date, denomination, mint mark (if any), number minted and ...
Mexican coin7/29/2009
  Q: What is the value of a silver, 25 Cs. Mo. 1950 Mexican coin?
  A: There were 77 million of these 30% silver Mexican 25 centavos coins minted that year in Mexico City ...
Two Gold Coins7/29/2009
  Q: I have acquired two gold coins, possibly ducats? The first features Franz Josef on the head side ...
  A: what is the mintmark letter below each bust of emperor Franz Joseph I (1848-1916)? Each Austrian ...
1904 mystery coin7/29/2009
  Q: I see a double headed bird with a small crown or helmet above it's head. There is a shield in the ...
  A: There were 12.9 million of these bronze Austrian 2 heller coins minted that year. Collector value ...
Carson City Silver Dollars7/29/2009
  Q: My grandfather passed away and left me with around 40 Carson City Silver Dollars. I do not have ...
  A: U.S. silver dollars weigh 26.73 grams and contain .7736 of an ounce of silver (currently about $11). ...
I recently inherited a lot of old money & have found one that I can find out nothing about...7/29/2009
  Q: I have a coin that because of my long-time studies, & work in History, I have been able to form ...
  A: this sounds like a copper British 1/2 penny of King George II minted 1729-54. With heavy wear that ...
German coins 1875-19507/29/2009
  Q: I have recently inherited a large world coin collection of my grandfathers, and was wanting a little ...
  A: following are some estimated values: 1875 1 mark high good to low Very good, .1606 of an ounce of ...
1950 ten dollare bill7/29/2009
  Q: i have an 1950 ten dollar bill that im tryin to figure out what its worth. i knwo some range from ...
  A: Collector value of a note depends on date, series letter and condition, including amount of wear, ...
Straits Settlement + Malaya Coins 1 Cent 1920, 1939-19617/28/2009
  Q: I found a bunch of coins from my late father's possession. I am trying to deduce the value of the ...
  A: Estimates of values are below: Straits Settlements 1920 1 Cent King George V - G, F, and VF, .10, ...
Old Repulic currency7/28/2009
  Q: I found three paper bills from brazil in the amounts of 100, 20 and 10. A picture of Dom Pedro II ...
  A: Collector value of a note depends on date, signatures, series number and condition, including amount ...
isabel 2 50c de peso spanish coin7/28/2009
  Q: I was wondering if you know the exact silver content of this type of silver coin? It is dated 1868, ...
  A: This Spanish Philippines 50 centimos coin featuring Queen Isabel II (1833-68) should weigh 12.98 ...
Bank of Guyana Coin7/28/2009
  Q: My son found a 5 cent Bank of Guyana coin dated 1986 in the sand on a beach in Florida. It appears ...
  A: There were 4 million of these copper-nickel coins minted that year and it may be worth .10 to .50 ...
1943 south african 2 shilling7/28/2009
  Q: i have a used 1943 south african 2 shillings. I would lik to know how much it will worth if i sell ...
  A: There were 3.1 million of these 2 shillings coins minted that year featuring British King George VI ...
1897 Russian Ruble7/28/2009
  Q: I was wondering if the Russian minted coins ever had misprints. The US quarter when flipped over ...
  A: this is known as 'coin rotation' when the obverse and reverse are upside down in relation to each ...
British, South African coins.7/28/2009
  Q: ,Good day sir, I have a couple of old coins in my possession and was wondering about the valuation. ...
  A: Collector value of a coin depends on date, denomination, mint mark (if any), number minted and ...
1888 morgan silver dollar7/28/2009
  Q: My brother in law has an 1888 Morgan silver dollar and we are trying to find out about how much they ...
  A: U.S. silver dollars weigh 26.73 grams and contain .7736 of an ounce of silver. The Morgan dollar ...
carol.IIII.D.G 18057/28/2009
  Q: After my fathers passing I found a modest coin collection. The carol IIII caught my eye. It seems ...
  A: It appears likely to be a silver dollar sized Spanish-Mexican 8 Reales. That design featuring ...
Question about a coin I found7/27/2009
  Q: I found a 1926 coin it has a large 2 and says groschen on one side and what looks like a '0' and the ...
  A: There were 17.7 million of these bronze Austrian 2 groschen coins minted that year. Collector value ...
old coin7/27/2009
  Q: i have a old coin a 1848 victoria dei gratia i think it is copper I have not been able to find a pic ...
  A: British Queen Victoria reigned 1837-1901. Collector value of a coin depends on date, denomination, ...
what is this coin7/27/2009
  Q: I have found a coin in the bottom of an old tin of buttons from my grandmothers, the coin ...
  A: There were 45.4 million of these zinc Nazi Germany 10 pfennig coins minted that year in Munich (D). ...
Gold Doubloon 1782 ?7/27/2009
  Q: Bought this coin from an Old collection,unidentified .Havent been able to find anything like it ...
  A: Collector value of a coin depends on date, denomination, mint mark (if any), number minted and ...
five dollar gold piece7/27/2009
  Q: while working i opened a brand new roll of dimes (I am almost positive it has been years) anyway as ...
  A: There were 3.65 million of these $5 (half eagle) coins minted that year in San Francisco (S). This ...
misprinted dime7/27/2009
  Q: while working i opened a brand new roll of dimes (I am almost positive it has been years) anyway as ...
  A: a blank planchet escaped being imprinted by the press. It may be worth about $1 with a flat edge and ...
japanese mun pre 19607/26/2009
  Q: We recently picked up some wicker sewing baskets at an estate auction that had some coins,with ...
  A: they are more likely Chinese 'cash' coins which are fairly common depending on their age. Pictures ...
50 sen coin7/26/2009
  Q: I have an old coin that was my father's so it's probably from the early 1900s. It certainly looks ...
  A: this is a Japanese 50 sen (1/2 Yen) minted between 1906 and 1917 and it contains .26 of an ounce of ...
Value of coin7/26/2009
  Q: I have a 1889 silver dollar (very worn). Can you tell me it's value, if any?
  A: U.S. silver dollars weigh 26.73 grams and contain .7736 of an ounce of silver. The Morgan dollar ...
1907 & 1908 one tenth of a penny7/26/2009
  Q: I have recently collected two British west african one tenth of a penny.I have researched and ...
  A: There were 1.25 million of the aluminum 1907 1/10 penny coins minted that year and collector value ...
german coins7/26/2009
  Q: is this true? i got a coin from a friend and he says it was an actual coin from 1945 (it does haved ...
  A: aluminum 50 pfennig coins were minted 1939-44 during Hitler's reign with a mintmark letter below the ...
Coin Value7/26/2009
  Q: Brad, I have come into possesion of a 2 Shilling Danske coin. It is dated 1788. The condition is ...
  A: It is from Norway, a Danish possession at the time during the reign of King Christian VII ...
Franklin Mint SilverTunisia Coin Set7/26/2009
  Q: What is the value of Franklin Mint 1969 Tunisia silver coin sets. Slightly tarnished, in case, with ...
  A: There were 15,202 of the 10 coin sets issued by the Franklin Mint for $77 each. Each coin contains ...
reading the dates on coins from Taiwan7/26/2009
  Q: I have 3 different coins that I have figured out all came from Taiwan. One is 1 ch'iao from between ...
  A: the date numerals are on the heads side on the top left on the 1 Yuan and on the left below the ...
coin vaule/mex7/25/2009
  Q: This a Republica Mexicana 8R.M.1881.M.H.10D. 20 G .I can't find a good answer what it might be ...
  A: There were 5.7 million of the 1881 8 Reales minted that year in Mexico City (Mo) with the mint ...
1/2 G dutch coin which is in the form of a pendant7/25/2009
  Q: I just found this 1/2 G dutch coin pendant. One side it says Wilhelmina Koningin Der Nederlanden ...
  A: There were 11.24 million of the Netherlands 1/2 Gulden coins minted that year in Utrecht featuring ...
Spanish Colonial 1739 V 8 Escudos gold coin7/25/2009
  Q: I have what is believe is a Spanish Colonial 1739 V 8 Escudos gold coin. It is worn around the edges ...
  A: that looks likely to be a replica. It is similar to a Spanish Peruvian 8 Escudos featuring king ...
Inquiry7/25/2009
  Q: Nice to know that you are the old coin expert so far. Im not really a coin collector but i do loves ...
  A: Collector value of a coin depends on date, denomination, mint mark (if any), number minted and ...
what is the coin?7/25/2009
  Q: I have found a coin, dated 1877. It is the size of a dime. On the back of the coin is the number 15 ...
  A: There were 4.36 million of these Russian 15 kopeks coins minted that year. It contains .0434 of an ...
Odd $20 bill7/25/2009
  Q: I have a $20 bill and the front is slightly offset, it only has a sliver of blank space left on the ...
  A: if the offset doesn't affect the colored part of the note collector value may be minimal. Along with ...
Denomination of french coin7/24/2009
  Q: Brad, I understand that this coin is from the French Revolution and that An 4 was probably 1795. My ...
  A: yes, it may have been originally a 2 decimes but 1 decime coins were minted as well. What is the ...
worth of my coins7/24/2009
  Q: what is the coin made in 1976 from peru that has 1/2 on the back of it made of and its wort i think ...
  A: There were 389 million of these brass Peru 1/2 Sol (50 centavos) coins minted that year in Lima. It ...
1797 SILVER COIN LIBRETY7/24/2009
  Q: HOW MUCH IT WORTH
  A: this coin is a fake or replica and has no collector value as such. A genuine U.S. dollar of that ...
value of coins7/24/2009
  Q: my father passed away and left a number of coins that I am trying to appraise. Many are CGSG rated. ...
  A: There were 251,707 of the French 40 Francs coin dated AN 13 (1804-05) minted in Paris (A). It ...
Napoleon III Coins7/24/2009
  Q: All have Napoleon III Empereur on one side and on the other 1st: 1856 says Dix Centimes it has an ...
  A: Collector value of a coin depends on date, denomination, mint mark (if any), number minted and ...
Chile Coin7/23/2009
  Q: What is the value of a silver, 1923 Republica de Chile, 20 centavos coin? Thanks!
  A: There were 5.4 million of these copper-nickel Chile 20 centavos minted in Santiago (So) that year ...
1825 Prussian Thaler7/23/2009
  Q: I would like to know the value of my coin. Date is 1825 . Image on front faces right. "Friedr. ...
  A: this Thaler featuring King Friedrich Wilhelm III (1797-1840) contains about 1/2 ounce of silver ...
weird coin7/23/2009
  Q: I found a coin, on one side it says "plikten framfor allt 1972" and on the other side it has a ...
  A: There were 21.9 million of these copper-nickel clad copper Swedish 1 Krona coins minted that year ...
half dollor7/23/2009
  Q: i have a 1969 kennedy half dollor that the heads is up and the tails is down, is this a misprint?
  A: this is standard 'coin rotation' and should be the same as all U.S. coins. When held at the top and ...
what else, how much is it worth, lol7/22/2009
  Q: i've got a coin that is a little bit larger than a pencil eraser it looks like it is made of lead, ...
  A: that one would be a miniature replica of a Buffalo nickel. It has no real collector value. ...
coin valuation7/22/2009
  Q: I have a mint proof $1.00 liberty ...Ellis Island... silver ...1986...designers Mercanti & ...
  A: There were 6.4 million of the Proof 1986S dollars minted and it may be worth about $14. It contains ...
1924 silver dollar7/22/2009
  Q: Have a 1924 US silver dollar with misprint...TRVST in place of trust. conditions excellent, ...
  A: Trust isn't misspelled in error. It is in the decorative Greco-Roman style popular at that time. ...
silver coin7/22/2009
  Q: i have a silver coin dated 1648 ish is has on it frideric.3 d g dan on other side norvan.got rex ...
  A: it is a Danish 2 Skilling coin (II Skili ng Da nsk) minted in Copenhagen. Collector value of a 1665 ...
1923 silver dollar7/22/2009
  Q: i was just wondering what my 1923 silver dollar is worth. it has been circulated and there is no ...
  A: There were 30.8 million of these Peace dollars minted that year in Philadelphia (no mintmark). It ...
missed stamp one dollar bill7/22/2009
  Q: I have a 2003 series A one dollar bill. The Boston Massachusetts bank stamp is stamped way to the ...
  A: Error value depends on type and extent of the error as well as amount of folds or wear and collector ...
coin value7/21/2009
  Q: I have a few coins and I wanted to know if they have any value: I have 4 Churchill Dollars (year ...
  A: There were 9.64 million of the copper-nickel British 1 Crown coins featuring Winston Churchill ...
Coin no writing on7/21/2009
  Q: i have a coin with no writing on it. It is the size of an US penny. What appears to be a 2 headed ...
  A: There were 42.7 million of these bronze Austrian 2 heller coins minted that year. Collector value ...
coin value7/21/2009
  Q: My husband has a coin giving to him by one of his family members from germany. We were trying to ...
  A: There were 1.587 million of these 5 Mark coins minted that year in Berlin (A) featuring Prussian ...
3 'Coins'7/21/2009
  Q: was wondering if you could shed any light on the origin of these three coins. Many thanks Helen
  A: the picture only shows two of the coins. The one on the left is a copper-nickel Libya 1965 10 ...
1959 letzeburg coins7/21/2009
  Q: I HAVE A 1959 Letzeburg coin. One side has a 1 and an upper case "F" on the sides with a crown on ...
  A: check the date again. No Luxembourg 1 Franc coins were minted that year. This type featuring a steel ...
ISLE OF MAN SILVER JUBILEE CROWN 19777/20/2009
  Q: How can you understand the differences between a 925o silver coin and a copper nickel coin, when ...
  A: the color of copper-nickel, like U.S. 10c thru 50c coins, is dark and steely looking compared to the ...
Currency Value7/20/2009
  Q: I was wondering if you could help me. I have some paper bills and I was wondering if you could tell ...
  A: Collector value of a note depends on date, series letter and condition, including amount of wear, ...
Unidentified coin7/20/2009
  Q: I have this coin with no english written on it or a date, and i wouldn't even know where to start to ...
  A: this is a copper-nickel 1 Baht from Thailand featuring King Adulyadej (1946+) minted 1986+. It may ...
50 pesos7/20/2009
  Q: 5 Gr ORO PURO) 1891 to 1947. I was just wondering what you could tell me about this coin and what it ...
  A: the dates are actually 1821 (year of independence) and 1947 (the issue date). There were 4.3 million ...
John Paul II Austria Trip Commemorative Coin7/20/2009
  Q: I've got a 1988 500 Schilling commemorative coin from JPII's trip to Austria. Is there any silver ...
  A: There were 211,200 regular uncirculated versions of this sterling silver Austrian 500 Schillings ...
valuation of 100$ bill7/20/2009
  Q: Series 2001 Green Seal, Marin/O'Neill, circulated Very Fine, with Serial # CF00055000A. The ...
  A: the palindrome is the only thing that may get it some extra value. You might try Ebay.com for ...
10 franc nepolean 3 - year 18627/20/2009
  Q: i have a 1862 dated 10franc gold coin with a huge misprint... the thing is the picture of Napoleon 3 ...
  A: sorry, the values I sent last time are completely wrong, of course. This is a normal and genuine 10 ...
10 franc nepolean 3 - year 18627/20/2009
  Q: i have a 1862 dated 10franc gold coin with a huge misprint... the thing is the picture of Napoleon 3 ...
  A: if you mean that the head is upside down compared to the other side when turned over then that is ...
$2 bill with red ink7/20/2009
  Q: I have a 1953 US $2 bill, #A25981806A in pretty good condition with a picture of Monticello on the ...
  A: Collector value of a note depends on date, series letter and condition, including amount of wear, ...
coins7/20/2009
  Q: I have a 1955 penny with a D under the 1955 how much is my penny worth?
  A: There were 563 million of these cents minted in Denver (D) that year. Collector value may be worth ...
keichsbanfnote7/20/2009
  Q: I have several keichsbanfnote notes. 2 of 1000 keichsbanfnote notes. You can still feel the ...
  A: Collector value of a note depends on date and condition, including amount of wear, any folds, tears ...
info on foriign coin7/20/2009
  Q: i have a coin silver in color & about the size of a silver dollar. the obverse has a mans head with ...
  A: This Spanish 100 Pesetas coin contains .4887 of an ounce of silver and features Francisco Franco ...
asian coin7/20/2009
  Q: I found an asian coin and I am not sure which country it is from. On the front there is a front shot ...
  A: Collector value of a note depends on date and condition, including amount of wear, any folds, tears ...
Old coins value7/19/2009
  Q: I have found two old coins i would like help determining their value; 1. 1888 State of Jersey - One ...
  A: Jersey is an island in the English Channel between Britain and France. There were 336,000 of these ...
asian coin7/19/2009
  Q: I found an asian coin and I am not sure which country it is from. On the front there is a front shot ...
  A: this is a Republic of China (Taiwan) copper-nickel 10 Yuan coin featuring Chiang Kai-shek and minted ...
$100 misalignment error7/19/2009
  Q: I have what I think is a misaligned 100 dollar bill. Both sides are misaligned. Its in great shape, ...
  A: if the colored area of the note is not affected than it probably doesn't have any extra value. Error ...
Elizabeth 1st of England7/19/2009
  Q: I have a very old and worn coin with Royal Coat of Arms and letters on the back which appear as ...
  A: it sounds like a 1/2 Crown that may be worth a couple hundred dollars or more depending on mintmark, ...
1917 pfennig 107/19/2009
  Q: I have this coin, was just wondering if it was worth anything more than a couple of bucks if that ...
  A: is this German 10 pfennig coin iron (magnetic) or zinc (non-magnetic)? If iron and it has the large ...
paper money7/19/2009
  Q: I have a 1984 10 sveriges riksbank tio kronor and a Turkiye Cumhuriyet Merkez Bankasi Bin Turk ...
  A: Collector value of a note depends on date, series letter and condition, including amount of wear, ...
1988 pound coin7/19/2009
  Q: I have a pound coin dating 1988. been told its gold but not sure. the coin has Elizabeth on one ...
  A: the Pound coin is made of nickel-brass. There were 7.1 million minted that year and ordinarily may ...
bicentenary silver crown7/19/2009
  Q: I'm trying to find the value of a plastic-encased Proof 1788-1988 Isle of Man Bicentenary of ...
  A: this IOM 10 Crowns coin may be worth about $200 depending on amount of collector demand. You might ...
value of old bill7/19/2009
  Q: what is the Value of an old 50$ Bill from 1929 , serial number B00312685A
  A: Collector value of a note depends on date, series letter and condition, including amount of wear, ...
spade guinea7/18/2009
  Q: i have what i beleive to be a spade guinea. my question relates to the word kettle on the head side ...
  A: It is likely a brass 'spade guinea' token that resembled the gold coins minted between 1787 and ...
german mark7/18/2009
  Q: i found a 1,000,000.00 paper mark in my parents house. it is dated 1923 from wurttembergifche. has ...
  A: it is a regional issue since it mentions Wurttemberg instead of Berlin. The man on the note is F. ...
Egyptian coin7/18/2009
  Q: I have an Egyptian coin, can you tell me how much it is worth? It has a woman reading a book with ...
  A: There were 2 million of these aluminum-bronze Egyptian 10 milliemes coins minted in 1980 (1400 ...
Candian 1947 cent valuation7/18/2009
  Q: I came across few 1947 Canadian cents with the following variations . I used a normal magnifying ...
  A: the diecrack and doubling are errors. Numbers 1 and 4 are intentional mint products and 2 and 3 are ...
George IIII 1822 coin7/18/2009
  Q: I have a George IIII (not IV) 1822 coin which I believe to be a silver crown (I can provide several ...
  A: There were 125,000 British 1 Crown coins minted that year featuring King George IV (1820-30). This ...
old coin identification7/18/2009
  Q: I have this coin and have had no luck in finding any information on it. It is about the size of a ...
  A: this is a copper duit from the Dutch East Indies (Indonesia) issued by Zeeland province, one of the ...
1733 mancoin7/18/2009
  Q: I have a 1733 Isle of Man coin in my collection found 20yrs ago washed up on the australian western ...
  A: the 1733 coins come in 1/2 penny and 1 penny denominations as well as several different metals. What ...
Rare Coin7/18/2009
  Q: My Rare Coin: VITT EM III 1940. Is it rare and worth keeping? ANSWER: Hi Bridgette, what is the ...
  A: There were a couple varieties of this nickel 20 centesimi coin. The coin has either a smooth edge ...
german mark7/18/2009
  Q: i found a 1,000,000.00 paper mark in my parents house. it is dated 1923 from wurttembergifche. has ...
  A: several types of these inflationary notes were issued that year. Is the month and day of the date ...
2 Five dollar Silver Certificates7/18/2009
  Q: I have a 1934 D w/a serial U82674500A and a blue five stamped to left of Lincoln,but below series of ...
  A: Collector value of a note depends on date, series letter and condition, including amount of wear, ...
Rare Coin7/17/2009
  Q: My Rare Coin: VITT EM III 1940. Is it rare and worth keeping?
  A: what is the denomination (face value) of this Italian coin featuring King Vittorio Emanuele III ...
Neder land Coin7/17/2009
  Q: what is the value of a Juliana,1972,2-1/2 coin?
  A: There were 20 million of these Dutch 2-1/2 Gulden coins made of nickel minted in Utrecht that year. ...
Value of & is it rare?7/17/2009
  Q: Question On one side of my coin are the words "Republique D'Haiti" the profile of a man and the year ...
  A: There were 5 million of these copper-nickel Haiti 20 centimes coins minted that year featuring ...
Swedish 1 ore coins7/17/2009
  Q: I'm brand new to the world of coin collecting. I'm trying to find the value of some coins. They're ...
  A: welcome to the hobby! Collector value of a coin depends on date, denomination, mint mark (if any), ...
identify coin/value7/17/2009
  Q: I have found a coin--think it's swiss. Can you identify and tell me value (if any). 1903 ...
  A: Helvetia is the Latin name the Romans gave the Switzerland area over 2000 years ago. The Swiss ...
Cayman Islands 1978 6 Queens $50 Coin7/17/2009
  Q: I've got a Cayman Islands 1978 6 Queens $50 Silver Proof Coin minted by the Royal Canadian Mint. I ...
  A: the 1975-77 type is listed as KM#12 in the Standard Catalog of World Coins while your coin is KM#34. ...
old silver british coin7/16/2009
  Q: Scotland,Wales and Ireland the date on it are 1930 and on the side with George it reads georgivi v ...
  A: There were 5.7 million of these British Florin (2 shillings) coins minted that year featuring King ...
1616 8 reales7/16/2009
  Q: i own a 1616 8 reales coin for a few years now, and i found out myself it was minted in mexico since ...
  A: the F is the mint assayer's initial but the record of his name and four others from 1600 through ...
1748 Spanish Coin7/16/2009
  Q: I recently found a coin in some jewelry I bought at an auction house. The coin is silver and marked ...
  A: It appears to be a silver dollar sized Spanish-Mexican 8 Reales. That design features King Philip V ...
identifying country of a euro7/16/2009
  Q: sir, my question might appear too silly for you. sir, how to identify the country of mint of a any ...
  A: a description is needed as most countries have their own images and perhaps a mintmark instead of a ...
1882 USA Troy Ounce7/16/2009
  Q: I have a friend who has a USA coin, on the front it has the head of Liberty with the words ...
  A: Counterfeits and fantasy pieces, like this one, mass produced in East Asia, the Middle East and ...
1882 USA One Troy Ounce7/16/2009
  Q: It only me again Michael, I have a nice picture of that 1882 USA One Troy Ounce or US Dollar now ...
  A: Counterfeits and fantasy pieces, like this one, mass produced in East Asia, the Middle East and ...
Foreign coin7/16/2009
  Q: I have a coin on the face is simply a man's head with what looks like a helmet on it and another ...
  A: There were 154.3 million of these bronze British pennies minted that year and it features King ...
Italia c20 circa 19097/16/2009
  Q: My son has a coin with c20 1909 R with a naked woman maybe flying and under her is a shield with a ...
  A: There were 19.3 million of these Italian 20 centesimi coins made of nickel minted in Rome (R) that ...
Foreign coins7/15/2009
  Q: Brad thank you in advance for this knowledge. I am an ISA appraiser and have a estate value for ...
  A: Collector value of a coin depends on date, denomination, mint mark (if any), number minted and ...
money collecting7/15/2009
  Q: how can icollectmoney?
  A: you should collect what interests you, collect what you like. Collector value of a coin depends on ...
MPC Series 6117/15/2009
  Q: Brad: I would curious to know what the market value is of an MPC I have found. It is a USA $0.10 ...
  A: Collector value of a note depends on date, series letter and condition, including amount of wear, ...
Funf mark7/15/2009
  Q: I would very much appreicate your opinion on a coin i have acquired. The coin is dated 1876 and ...
  A: There were 897,000 of these Wurttemberg 5 Mark coins minted that year in Freudenstadt (F) featuring ...
1876 funf mark7/15/2009
  Q: I have a 1876 coin marked 'deutsches reich funf mark' dated 1876 - this coin is in extra fine ...
  A: There were 5 Mark coins minted by several of the German kingdoms so a further description is needed ...
Coin info7/15/2009
  Q: I have a british india queen victoria coin of 1 rupee 1840 . With name written both in divide and ...
  A: There were several varieties of the 1840 Rupee including the precise diameter, the number of ...
Prussian/German Coin7/15/2009
  Q: While sorting out some old boxes, my dad found a coin his father had given him. I believe it's ...
  A: There were 398,000 of these Prussian 2 Mark coins minted in Berlin (A) that year featuring King ...
Foreign coin7/15/2009
  Q: I have a coin on the face is simply a man's head with what looks like a helmet on it and another ...
  A: There were 14.1 million of these bronze Belgian 50 centimes coins minted that year featuring a miner ...
iraq babylon coin set7/15/2009
  Q: The coin set i have comes in a hard plastic case with 7 coins and a small bronze tablet. The set ...
  A: the Iraqi 1982 7 coin Proof set (mirror fields) issued to celebrate Babylonian history and ...
coins7/15/2009
  Q: have a 1 MARK COIN DATE 1875...COMMERCE INDUSTRIE 1923 1 FRANC CHAMBRES DE COMMERCE DE FRANCE ...
  A: Collector value of a coin depends on date, denomination, mint mark (if any), number minted and ...
CONFEDERATIO HELVETICA7/14/2009
  Q: I have a 1908 Confederatio Helvetica coin. Any value?
  A: Helvetia is the Latin name the Romans gave the Switzerland area over 2000 years ago. The Swiss ...
1865 Napoleon III Dix7/14/2009
  Q: I have an 1865 Napoleon III Empereur Dix that is very worn and pitted on the reverse, but he face is ...
  A: there were 4.8 million of these French 10 (dix) centimes minted in Strasbourg (BB) that year ...
1957 swedish coin7/14/2009
  Q: I found a 1957 swedish 2 ore coin with a crown and gustov adolph the 6th name on it, it looks ...
  A: there were 10 million of these bronze Swedish 2 ore coins minted that year. King Gustaf VI reigned ...
Spanish 4 Reales 18637/14/2009
  Q: I have a Spanish 4 R's from 1863 which has a bar or metal strip on the reverse. Can you tell me why ...
  A: the bar on the back is where it was soldered to jewelry or the like. It may contain .15 or .39 of an ...
Star Notes/Silver Dollars7/14/2009
  Q: I have a 20 dollar star note. the serial number is EL03420478*. It is from 2004 and to the left of ...
  A: such a new note has no extra value as yet unless it were to have an error on it. ...
South African 1960 coin set7/14/2009
  Q: I have a 1960 full South African coin set - stil in its original holder. The coins are in prestine ...
  A: there were 1,860 of the 9 coin South African Proof sets (mirror fields) issued that year for $4.35. ...
values of a couple of old coins7/14/2009
  Q: I've got a couple of old coins from my grandfathers collection that you might be able to value: -2 ...
  A: Collector value of a coin depends on date, denomination, mint mark (if any), number minted and ...
Coin7/14/2009
  Q: Good evening Brad. Could you please tell me whose effigy is on the italian 500 lire 1984. Regards ...
  A: I'm not sure who the model was but it is likely a generic representation of the spirit of the ...
bermuda coins7/14/2009
  Q: I have 2 sets of 1977 Bermuda silver jubilee coins.Each has $100 gold,$50 gold and $25 silver.Also ...
  A: there were sets with a CHI mintmark minted in Switzerland and sets without a mintmark minted in ...
wwII currency7/14/2009
  Q: I have found in my grandpa's things one 10 emis en france serie de 1944; 1/2 deutschland 1944; one ...
  A: Collector value of a note depends on date, series letter and condition, including amount of wear, ...
Polish money7/13/2009
  Q: Brad I recently was given old Polish money in the following denominations: 1986 5000 1975 1000 ...
  A: in 1995 a monetary reform made 10,000 old Zlotych equal to 1 New Zloty. The 1975 1000 Zlotych note ...
Coin and curancy7/13/2009
  Q: I have a curancy bill that is 10 frank. at top Naionale Bank Van Belgie also says Tien Frank in ...
  A: this green Belgian 10 Frank note was actually issued in 1944 by the kingdom's government in exile. ...
Unidentified coin/token/medallion7/13/2009
  Q: i have been trying to identify this coin of some sort for a while now and had no luck, i not sure ...
  A: from a helpful source I found: 'A lot of these were made so you can still get them in the condition ...
coin value7/13/2009
  Q: 1 have 1943 half dollar, a buffalo nickel no date, a 1943 wheat penny looks almost silver some coins ...
  A: Collector value of a coin depends on date, denomination, mint mark (if any), number minted and ...
1870 5F coin7/13/2009
  Q: i have a coin from 1870, it is a 5F with the words L'UNION FAIT LA FORCE on the front with a lion ...
  A: yes, the prices are in U.S. Dollars. The second coin is a French 5 Francs featuring Hercules and two ...
Worldcoins7/13/2009
  Q: I thought I could attach two images to the previous email I sent, hence the second one... On this ...
  A: this is a copper Belgian 5 centimes minted 1833-61. The date is on the other side farthest from the ...
Gold French coin7/13/2009
  Q: I have a gold French coin dated 1908 of 100 Francs. It weighs an ounce in gold and is in pretty ...
  A: there were only 23,038 of these 90% gold 100 Francs coins minted that year. It should weigh 32.2581 ...
Coin value7/13/2009
  Q: Can you please give me any information on the following coin;
  A: this is a copper 20 reis from Portuguese Brazil during the reign of King Jose I (1750-77). Collector ...
Japanese invasion currency7/13/2009
  Q: I have a large collection of japanese invasion currency. They include centavos, cents, pesos and ...
  A: these are Japanese Invasion Money (JIM) used during WWII in occupied territories, centavos and Pesos ...
1870 5F coin7/13/2009
  Q: i have a coin from 1870, it is a 5F with the words L'UNION FAIT LA FORCE on the front with a lion ...
  A: There were 10.5 million of these Belgian 5 Francs coins minted that year featuring King Leopold I ...
1898 banknote7/13/2009
  Q: i have an 1898 banknote from a unknown country. On the back it has a 2 headed bird in a circle with ...
  A: this is a Russian 1 Ruble note printed 1898-1917 with the 1898 date. Collector value of this note ...
Peruvian coins7/12/2009
  Q: My son got two coins from his grandfather, who used to be a sailor. The coins are one Sol de Oro ...
  A: There were 3.7 million of the 1946 Peru 1/2 Sol minted and 10 million of the 1943 1 Sol. Both are ...
prussian coin7/12/2009
  Q: I see someone asked you about a similar coin in 2006. I have a 1859 Prussian coin that says Friedr. ...
  A: There were 17.6 million of these 1 Thaler coins minted by the German kingdom of Prussia that year ...
Vatican lira7/12/2009
  Q: I recently bought two Vatican 1942 souvenir cards which has stamps and two coins each. I have looked ...
  A: these are stainless steel 2 Lira and 20 centesimi Vatican coins of Pope Pius XII (1939-58). There ...
1988 pennys7/12/2009
  Q: My dad has a 1988 penny that appears to be made of a different medal than usual. When held beside ...
  A: The copper plating may have impurities in it that cause a brassy tone. Discoloration from a chemical ...
Straits settlement 1/2 cent 19327/12/2009
  Q: I have several Straits Settlement 1/2 cent 1932 coins in very good (unused?) condition. I'm just ...
  A: There were 5 million of these minted that year. Collector value may be worth about $1 with heavy ...
1755 4 Heller coin7/12/2009
  Q: I have a 1755 4 Heller coin that I have had forever in a day. I think it is from Germany, but not ...
  A: what is the lettering on it? Collector value of a coin depends on country, date, denomination, mint ...
charles 11 coin english silver7/12/2009
  Q: diameter of said coin =23m/m left facing head 4roses etc can see no date
  A: a 6 pence is 21 millimeters and a shilling is 26 millimeters in diameter. If you have pictures (not ...
identification7/12/2009
  Q: could you please help me find the country of origin and what type of coin. its the size of an ...
  A: this is copper-nickel 1/2 Dinar from Tunisia featuring President Bourguiba and two hands with fruit ...
1970 eire coin7/12/2009
  Q: How much would a 1970 eire 50P be worth. It's in fairly good condition. Thanks, Nichole
  A: There were 9 million of these copper-nickel Irish 50 pence coins minted that year featuring a ...
large 1791 copper coin7/12/2009
  Q: could this be a Russian coin? on the date side there is a fancy E over a J, crown above. opposite ...
  A: it is a copper Russian 5 kopeks coin from the reign of Empress Catherine II (1762-96). What are the ...
1748 spanish coin7/11/2009
  Q: The letters on the left side of the crest are MF and on the right side is the number 8. The side ...
  A: It appears to be a silver dollar sized Spanish-Mexican 8 Reales. That design features Spanish King ...
chinese/japanese copper coins7/11/2009
  Q: I have a coin with what looks like a palace on the obverse and a large 10 circled by a wreath on the ...
  A: this is a bronze Japanese 10 Yen coin minted since 1951. The year of the then current emperor's ...
corrosion7/11/2009
  Q: ., I've been collecting coins since the age of 7, i have a lot of coins that date 15 AD to current ...
  A: the green patina is expected on ancient coins and as long as it doesn't obscure the lettering or ...
British Guiana Coin7/11/2009
  Q: Could you please tell me much about an 1/8 Guilder coin, silver, stamped British Guiana 1856 on one ...
  A: the Dutch controlled the area until about 1800 and the colony of British Guiana wasn't officially ...
coin identification7/11/2009
  Q: I have a 1748 coin that is in a bit of rough condition. It has RHX + FERDND IV, DG HISPAN, ET IND ...
  A: It is a Spanish colonial coin from the reign of King Ferdinand VI (1746-59). What are the letters ...
coin7/11/2009
  Q: I would like to know what the value of my coin is: Otto Koenig Von Bayern/ Deutsches Reich 1908 Funf ...
  A: There were 537,000 of these 5 Mark coins from the German kingdom of Bavaria minted that year in ...
$5 bills (2)7/11/2009
  Q: I have two five dollar bills that are in brand new condition. Dated in the 80's (I can get exact ...
  A: Error value depends on type and extent of the error as well as amount of folds or wear and collector ...
franc7/10/2009
  Q: I have a 2 francs coin, 1943-on one side it says Travail Framile Patrie, and the other side has an ...
  A: There were 107 million of these aluminum 2 Franc coins minted that year in Paris by the German ...
Reichsbaknote7/10/2009
  Q: I have a 10000 Reichsbanknote: serial No:17G.090167. Berlin,den 19 Jaruar 1922. The note has two ...
  A: There were 3 varieties of this type note: eagle at center on back, 10,000 in center on back and 210 ...
1912 Brit??? one Penny7/10/2009
  Q: Sir, I have a 1912 one penny,georgivs v dei gra britt omn rex fid def ind imp? Can you tell me the ...
  A: There were 48.3 million of these bronze British pennies minted that year without a mintmark and 16.8 ...
Island Krona7/9/2009
  Q: What is the value of a 1 Island Krona-1940? Also, what is the value of a 1940&1942 Deutfches ...
  A: There were 715,000 of the aluminum-bronze Iceland 1 Krona coins minted that year. Collector value ...
Nickel7/9/2009
  Q: i was just wondering if you could tell me i the nickle i have is worth keeping,the front says in god ...
  A: There were 361 million minted in Philadelphia (P by date) and 374 million in Denver (D). The ones in ...
Japanese olympic coin7/9/2009
  Q: How much is a Japanese 500 yen Olympic coin from the year 1946(in yen)?
  A: There were Japanese 100 and 1000 Yen coins issued in 1964 to celebrate the Olympics there but no 500 ...
$100 Coin7/9/2009
  Q: I got a $100 Mexican coin with Estados Unidos Mexicanos in it. And on the other side, the date, I am ...
  A: this 1984 aluminum-bronze alloy Mexican 100 Pesos coin features Venustiano Carranza, revolutionary ...
an american Queen Elizabeth coin7/9/2009
  Q: I have these coins that i believe are queen Elizabeth American coins they say united states of ...
  A: these are Liberty Head nickels minted 1883-1912. The Roman numeral V stands for 5 cents. The lady is ...
Nazi Coins7/8/2009
  Q: I have a some coins with the Nazi symbol on them. There is a picture of an eagle holding a wreath ...
  A: Values below are estimates for coins with heavy, medium and light wear: 1 pfennig, bronze 1937A, ...
Misprinted dollar bill datede 19747/8/2009
  Q: On the backside of this dollar bill there is a whole section where there is no printing. It looks ...
  A: Error value depends on type and extent of the error as well as amount of folds or wear and collector ...
Napoleon 111 coins7/8/2009
  Q: Napoleon 111 10 franc coin (1858)in mint condition. What price?
  A: Collector value of a coin depends on date, denomination, mint mark (A or BB), number minted and ...
Nazi Coins7/8/2009
  Q: I have a some coins with the Nazi symbol on them. There is a picture of an eagle holding a wreath ...
  A: the mintmarks are: A: Berlin (usually the most common) B: Vienna D: Munich E: Muldenhutten F: ...
Nazi Coins7/8/2009
  Q: I have a some coins with the Nazi symbol on them. There is a picture of an eagle holding a wreath ...
  A: Collector value of a coin depends on date, denomination, mint mark (below the denomination number), ...
europa ecu gold 19877/8/2009
  Q: rodier thank you for your help daniel
  A: this unofficial coin is listed in Unusual World Coins as X53. There were 2000 minted in Proof-like ...
chinese coin7/8/2009
  Q: About 20 years ago I purchased a 3 mace and 6 candareens chinese silver coin minted in the yun-nan ...
  A: the province name should be spelled Yun Nan. The coin should weigh 13.2 grams and would contain ...
chinese coin7/8/2009
  Q: About 20 years ago I purchased a 3 mace and 6 candareens chinese silver coin minted in the yun-nan ...
  A: the province name should be spelled Yun Nan. The coin should weigh 13.2 grams and would contain ...
chinese coin7/8/2009
  Q: About 20 years ago I purchased a 3 mace and 6 candareens chinese silver coin minted in the yun-nan ...
  A: these 50 cents coins were issued by several of the Chinese provinces. Is the province name on the ...
1932 Dutch Coin7/8/2009
  Q: ..Koningruik Der Nederlanden 1932. I have been trying to get a value for this coin but have been ...
  A: Does it have a face value (denomination) beside the shield (ex.: 10 G)? If 22.5 millimeters in ...
Old Penny7/8/2009
  Q: I have an old penny that I would like to know what its worth. It says United States Of America 1883 ...
  A: this Indian Head cent collector value may be worth about $3 with heavy wear to around $10 with ...
Wilhelm Koenig Von Preussen Medallion?7/7/2009
  Q: I have a silver medallion approximately 3.3 cm in diameter. On one side is a bust of a man wearing a ...
  A: There were 880,000 of these 1 Thaler coins from the German kingdom of Prussia minted in Berlin (A) ...
forein coin, currency one us coin7/7/2009
  Q: I have several coins and currency from other country most from 60s and 70s out of circulation how do ...
  A: banks can exchange, for a fee, currently legal banknotes but not coins. They may have collector ...
peso7/7/2009
  Q: I have an 1901 peso that on the front of the coin says:republica mexicana,.and an eagle holding a ...
  A: There were 14.5 million of these 90.27% silver Mexican 1 Peso coins minted that year in Mexico City ...
1882 USA Troy Ounce7/7/2009
  Q: I have a friend who has a USA coin, on the front it has the head of Liberty with the words ...
  A: This is a privately issued piece and is called a 'silver round', usually a one Troy ounce (31.1 ...
Bicentennial Coin7/7/2009
  Q: I ave a coin that has the Liberty bell on the back of it and around it has "AMERICAN BICENTENNIAL OF ...
  A: If it has no denomination (face value) on it then it is a medal and not a coin. Many modern medals ...
MPCs7/7/2009
  Q: I have the following MPCs that I would like to know the value of? They were my uncles and he served ...
  A: Collector value of a note depends on date, series letter and condition, including amount of wear, ...
coin value7/7/2009
  Q: 1937 un centesimo republic of panama-coin value 1918 5 pfennig germany- coin value 1922 un peso ...
  A: Collector value of a coin depends on date, denomination, mint mark (if any), number minted and ...
Swiss 5 Frank coin7/6/2009
  Q: I just received a box with a lot of older Swiss coins. I have one 5Fr. Piece that is dated 1923. It ...
  A: There were 11.3 million of these struck for circulation that year. The 'Specimen' strike was a ...
Turkish money7/6/2009
  Q: I have Turkiye cumhuriyet merkez bankasi notes 1-1000(great condition yr970) 1-500(fairly good ...
  A: the 1000 Lira collector value may be worth about $1 with heavy wear to around $4 with moderate wear ...
Coin value7/6/2009
  Q: Could you please identify and possibly place a value on a coin I found. On one side it has a lion ...
  A: There were 3.5 million of these copper-nickel Belgian 10 centimes minted that year during the reign ...
Maybe a Dutch coin?7/6/2009
  Q: I have a one cent coin. On one side it says: KONINGRIJK DER NEDERLANDEN - 1901. On that same side, ...
  A: There were 10 million of these Netherlands 1 cent coins minted that year and collector value may be ...
Pope John Paul II Coin Set7/6/2009
  Q: While at the Vatican in the early 90's I purchased a three piece coin set of PJPII. It is in a case ...
  A: Collector value depends on date and denomination (face value in Lira) of each. With more info I'll ...
arabic coin7/6/2009
  Q: I picked up this coin at my register at work, and I really have no knowledge of arabic (?) ...
  A: There were 9 million of these Sudan bronze 5 millim coins minted in 1973 (1393). Collector value may ...
Turkish money7/6/2009
  Q: I have Turkiye cumhuriyet merkez bankasi notes 1-1000(great condition yr970) 1-500(fairly good ...
  A: Collector value of a note depends on date, series and condition, including amount of wear, any ...
Value of 1947 Chilean gold coin7/6/2009
  Q: I'm hoping to get a value for a Chilean gold coin, 1947, cien pesos. It's in very good condition. ...
  A: There were 540,000 of these Chile 100 pesos (10 Condors) coins minted that year. This coin should ...
Silver Dollar Certificate7/5/2009
  Q: I HAVE A ONE DOLLAR SILVER CERTIFICATE WITH LINCOLN AND GRAND ON THE FRONT OF THE CERTIFICATE. DO ...
  A: it's an 1899 1 dollar note. It may have 'Series of 1899' above or below the right serial number or ...
united states of Amerca columbian half dollar7/5/2009
  Q: what is this coin? What was it used for? Value? one side says "World's Columbian Exposition Chicago ...
  A: There were 1.55 million of these minted that year to commemorate an Exposition in Chicago that ...
japanese coin7/5/2009
  Q: I have what I believe to be a Japanese coin, but I can't understand any of the symbols. Any info as ...
  A: this is an aluminum Japanese 10 sen dated year 17 of the reign of Emperor Hirohito (1942). Collector ...
coin price 19117/5/2009
  Q: i live in turkey i have a c20 from the year 1911 and i think it in a condition of 9 over 10.could ...
  A: is this an Italia (Italy) 20 centesimi coin? World coin pictures may be found here: ...
1875-1908 china silver dollar7/5/2009
  Q: we've looked everywhere for a correct id of this chinese coin with no luck. We have it listed ...
  A: Counterfeits and fantasy pieces mass produced in East Asia, the Middle East and Eastern Europe ...
Some Old Looking Coins I've Had For A Long Time7/4/2009
  Q: Okay here's the list: 1. a 1944 0.790(markings on it) Republic De Guatemala 5 Centavos (Markings ...
  A: Collector value of a coin depends on date, denomination, mint mark (if any), number minted and ...
Pfennig coin7/4/2009
  Q: I have a Pfennig coin that I am trying to figure out where it is from. I have read that it is a ...
  A: Cleaning coins that leaves them shiny or scratched, even if only by looking with a magnifying glass, ...
Queen Wilhelmina pendant & 10 cent coin bracelet7/4/2009
  Q: My father brought my mother a silver (in color) Queen Wilhelmina pendant(her profile to the left, no ...
  A: If a coin has been damaged by becoming part of the jewelry or cannot be separated from the jewelry ...
Pfennig coin7/4/2009
  Q: I have a Pfennig coin that I am trying to figure out where it is from. I have read that it is a ...
  A: There were 18.4 Million of these bronze West German 2 pennig coins minted in Karlsruhe (G) that ...
Greek Paper Money7/4/2009
  Q: Just found a collection of paper bills that my father obtained while traveling with the Marines in ...
  A: they do have collector value. Collector value of a note depends on date, series and condition, ...
tiny ducat austria coin7/4/2009
  Q: Did you ever get a clear answer on your mini ducat. I have a smaller than mini, gold, ducat, its the ...
  A: miniatures were made but not by the government. Private companies made some as souvenirs worth the ...
value7/4/2009
  Q: 10 Palestinian pounds 1939 B series fine condition, 1948 1 pound notes Anglo Palestinian bank 1948 D ...
  A: one million 1917 Sovereigns were minted and book value, not the most up to date pricing, is $12,000 ...
confederate half dollar7/4/2009
  Q: I have a coin that on one side there is a shield with seven stripes and seven stars on it and above ...
  A: if genuine one of the 500 restrikes with this design may be worth about $1000+ depending on amount ...
coin KWNCTANTINOC7/4/2009
  Q: 1967 KWNCTANTINOC worth it has a bird with a soldier standing between its wings what is it?
  A: this is a Greek 1 or 2 Drachma made of copper-nickel featuring King Constantine II (1964-73) and a ...
one dollar bill7/4/2009
  Q: this one dollar with a fold like an acccordian. whe closed it is perfect. when open it has a white ...
  A: Error value depends on type and extent of the error as well as amount of folds or wear and collector ...
gold coin i.d.7/3/2009
  Q: I have searched everywhere for a matching coin that I own fruitlessly.If you or anyone else could ...
  A: if you have a description of the coin, size and all the lettering on it, I'll be glad to try and ...
German1938 coin7/3/2009
  Q: My Gamma gave me a German coin from 1938 it has an eagle holding a wreath with a swastika in the ...
  A: this is a German 5 Mark coin. It contains .4016 of an ounce of silver. It has a mintmark letter ...
silver dollar7/3/2009
  Q: I have 1880 o silver dollar good condition, how much is it worth? thankyou sir.
  A: U.S. silver dollars weigh 26.73 grams and contain .7736 of an ounce of silver. The Morgan dollar ...
Napoleon III 18547/3/2009
  Q: I've been asked to check on a coin that was found by a friend of mine buried inside a wall. The ...
  A: There were 8 million of these bronze French 10 centimes minted that year in Marseille (MA) featuring ...
What is this coin7/3/2009
  Q: the coin is gold colored, it has a man with glasses on. I'm not sure what the writing language on ...
  A: it is a brass Thailand 25 or 50 satang (denomination is on the other side) featuring King Adulyadej ...
canadian 1 dollar bill7/3/2009
  Q: I have two 1973 canadian 1 dollar bills in excellent condition serial # ECP1814528 and ECP8429331, ...
  A: Collector value of a Canadian note depends on date, signatures and condition, including amount of ...
Details7/2/2009
  Q: Could you give me some details of this coin?
  A: the U.S. Flying Eagle 1 cent was issued 1856-58 in copper-nickel. There were 17.45 million minted in ...
$5 bill7/2/2009
  Q: US $5 bill, printed perfect on front but way off set on back. Has the top cut off and then the ...
  A: Error value depends on type and extent of the error as well as amount of folds or wear and collector ...
Different Coins7/2/2009
  Q: I have some coins that I would like to tell you about and know what the values are. All of these ...
  A: Collector value of a coin depends on date, denomination, mint mark (if any), number minted and ...
SILVER DOLLARS7/2/2009
  Q: I HAVE APPROXIMATELY 12 SILVER DOLLARS, AND WOULD LIKE TO FIND OUT THEIR VALUE. CAN YOU DIRECT ME TO ...
  A: U.S. silver dollars weigh 26.73 grams and contain .7736 of an ounce of silver. The Morgan dollar ...
German coin7/2/2009
  Q: I have a 1866 silver colored coin that is in AU condition. On one side it has a man's profile and ...
  A: there were 24.4 million of these 1 Thaler coins featuring Emperor Wilhelm II (1888-1918) from the ...
Netherlands coin7/2/2009
  Q: I am interested in information about a dime sized copper coin from the Netherlands dated 1905. It ...
  A: There were 10 million of these bronze Dutch 1 cent coins minted that year during the reign of Queen ...
Paper German money7/1/2009
  Q: My Aunt has a Reichsbanknote that has a 10 on it along with a serial number that includes a letter ...
  A: Collector value of a note depends on date and condition, including amount of wear, any folds, tears ...
1935 Silver Certificate7/1/2009
  Q: I have 2 1935 silver certificates. One serial # is *30081886D and the other is G30671591G. They ...
  A: a 1935E $1 may be worth about $2-$3 with wear to maybe $8 with no wear (uncirculated). A law passed ...
1881 h penny7/1/2009
  Q: i have the aboove coin while checking it out on the net it says its very rare its not in great ...
  A: There were 3.76 million of these pennies minted at the Heaton mint that year, 50% more than those ...
1935 Silver Certificate7/1/2009
  Q: I have 2 1935 silver certificates. One serial # is *30081886D and the other is G30671591G. They ...
  A: Collector value of a note depends on date, series letter and condition, including amount of wear, ...
silver certificate values7/1/2009
  Q: I have a silver certificate that has series of 1899 vertically printed on the side and horizonally ...
  A: Collector value of a note depends on date, series and condition, including amount of wear, any ...
unknown-27/1/2009
  Q: What country is it from?
  A: Spain, 1870, 5 centimos, 287 million minted, collector value may be worth about .25 with heavy wear ...
Unknown coins7/1/2009
  Q: Which country it is from?
  A: There were 50 million of these aluminum Algeria 5 centimes coins minted in 1970 to celebrate the ...
Old Coins7/1/2009
  Q: I have the following and was wondering the value 1890 Newfoundland 20 cent 1890 Newfoundland penny ...
  A: Collector value of a coin depends on date, denomination, mint mark (if any), number minted and ...
German and Chinese (?) currency6/30/2009
  Q: as I mentioned in my question before, I've got more notes to ask about. The Asian currency first. ...
  A: Collector value of a note depends on date, series letter and condition, including amount of wear, ...
a very interesting piece6/30/2009
  Q: I recently purchased a minature portrait set in a hand-made base metal frame. The portrait is of a ...
  A: what is the diameter of the coin? It may be a 1/2 or 1 Guinea piece containing .1230 or .2461 of an ...
The Australian Koala-platnium replica6/30/2009
  Q: I received this as a gift. It's a 1994 Australian Koala coin, but it's a replica. It's stamped 1oz ...
  A: a replica has no real collector value except as a conversation piece. The actual 1 ounce of platinum ...
Paper currency, various countries6/30/2009
  Q: I have a collection of paper currency I inherited from my father, who apparently obtained it while ...
  A: the Canadian $1 Bouey/Rasminsky signature combo may be worth about $2 with moderate wear. France 5 ...
Straits Settlement Coins6/30/2009
  Q: Good afternoon I have several coins that I would like valued. Please could you give me an estimate ...
  A: Collector value of a coin depends on date, denomination, mint mark (if any), number minted and ...
Coin6/30/2009
  Q: would you please help me identify this little coin. Regards Helen
  A: There were 2 million of these copper-nickel 25 baiza coins struck that year. It is from the country ...
old paper money6/30/2009
  Q: good day to you sir. i have a 1928 $1 silver certificate series G paper money. it's in fair ...
  A: the series letter is directly after and in line with the date (ex: Series of 1928 A). It also may ...
old paper money6/30/2009
  Q: i have a red stamped 1963 $2 in good condition and was wondering how much its worth if i were ...
  A: the values are right here as stated in the first answer: U.S. small size paper money values: ...
old paper money6/30/2009
  Q: i have a red stamped 1963 $2 in good condition and was wondering how much its worth if i were ...
  A: Collector value of a note depends on date, series letter and condition, including amount of wear, ...
old paper money6/30/2009
  Q: good day to you sir. i have a 1928 $1 silver certificate series G paper money. it's in fair ...
  A: Collector value of a note depends on date, series letter and condition, including amount of wear, ...
1292 republic of korea coin6/30/2009
  Q: yes, i found a coin. Yhat has republic of korea and a ten in the middle with either 1292 or 4292 as ...
  A: There were 100 million of these bronze South Korean 10 Hwan coins minted that year, 4292 (1959AD), ...
Paper currency, various countries6/29/2009
  Q: I have a collection of paper currency I inherited from my father, who apparently obtained it while ...
  A: Collector value of a note depends on date, series letter and condition, including amount of wear, ...
Beijing olympic coin series one6/29/2009
  Q: I have a series one set of Beijing Olympic coins Graded by PCGS in MS70. What do do you suppose ...
  A: it depends on what denomination (face value) each is, the metal they're made of, and the date of ...
Five dollar bill, possible silver certificate6/29/2009
  Q: I have a five dollar bill that says Federal Reserve Note at the top and it says series of 1934 with ...
  A: Collector value of the note depends on date, series letter, color of the seal and condition, ...
Value of a 96 year old German coin6/29/2009
  Q: On the face side of the coin is "Wilhelm II Deutscher Kaiser Konig von Preussen" + Side view of bust ...
  A: There were 2 million of these German 3 Mark coins from the kingdom of Prussia minted that year in ...
1936 Mexican $16/29/2009
  Q: I found a 1936 Mexican $1 coin that is silver on the outside and copper(?) on the inside. The ...
  A: this is actually a 1996 1 Peso, a bimetallic (stainless steel and aluminum-bronze) coin. The style ...
Hong Kong coin6/29/2009
  Q: I have a coin from 1867 Hong Kong that says Shanghai One tael and it sticks to a magnet is it real ...
  A: it is a fake. Any supposedly silver coin that is magnetic is an obvious giveaway. Counterfeits and ...
gold coin6/28/2009
  Q: We were recently burglarized and the thief took a ten gulden Netherlands gold piece dated 1932. I am ...
  A: I am sorry for the violation of your security. There were 4.3 million 10 Gulden coins minted that ...
german &austrian coins6/28/2009
  Q: I have 3 coins from before the first world war.Two of the coins are the same denomination and have ...
  A: the first two are Austrian 1 Corona coins featuring Emperor Franz Joseph I (1848-1916). There were 3 ...
Continue of Juegos de la xix Olimpiada Mexico 19686/28/2009
  Q: Enjoyed Nancy's question and answer, mine has LEY with 0.720 underneath and a M under that. Also 25 ...
  A: There were 27.182 million of these 72% silver 25 Peso coins issued by Mexico to commemorate the 1968 ...
paper money values6/28/2009
  Q: I have a red seal and red serial numbered 2 dollar bill dated 1963, and a silver certificate one ...
  A: Collector value of a note depends on date, series letter and condition, including amount of wear, ...
question about a coin6/28/2009
  Q: i have a willem II koning 1849 25 cents and i was woundering if you knew any more about it i cant ...
  A: There were 8 million of these Dutch 25c coins featuring King William II (1840-49) minted that year. ...
1792 coin6/28/2009
  Q: I am trying to identify a coin from 1792. It is Spanish and I don't know if it was minted in Spain ...
  A: the picture is really blurry but it looks like there is an 8 and an S to each side of the shield ...
chinese(?) coin6/27/2009
  Q: my wife asked me to try to find out about this coin.on the face it has a fu-man chu wearing man ...
  A: this is a fantasy piece, not a genuine coin. Counterfeits and fantasy pieces mass produced in East ...
miscut $20 with a corner flap6/27/2009
  Q: Brad: What is an approximate value of a $20. bill series 1990 with a corner fold over flap from the ...
  A: Error value depends on type and extent of the error as well as amount of folds or wear and collector ...
vtraque vnum6/27/2009
  Q: i have a coin, and i would like to know if it is authentic, and if it is; what type of value would ...
  A: the photo seems to be of a fake. Genuine Mexican 8 Reales coins of this period weigh 27.07 grams and ...
Bahamian coin 1975 $10.006/27/2009
  Q: Please tell me the approximate value of this ten dollar 1975 Bahamian coin "anniversary edition". It ...
  A: there were two versions in copper-nickel, one with matte (dull) finishes to the design surfaces and ...
Panda Coins6/27/2009
  Q: I have "The 1990 Pandas Premier Tri-Metallic set" It says on the case worldwide mintage - 100 sets ...
  A: the set is worth a little over the metals content plus whatever extra, if any, someone may offer for ...
Colombian Coin6/27/2009
  Q: I have a coin the obverse is a semi sitting/leaning against a stool lady liberty. Around the outer ...
  A: these bronze 5 Pesos were minted 1981-89 featuring Policarpa (1791-1817). ...
1934 $20.006/27/2009
  Q: I have had this 1934 $20.00 C note and I was wondering if it was worth anything. I got it from a ...
  A: Collector value of a note depends on date, series letter and condition, including amount of wear, ...
netherlands coin6/27/2009
  Q: . i have a coin of juliana koningin, its bronze in colour.. it has only 1 side to it, the side with ...
  A: it is either a Dutch 1 or 5 cent coin minted during the reign of Queen Juliana (1948-80). With one ...
mexican bill6/27/2009
  Q: how much is a 1969 Mexican 1 peso bill worth please tell me
  A: it may be worth up to about $2 depending on amount of wear and collector demand. You might try ...
1736 King George II halfpenny6/26/2009
  Q: I have a 1736 King George II halfpenny with lady Britannia on the back holding I think wheat or ...
  A: this copper 1/2d collector value may be worth about $5 with heavy wear to around $50 with moderate ...
1917 us/Philippine's dime6/26/2009
  Q: My Mom has a 1917 dime that has the US on the front and the Philippines on the back. It has an eagle ...
  A: There were 6 million of these minted in San Francisco (S) that year during the U.S. rule of the ...
Coin from panama and mexico6/26/2009
  Q: i have a coin from san blas panama it has a palm tree and says siabibi on one side and has an ...
  A: the first is a token made for sale to tourists and collectors. That's all I know except for whatever ...
coin6/25/2009
  Q: 1760 vtraqur vnum with a crown.Is that a metal or real coin
  A: With more info I can help further with this Spanish coin. What is the size of the coin? What is the ...
One Dollar Silver Certificates6/25/2009
  Q: Just found 2 of these in my dad's college year book one from Series of 1923 and one from Series of ...
  A: Collector value of a note depends on date, series letter and condition, including amount of wear, ...
1955 10 Groshen coin6/25/2009
  Q: My daughter likes to collect odd and possibly rare coins.Someone gave me a 1955 Republik Osterreich ...
  A: There were 51.7 million of these aluminum Austrian 10 groschen coins minted that year. In that ...
Old gold coing6/25/2009
  Q: I recently inhereted a 1923, 20 pesos pure gold. Can you please give me a rough idea of its price? ...
  A: There were 2.8 million minted in Mexico City (Mo) that year and this coin should weigh 16.6666 grams ...
Dutch 2.5 guilder 18516/25/2009
  Q: I am inquiring about a silver 2.5 gilder coin with the date 1851. This was acquired in 1952 in the ...
  A: There were 3.6 million of these Dutch 2-1/2 Gulden coins minted that year featuring King William III ...
old Mexican coin6/24/2009
  Q: I have an old (copper?) Mexican coin, dated 1927, 2C, "Estudos Unidos Mexicanos". It is in good ...
  A: There were 7.25 million of these bronze Mexican 2 centavos minted that year in Mexico City (Mo). ...
1935 1 dollar bill silver certificate6/24/2009
  Q: I have a 1935 1 dollar bill silver certificate that has HAWAII stamped on the front and the back,I ...
  A: Collector value of a note depends on date, series letter and condition, including amount of wear, ...
5 dollar bill6/24/2009
  Q: I have a 2003 five dollar star note is it worth anything, thanks. Terri
  A: Collector value of a note depends on date, series letter and condition, including amount of wear, ...
HELP-I can't find it!6/24/2009
  Q: I am trying to identify an asian coin and it is driving me crazy. It is silver, the size of a U.S. ...
  A: If you have pictures (not over 1 megabyte each please) you can email them to me at ...
old cuban paper money6/23/2009
  Q: I have a paper currency from Cuba it's from the El Banco Espa- nol de la Isla de Cuba, Cinco ...
  A: this note's collector value may be worth about $1 with heavy wear to around $3 with moderate wear to ...
canadian dollars 19546/23/2009
  Q: I have a 1 and a 2 dollar bill, Otawa 1954, 1 dollar says canadian bank note and the 2 says british ...
  A: Collector value of a note depends on date, signatures and condition, including amount of wear, any ...
1928 ten dollar bill6/23/2009
  Q: I have a ten dollar bill from 1928. It has a green seal but it has printed on it redeemable in gold ...
  A: Collector value of a note depends on date, series letter and condition, including amount of wear, ...
1936 Georgivis V Dei /Silver Dollar6/23/2009
  Q: I would like to know more about this coin please. My father left many to me. Its in very very good ...
  A: There were 339,600 of these Canadian 1 Dollar coins minted that year featuring King George V ...
Dutch Ducaton6/23/2009
  Q: My husband has a Dutch Silver Ducaton recovered from the Dutch East Indiaman "Hollandia" framed with ...
  A: Collector value of a coin depends on date, denomination, mint mark (if any), number minted and ...
coins6/23/2009
  Q: i have a four pence coin dated 1866 with queen victoria on front
  A: there were 4,158 of these issued in Proof-like sets for special issue. In original condition it ...
Value of coin6/23/2009
  Q: I have a 1922 United States of America Silver dollar. Eagle on the front and Womens face on back ...
  A: U.S. silver dollars weigh 26.73 grams and contain .7736 of an ounce of silver. The Morgan dollar ...
BRITISH COIN ?6/22/2009
  Q: PLEASE EXCUSE THE CAPS, BUT I HAVE TROUBLE SEEING WHAT I'M TYPING. I HAVE A BRITISH GOLD COLOR ...
  A: this is a British gold Sovereign coin (1 Pound) if it is 22 millimeters across or a 1/2 Sovereign if ...
1934 Hundred dollar6/22/2009
  Q: I have a 1934 series hundred dollar bill and I wanted to see if there was any value to it. You ...
  A: Collector value of a note depends on date, series letter and condition, including amount of wear, ...
Chinese Dollars6/22/2009
  Q: I have recently purchased several of the Chinese Dragon coins. Through I-net research, facts lead to ...
  A: some may have a small silver content. Silver has a higher ring when dropped on a table. Counterfeits ...
1901 fifty cent piece6/22/2009
  Q: What would a 1901 fifty cent piece be worth with moderate wear?
  A: Collector value of a coin depends on date, denomination, mint mark (if any), number minted and ...
Carols III or Carolus III?6/21/2009
  Q: I have two Spanish dime-sized silver coins, one date 1773, the other 1782. While both coins have ...
  A: due to the small size of the coin the writing was abbreviated more often. If you have pictures (not ...
Old coin6/21/2009
  Q: I recently found a coin 1877 KONINGRIJK DER NEDERLANDEN. 2 1/2Cent. I did some research but cant ...
  A: There were 4 million of these bronze Netherlands 2-1/2 cents coins minted that year. Collector value ...
Dutch Coin6/21/2009
  Q: I recently came across a coin in my change and haven't been able to find any information on it. I ...
  A: there were 2.5 million of these Dutch island of Curacao bronze 1 cent coins minted in Philadelphia ...
republica mexicana 1868 coin6/21/2009
  Q: I am unable to identify or find the value of a coin that was given to me after being found on the ...
  A: this Mexican 8 Reales featuring a Liberty Cap and Sun Rays was minted at the Culiacan mint on the ...
military payment certificates6/21/2009
  Q: I have the following Military payment certificates- They are all series #681 one dollar - ...
  A: this series was issued in 1969. The 5c may be worth about .50 to $10 depending on amount of wear and ...
coins6/21/2009
  Q: Good morning Brad, could you please tell me who the gent on the horse on the greek coin is and also ...
  A: There were 1.5 million of the 1911 Greek 2 Drachmai coins minted that year featuring King George I ...
Coins6/21/2009
  Q: bit early in the morning here, sorry forgot to include the photos which of course would take most of ...
  A: There were 1.5 million of the 1911 Greek 2 Drachmai coins minted that year featuring King George I ...
coins6/20/2009
  Q: Good morning Brad, could you please tell me who the gent on the horse on the greek coin is and also ...
  A: if you are referring to the Greek 20 Drachmai coins of 1960, 1965 and 1973 it is Selene, the Moon ...
Canadian wheat pennies6/20/2009
  Q: Trying to find value of Canadian wheat pennies 1947 thur 1960
  A: with any wear all those dates of Maple Leaf cents are worth .50 or less each. Collector value of a ...
MPC6/20/2009
  Q: I have a 10 cent MPC series 521, serial # E10937384E. Fair condition. Small dog-ears on 3 corners ...
  A: this note was issued in 1954 and may be worth $1 to $10 depending on extent of the wear and ...
Paper money6/20/2009
  Q: Does a paper 25 cent certificate (United States)from March, 1863 have any value?
  A: there were 4 different issues dated March 3, 1863. Whose picture is on it? It may be worth about $5 ...
1942 Italia C.206/20/2009
  Q: I have this coin. It's it great condition...can read smallest lettering clearly. Appears to be about ...
  A: There were 48.5 million of these stainless steel Italian 20 centesimi coins minted that year in Rome ...
1964 Kennedy Half Dollar6/20/2009
  Q: Directly above WE, "IN GOD WE TRUST" on the bottom of Kennedy's, neck there is a symbol or mark ...
  A: those are the obverse's designer, Gilroy Roberts, initials. On the reverse there is an FG for Frank ...
Eberhard Ludwig coin6/20/2009
  Q: Hey, I was given an Eberhard Ludwig coin and have so far been unable to find any information about ...
  A: a 1694 Wurttemberg 1/2 Thaler in EF condition (light wear) may be worth about $1000. This silver ...
value of coins6/19/2009
  Q: I believe there are german transportation tokens. On the back of each coin it says" ...
  A: this is a 20 pfennig streetcar token from the German city of Nurnberg. It is called notgeld, ...
1924 Deutsches Reich6/19/2009
  Q: The back says Deutsches Reich*RENTENPFENNIG and in the middle 50 with leaves wrapped around it. I ...
  A: There were 117.4 million of these aluminum-bronze German 50 pfennig minted in Berlin (A) that year. ...
Napleon coin6/19/2009
  Q: I have a 1864 napleon III coin mint mark K in fare condition. What might the value be.
  A: what is the denomination (face value) of the coin? Un, deux, cinq, or dix (1,2,5,10) centimes? The K ...
Foriegn coin6/19/2009
  Q: I have a coin the front of the coin says IOHANN V.G.G. KOENIG VON SACHSEN with his image The reverse ...
  A: There were 1.5 million of these German kingdom of Saxony 1/6 Thaler (1/4 Gulden/15 kreuzer) minted ...
Helvetia vs Helvetica6/19/2009
  Q: I saw a post of yours explaining that "Helvetia" was the name the Romans gave the Switzerland area ...
  A: Helvetia and Helvetica are the same thing, just a difference in tense or usage I believe (hey, its ...
1724 George 1 english halfpenny6/19/2009
  Q: Could you give me a brief history about this coin and if possible, it's value.
  A: collector value may be worth about $2 with heavy wear to around $65 with moderate wear to maybe $200 ...
answer6/19/2009
  Q: Hi - I have a 1979 gold coin. Elizabeth II Dei Gratia Regina on front with St George slaying the ...
  A: this is a British gold Sovereign coin (1 Pound) if it is 22 millimeters across depicting Queen ...
chinese coin!6/19/2009
  Q: CANDAREENS and trying my best to see if its real or a fake the detail is excellent and the weight ...
  A: Genuine Kiang Nan silver dollar coins of this period weigh 27.0 grams and contain .7814 of an ounce ...
I would like to know the approximate value of several foreign coins.6/19/2009
  Q: I've recently aquired several older, foreign coins and would like to know some of the values. 1. ...
  A: Collector value of a coin depends on date, denomination, mint mark (if any), number minted and ...
coin value6/18/2009
  Q: I was going through some buttons and found 2 coins from when i used to collect coins. I was hoping ...
  A: both nickel-brass HK 20c coins may be worth .10 to .35 depending on amount of wear and collector ...
1760 coin found yesterday in a field near my home6/18/2009
  Q: Can you ID this British ? coin i can not find anything close to it online
  A: it looks like a French Ecu coin from the Pau mint (tulip) in the province of Bearn. It should also ...
special lincon penny6/17/2009
  Q: my grandmother got this penny she said she never saw before in some change at the store. Later that ...
  A: the Lincoln cent is being redesigned in commemoration of its 100th anniversary. None are rare and ...
silver dime6/17/2009
  Q: I have a 1923 silver dime and it look's not like dime's of to day and what is it worth?
  A: this is known as a Mercury dime. It contains .0724 of an ounce of silver and was minted 1916-45. It ...
foreign coins6/17/2009
  Q: I have lots of foreign coins but can't find the value of any of them. Just to start I have a coin ...
  A: Collector value of a coin depends on date, denomination, mint mark (if any), number minted and ...
WANT TO KNOW US D VALUE ON GERMAN MONEY6/17/2009
  Q: I HAVE A FEW OLD GERMAN MARKS THAT I AM TRYING TO FIND THE VALUE OF AND SELL. IF YOU COULD HELP ME I ...
  A: Collector value of a note depends on date and condition, including amount of wear, any folds, tears ...
1000 Mark note 21st April 1910, red serial number7 digits6/17/2009
  Q: I have three 20 count stacks of bank bound, UC 1000 Mark notes from Berlin. Can you tell me how ...
  A: These notes are fairly common individually because inflation rapidly made them worthless and they ...
pkg.of 2 dollar bills,consecutively numbered,6/17/2009
  Q: What is the value of this 2003 series, Minneapolis minted pkg. and where is the best place to ...
  A: these aren't yet scarce enough to warrant any real premium. Consecutive numbered recent notes can ...
coin6/17/2009
  Q: I got this coin from an old lady years ago, it has bells brazed on, but I would like to know what it ...
  A: It's what is known as a Maria Theresia Thaler. They were originally struck by Austria and portray ...
strange coin6/17/2009
  Q: i have a coin shape like a quarter on one side it has a jeanie bottle with 199^-1819 on the other ...
  A: this is a copper-nickel 1 Dirham from the UAE (between Saudi Arabia and Iran). The double dates in ...
Currency6/17/2009
  Q: I have a 1934 $100 missing In God We Trust on the back. 1990 $20 where part of print from the back ...
  A: A law passed by the 84th Congress (P.L. 84-140) and approved by the President on July 30, 1956, the ...
MINT MARK ON RUSSIAN 1899 50 KOP6/16/2009
  Q: I HAVE 2 OF 1899 SILVER 50 KOP COINS AND WANTED TO KNOW WHERE THEY WERE MINTED.SOMEONE TOLD ME ...
  A: There were 15.4 million of these 50 kopeks minted that year in St. Petersburg. A star on rim ...
$1.00 bill and $20.00 bill6/16/2009
  Q: I have a $1.00 bill, series 1935A,G58538904C, stained but in decent condition. Also a $20.00 bill, ...
  A: Collector value of a note depends on date, series letter and condition, including amount of wear, ...
French Coin from shipwreck6/16/2009
  Q: trying to find an approximate date on this coin. We found several on a shipwreck and are trying to ...
  A: the coin pictured is a billon (low grade silver) French 2 Sols of King Louis XV's reign minted at ...
wheat penny6/16/2009
  Q: Does a 1936 wheat penny in good condition have any additional value?
  A: depending on amount of wear and collector demand it is worth up to about $2. There were over 300 ...
moneda w.churchill6/16/2009
  Q: Hola: Mi pregunta es a acerca de una moneda q poseo la misma es en homenaje a Churchill en el ...
  A: is there a date, denomination (face value) or a country name on the coin? You might also try a ...
luxembourg coin i have6/16/2009
  Q: I have a coin from LUXEMBOURG it is dated 1028 on one side it has the word luxembourg a crown at the ...
  A: There were 2 million of these Luxembourg 'good for' 1 Franc coins made of nickel in 1928 during the ...
$206/16/2009
  Q: I have a 1950 B $20 I was wondering about how much it is worth. Thank you, Danny
  A: Collector value of a note depends on date, series letter and condition, including amount of wear, ...
Old Currancy6/15/2009
  Q: I found 8 old $5.00 bills--2 Federal Reserve Notes-year 1934-Series H and K-Banks of Dallas and St. ...
  A: Collector value of a note depends on date, series letter and condition, including amount of wear, ...
Yunnan Province 7 mace and 2 candareens6/15/2009
  Q: yesterday i found in a forgotten drawer this chinese coin, gave me by a friend of mine when i was ...
  A: Counterfeits and fantasy pieces mass produced in East Asia, the Middle East and Eastern Europe ...
Paper currency6/15/2009
  Q: I have had 5 bills for a long time and I kept them just because they looked different. I received ...
  A: Collector value of a note depends on date, series letter and condition, including amount of wear, ...
Helvetia coin6/15/2009
  Q: I have a very worn dime-sized coin with "Helvetia" on one side, along with a cross of some kind just ...
  A: if it actually is so worn a mintmark appears to be there but can't be read it may only be worth ...
1839 Silver coin ID?6/15/2009
  Q: I picked this coin up in a lot and it appears to be a silver 1839 but that is as far as I have ...
  A: this is a Peru 1/2 Real but no 1839 MT is listed in the Standard Catalog of World Coins (try a ...
1839 Silver coin ID?6/15/2009
  Q: I picked this coin up in a lot and it appears to be a silver 1839 but that is as far as I have ...
  A: this is a Peru 1/2 Real but no 1839 MT is listed in the Standard Catalog of World Coins (try a ...
1839 Silver coin ID?6/15/2009
  Q: I picked this coin up in a lot and it appears to be a silver 1839 but that is as far as I have ...
  A: this is similar to a silver dollar-sizedPeruvian 8 Reales. But it may be a fake due to the lack of ...
Helvetia coin6/15/2009
  Q: I have a very worn dime-sized coin with "Helvetia" on one side, along with a cross of some kind just ...
  A: The 1850 5 rappen without any mintmark happens to be the most valuable! Collector value may be worth ...
1936 Fifty dollar bill6/15/2009
  Q: Just curious if there is any value to a 1936 $50.00 bill. Thanks, Juliette
  A: Check the date again, it is probably 1934. If so, it may be worth $50-$75 with wear to maybe $200 if ...
Helvetia coin6/14/2009
  Q: I have a very worn dime-sized coin with "Helvetia" on one side, along with a cross of some kind just ...
  A: Helvetia is the Latin name the Romans gave the Switzerland area over 2000 years ago. The Swiss ...
Helvetia coin6/14/2009
  Q: I have a very worn dime-sized coin with "Helvitia" on one side, along with a cross of some kind just ...
  A: Helvetia is the Latin name the Romans gave the Switzerland area over 2000 years ago. The Swiss ...
Sarawak 1900 50cents6/14/2009
  Q: I have recently stumbled across my grandfathers old coin collection. Two coins have caught my eye ...
  A: Collector value of a coin depends on date, denomination, mint mark (if any), number minted and ...
Odd Silver Certificate6/14/2009
  Q: I recently obtained a 1957 series One Dollar Silver Certificate that is missing the serial numbers, ...
  A: ordinarily collector value of a note depends on date, series letter and condition, including amount ...
1780 carolus III coin6/14/2009
  Q: the same as the answer i read about the one before but this coin has a small hole through the top ...
  A: with the hole this Mexican 1 Real is only worth about the silver value depending on amount of wear ...
1954 Canadian $ Bills6/14/2009
  Q: Brad, I have three consecutive numbered Uncirculated 1954 'Coronation $1 Bills" of Q.Eliz.II. I ...
  A: Collector value of a note depends on date, signature and condition, including amount of wear, any ...
asian coin with square hole6/14/2009
  Q: i have found a coin in my garden that appears to be an East Asian cash coin with a square hole in ...
  A: this is likely a Chinese 'cash' coin. Usually brass and cast in a mold they were produced for ...
WWII paper and coin currency6/14/2009
  Q: How do i find an honest appraisal of this currency ? Ihave french paper 20 francs just as you ...
  A: You might take it by a local coin shop for a first hand opinion: ...
chinese coin6/14/2009
  Q: I have a coin about the size of a silver dollar. It appears to be Chinese with a chinaman on the ...
  A: fantasy pieces like this are mass produced in East Asia, the Middle East and Eastern Europe abound ...
A golden dime?6/13/2009
  Q: I work at a fast food restaurant and I have come across a USA 1965 golden dime that has the same ...
  A: no golden dimes were produced by the mint. It may have been plated or coated by someone after it ...
Mexican Coins & edward big penny6/13/2009
  Q: My grand ma was showing me some mexican coins that date back to 1948 20 pesos, 10, pesos, 500 pesos, ...
  A: Collector value of a coin depends on date, denomination, mint mark (if any), number minted and ...
Russian coin6/13/2009
  Q: I have had this coin forever I am just wondering what it's value would be, from looking at others ...
  A: Czar Nicholas I reigned 1825-55 while Alexander I reigned 1801-25. What is the size and metal of ...
1957 one dollar silver certificate6/13/2009
  Q: What its price may b now. An odds of finding one. Its not riped little folds really clear print ...
  A: Collector value of a note depends on date, series letter and condition, including amount of wear, ...
10 guilder gold coin6/12/2009
  Q: I have a 10 guilder gold coin willem 1875 could you please tell how much it's worth, thank you
  A: There were 4.11 million of these Netherlands 10 Gulden coins minted that year featuring King William ...
spain6/12/2009
  Q: about the 6-pesetas coin i also have one the price on it is 490. and there is one on ebay going for ...
  A: No 6 Peseta coins were made. The 2 digit actual date is in the small star to the left of the eagle ...
value of $100 us bill6/12/2009
  Q: a friend of mine says she has a$100 us bill about 30-50 years old and the reverse side is totally ...
  A: Error value depends on type and extent of the error as well as amount of folds or wear and collector ...
$10 bill6/12/2009
  Q: I have a U.S. $10 bill that is only printed on one side. the back side of the bill is completely ...
  A: Error value depends on type and extent of the error as well as amount of folds or wear and collector ...
1855 coin6/12/2009
  Q: I HAVE 1855 Napoleon 3 CINQ CENTIMES COIN STAMPED STRASBOURG (BB)DIRTY IN COLOR BUT NOT REALLY WORN ...
  A: There were 17.1 million of these bronze French 5 centimes featuring Emperor Napoleon III (1852-70) ...
China paper money6/12/2009
  Q: Have a paper bill from The Central Bank of China, has the date 1936 on it, has GENERAL MANAGER(I ...
  A: Collector value of a note depends on date, series letter and condition, including amount of wear, ...
german gold coin6/12/2009
  Q: i have a 1877 german gold coin with the name wilhelm deuts cher kaiser kong v preussen, 5 mark and ...
  A: This Prussian 5 Mark coin should weigh 1.991 grams and would contain .0576 of an ounce of gold. ...
1985 five dollar bill6/11/2009
  Q: I have a 1985 five dollar bill. The front looks normal but the back has been cut incorrectly. the ...
  A: Error value depends on type and extent of the error as well as amount of folds or wear and collector ...
Coin Lot6/11/2009
  Q: I just bought around 68 coins and they are all foreign. I am having trouble identifying most of the ...
  A: it sounds British and features King George VI (1936-52). What size and metal is it? It may be a ...
US 1955 Ten Dollar Bill6/11/2009
  Q: I have had this bill a long time and have not been able to find out the value of it since I moved to ...
  A: check the date again, it is likely 1950. Collector value of a note depends on date, series letter ...
coin6/11/2009
  Q: I have a 1900 republique francaise coin. The back side readsindo-chine francaise.. titre 0.900. ...
  A: There were 13.3 million of these French Indo China 1 Piastre coins minted that year in Paris (A). ...
Unminted Madness6/11/2009
  Q: I have a 2000 american penny. I've checked all the pennies I own, and saw that there is a mint mark ...
  A: You must be out west where the majority of coins have a D mintmark (Denver). Back east Philadelphia ...
coin value6/11/2009
  Q: I have a 1893 50c this is what is says exactly on the coin front side-united states of america ...
  A: this 50c coin was issued 1892-93 for the Columbian Expo in Chicago in those years: ...
chinese coin6/11/2009
  Q: I have recently accuired a large coin that has a dragon and Sungarei above it and 1TEAL below the ...
  A: Counterfeits and fantasy pieces, like this one, mass produced in East Asia, the Middle East and ...
Series 2001 $10 bill misprint6/11/2009
  Q: $10 note missing serial # and seal on left side of front face...medium condition...value?
  A: Error value depends on type and extent of the error as well as amount of folds or wear and collector ...
Two Headed Nickel6/11/2009
  Q: I have a nickel that I have received through my paycheck that seems like a very real misprint. The ...
  A: This is a 'magic coin' made by carefully fitting two halves of two different coins together. They ...
1950 $100 bill6/10/2009
  Q: Should a 1950 $100 bill have a watermark? ANSWER: Hi Jonathan, no, no watermark. You might take it ...
  A: I would contact your local police department as well as speaking with the manager of the store. You ...
values of old foriegn coins6/10/2009
  Q: I have 2 coins and wonder thier value. I have a mexican peso from 1888, guanajuato ...
  A: the 1888 Go (Guanajuato mint) gold Peso should weigh 1.692 grams and would contain .0476 of an ounce ...
Italia 1927 L.206/10/2009
  Q: Please advise the approximate value of the Italian Libre the back of the coin states: Vittorio ...
  A: There were several varieties of the ship on that year's British half penny featuring King George III ...
Ottoman Empire Denomination6/10/2009
  Q: With the help of your answers on other questions, I identified an Ottoman Empire Coin (Hejira 1293) ...
  A: do you mean it is 40 millimeters (4 cm) in diameter? That indeed would be a 20 qirsh. The regnal ...
Italia 1927 L.206/10/2009
  Q: Please advise the approximate value of the Italian Libre the back of the coin states: Vittorio ...
  A: There were 3.5 million of these Italian 20 Lire coins minted that year featuring King Vittorio ...
WWII Nazi Coins6/10/2009
  Q: I have just started to collect German coins from the WWII era and have downloaded some useful ...
  A: a copy of the Standard Catalog of World Coins is a must have for pictures, mintage numbers, values ...
$500 bill6/10/2009
  Q: I was looking at a 1934 Chicago $500 bill for sale at the Denly's of Boston website for $795. Is ...
  A: Collector value of a note depends on date, series letter and condition, including amount of wear, ...
1837 Executive Experiment6/10/2009
  Q: Having a hard time identifying this coin. I picked it up at the fleamarket with a bunch of other ...
  A: this is a 'Tortoise and Jack Ass' U.S. 'Hard Times' token issued during the coin shortage in the ...
1821 coin what is it6/10/2009
  Q: i have a 1821 coin that reads ferdin vii dei gratia on front on back reads hispan et ind rex ng 8r m ...
  A: It appears to be a Spanish-Mexican 1/2 Real but not 1711. That design features king King Charles III ...
1886 Republica Mexicana coin6/10/2009
  Q: My Grandmother recently discovered a very old silver coin and is bugging me to find out what it is ...
  A: There were 4.1 million of these Mexican 8 Reales minted in Guanajuato (Go) that year. Some have ...
1932 Franc6/9/2009
  Q: I inherited a coin collection from my great grandfather, would love to know more about one of the ...
  A: There were 29.8 million of these aluminum-bronze French 1 Franc coins were minted that year. The ...
1895 australian coin6/9/2009
  Q: what would the approximate value be of an 1895 Straits Settlement Australian One Cent coin? It is ...
  A: collector value may be worth about .50 with heavy wear to around $7 with moderate wear to maybe $30 ...
Coin6/9/2009
  Q: I found a 1942 NEDERL INDIE 1/4 G coin, is it of any value? I can find 1941's on the net but not ...
  A: There were 32 million of the Netherlands East Indies (Indonesia) 1/4 Gulden coins minted that year ...
NZ One Penny 1900 and 19086/9/2009
  Q: I have two New Zealand One Pennys, the first from 1900 which is a bit worn but you can still read ...
  A: the first NZ coins were issued in 1933. Before that British coins were imported for use. The 1900 ...
curious6/9/2009
  Q: i have a 1967 coin that says kwnctantinoc baciaeyc twn eaahnwn on the front and a 1 on the back also ...
  A: this is a copper-nickel Greek 1 Drachma coin featuring King Constantine II (1964-73) and Hercules on ...
old copper coin6/9/2009
  Q: I found this coin I'll describe best as I can-I'm not coin pro'so excuse layman terms. It is copper ...
  A: this mystery took more time and help to solve than most. It appears to be a 1792 half penny British ...
Eisenhower Coins6/8/2009
  Q: My mother has 4 U.S. silver dollar coins that she would like a estimation on the worth: 1 1971 ...
  A: Collector value of a coin depends on date, denomination, mint mark (if any), number minted and ...
1950 $5 bill6/8/2009
  Q: what if this 1950 $5 bill does have a letter underneath the year?
  A: the letter is the Series letter and is usually added or changed when a signature changes. Collector ...
Value of a Southern Rhodesia Crown coin6/8/2009
  Q: Experts, I have 2 silver Southern Rhodesia Crown coins. This is the 100th anniversary for Cecil ...
  A: There were 124,000 of these minted that year and collector value may be worth about $8 with heavy ...
re: silver certificate/value6/8/2009
  Q: I have just found my fathers' collection of coins and paper and I thought I would ask a few ...
  A: Collector value of a note depends on date, series letter and condition, including amount of wear, ...
Birds of Caribbean Coin Set additional details6/8/2009
  Q: Regarding my previous question about the Birds of Caribbean silver coin set, I have some details to ...
  A: Bahamas 25$ 1985(coin 1), $75. Belize 50$ 1985(coin 2), $110. Cayman Islands 50$(coin 3) $95. ...
$1 Silver Certificates / Red $2 Bills6/8/2009
  Q: Brad: I have about a dozen $1 Silver Certificates and a dozen Red $2 Bills. What is the best way ...
  A: Collector value of a note depends on date, series letter and condition, including amount of wear, ...
Coin6/8/2009
  Q: I have a silver coin dated on 1755 with «PATRONA BAVARIAE» on the one side and ...
  A: this is a silver 1 Thaler from Bavaria featuring the Madonna and Child and Duke Maximilian Joseph ...
Canadian 1.00 bills6/8/2009
  Q: I have one dollar bills that are in perfect condition and I was wondering what I could do to find ...
  A: Collector value of a note depends on date, series letter and condition, including amount of wear, ...
misprint dollar6/8/2009
  Q: I have a dollar bill that is normal on the front but on the back you can see the front and the back ...
  A: Error value depends on type and extent of the error as well as amount of folds or wear and collector ...
5 coins from Hawaii, before it was a state.6/8/2009
  Q: I was wondering if you could tell anything about my coins. I have been searching for some time now. ...
  A: they are likely medals issued for sale to tourists. Official Hawaii coins were only issued in 1847 ...
Canadian coins6/8/2009
  Q: How can I tell if some coins I found are worth anything some of them are dated from the mid 1800's ...
  A: Great Britain issued coins without the country name. They feature the monarch at the time as well as ...
silver certificate dollar bill6/7/2009
  Q: how much is a silver certificate, blue stamped, series e, there is a star in front of the serial ...
  A: Collector value of a note depends on date, series letter and condition, including amount of wear, ...
3 coins to be valued6/7/2009
  Q: I have a Spanish coin from 1774 it's tarnished and a little worn, though you can read everything ...
  A: the first may be a 2 reales. Pesetas wweren't used until 1870. What is the rest of the lettering on ...
Old coins from Norway6/7/2009
  Q: Curious about value of a couple of coins my family brought over from Norway 80 years ago. One is ...
  A: There were 898,000 of the 2 skilling coins minted that year by the occupying Danish and collector ...
Queen Victoria coin 1887 up6/7/2009
  Q: I have a ring (seems to be popular)imbed with what seems to be a Victorian 5 pound 1887-1901, ...
  A: a British 5 Pound coin would be about 36 millimeters in diameter and should weigh 39.94 grams and ...
1821 coin what is it6/7/2009
  Q: i have a 1821 coin that reads ferdin vii dei gratia on front on back reads hispan et ind rex ng 8r m ...
  A: It appears to be a silver dollar sized Spanish-Guatemalan 8 Reales. That design featuring king ...
Lincoln penny error6/7/2009
  Q: I found in a box of 5000 pennies I collected over the yrs: a 1980-D Lincoln with a normal memorial ...
  A: this ooccurred when another cent, already struck, was pressed against the face of this one, possibly ...
coin identification6/6/2009
  Q: I have a gold coin that measures 1-5/16" in diameter. On one side it has a woman's head and says ...
  A: This seems to be a Spanish Mexican 8 Escudos featuring king Charles IV (1788-1808). The two letters ...
identify my coin6/6/2009
  Q: I have three coins of the following type, dated 1895, 1901 and 1926. One side of the coin looks like ...
  A: Counterfeits and fantasy pieces mass produced in East Asia, the Middle East and Eastern Europe ...
Can not Identify this coin6/6/2009
  Q: Have 6 coins consisting of date ranges from 1886 to 1916 they have a number 10 on the back ...
  A: they sound like nickel (magnetic) Austrian 10 heller coins minted 1892-1916. Collector value depends ...
value of coin6/6/2009
  Q: I have a coin that has estado unidos mexicanos N$1 with the date of 1892. Can you give me any info ...
  A: these Mexican coins have only been made since 1992. Technology to make bimetallic coins possible was ...
value of coin6/6/2009
  Q: I have a coin that has estado unidos mexicanos N$1 with the date of 1892. Can you give me any info ...
  A: this is a Mexican 1992 bimetallic (stainless steel & aluminum-bronze) 1 New Peso coin. The date ...
silver coin value6/6/2009
  Q: We have a number of 12 onzas plata pura coins featuring the 200th anniversary of the us constitution ...
  A: There were only 250 of these 80 millimeters 12 ounce silver unofficial pieces minted in Proof ...
four spanish silver coins6/6/2009
  Q: ..i have 4 spanish coins and would love to know the value!...firstly a jose bonaparte 20 real 1808 ...
  A: Collector value of a coin depends on date, denomination, mint mark (if any), number minted and ...
Greek Coins6/6/2009
  Q: Many thanks for your past expert answers. I have a couple of greek coins ie 1 - 1967 & 5 - 1954 ...
  A: these are copper-nickel like the U.S. nickel. About 20 million were made of each and they are worth ...
5 Lire Silver coin6/6/2009
  Q: I've got a question about this coin: "Gioacchino Napoleone (1808-15), 1813, Naples & Sicily, 5 Lire, ...
  A: the 3rd side of the coin is referred to as the 'rim'. From the pics it looks likely to be a fake to ...
5 Lire Silver coin6/6/2009
  Q: I've got a question about this coin: "Gioacchino Napoleone (1808-15), 1813, Naples & Sicily, 5 Lire, ...
  A: it should say Lire, not Tire. Earlier Chinese fakes had typos as they were not fluent in English and ...
50000 Turk Lirasi6/5/2009
  Q: 50000 Turk LirasiHow much is it worth. All it says is. 14 ocak 1970 tarih ve 1211 sayiu kanuna gore ...
  A: these Turkish 50,000 Lira notes feature the National Parliament House in Ankara as well as the ...
Middle eastern coins?6/5/2009
  Q: I've been collecting for about 15 years. I was recently given a couple coins I can't identify. They ...
  A: They are likely from Syria featuring the Euphrates dam and dated 1396/1976 in Arabic. A whole series ...
olc coin6/5/2009
  Q: I found a 1950 50 Pfennig Bundes Republic Deutschland "D" mint. What is it worth in American money? ...
  A: There were over 100 million of these copper-nickel West German 50 pfennig (1/2 Mark) coins minted in ...
vittoro emanvele III re d`italia 1920 10c6/5/2009
  Q: I found this coin today and was wondering if it was worth anything?! It has vittoro emanvele III re ...
  A: There were 38 million of these Italian 10 centesimi coins minted that year in Rome (R) featuring ...
gold queen victoria coins6/5/2009
  Q: I have two gold coins that are British-used in Ireland. Description: First coin: Denomination-Crown ...
  A: these are British gold Sovereign coins (1 Pound) if 22 millimeters across or a 1/2 Sovereign if 19 ...
Misstrike Mercury head dime6/5/2009
  Q: My dad got it in change in the 40`s and it started him collecting - it was appraised in the 40`s at ...
  A: in Very Good condition the 1942 over 41 10c coin (without a D mintmark at the base of the torch) may ...
1000 Banco Central do Brasil bill6/5/2009
  Q: Can you tell me if this old bill that was given to my dad as a younger man is worth anything or ...
  A: Collector value of a note depends on date, series number and condition, including amount of wear, ...
coins6/5/2009
  Q: I have 8 coins and was wandering if you could say anything about them. The one with the elephants ...
  A: none of these are government issued coins. They were made by someone as souvenirs for sale to ...
1943 Tien Gulden Nederland6/5/2009
  Q: American bank note company DA608551 Front is blue looks like Canadian 10 dollar bill back is orange ...
  A: Collector value of a note depends on date and condition, including amount of wear, any folds, tears ...
1876 dime/1904 nickel6/4/2009
  Q: How come I can not find coin lists showing a canadian 1876 dime? Is this coin rarer than other ...
  A: no 1876 Canada 10 cents coins were minted, none between 1875 and 1880. There were 2.4 million of the ...
Old paper U.S $206/4/2009
  Q: I have found a $20 bill that is series of 1929 in currency at a gas station. I have some interest in ...
  A: Collector value of a note depends on date, series letter and condition, including amount of wear, ...
coin value6/4/2009
  Q: I have a 1989 $50 silver proof commemorative coin from the republic of the Marshall Islands honoring ...
  A: There were about 25,000 of these 1 ounce of silver coins minted that year in Proof condition, either ...
mexican coin6/4/2009
  Q: me again, can you please help me with the silver content of the following coin, if any. Mexico 1982 ...
  A: There were 222.9 million of these copper-nickel (like the U.S. 5c coin) Mexican 50 Pesos coins ...
King George V 3 pence coin6/4/2009
  Q: I have found a King Goerge V 3 pence coin, 1921. I have two questions: What metal is it made of? ...
  A: There were 8.75 million of these 50% silver British 3 pence coins minted that year featuring King ...
rare coin6/4/2009
  Q: I JUST PURCHASED SEVERAL COINS, BUT THIS ONE I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT IT IS OR VALUE (IF ANY ). I WAS ...
  A: 'doubloon' was just a nickname for some Spanish colonial coins. If you have pictures (not over 1 ...
20 Austrian shillings6/4/2009
  Q: I have a banknote worth 20 schillings, dating from 1985. It says Albertina on one side. The other ...
  A: it may be worth up to about $5 depending on amount of wear and collector demand. It features the ...
1892 Prussian coin6/4/2009
  Q: I have an 1892 Prussian 2-Mark coin (Willhelm II), that is dirty but has minimal wear. I looked up ...
  A: There were 182,000 2 Mark minted that year in Berlin (A) featuring King Wilhelm II (1888-1918). This ...
Dutch Silver Coin6/3/2009
  Q: I have a 1960 Silver 2 1/2 Gulden with picture of two heads on the back.Beatrix Koningin. Is it ...
  A: it is actually dated 1980. There were 30.5 million of these nickel 2-1/2 Gulden coins minted that ...
German/Austrian Coin 19476/3/2009
  Q: I have a coin with the words REPUBLIK OSTERREICH around the outside and a male figure striding to ...
  A: There were 35.8 million of these aluminum Austrian 1 Schilling coins minted that year. Collector ...
$1000.00 Bill6/3/2009
  Q: I have a $1000.00 Dollar Bill. Is there a value to this over the face value. It is a Series of 1934A ...
  A: Collector value of a note depends on date, series letter and condition, including amount of wear, ...
1990 New Zealand 150 year celebration $10 note6/3/2009
  Q: I have a 1990 $10 New Zealand note celebrating the 150 years of the Treaty of Waitangi. Good ...
  A: Collector value of a note depends on date and condition, including amount of wear, any folds, tears ...
1892 Prussian coin6/3/2009
  Q: I have an 1892 Prussian 2-Mark coin (Willhelm II), that is dirty but has minimal wear. I looked up ...
  A: There were 182,000 2 Mark minted that year in Berlin (A) featuring King Wilhelm II (1888-1918). This ...
helvetia gold coin6/3/2009
  Q: In my grandmother's jewelry I found a Helvetia 20 franc gold coin from 1936. On the front side is ...
  A: Helvetia is the Latin name the Romans gave the Switzerland area over 2000 years ago. The Swiss ...
Unknown Modern Coin6/3/2009
  Q: I can't figure out what and where this coin originates from. Could you help me out? ...
  A: long day here. I didn't pay enough attention. It is a 500 Rials but all the other info I provided is ...
Unknown Modern Coin6/3/2009
  Q: I can't figure out what and where this coin originates from. Could you help me out?
  A: this is a bimetallic (aluminum-bronze and copper-nickel) 500 Rials coin from Iran dated 1385 ...
US $20 misprint value6/2/2009
  Q: Have a 1996 US $20 Fed Res Note which is printed one side only. Back side has only a 1/8" pratial ...
  A: Error value depends on type and extent of the error as well as amount of folds or wear and collector ...
spanish coin6/2/2009
  Q: have a spanish coin dated 1788 bigger than a quarter but smaller than a half dollar front says ...
  A: It appears to be a silver Spanish-Mexican 2 Reales. That design features king King Charles III ...
coin for sale6/2/2009
  Q: I want to sell a 1916 half penny coin GEORGIVS V D.G.BRITT.OMNI REX F.D.INDIMP.. (Commonwealth of ...
  A: There were 3.6 million of these Australian 1/2 penny coins minted featuring King George V (1910-36). ...
An old coin6/2/2009
  Q: Can you tell me the price of an old coin of East Africa of year 1956 of the denomination 10 cents ...
  A: that means that the price someone interested in buying the coin might be about 20 cents U.S. Coins ...
British Virgin Islands Coins6/2/2009
  Q: I'm a 3rd grade teacher and each year I give my kids cheap, often obsolete, foreign coins which we ...
  A: the BVI uses U.S. coins to make it more efficient for the tourist industry which is mainly American. ...
French 1 Franc coin 18096/2/2009
  Q: I have a fairly worn French 1 franc coin from 1809 and I'm wondering its value? It shows Napoleon as ...
  A: There were 2.4 million minted in Lille (W) that year featuring Napoleon I (1799-1814). This coin ...
Franz Josef Gold Coin6/2/2009
  Q: Would you know what the approximate value is of a 1915 Austrian Franz Josef gold coin in mint ...
  A: the Austrian 100 Corona coin featuring Emperor Franz Josef I (1848-1916) should weigh 33.8753 grams ...
Franz Josef Gold Coin6/2/2009
  Q: Would you know what the approximate value is of a 1915 Austrian Franz Josef gold coin in mint ...
  A: what is the denomination (face value) on the coin by the eagle's tail? The 1915 issues are ...
1941 Italia c.20 piece6/2/2009
  Q: I have a 1941 silver 20c. piece. One side has the imprints "R","XIX","c.20","1941"with a face and ...
  A: this is a stainless steel Italian 20 centesimi coin featuring Vittorio Emanuele III (1900-46). The ...
Seeking info on what I think is a Greek coin6/1/2009
  Q: I found an interesting coin that appears to be Greek in origin and possibly brass. The back of the ...
  A: this is a nickel-brass Greek 50 Drachmes featuring Homer. Collector value may be worth about .25 ...
liberte egalite fraternite6/1/2009
  Q: Recently came across several coins with this inscription on them, 1920 in good condition 25 cent, a ...
  A: 'liberte egalite fraternite' on these copper-nickel French coins translates to Liberty, Equality, ...
French 1 Franc coin 18096/1/2009
  Q: I have a fairly worn French 1 franc coin from 1809 and I'm wondering its value? It shows Napoleon as ...
  A: Collector value of a coin depends on date, denomination, mint mark (if any), number minted and ...
An old coin6/1/2009
  Q: Can you tell me the price of an old coin of East Africa of year 1956 of the denomination 10 cents ...
  A: There were 6 million of these bronze British East Africa coins minted that year featuring Queen ...
coin value6/1/2009
  Q: i have a coin with one side marked" REPUBLICA PERUANA LIMA POZG 1913" and the other sided " VERDAD I ...
  A: This Peru 1 Libra coin should weigh 7.988 grams and would contain .2354 of an ounce of gold. It may ...
Hungarian Coin6/1/2009
  Q: I have a 5 Pengo Kiralysag 1930 coin. I checked for previous questions and I did see there was some ...
  A: There were 3.65 million of these Hungarian 5 Pengo coins celebrating the 10th anniversary of the ...
vaule of coin6/1/2009
  Q: i have a 1967 "KWNCTaNTINOC BaCIAEYC TWN'EAAHNWN" coin with A 2 on the back wiht the crown and 2 men ...
  A: There were 10 million of these copper-nickel Greek 2 Drachmai coins featuring King Constantine II ...
Foreign coins5/31/2009
  Q: I have several coins whose origin and worth I am not sure of. The first is "3 (what looks like) ...
  A: Collector value of a coin depends on date, denomination, mint mark (if any), number minted and ...
1942 four pence coin bracelet5/31/2009
  Q: I just bought a bracelet which has 7 silver 1942 four pence pieces, with George VI on the other ...
  A: If a coin has been damaged by becoming part of the jewelry or cannot be separated from the jewelry ...
Mexican Coin5/31/2009
  Q: I have a silver coin. Both sides are the same. It has the eagle on the cactus holding the serpent in ...
  A: If it has no denomination on it then it is a medal and not a coin. It is probably a souvenir piece ...
coin5/31/2009
  Q: We have a coin that seems as though it came from Switzerland and may be a 5 franc It is a 1900 and ...
  A: if it is a small coin then it is a copper-nickel 5 rappen (100 rappen to a Franc) from Switzerland. ...
liberty coin5/30/2009
  Q: I recently found an 1884 liberty $20 gold coin. Is there anyway to tell if this is real or a ...
  A: is there a mintmark letter below the eagle? A genuine $20 coin should weigh 33.436 grams and would ...
unknown Mexican "Libertad" coin5/30/2009
  Q: I have a few mexican-LIBERTAD coins from 1882 and 1886 that don't have a denomination afixed to ...
  A: the 8R refers to 8 Reales while the Z or M would be the mintmark. If you start by listing them by ...
leopold coin (young face) 18295/30/2009
  Q: I have a coin that I looked up in Kraus/Missler,s book that says its an Italian 5 paola coin.But I ...
  A: the 1829 5 Paoli featuring Tuscany King Leopold II (1824-59) should weigh 13.75 grams and would ...
Canadian & British coins5/30/2009
  Q: Mr. Swain; There is not much interest in Canadian or British coins where I live. I collected these ...
  A: Collector value of a coin depends on date, denomination, mint mark (if any), number minted and ...
German coin or medal?5/30/2009
  Q: I have a 34mm diameter silver(?) coin or medal as the attached photographs. Around the edge it has ...
  A: the medal's edge translates to BENEDICTION MONEY OF ANNIVERSARY. It is an 1895 25th anniversary ...
Chile Coin value5/30/2009
  Q: I have an 1866 Chile 20 cent piece. Can you tell me its value or direct me to someone who can?
  A: There were 4.3 million of these Chile 20 centavos minted that year. It contains .1331 of an ounce of ...
More about Straits Settlement Coin5/30/2009
  Q: I would like to know more about the followings: "George V King And Emperor of India" One cent coin, ...
  A: These coins feature the British monarchs: King George V (1910-36), King George VI (1936-52). ...
Nederl Indie 1/4 G 19415/30/2009
  Q: Question I also have a coin like Amy's a "Nederl Indie 1/4 G 1941" but there is no San Francisco ...
  A: There were 35 million of these Netherlands East Indies (Indonesia) 1/4 Gulden coins minted in ...
coin i received in my change5/29/2009
  Q: I have a coin given to me in my change,can you advise what it might be and possible value.
  A: it features King George III (1760-1820). Without knowing the date, metal and size it is impossible ...
berlin currency5/29/2009
  Q: I have a 1000 dollar Sept. 15, 1922 Reichsbanknote Tousand mark from Berlin. Reichbankoirektorium. ...
  A: Collector value of a note depends on date, series letter and condition, including amount of wear, ...
ALABAMA TAX TOKEN5/29/2009
  Q: I have an Alabama state 1 cent tax token with a hole in the center, but it says "Department of ...
  A: it may be worth $1 or more depending on type, amount of wear and collector demand. ...
Ferdin VII Dei Gratia - Silver - 18105/29/2009
  Q: I have an 1810 Ferdin VII "Silver" coin in very good condition. Do you have any idea what it is ...
  A: If silver dollar sized it may be a Spanish-Mexican 8 Reales. That design featuring king Ferdinand ...
guilden5/29/2009
  Q: may i now the price of guilden 2.5 silver from 1852,in normal condition,and how to detect copy. ...
  A: This 2-1/2 Gulden Dutch coin should weigh 25.0 grams and would contain .7596 of an ounce of silver. ...
Turkish Coin5/29/2009
  Q: I have been doing a lot of research to figure out what this coin is that I bought in a box of other ...
  A: year 27 would make it 1901AD. The 10 para contains .0064 of an ounce of silver (about 10 cents ...
Spanish coin5/29/2009
  Q: Hey! I'm Toni from Finland. I found this old spanish coin. It seems to be from year 1850. I have ...
  A: this is a copper Spanish 1/2 real minted at Segovia (aquaduct mintmark). It may be worth about $25 ...
1853 Brazil gold 20,000 Reis Petrus II5/29/2009
  Q: What is the approximate current retail value of this F coin ? ANSWER: Hi Lewis, there were no 1883 ...
  A: There were 246,000 of the 1853 20,000 Reis coins minted that year and This coin should weigh 17.93 ...
1986 coin sets5/29/2009
  Q: I recently received a coin collection that my grandmother created for me from my birth year. I have ...
  A: There were 1.1 million of the 1986 mint sets minted that year and each may be worth about $15. There ...
1950 B $20 dollar bill5/29/2009
  Q: I was wondering if my twenty dollar bill was worth anything other then just twenty dollars. the ...
  A: Collector value of a note depends on date, series letter and condition, including amount of wear, ...
1883 Brazil gold 20,000 Reis Petrus II5/28/2009
  Q: What is the approximate current retail value of this F coin ?
  A: there were no 1883 20,000 Reis coins minted. There were 10,000 of the 1883 10,000 Reis coins minted ...
1810 Chile (or Bolivia) 8 Escudos FerdinV115/28/2009
  Q: What is the approximate currrent value of this VF gold coin ?
  A: Bolivia didn't mint an 1810 8 Escudos. Chile issued 55,000 with its So mintmark and FJ mintmaster's ...
id coin5/28/2009
  Q: as per attach, is there a meaning to the lettering underneath the lion? I saw a different ones in ...
  A: this is an Iranian gold coin. Date is on the other side (under the neck) and denomination (face ...
Coins: Italian Lira minted in 1956/575/28/2009
  Q: I have two Italian coins with me, one is of the year 1956 and of denomination L.100, and the other ...
  A: There were 100 million of the stainless steel Italian 100 Lire coins minted that year in Rome (R). ...
Half Penny value5/28/2009
  Q: I have a worn half penny dated 1913. On the front is a picture of a left facing man with the ...
  A: There were 17.5 million of these bronze British 1/2 penny coins minted that year featuring King ...
1940 Italian coin5/28/2009
  Q: I think it's a 10 cent Italian coin. On front is a bald man and the letters VITT-EM-III-RE-E-IMP-. ...
  A: There were 23.4 million of these aluminum-bronze Italy 10 centesimi coins minted that year in Rome ...
Bicentennial Canadian Penny 19675/28/2009
  Q: Can you tell me the value of a 1967 Cnadian Penny. It's their Bicentennial with a bird with wings ...
  A: There were 345 million of these bronze Centennial of the Canada Confederation 1 cent coins minted ...
1917 Silver Dime5/28/2009
  Q: I have a U.S. 1917 Silver Dime. It's pretty worn. Do you know the value of it?
  A: if it has no mintmark letter to the left of the bottom of the torch (fasces) collector value may be ...
5 centavos coins5/28/2009
  Q: I have two 1945 coins from "Republica Del Ecuador." Bothe are 5 centavos. One of them is silver. ...
  A: there were no 1945 Ecuador coins minted. There were 40 million copper-nickel 1946 5 centavos minted ...
1973 Bahama 5 cent coin5/28/2009
  Q: Can you give me a rough estimate on the value of a 5 cent coin from "The Commonwealth of the ...
  A: collector value may be worth about .10 to .65 depending on amount of wear and collector demand. ...
Coin inquiry 19145/28/2009
  Q: We have coin we would like to find out the heritage and value of: Nederlandsch Indie 2 1/2 cents ...
  A: There were 22 million of these bronze Netherlands East Indies (Indonesia) 2-1/2 cents coins minted ...
silver coin5/27/2009
  Q: another coin I cannot identify please help. Same size as silver 3d. It is Victoria Jubilee head, ...
  A: yes, someone defaced the coin featuring Queen Victoria (1837-1901) probably to present it to a loved ...
1881 18855/27/2009
  Q: hi i have got a alfonso xii 1881 and a 1885 it is silver in colour but some one who wanted to buy ...
  A: these I assume are 5 Pesetas coins featuring King Alphonso XII (1874-86). They should weigh 25.0 ...
STRAITS SETTLEMENT COIN5/27/2009
  Q: I HAVE A 1889 1 CENT STRAITS SETTLEMENT COIN (VICTORIA ) AND HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIND THIS YEAR ...
  A: There were 6 million of these bronze 1 cent coins minted that year featuring British Queen Victoria ...
mexican coins5/27/2009
  Q: I have 2 coins,one says estados unidos mexicanos with the date 1938-1988 it has $5000 ingraved on ...
  A: the first is a copper-nickel 5000 Pesos commemorating the 50th anniversary of the nationalization of ...
napoleon 111 1854 dix centime mintmark b5/27/2009
  Q: any idea of value please condition of coin is warn
  A: There were 8 million of these bronze French 10 centimes coins minted in Rouen (B) that year ...
Value of Gold Coin5/27/2009
  Q: This coin has been graded EF45 by ANACS. I can't find anyone that can help me with a value or ...
  A: this Peruvian 8 Escudos struck in Lima and featuring Spanish king King Charles IV (1788-1808) ...
Italian Lire5/26/2009
  Q: I have a 1976 Italian 100 Lire coin that's been turned into a pendant (it's had a hole drilled into ...
  A: There were 160 million of these stainless steel 100 Lire coins minted that year in Rome (R). Without ...
1855 $20 gold piece5/26/2009
  Q: I have an 1855 Blake and Company Assayers $20 dollar gold piece: however, it's not made of gold. It ...
  A: they are correct. This brass (copper and zinc) piece may be a modern replica if not a trial piece or ...
$1 silver certificate value5/26/2009
  Q: I have a $1 silver certificate with the series of 1928 A, its in pretty good condition but there is ...
  A: Collector value of a note depends on date, series letter and condition, including amount of wear, ...
golden escudo5/26/2009
  Q: hoi i have found with my detector a golden 1 or 2 cobs escudo spain,it weights 3,4gr and dia is 1,5 ...
  A: it looks genuine but without a visible date its value may be minimal. The $750 sounds like a great ...
Bahamian Independence Coin5/26/2009
  Q: Bahamian Independence Day coin, July 10,1973 mint condtion (encased in lucite), heads of Butler ...
  A: It sounds like a medal instead of a coin so collector value may be non-existant. And there's no ...
Bahamian Independence Coin5/26/2009
  Q: Bahamian Independence Day coin, July 10,1973 mint condtion (encased in lucite), heads of Butler ...
  A: what is the denomination (face value) of the coin? Is there a second date on the coin? If it is ...
Arabic/Egyptian Coin5/26/2009
  Q: I have been doing a lot of research to figure out what this coin is that I bought in a box of other ...
  A: it is actually Turkish (Ottoman Empire) from the reign of Abdul Hamid II (1876-1909). Below the star ...
coins value5/26/2009
  Q: i have some old coins which i inherited many years ago. i thought i would just find out the value ...
  A: Collector value of a coin depends on date, denomination, mint mark (if any), number minted and ...
1878,queen victoria sovereign5/26/2009
  Q: i have got a 1878 sovereign,on the one side its got the queen and turn it over and the shield with ...
  A: this is an Australian gold Sovereign coin (1 Pound) if it is 22 millimeters across depicting Queen ...
Italia 19245/26/2009
  Q: I have an Italia 1924 on front side and Bvono Da L.1 on back side. The coin is in decent condition ...
  A: There were 29.3 million of these Italian 'good for 1 Lira' coins made of nickel minted in Rome (R) ...
1792 carol llll d chisp.et ind r5/26/2009
  Q: i recently acquired this coin it is i very great shape except for hole drilled to accommodate a ...
  A: It appears to be a silver dollar sized Spanish-Mexican 8 Reales. That design features king Charles ...
Georgivs v dc britt omn rex fd ind imp5/25/2009
  Q: I have a question about a ring that my dad just found in our backyard in Rochester, NY. On the ...
  A: this is a British gold Sovereign coin (1 Pound) if it is 22 millimeters across or a 1/2 Sovereign if ...
1881,1885 5 pesetas5/25/2009
  Q: rare and approximate value please
  A: these Spanish 5 Pesetas coins featuring King Alfonso XII (1874-86) should each weigh 25.0 grams and ...
quarter dollar5/25/2009
  Q: me again!! I have a coin which is silver in colour, it is dated 1876, liberty is seated. Obverse ...
  A: There were 17.8 million minted in Philadelphia without a mintmark below the eagle. This coin should ...
napoleon coin5/25/2009
  Q: I have inherited a silver napoleon coin,i have been told that there were not many like them,on the ...
  A: Collector value of a coin depends on date, denomination, mint mark (if any), number minted and ...
1933 double eagle5/25/2009
  Q: the 1933 gold double eagle i have is suspose to be a replica it has a copy # im unsure of and where ...
  A: Yes, only 11 are known and the last one available sold for $9,000,000. The genuine coin should weigh ...
Helvetia Coin.5/25/2009
  Q: I have a copper looking coin that reads 'Helvetia' on the front, with a cross below it and the year ...
  A: There were 10.2 million of these bronze Switzerland 2 rappen coins minted that year in Bern (B) ...
1871 Netherlands coin5/25/2009
  Q: I have a 2 1/2 guilder Netherlands coin, dated 1871. It's in good condition. Everything is ...
  A: There were 6.9 million of the Netherlands 2-1/2 Gulden coins featuring King William III (1849-90). ...
mexican coins...5/25/2009
  Q: i have a 1926 copper looking coin one side had a large bird perched with a snake in it's beak, and ...
  A: these are bronze Mexican 2 and 5 centavos coins minted in Mexico City (Mo). There were 4.75 million ...
Vietnam coins5/25/2009
  Q: I am trying to help my 1st grade son with a Vietnam report. His grandfather gave him 3 coins to ...
  A: these were copper-nickel coins used in South Vietnam (1953-75) until the country was overrun and ...
Hawaii dollar5/25/2009
  Q: Hospice thrift shop has been given a Hawaii dollar (King Kamehameha 1) mint condition. Any ...
  A: an 1883 silver 1 Dala coin was the only official Hawaii 'dollar' issued. It weighs 26.73 grams and ...
Misprinted 1950 $5.00 Bill5/24/2009
  Q: I have a 1950 misprinted $5.00 bill. The misprint is on the front and back. It has a 1/4" ...
  A: Error value depends on type and extent of the error as well as amount of folds or wear and collector ...
Fransisco Franco coins5/24/2009
  Q: I have a 1957 Francisco Franco Caudillo 5 pta's coin, in mint condition, and I was wondering what it ...
  A: this copper-nickel Spanish 5 Pesetas has another date to the left of the eagle. For the 1957 coins ...
silver coin5/24/2009
  Q: I have a silver coin that says world trade .999 fine silver one troy ounce 31.1 grams it also has ...
  A: This is a privately issued piece from California and is called a 'silver round', usually a one Troy ...
Price of Coin5/24/2009
  Q: A Silver Rupee Coin of 1839 AD,featuring Empress Victoria,with Guarantee of being Original is ...
  A: 'There is an exceptionally rare pattern rupee (I only know of one) believed to have been issued from ...
1944 Coin5/24/2009
  Q: I have a 1944 coin from the Repvbliqve Francaise worth 1 Franc. On the front, there is a picture of ...
  A: There were 22.6 million of these aluminum French 1 Franc coins minted that year. Pierre Marlon was ...
old 2 and 1 dollar bills5/23/2009
  Q: I have an old 2 dollar bill it has red writting for the numbers year 1963 and 1953, I also have and ...
  A: Collector value of a note depends on date, series letter and condition, including amount of wear, ...