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Expertise
I can answer most world coin questions in general 1800s and later, and specialize in Canadian and British commonwealth coins. However, I do not deal with gold coins, errors, tokens and medallions, or paper money in general, and will politely turn down most questions regarding such.

Experience
8 years in world coins, 11 years in Canadian.

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Questions Answered By Expert Kevin Av
In Category Coin Collecting

Subject	Date Asked

misprint	8/22/2008
Q: sorry if this is a bad question to ask you. but i found a 1964 nickle with the front being ... A: If the coin is otherwise perfectly normal, and the back side is completely flat (rather than being ...
1901 Victoria Died January 22nd 1901	8/21/2008
Q: I have a coin (could be gold, could be bronze) with the bust of Victoria on the front with the ... A: The reason why there's no demonination is because it's a commemorative medal rather than a coin, and ...
German Silver coin, circa 1890	8/14/2008
Q: Sir, I have a large 1 5/8" diameter silver coin. The front is a portrait of Karl von Wurttemburg ... A: Your piece is a medal. As such, it is not listed in coin catalogues. It appears to be issued to ...
1898 coin	8/14/2008
Q: I have a coin dated 1898. I am not sure which is the front or back but on one side it appears there ... A: Are there two crossed branches between the "2" and the date? If so, your coin is an Austrian 2 ...
I found a handfull of coins	8/14/2008
Q: I found a hand full of coins from the 30' - 70's - Spain, Belgium, Italy, Portugal, India, France. I ... A: I would recommend you contact a local American Numismatic Association member coin club for contact ...
Coin	8/13/2008
Q: I have found a coin and its says on it year 1821 With Ferdin VII on the front and on the back it ... A: It sounds like a Spanish colonial 8 reales coin. These were issued in Spain and various Spanish ...
possibly canadian or british coins?	8/12/2008
Q: just wondering if coins I found were worth anything 1)rather large bronzish looking coin ( bigger ... A: Retail values given are assuming that the pieces are moderately worn. 1)rather large bronzish ...
canadian pennies	8/11/2008
Q: I have a 1932, 1933 and 1867 canadian penny. I love collecting coins but do not have the time to ... A: Typical circulated 1932 and 1933 Canadian 1c have retail value of 25c-50c each. The "1867" cent - if ...
queen elizabeth silver half penny	8/11/2008
Q: I recently found a silver Queen Elizabeth half penny dated 1967 in my grandfather's old box of ... A: British halfpennies are usually bronze, so it sounds like it was silver-plated when someone decided ...
1909 States of Jersey One Twelfth of a Shilling	8/10/2008
Q: Any idea what this is worth? 1909 - mint mark (under edward vii?) is DES - ? Edward is a little ... A: That you for your detail description - it really helps making it easier for me to get the info you ...
chinese coins	8/10/2008
Q: i have what appears to be a Chinese coin here and it has a detailed dragon on the front of it and on ... A: It's a Chinese silver dollar from Yunnan province, late 1800s to early 1900s. A typical circulated ...
1965 canadian coins	8/9/2008
Q: I have been given a set of Canadian 1965 coins from the "mint" coins are in sealed plastic sleeve a ... A: The Canadian 1965 mint set had one of the largest mintages of 1960s Canadian mint sets. As a result, ...
coin value	8/8/2008
Q: sir, i have silver rupee of year 1920"s and bronze coins of 1858 ..how much these coins cost? A: A 1920 Indian rupee is worth about US$20 if in original mint condition, $12 in extremely fine ...
What is this 1715 coin?	8/7/2008
Q: I have been researching this coin/token for about 20 years and have not come up with much. Recently ... A: Unfortunately I don't recognize it. It is quite possible that your piece is a coin weight or a ...
3/4 cent striats settlements 1801 queen victoria coin	7/21/2008
Q: I've a 3/4 cent Queen Victoria Coin. Round in shape, The colour in brone, 1 side is the queen ... A: I believe that this is a modern made fantasy piece - I have received questions about this piece ...
1818 INDIAN COINS	7/18/2008
Q: Sir, I have FIVE Nos: Bronze Coins on Indian Currency. One side Embossed " EAST INDIA COMPANY " ... A: The first East India Company coins issued for India were dated 1833. Also, the (one) anna coin was ...
About My Coin Value	7/16/2008
Q: How much do U think i would get for a 1845 U.S penny A: The "Red Book" (standard catalogue for US coins - retail prices) lists a 1845 U.S. cent at $14 for ...
Victorian (and probably other british) Coins	7/15/2008
Q: What does "WW" or "W.W." mean when determining the differing variations of Victorian coins? Often ... A: I'm not too familiar with British coin varieties, but I believe the "W.W" refers to the initials of ...
1854 engraved quarter dollar	7/15/2008
Q: I have an 1854 quarter dollar engraved with "SMOKE OP SHATTUCKS CIGARS" on the face. It is worn ... A: To be honest, I don't know - but I'll try to help as best I can: Your piece actually belongs to the ...
canada nickle	7/13/2008
Q: i have a question on a very thin 1905 canada nickle, it's relatively tarnished but not too worn and ... A: In fine condition, it has a retail value of $5. The tarnishing is okay - collectors generally like ...
coins?	7/13/2008
Q: I have some coins from my papa mostly before he died. 1. 2 pound coins 1 dated 1983 and the other ... A: I'm assuming you're interested in values? I am assuming that these pieces (except the last one) are ...
copper coin	7/12/2008
Q: I have come across a copper coin that one of my customers passed off as a penny, it is the same size ... A: It's an 1859 Austrian kreuzer. The M indicates that this piece was minted in Milan. This type was ...
old coin	7/11/2008
Q: I have a really old coin from 1868. I have no idea what it is or if it is worth anything. The coin ... A: Your coin is a long obsolete "1 krajczar" from Hungary. This type was first issued in 1868 and last ...
1995 Double Headed Quarter	7/11/2008
Q: I have just recently come accross this coin, and I have been doing some research and I guess you ... A: Genuine double-headed and double-tailed coins do exist, but the vast majority (99%+) of them are are ...
world coin question	7/8/2008
Q: Can you help me on where this coin comes from and generally how much its worth. It has flowers on ... A: It makes identifying your piece a lot easier! You have a Japanese 100 yen coin. It was made in the ...
cleaning old coins	7/6/2008
Q: ! What do you clean old pennies or silver coins (dimes, nickels,etc)? Thanks very much, Lee. A: I generally do not recommend cleaning coins that that diminishes their collect-ability and thus ...
Hundred British Coins	7/5/2008
Q: I was cleaning out an attic and found hundreds of 1960s British Copper Pennies, about 26 1900 - 1920 ... A: As these are lower-end coins, currency or metal price changes are unlikely to affect their value ...
found coin	5/11/2008
Q: Can you tell me what this coin is? It has GEORGIVS VI D:G:REX ET IND:IMP and the bust of someone on ... A: No. However, it makes the piece more interesting as it appears that it is made of three coins rather ...
Double Headed	5/11/2008
Q: I Have a 1967 quarter with heads on both sides. there are no file lines or what im hearing called ... A: Magician's pieces usually are oriented like your piece (other side is the same when flipped over and ...
1891 silver dollar	5/9/2008
Q: i have an 1891 silver dollar it is in good condition but has been circulated it is of the "o" ment i ... A: The "O" means that it was made in New Orleans. The New Orleans mint usually made fewer coins than ...
found coin	5/8/2008
Q: Can you tell me what this coin is? It has GEORGIVS VI D:G:REX ET IND:IMP and the bust of someone on ... A: It sounds like you have what is known as a magician's coin. Such pieces are usually made by taking ...
Peruvian Silver Coin	5/6/2008
Q: How do I determine the value of a Peruvian 1833 8R standing Liberty - good condition. It is similar ... A: Catalogue value is $60 in extremely fine (near mint), while those with more wear (ie. typical piece) ...
British coin	5/4/2008
Q: I have british pennies and I see from previous answer they are not worth alot but I have one from ... A: 1861 and 1874 are both common dates. The scarcer dates ($10+ in "very good" condition, which is ...
penny	5/1/2008
Q: my family has passed several of antiques my way. that are worth a bundle and do not plan on selling. ... A: It is a genuine coin that has been altered. In the 1970s, there were a variety of novelty / ...
coin inq	3/6/2008
Q: i have a coin which is a half penny with a old sail boat n it from 1945 and on the back it says ... A: Sorry for the delay in my response - I have been very busy in the past week. It's a British ...
canadian coin	3/5/2008
Q: the front of the coin states GEORGIVS VI D:G:REX ET IND:IMP: there appears to be 2 small letters at ... A: Sorry for the delay in my response - I have been very busy in the past week. It's a regular ...
seated coins !!	3/4/2008
Q: i have just started to collect coins and have had no luck in finding out what is a seated coin, hope ... A: Sorry for the delay in my response - I have been very busy in the past week. It's "Seated Liberty", ...
Victoria penny and half-penny	2/1/2008
Q: I have an English - Victoria 1898 Penny and a Victoria 1866 half-penny. Could you please let me ... A: If they are well circulated pieces, both would be valued at about 50c-$1 retail each. British ...
Bicentinnial Quarter	1/9/2008
Q: I was curious after finding a bicentennial quater with no mint marking on it. I looked it up ... A: Circulation issue Philly mint bicentennial quarters do not have a mintmark on them, it wasn't until ...
Chinese coins	1/8/2008
Q: Av: I have another question for you. I have two Chinese coins I haven't had any luck finding info ... A: The first piece is a modern base-metal medallion. It comes in a set that depicts the Qing dynasty ...
Ottawa dollar bill	1/7/2008
Q: I have been wondering about this Canadian dollar bill, I hope you can help me. It is a $1 Canadian ... A: From the number, it appears that your note is signed by Crow and Bouey, and was issued probably in ...
Value of 1894 Quarter Eagle	1/6/2008
Q: I've just inherited a 1894 2 1/2 dollar gold Quarter Eagle. This was an orignal issue that was found ... A: If it's a lightly circulated piece, then it would have a retail value of $400-500. However, from the ...
Morgan Silver Dollars	1/2/2008
Q: I have a few Morgan Silver dollars with mint marks "S" and some with "O". Where were the mints ... A: S = San Francisco O = New Orleans Assuming the pieces are somewhat circulated ("very fine" ...
re: Dei Gra Britt One penny coins	1/1/2008
Q: I have coins dated from 1892 thru 1928, can you tell me if these are collectors? A: These are British pennies. They are very common as millions of them were made annually. The last of ...
Netherland 1/2 Cent Coin	8/30/2007
Q: I have a coin from the netherlands. It is a half cent from 1903 with "Koningrijk der Nederlanden" ... A: Catalogue value (SCWC95) is $20 for "uncirculated" (mint). However, there is the possibility that ...
5-Cent Beavers/	8/30/2007
Q: The Canadian nickel has had a beaver on it as long as I can remember. Why did the Canadians choose ... A: The current circulating coin designs (excepting $1 and $2) were introduced in 1937 as an attempt to ...
1985 British Coin	8/30/2007
Q: I recently found a strange looking coin that said "One Penny" on it and I searched it on the ... A: It's basically a British penny, so it's worth about two cents. Sometimes leftover change from ...
Chinese Coin	8/27/2007
Q: Well, Kevin hello! I take you at your word about "world!" There's a coin I have which is silver, ... A: Actually, Kiangnan (or what used to be it) is in mid-eastern China, around where Shanghai is. 7.2 ...
coin	8/23/2007
Q: I have a 1973 canadian one doller bill SN is BCP5818480 some folds but otherwise in mint condition I ... A: Your first piece appears to be signed by Crow and Bouey based on the serial number (thanks - that ...
"1854 five centavos"	8/22/2007
Q: I just started collecting not to long ago and I had a small collection of forgien coins while going ... A: The Central Bank of the Philippines did not issue its first coins until 1958, so it appears that ...
coin	8/22/2007
Q: Going through my mom's stuff, I found a 1878 1 cent coin from the nederlands, It is copper in color. ... A: but you forgot to ask a question! :-) From my catalogue, there were 53.9 million 1878 Netherlands 1 ...
Canadian Error coins?	8/21/2007
Q: I was told by someone that the RCM deems error coins worth destruction, and that they very seldom ... A: While modern errors (past decade) from the RCM are relatively scarce, this is not always the case- ...
1828 Sardinia 5 lire coin	8/18/2007
Q: in there was an 1828 Italy Sardinia 5 lire coin which is in pretty good condition no rust or ... A: It should be made of silver. Catalogue value (SCWC95) is $30 in "fine" condition. There were roughly ...
Canadian 1943 cent	8/15/2007
Q: Yesterday I was rummaging through my box of loose change and I stumbled upon a 1943 Canadian cent. ... A: Virtually all Canadian 1c coins from the 1940s are common, typical circulated pieces can usually be ...
Foreign coins--worth, how to identify - Where to begin?	8/13/2007
Q: I found a box of foreign coins (quite an asst.) that my Grandmother had saved over the years - She ... A: Probably the best thing to do is try to see if your local library has a copy of the "standard ...
value of Elizabeth II Del Gratia Regina F. F. 1965	8/13/2007
Q: i found a Elizabeth II Del Gratia Regina F.F. 1965 with churchill on the other side. i'd like to ... A: It's known as a "Churchill Crown" as it is a crown (5 shillings) coin depicting Churchill. Millions ...
danmark coin?	8/7/2007
Q: My son is showing an interest in different coins so I got out a little group of odd stuff I've had ... A: It appears to be a medal of some sort, likely to commemorate an event. I believe the "1" is actually ...
1864 15 kopek	8/7/2007
Q: I cannot seem to find out much about this coin. I know it was minted at St. Petersburg and is ... A: My catalogue (SCWC95) lists it as a common date for Russian 15 kopeks of that design. All 15k made ...
west cowes half penny	8/5/2007
Q: I have a 1798 west cowes halfpenny and was wondering where it was made for US or GB use and if it is ... A: The piece is most likely one of many privately issued British halfpenny tokens of the late 18th ...
British commonwealth £2 coin(1986)	8/5/2007
Q: Kevin my name is robert and im no coin expert but i do love collecting coins myself. i have quite a ... A: It is a Great Britain issue, and so it was (and still is valid) throughout England, Scotland, Wales ...
Unknown Coin Not From US	8/1/2007
Q: I have a coin that is just a hair bigger than a US Quarter. It is gold on the outter rim and silver ... A: It's always nice to have such a nice desciption to work with. Unfortunately, I don't recognize it ...
lincoln penny ...	7/31/2007
Q: ..i was telling a fellow who knows about coins that i had a lincoln penny and to the right of this ... A: It's a genuine coin that's been altered (outside of the mint; privately) to be sold as a novelty ...
Canadian coins	7/30/2007
Q: I have some Cdn pennies, all in good condition. The years are 1930, 32, 33, 37, 40, 42, 44, 45, 46, ... A: The George V ones (1930,32,33) typically have a retail value of 25c-50c, while the George VI ones ...
Silver 1922 penny	7/29/2007
Q: My son found a coin this past winter. It is silver 3cm in diameter with a portrait of George V on ... A: Your son's coin is a British penny struck in 1922. The seated figure is Britannia, the ...
TWO COINS	7/28/2007
Q: I have two old coins I am curious about. One is a 1888 Victoria Dei Gratia Regina one cent piece ... A: The first piece as you probably figured out already is a Canadian cent from 1888. A typical ...
1874 half dollar coin	7/27/2007
Q: I have a silver half dollar coin dated 1874, Is there a value to this coin? If so do you recommend ... A: Assuming this is a US coin, its retail value in "good" condition is $25-30, though if it has a "CC" ...
1897 morgan silver dollar	7/26/2007
Q: I recently recieved a 1897 morgan silver dollar handed down in the family. I didn't know how to ... A: To find the mintmark, look just under the wreath. If you don't see a letter there (O or S), then ...
1890 penny	7/18/2007
Q: i have a 1890 penny but cant find any info on this exact 1. it has VICTORIA D:G BRITT:REG:F:G: ON ... A: It's a British bronze penny from 1890, struck during the reign of Queen Victoria. The seated figure ...
identifying mystery coin	7/13/2007
Q: recently given me by my mother. it was her grandfather's. the closest i have come to identifying it ... A: Can you check that the letter to the left of the castle is a "L"? If so, your coin is a Spanish ...
1973 Large bust Canadian quarter	7/13/2007
Q: I came across a 1973 Canadian quarter in my Fathers small collection. I know nothing about coins & ... A: The large bust variety of the Canadian 1973 25c has the same bust of the Queen as those issued ...
old coin	7/13/2007
Q: I've been carrying an old coin for years , Description; a bit larger than U.S. quarter. color: ... A: It sounds like you have a British halfpenny struck in 1915, during the reign of King George the ...
british coin?	7/12/2007
Q: I have a coin that has the jubilee head of queen victoria and engraved says victoria d:g: ... A: The only silver British coin with the St. George / Dragon design and Queen Victoria's jubilee head ...
my coins	7/10/2007
Q: I have a worn coin dated 1-00-1380 inside an inner circle with shapes like birds heads and dots. It ... A: The first piece would be from an Islamic country. AH1380 is roughly AD1961. However, I do not ...
1849 Ten Dollar Coin	7/8/2007
Q: Kevin - I am not sure if this is even a real coin, but i have a gold colored quarter sized coin that ... A: Unfortunately, gold coins (and copies) are outside of my area of expertise. However, here's what I ...
Coin Values	7/8/2007
Q: I have a couple of coins as per the following: No. Country Amount Year 1 Saudi Arabia 2 Qurush 1959 ... A: All of the pieces are relatively common coins with very low catalogue values. The 1959 Saudi 2 ...
coin evaluation	6/25/2007
Q: I have a french 10 cent coin from 1865. It has a picture on the back with writing that reads ... A: Assuming a grade of "good" (which for coin collectors refers to a piece which is very worn, and the ...
coin	6/24/2007
Q: I have a 1924 silver dollar im not sure if its morgan or peace,but it has a lady w/spikes coming out ... A: It would be a peace dollar. 1921 was the changeover year, with both being made that year. The "v" in ...
coin	6/24/2007
Q: came with some items i purchased. ruggid edges, a note with it, ROMAN BRONZE COIN, 308-304 AD, S ... A: It sounds like you have a bronze coin issued in the name of the Roman emperor Licinius. It appears ...
British coin	6/23/2007
Q: I've found a British coin about the size of the American dollar coins, that states "One Penny" on ... A: The woman is Britannia, the [female] personification of Britain. She's seated (on an globe, not ...
i have a mysterious coin......	6/21/2007
Q: i found a coin dated 1897. its a 2 cent piece but there isnt any writing on..on the front there is a ... A: Your coin is a 2-heller piece from Austria. It is relatively common (98 million 2-heller coins were ...
I found something...	6/19/2007
Q: I found an 1803 Frederick William III Ein Thaler. Very little of that has any meaning to me. I know ... A: Good research so far! While the dollar is derived from the world "thaler", a thaler is not equal to ...
George VI 1936-52 farthinig collection	6/18/2007
Q: Kevin, found above in estate sale box. wondering if the collection is worth anything and any info ... A: Unless the coins are in mint condition, retail value would likely be about 25 cents each. A farthing ...
1936 british west african penny	6/9/2007
Q: i have had this coin for some 30 years i am just curious as to its value A: There are two types, those stuck in the name of King George V, and those struck in the name of King ...
Canadian (?) Half penny	6/3/2007
Q: I have a half penny, possibly Canadian. Its copperish colored, slightly larger than a quarter. It ... A: It's a British halfpenny from their "pre-decimal days", when a British pound was divided into 240 ...
Spanish coin 1870	6/1/2007
Q: Kevein, My fiance' found a coin and could like to know it's vaule. He described as follows: Front ... A: It's a Spanish peseta, and it's made of .835 silver. In its day, it was equal to 20c US. Today, a ...
1965 Queen Elizabeth II	5/30/2007
Q: I have a coin that i rely think it could be rare. 1) I want to know if there where any 1965 Silver ... A: If your piece has a diameter of 1.5", and has Churchill on the other side, then it is a coin known ...
various british coins.	5/29/2007
Q: i would really appreciate your help i live in liverpool england and was left some old coins by my ... A: All of these pieces are common dates. Assuming that they're all well circulated pieces that were ...
1875 penny	5/21/2007
Q: I have a penny dated 1875, needs some work to remove greenish coat of something on it as well as a ... A: If it's a US cent, retail value would be $15-18 in "good-very good" condition. Depending on the ...
Hu_Peh Province coin	5/19/2007
Q: Kevin Av, I have a 3 mace and 6 candareens dragon coin marked Hu-Peh Province. It is silver in ... A: I was quite worried about the weight (11.2g is 17% underweight compared to a normal weight of 13.5g, ...
Victoia One Penny	5/17/2007
Q: I have a 1882 "H" one Penny of Jamaica with the shield on the back and the bust of Queen Victoria ... A: The Standard Catalogue of World Coins lists a mintage of 96,000 pieces for the 1882H Jamaican penny. ...
Foreign Coin	5/16/2007
Q: I have a one dollar coin that I cannot identify. It is stamped 1930. It looks to be made from ... A: It's a British Trade Dollar. These are silver dollars made by the British to use in trade in the ...
Russian coin	5/14/2007
Q: My mother's father recently passed away, and I received his coin/bill collection. There are a number ... A: You're correct, it is a Russian coin! -The EM tells us that it was struck at the Ekaterinburg Mint. ...
50 cent pieces (u.s.)	5/14/2007
Q: It's a U.S. coin (all of them are. Then I have 26, 50 cent piece that is from 1776-1976. What are ... A: The 1969 50c has about $1.90 worth of silver in it. The 1976 50c pieces are worth only face value. ...
Hu_Peh Province coin	5/13/2007
Q: Kevin Av, I have a 3 mace and 6 candareens dragon coin marked Hu-Peh Province. It is silver in ... A: It's a 50c coin from Hupeh Province in China struck between 1895 and 1905. It should be about the ...
found coins	5/9/2007
Q: i have 2 indian pennies dated 1860 and 1864, smooth outside edge in good condition. also a peace ... A: 1860 cent - $10 1864 cent - $16 for the copper-nickel variety, $7 for the brozne type. (the nickel ...
asian coins	5/3/2007
Q: i have 3 copper coins that i found with some coins from the ww2 era... the problem is that the ... A: They are Japanese 10 yen coins. They were first made in the 1950s (after WWII), and are still being ...
HU-PEH PROVINCE	4/30/2007
Q: I can not find this coin on any Internet site. It is similar to the one found most often on ebay ... A: The attribution you have for your piece is correct! 7.2 candareens is a dime, or 10 cents. The ...
montreal 1976	4/28/2007
Q: I'm thinking about purchasing the Montreal 1976 $5 and $10 silver coins, but have found different ... A: These coins are sterling silver (.925 fine), and have a gross weight of 24.3 and 48.6 grams ...
Two Milliemes	4/27/2007
Q: I have come into possession of 2 coins. There is a male figure facing right and he appears to have ... A: Your coins are 1952 dated 2 millemes coins from Libya. As you probably know, the date is written in ...
1864 Indian Head Pennies	4/25/2007
Q: Thanks A: U.S. coins are not my specialty, but I'll try my best: There are three types of US 1864 1c coins: ...
Old Canadian Penny	4/16/2007
Q: I found an old Canadian penny at work with the following description. The front: a picture of ... A: In 1967, the year of Canada's centennial, Canada issued commemorative coins for all its regular ...
1968 5 pence	4/9/2007
Q: I just found one of these, and was just wanting to know what the value of it is. I'm sure its not ... A: Generally speaking, keeping an eye out of silver coins is about the only thing to do, other than ...
1968 5 pence	4/9/2007
Q: I just found one of these, and was just wanting to know what the value of it is. I'm sure its not ... A: You're right, it's not worth a quarter, unfortunately. It's an old British 5-pence. They have since ...
Chinese Coin	4/7/2007
Q: I have a Silver Dollar from China, the Hupeh province. There is no date that I can see, though my ... A: It appears that you have a regular issue silver dollar of Hupeh Province issued during the reign of ...
ONE SILVER TRADE UIT	4/3/2007
Q: I HAVE A COIN THAT STATES .999FINE SILVER ONE TROY OUNCE. THE FACE OF THE COIN HAS THE FACE OF THE ... A: What you have is a one ounce silver round. Basically, it's a "round" (not a "coin" as it is not ...
republic of liberia coin.	4/2/2007
Q: I recently found a republic of liberia coin that says 50 dollars on it. It was made in 1996. I was ... A: Unfortunately, Liberian dollars are not a regularly traded currency - it's actually not listed on ...
british one penny	3/9/2007
Q: i have acoin with one penny on the front and the date1896 and on the backthe words victoria deigra ... A: Victorian British pennies are very common as many were used well into the 1960s. A typical ...
coin pillbox?	3/5/2007
Q: I have a round coin that has Queen Elizabeth the Second on one side but there is a 1/4 inch ... A: While I have not seen one exactly like the one you have, I have seen simular items with other coins. ...
value of coin	3/4/2007
Q: i have a 1915 100 corona it is gold in colour could you please tell me value of it thankyou A: It appears that you have an Austrian 1915 100 corona restrike. It is a gold bullion piece has has ...
1993 silver coin	2/27/2007
Q: I have what appears to be a 1993 all silver dime. It sounds like silver, feels like silver, seems to ... A: Starting in 1992, the U.S. mint made special sets with silver coins in them for sale to collectors. ...
Canadian uncirculated sets	2/24/2007
Q: I inherited uncirculated sets my father collected for years.They are complete sets from 1948 thru ... A: Generally speaking, you may receive more by breaking up the sets, as some dealers have a greater ...
silver dollars	2/21/2007
Q: can you tell me appox value of silver dollars, 1878,1923 1971,1978 1976 Thanks A: 1878 - for a typical circulated one, $10-20. However, if there's a CC under the wreath where the ...
canadain $1 bill	2/14/2007
Q: hey i have 5 $1 bills from 1973 i was wondering if there worth anything? A: Generally speak, they have little value. These were issued until 1987 with the same 1973 date, and ...
1780 x coin	2/11/2007
Q: I would like to know how much this coin is worth ment cond. Is it real? A: It sounds like you have a restrike of the Maria Theresa Thaler. Yes, it is real. But your piece, ...
commerative 1953 five shillings	2/5/2007
Q: Says five shillings elizabeth II DEI GRATIA OMN REGINA FIDEI DEFENSOR on the front and four shields ... A: There were just under 6 million of these coins made. It is made of copper-nickel, and was issued to ...
English penny and shilling	2/4/2007
Q: I want to find out why is it that there were twelve pennies to the shilling in the pre decimal ... A: The shlling was first issued in the 1500s as a twelve-pence coin. That's earlier than I'm familiar ...
Bahamas 25 cent piece	2/1/2007
Q: I have several 25 cent pieces from the Bahamas dated 1984. Krause only lists this date as being in ... A: It is probable that this is an error in Krause as the catalogue is not always correct. I don't have ...
Austrian and New Zealand coins	1/21/2007
Q: I have what i believe to be 1 shilling ( it says 1 S on the coin ) from austria ( republik ... A: Catalogue values in "very fine": Austria 1946 1 schilling: <$1 New Zealand 1954, 65 florins: ...
Sault Ste. Marie Ontario commemorative and legal tender 2 dollar coin	1/17/2007
Q: In 1995 I was coming home from my honeymoon and stopped at Sault Ste. Marie Ontario. It also ... A: What you have is known as a "trade dollar*" (a search on that should yield many results). Long story ...
a few coins	1/13/2007
Q: I just had a few questions on a few coins i found the first is a 1963 schilling with the words ... A: With the exception of the first one (which was made obsolete by the introduction of the euro ...
British coins	1/11/2007
Q: I live near Chicago but am from England originally. I have a number of old victorian or newer coins. ... A: The large bronze coin is a 1797 "cartwheel twopence" (or two penny). It's one of the larger ...
value of 1939 deutche reich 2 ; w/ face of Paul Von Hindenburgh	1/7/2007
Q: Can you estimate value of 1939 deutche reich 2 ; w/ face of Paul Von Hindenburgh A: Retail value for a typical circulated piece would be about $5. Many millions of these silver 2 mark ...
british currency??	1/5/2007
Q: My name is Tony and I live in the state of Iowa USA. I was metal detecting at a old farmhouse and ... A: Most likely what you have is an old jeweler's (or pawn shop's) weight used for weighing precious ...
1189 guernesey coin	1/4/2007
Q: i have recently found a coin and am curious about it had a look on web not having any luck.the coin ... A: It is a 8 doubles coin from Guernsey, as you have noted. Eight doubles is equal to one (British) ...
Is my penny rare?	1/3/2007
Q: I was recently given a penny made in 1941 minted in PA On the back of the penny are 2 feathers that ... A: Your wheat penny is quite common as there were over 887 million struck at the Philly mint in 1941! ...
canadian paper money	1/2/2007
Q: i have a 25 cent canadian paper note from january second 1900 its in great condition is this ... A: Yes, it does have value, as virtually any coin or note has some value! Assuming a grade of "very ...
kreugerands	1/1/2007
Q: 1985 or earlier gold kruegerands approx. worth. A: Krugerrands being bullion coins are literally worth their weight in gold. Their collectability is ...
Canadian Medal 1939	11/17/2006
Q: I am responding to a question that someone else asked you 8/11/2005 in regards to a Canadian Medal ... A: Diameters: Small bronze: 1 inch "Large" bronze/silver sold at post offices: 1.25 inches I don't ...
1942 misprinted wheat penny	11/17/2006
Q: Don, I found in my pocket yesterday a 1942 wheat penny with UNITED STATES OF MERICA on the back ... A: Even today it's not unusual to find wheat pennies dating back to the 1930s (and even earlier!) in ...
Many Coins	11/15/2006
Q: Kevin I have many foriegn coins given to me by my grandmother. Most coins date from the 1930's ... A: Your best bet would be a copy of the Standard Catalog of World Coins, 20th century edition. It ...
coin value	11/14/2006
Q: i have a big penny, its british year 1864 is there anything speshol about this? A: With 3 million made, it is one of the scarcer years. Assuming a grade of "very good", retail value ...
1861 Leopold 1 Roi Des Belges 20C's	11/14/2006
Q: I found this 145 year old coin mixed in with some change in my house this morning. It has a mint ... A: Wow, that is quite unusual! Fortunately for you, indeed that coin is from 1861 (sometimes coins and ...
Straits Settlement 1/4 cent coin	11/7/2006
Q: I am sure that the number is "8" instead of "9". And i had checked thru that 1/4 cent for straits ... A: The only square Straits Settlement coins are the 1-cent pieces of 1919,1920, and 1926 issued during ...
i have a coin question....	11/7/2006
Q: i have a coin about the side of an american quarter... i've been told its from Peru, it says "Firme ... A: You are correct, it is from Peru, and is a 1/5 sol. (A sol was basically a dollar, so 1/5 sol=20c). ...
1915 Canadian Dime	11/5/2006
Q: I found a 1915 Canadian dime in pretty good shape, just curious about the value of it and how rare ... A: It is one of the better (scarcer) dates of the 1910s, though by no means rare. The recorded mintage ...
Very Old coin !	11/2/2006
Q: I have a coin with writing on one side which says, "Ships Colonies & Commerce" and on the other side ... A: During the 1810s-20s, there was a shortage of coins, so many private individuals and companies ...
World Coins	10/27/2006
Q: My Dad died and with his personal items that were given to me was a bag of coins. They are from ... A: It appears that the collection is mostly (or completely) composed of modern world coins, likely ...
1992 Canadian quarters (a nickel question too)	10/25/2006
Q: Greetings Kevin, In 1992, Canada minted quarters for their provinces. How many variations ... A: Regarding your first question, you are correct - there are 12 different. Technically, there's also a ...
Odd Coloured 2006 Penny	10/24/2006
Q: I was given a 2006 Canadian penny as change and I noticed that it appears to be the same material as ... A: Most likely it has been plated (gold or brass) after it left the mint. There's a high school ...
australian pennys	10/23/2006
Q: i am not a collector. GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX F:D:IND:IMP. HP 1940 on the back person sitting ... A: The first piece is British, and the second is Australian. As you have noted, both are one-penny ...
1910 Standing Liberty Half Dollar	10/22/2006
Q: I have a 1910 Standing Liberty Half Dollar, that is in pretty good condition. I was wanting to know ... A: The only Standing Liberty type coins are the quarters and double eagles ($20 gold). If it's a half ...
Canadian Dime & Misprinted Quarter	10/21/2006
Q: My husband has had a Canadian dime dated 194? since World War II. Is it of any value? Also, we ... A: Regarding the first piece, it would depend on why the last digit is missing. 1) Most likely the date ...
stamped	10/14/2006
Q: i am a coin collecter i just got 50 coins from family and im stumped about 1 of them. this coin is ... A: That "stamp" is called a counterstamp. Sometimes, it would be advertising (name and address of a ...
what is my silver dollars worth	10/13/2006
Q: I have 3 silver dollars 1888,1890,1891, are their dates they have the eagle on the back but a lady ... A: It sounds like you have what are referred to as "Morgan Silver Dollars." Assuming you have typical ...
old coin	10/8/2006
Q: I have two 1921 silver dollars, do you know what their worth? Thanks A: 1921 "Morgan" silver dollars are very common, and typically retail for $10-15. There's also a ...
new foundland /canada	10/7/2006
Q: I have some coins 1-5cents 1902edward vII ONE CENT 1888VICTORIA DEI GRATIA REGINA her ... A: Rough retail values using assumed condition/grade based on description, in C$: 1888 1c, assuming ...
coin	10/2/2006
Q: I have a coin and I'm not sure where it is from or if it is worth anything. On one side it says ... A: It's a 2 centimes coin from Belgium. I'm assuming you typo'ed the date and that it's 1875 since the ...
british penny	10/1/2006
Q: I have a small collection of old english coins,in particular a number of pennies dating from 1896 ... A: That would be King Edward VIII, who was to be coronated in 1937, but abdicated in Dec. 1936 before ...
penny	8/25/2006
Q: Could you tell me how rare a 1882 penny is? Does a penny have to be in mint condition to be ... A: The mintage of the 1882H penny is about 7.5 million, which makes it the third most common 1880s ...
VOC coins in America	8/19/2006
Q: Is there anyway to tell which coins were used in New York at the time the Dutch had colonies in that ... A: Unfortunately, I'm not familiar with this area so there isn't much that I can help with. Here's what ...
unusual one penny coins	8/18/2006
Q: I was wondering if you could give me any info on some one penny coins I have. The first is dated ... A: Both of them are British pennies. They're common piece, and millions of them are around. The first ...
1996 Great Britain Pound - Possible Mule	8/5/2006
Q: This coin does appear to be softly struck at certain points. It weighs 9.5g. It's edge inscription ... A: The weight matches that of a genuine piece. I have only handled one counterfeit (out of hundreds) £1 ...
1996 Great Britain Pound - Possible Mule	8/5/2006
Q: I picked up the coin described below in a junk box. It is a Great Britain pound dated on the ... A: I've checked my other references and indeed the 1996 £1 reverse should be the celtic cross, with a ...
Belgian coin	7/22/2006
Q: I found this coin in my deceased aunt's attic. She was a nurse in the U.S. Army during WWII. I'm ... A: It's a Belgian 5 franc coin made of zinc during the Nazi occupation. 27 million of this type/date ...
Old British Coins	7/18/2006
Q: my grandma left me some old coins, did not know if they were worth anything or not. If you don't ... A: Assuming that they're average circulated coins, the first four have minimal value, perhaps 10p / ...
severl coins	7/18/2006
Q: 1. front:BON POUR 2FRANCS with funny writing underneath and leaves or maybe feathers going up both ... A: I will assume a grade of very fine for the coins, rough retail values given in USD: 1. Tunisia 1941 ...
Foreign coins	6/29/2006
Q: I have 6 coins and i cant find any of them on the internet. 2 are silver 100 yen years 1999 and 2000 ... A: The first two are simply worth well, 200 yen. They're simply foreign money, and aren't worth any ...
strange coin	6/2/2006
Q: I have a strange coin that appears to be made of copper and seems to have been circulated in some ... A: The first piece itself is a medallion. Regarding your second question, you'd be best off posting ...
1927 penny w/ king george on other side	3/28/2006
Q: My wife found a 1927 copper penny that is half silver with King George on the other side. The ... A: If there's no country name indicated, then it would be a British penny. The "silver" color is ...
Where to find out coins worth	3/22/2006
Q: I have a rather large collection of New Zealand and British coins which were left to me by my ... A: Probably a good place to start would be by joining a coin discussion forum (ie. coinpeople.com), ...
various coins	3/1/2006
Q: Found the following in a jar at the flea market. Any values would be welcome. not being a collector, ... A: Assuming they're typical circulated coins, all are "common" (ie. 10-25c retail) coins with the ...
British Coins	2/25/2006
Q: I have inherited coffee jar upon coffee jar upon biscuit tin full of old british pennies, half ... A: The following would likely be of greater value (>$1/50p): All coins: King George V and earlier ...
British and Commonwealth Coins	1/31/2006
Q: At present I'm collecting 1977 British and Commonwealth silver proof coins, although I will extend ... A: The only book I can think of would be "The Guide Book and Catalogue of British Commonwealth Coins ...
asian coins?	12/28/2005
Q: I received some coins for as a Christmas present. There are eight coins and they are in a plastic ... A: They are Chinese silver dollars. However, from your descriptions, they unfortunately appear to be ...
1867 brass-plated medallion	12/27/2005
Q: I have what appears to be an 1867 30 mm brass-plated (maybe steel under) medallion coin from Canada ... A: These were giveaways in the early 70s by I believe Shell gas stations for a fill-up. They were made ...
British Empire Coins	12/17/2005
Q: Very pleased to find this site & your name & hope you can help me. I've worked in a number of ... A: My recommendation is "Catalogue of British Commonwealth Coins 1660- 1971" by James Remick. It is an ...
brazil great brittan coins	12/3/2005
Q: my name is paul. i have a few questions if you don't mind. the first questions is,1932 400 reis. the ... A: Approximate retail values (in USD)(fine/very fine/extra fine): 1. Brazil 1932 400 reis 0.50 / 1.00 ...
Coin Identification and value if any	11/28/2005
Q: I have several coins I am hoping you can help me with idetification and if they have any value. ... A: Values are assuming average circualted. I'll be listing the country, and value. 1957 DEI GRATIA ...
World coin identification books/software	11/17/2005
Q: I would like to find some book/software out there that has most all coins of the world in it, even ... A: , I highly recommend the "Standard Catalog of World Coins". It covers all regular coins. There are ...
George llll coin	11/8/2005
Q: In answer to the size ...it is the same size as a Canadian Quarter. I hope that helps! Thanks again, ... A: That would be a British shilling (12-pence coin). In the days of the gold standard, it would had ...
SHILLING	11/5/2005
Q: ------------------------- But the one I have is all silver! Followup To Question - I WOULD LIKE ... A: If it looks silver, it is most likely silver-plated. Even the proof presentation coins (escept ...
SHILLING	11/2/2005
Q: I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW THE VALUE OF A: 1948 SILVER GEORGIVS:VI:D:G:BR:OMN:REX, ONE SHILLING COIN A: Britain last used silver for its circulation coins in 1946. To replace them, large quantities of ...
the worth of a variety of coins	9/5/2005
Q: How do you know if a coin is worth anything? I have a variety of coins and bills from different ... A: You see, study, and read enoungh, and you'll start to get an idea of what stuff sells for. To make a ...
unknown coin 1939	8/11/2005
Q: I have a bronze coloured coin/token that I can't seem to find in any catalogues. On one side is the ... A: This happens to be one of the most common Canadian medals, so I'm quite familiar with it, and can ...
Edward VII Hong Kong Dollar	7/27/2005
Q: i recently bought a 1866 Hong Kong One Dollar coin showing Edward VII, King and Emporer on the ... A: Your piece one of the most common base-metal counterfeits out there. (Technically, it is a "fantasy" ...
25 cent bill	7/12/2005
Q: i have a canadian 25 cent bill dated 1923 july 2nd my question is it real or worth anything? A: I can't tell whatever or not it's real without seeing it, there are some museums that distribute ...
help with identifying coin	7/2/2005
Q: "I cant find any info on a 1956 elizabeth II shilling piece, sorry i dont have a picture but here is ... A: It's a British shilling with the Scottish arms. A shilling was 12 pre-decimal pence (until 1970), ...
Hi Kevin, thank you so much...	6/11/2005
Q: Can you explain what you mean when you say they are worth 25P? Two of the coins are in a thick type ... A: The coins were issued as a "crown". A crown is an old Britsh pre-decimal denomination equal to 5 ...
I have three silver coins...	6/11/2005
Q: I have three silver coins and curious if they have any value and where do i go to see if they do? ... A: If they're loose coins (ie. no official packaging), then all three are common copper-nickel crown ...
I HAVE A COPPER LOOKING COIN...	5/27/2005
Q: I HAVE A COPPER LOOKING COIN ABOUT THE SIZE OF A DIME WITH A WOMAN'S HEAD FACING RIGHT ON THE ... A: It's an British halfpenny, which they no longer use. If it was still in use, the value would be ...
biblical coins	5/14/2005
Q: I have seen a number of coins on ebay relating to Pontius Pilate circa 29 - 31 AD which I am ... A: Welcome to the world of ancient coin collecting. Contary to common belief, many ancients (especially ...
loonies and twonies	5/9/2005
Q: for the past number of years i have been saving loonies and twonies that are different from the ... A: Sorry about the delay in my response; I have been quite busy of late. I thought I answered this ...
COPPER COIN	5/6/2005
Q: HAVE A COPPER COIN BRITISH QUEEN VICTORIA ONE PENNY DATED 1866 WORTH ANYTNING A: Unfornately, no, unless it's in a relatively high grade of preservations. Most 1860s Victorian ...
british coins	4/22/2005
Q: i recently obtained two coins in very good condition. both coins are british gold game counter. ... A: As you have suggested in your research, these are tokens/game counters. Game counters are the ...
italian coins	4/17/2005
Q: i have two italian coins i am curious about the first is silver ( i think) from 1780. it says ... A: The first piece sounds like a Maria Thersia Thaler (MTT). MTTs were a silver coin struck for trade ...
oops pennies.	4/7/2005
Q: We came across a 1951 penny that looks like its been made from the metal from nickels. It is shiniy ... A: Though it could be struck on a wrong planchet, it's mostly likely: 1. plated with silver or other ...
1797 (huge) british pennies	4/3/2005
Q: I have a coin that was given to my grandmother when she was a child. I have found that it's a 1797 ... A: The 1797 copper penny and twopence are among my favorite coins, being among the largest coins ever ...
Netherland Antilles 1975 5 Cent square coin	3/22/2005
Q: My name is Robert Daughtery.I have collected and researched coins for over 15 years,mostly U.S. ... A: It sounds like you have a medallion commemorating the 30th anniversary of the liberation of the ...
1973 Canadian Quarters	3/15/2005
Q: I have many 1973 Canadian quarters (mounted police) which were only produced that particular year. ... A: Sorry for the delay in my response. I didn't get the original email with the question. Millions ...
Russian Rubles	3/2/2005
Q: While working in the Soviet Union I ended up with several one, five,twenty and fifty ruble coins. ... A: I'm guessing you were there in the dying days? (The first 50 ruble coins were issued in 1988, and ...
1852 Canadian Bank Token	2/7/2005
Q: A friend of mine has a VG 1852 Bank of Upper Canada one half penny bank token and I don't have any ... A: The Bank of Upper Canada tokens are among the most commonly seen of the Canadian pre-confederation. ...
Back in 12/5/2003, someone...	2/4/2005
Q: Back in 12/5/2003, someone wrote in about a newfoundland medallion (message included below). I ... A: Basically that's all there is to it. Brass-plated-zinc, if I remember correctly. They also came with ...
one penny GeorgeVS V DeiGrabitt	1/30/2005
Q: Ihave a few of these coins dating from 1890 to 1936 is there much value in these? Also have the ... A: Most British pennies in average circulated grades are of little value as millions were produced, and ...
UK COINS	1/28/2005
Q: I HAVE 69 ENGLISH PENNYS RANGING IN DATES FROM 1937-1860 WHAT ARE THEY WORTH I ALSO HAVE 6 ... A: Generally speaking, not much, unless there are some rarer dates, or very high grade pieces. Many ...
1978 Canadian Quarter	1/8/2005
Q: I have a Canadian 1978 quarter. It's normal size, correct picture, everything.The only difference is ... A: Yes, those lines on the edge is called reeding! In response to your question, it's very simple: ...
Gold Coins	1/8/2005
Q: A cashier at a Chinese restaurant asked me tonight if I had any gold coins that I wanted to sell. I ... A: What you should suggest are bullion coins, which come in 1 oz, 1/2 ounce, 1/4 ounce and 1/10 ounce ...
World paper Currency	12/19/2004
Q: I recently inherited paper currency dating from 1890 to 1963.Asst pcs. incl. Japanese"military ... A: I can tell you that Japanese invasion notes and the German inlfationary notes of 1922-23 have little ...
Uncirculated coin sets	12/16/2004
Q: this site would not be posible without volunteers like your self. I have a couple of questions ... A: I take you volunteer in one of the other sections? :) Excuse me if I throw in some semi off-topic, ...
VOC 1790 COIN	12/10/2004
Q: i found this coin while on holiday in sri lanka. the coin is dated 1790, above the '1790' is the ... A: Millions of these were made, so it is of almost no value (<$2). Historically speaking, these are ...
Where Coin Is From	11/10/2004
Q: I have this coin that I found and I can not tell where it is from. It is definately not U.S. I wasnt ... A: It is a Syrian 1979 25 piastres. I'm guessing you got it in change as a nickel? Catalog value is ...
New Zealand Proof Dollars	11/1/2004
Q: I wish to sell some New Zealand proof dollars 1973 to 1979, but have no idea what they are worth. I ... A: Below is a list of full retail values. Please take note that NZ coins don't exactly have a strong ...
Old coin, looks like lead	11/1/2004
Q: I have an old coin that was my grandfathers, where he got it from I do not know. The coin has no ... A: Sorry about the delay. Been getting a new computer so I hadn't a chance to look at it. Hard to say, ...
Elizabeth II coin	10/29/2004
Q: I have 2 uncirculated coins, possibly Canadian silver dollars, with a figure of Elizabeth II riding ... A: Great Britain 1977 25-pence. Since they come in a pouch from a bank, they would be regular ...
1973 "large bust" coin	10/5/2004
Q: I have inherited some proof-like and specimen Cdn coin sets. I have been researching and learning ... A: As you know, the "small bust" is the common type. In 1973, the RCMP 25c was to use a smaller bust ...
odd dime	9/24/2004
Q: I tried purchasing a newspaper from a box and one of the dimes I was trying to use would not fit in ... A: Sorry to the delay in my response, I have been busy the past few days. In response to your1. The ...
I have a silver crown with...	9/23/2004
Q: I have a silver crown with Queen Victorias head on the front dated 1890. The coin is in what I ... A: $10-15 (5-8 GBP) in lower grades, more if it's not well worn. Do not clean the coin- as with all ...
£2 coin	9/17/2004
Q: My son has a £2 1997 coin which has a necklace on the Queen's neck.He has been told that this is of ... A: Hesketh, There is an urban legend circulating that two pound coins where the Queen is wearing a ...
spanish silver coins -1600's?	9/10/2004
Q: I am stationed in Iraq and have bought some old world silver coins and need some info on them.I have ... A: Be wary of counterfeits (not all are, but a good number). Lots of fakes floating around in the ...
Coin - one penny	8/24/2004
Q: I have a large penny that says "One Penny" and there's what looks like a gladiator (sitting ... A: It's a British penny. The seated figure is Britannia holding a trident. British pennies are ...
need info on a medal	8/12/2004
Q: I received what I think it is a Bahamian medal in a lot, on the obv is ( die gra britt regina fid ... A: It sounds like you have a "fantasy" piece (made-up), as Bahamian 1966 2 dollars pieces are all ...
Unidentified coin	7/26/2004
Q: Kevin, From a late Aunt, I have received a coin as follows: Obverse - Male's head with long hair. ... A: It sounds like you have a Charles II Crown (5-shilling piece). I don't have any of my pre-1797 ...
appraisals for coins.	7/19/2004
Q: I will be grateful if you give me your appraisals for these coins. www.drr.cc/pic/coins.jpg ... A: Abdullah, I do not normally provide apprasials as it is hard to give accurate assessment without ...
foriegn coin id	7/19/2004
Q: This old coin appears to be brass or copper, about the size of a nickel with a wavy edge. On the ... A: Your coin is a AD1943/AH1362 bronze 5 milliemes from Egypt. The guy with the hat would be King ...
A SIMILIAR QUESTION	6/26/2004
Q: Do they use the Copper and Nickel Clad metal strip (like on US Coins)on Canadas Coins? A: Canadian 10c, 25c and 50c are currently nickel-plated-steel. The only countries I can think of that ...
sealed uncirculated 1962 us proof set	6/16/2004
Q: I recently purchased a sealed mint set. When I opened it the coins were still in the original ... A: I'm not too familiar with this type of problem, here's what I have to say: -No, it's not something ...
1882 farthing?	6/8/2004
Q: I have a not-so-very Internet proficient friend (like me) who just came across a 1882 Farthing with ... A: The British 1882 fathing has a mintage of 1,792,000. It was struck at the Heaton mint (private) as ...
british coins	6/5/2004
Q: Ive suddenly become interested in coins. the main reason being the history behind them. Are you ... A: Coins certainly are fun little pieces of history, and generally inexpensive if you don't have ...
British coins	6/4/2004
Q: I have come across two British coins that do not make sense: 1. Silver dollar size coin with ... A: My guess would be that these are fantasies (made-up fake coins). The other (unlikely) possibillity ...
british coins penny	5/22/2004
Q: why did the british mint not issue bronze pennies during the following periods of time? 1923 - 1925 ... A: My apologies for the delay in my reply. I'm not quite sure as I don't have any books specialising on ...
Identify a coin	5/17/2004
Q: Here is a link to a couple of pictures of it on my website.. http://www.jimpierces.com/DCP_8019.JPG ... A: Jim, Thanks for the pics, they're very helpful. I have concluded that the coin is a zinc Belgium 1 ...
Identify a coin	5/16/2004
Q: I have a coin that has a 1 on the left side and an F on the right side. It looks like a crown on top ... A: There's not much I can do with the information other than: 1) Suggest that it's a 1 franc coin (1F) ...
Unidentified 1867 copper coin from Britain	4/23/2004
Q: We recently found a very worn copper coin. On one side there is what appears to be someone sitting ... A: Sorry for the delay in my response. I have been a bit busy lately. In the 1860's, Britain issued ...
coins	3/6/2004
Q: I sent you a question yesterday regarding some unidentified coins i had in my possesion. I have just ... A: Okay, got it. Then I would guess that they would probably be medallions of some sort, likely made ...
Unidentified Coinsq	3/5/2004
Q: Please forgive me for bothering you, as I am not sure if what i have are actually coins. I have 6 ... A: Sorry for the delay, I am experiencing computer problems. The best I could think of is that these ...
origin or issuer of an old coin	3/3/2004
Q: I have an unusual coin dated 1821 made of copper ( I think). It is about the size of a US half ... A: Fortunately for you,I recognized it right away so I didn't have to dig through my books. It is a ...
info	2/20/2004
Q: 1907 5 cent piece, with a V with a wreath under it on one side and Queen Elizabeth looking fiqure ... A: Actually, that's a representation of Liberty. You have a U.S. "Liberty nickel", sometimes called "V ...
What is the value of my 1848 5 lire italiane coin?	2/13/2004
Q: I have a 1848 5 lire Italiane coin. It is about the same size as a canadian loonie or toonie. It ... A: I can't find this in any of my references. 5 lire would be equivalent to a dollar, so it would have ...
unidentified british?? coin	1/26/2004
Q: Can you help me identify this coin. It is 38mm diameter and 3mm thick. On one side it shows Queen ... A: Great Britain 1977 crown (25 [new] pence). Total mintage was just under 37 million for circulation ...

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