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From: B. Ruddick
Comments: I love it. Name: Philip Email Address: Persius23@aol.com ------------------------------------------------------- Question: I have a coin dated 1793. It is not a US coin. On one side of the coin are the words Crescunt Concordith Res Parvae. Pictured is a large crest with a horse with a sword in the center of the crest. On the top of the crest is a crown with 2 stars in it. On the sides of the crown are 2 crowned horses standing vertical. On the other side of the coin are the words foe:belg.pro:trai and mo.no.arg:con, and a picture of a sworded man riding a horse above another crest with a crown on top of it. In this crest are 2 crosses on top left and lower right and 2 horses on top right and lower left. Could you please tell me the origin of this coin and its value if possible. Thank you.  Several of the
coins of this period have similar designs and legends. The diameter and weight
of the coin is important for identification. I'll guess that you have a 1793
Utrecht (Netherlands) 1/2 or 1 Ducaton. These are large silver coins struck
in .941 silver.The coin features a rearing horse and rider holding a sword, a crowned shield is below. The abbreviated Latin legends around are: MO:NO:ARG: CONFOE:BELG:G:PRO:TRAI (New Silver Money of the Belgian Federation, county of Utrecht (United Netherlands)). The reverse shows two crowned lions with a crowned shield, lion and sword, between them. The legends around are, CONCORDIA RES PARVAE CRUSCUNT (by agreement (harmony) progress increases in small steps (rough translation) ). Value of 1/2 or 1 Ducatons depend on their grade (condition). Approximate range: $15 -$200. From: Kubla Kahn subject:Old indian rupee coin ------------------------------------------------------- I found some old indian rupee coins dated 1789 and 1792. They appear to be silver and have a picture of queen victoria on the front and the depiction 1 indian rupee on the back. now, i gave them to my daughters as a memento of their time in india. i wondered if they might be worth anything. i bought them in a aden, yemen and i was suprised to find them in this ratty old shop. could they be original coins or copies printed later in the middle east.
Name: Clyde Sparks Email Address: clyde1198@hotmail.com ------------------------------------------------------- Question: My son brought home an unusual coin from school. I would like to know what it is and if it may be worth anything. It's dated 1926 and appears to be Greek.
Comments: Name: gary white Email Address: gary.white@nf.sympatico.ca ------------------------------------------------------- Question: Can you tell me about a 1853 french ten cent piece with napoleon 3rd on one side and an eagle on the other?
The French Revolution of 1789 was the beginning of a series ofpolitical events that changed France from a Monarchy to a republic. Here's a short history: -The monarchy was abolished in 1793 and the First Republic was declared. -Napoleon Bonaparte successfully overthrew the First Republic in 1799 and declared that he was Emperor of France and King of Italy. -Napoleon abdicated in 1814 after a series of military defeats. He was exiled to Elba. -The Monarchy was restored under King Louis XVIII. -Napoleon returned to France in 1815 but his army was destroyed at the battle of Waterloo. Napoleon was exiled to St. Helena. He died in 1821. -King Louis XVIII was again restored as King of France in 1815. -Louis was succeeded by Charles X (1824-30) and was overthrown by revolution. He was replaced by King Louis Philippe of Orleans. -Another revolution in 1848 removed the monarchy from power and created the Second Republic. Louis Napoleon Bonaparte (Napoleon III), the nephew of Napoleon, was elected president. He became emperor of France in 1852. -After France was defeated in the Franco-Prussian War in 1870, the third Republic was established (1871-1940). The 10 centimes coin of Napoleon III were made in vast numbers from 1852 to 1864 and were struck at most of the French mints. They are popular with collectors because of their large size and nice portrait of Napoleon III. Values depend on date, grade (condition) and mint mark. Approximate range: US $1 - $200. Name: Gary Paul Booms II Email Address: gbooms@hotmail.com ------------------------------------------------------- Question: I have a coin that I am guessing is from spain or mexico, based on the information that I have aquired so far. The following is what is on it. stamped on obverse 'PHILLIP.V.D.G.HISPAN.ET.IND.REX', crowned shield stamped on reverse 'VTRAQUE VNUM / 1745', two globes crowned between the pillars of Hercules My question is simply to find out as much information as possible and find out the value of the coin. Thank very much for your time,
From: LGran27@aol.com Subject: former british coin ------------------------------------------------------- Hello, Can you please tell me the name of which former British coin was derived from the Dutch or Low German and meant 'great penny' or 'thick penny' ? The only other clue I have is that it was a five-letter name. Might it be a groat? Many thanks, Lilian The term you
are looking for is "Sceat" (early Anglo-Saxon-small thick penny).
From:B. Ruddick Subject:gold coin ------------------------------------------------------- Dear Dr, I found this gold coin which I believe is a coin and not a medallion. It appears to have something added to it so that a person can wear it as a medallion. I am just interested in the coin itself and a little bit about it. It is almost 1 and 1/4 inch across and I do believe it to be gold. I appreciate any help you can give me. Thank you
Comments: it was very helpful...and answered many questions about other coins i had Name: gail colby Email Address: lynn3@kua.net ------------------------------------------------------- Question: i cant find anything about this coin anywhere...please help. on the face is stamped N.A.M.Co and a 1 in the middle. its just a little smaller than a dime and looks to be copper. the other side is blank except for a line of dots around the rim..im very intrested in learning its worth and what it was made for....
Tokens are substitutes for official money. Yours is most probably a
company "store card". In the 19th century and into the 20th, some
manufacturing companies paid their employees in tokens that could only be
used in the company store or employees used official money but received
small change in company tokens. Collectors value the tokens on their
historical background and interest. Yours is most likely a 20th century
piece. Your task is to discover what company the letters N.A.M
represented.Generally store cards bring from $1 to $35. For more information about tokens click here Name: Kyle H. Davis Email Address: KyleHDavis@HotMail.Com ------------------------------------------------------- Question: I have two German coins, both are identical except for their denomination and mint mark. Both are 1924, one is a 2 Reichspfennig, the other is marked as 2 Rentenpfennig. Why the difference, and is one more scarce than the other?
After the German monetary system collapsed in 1923, new money was issued
in the name of the Weimer Republic. The "rentenpfennig" coinage was
produced from 1923-1929 and overlaps the "Reichspfennig" (empire penny) which
was struck from 1924-1936, then replaced by the coinage of the Third
Reich.Both coins circulated side by side and had the identical monetary value (very much like two U.S. state quarters with the same date are worth 25 cents). Though the collector value is low (under a US $1) for most of these issues, there is a rare issue of the 1924 reichspfennig with the mint mark "E". Examples of this coin bring from about $25 - $400 depending on condition. From: "Kris Thomas" kristamy@bellsouth.net Subject: Japanese Money ------------------------------------------------------ We have various pieces from World War II. We was wondering is it worth anything? One has THE JAPANESE GOVERNMENT at the top and ONE PESO at the bottom. One is thin with THE JAPANESE GOVERNMENT at the top, then TEN PESOS in the middle with an X of the left side. It is green colored on the front and tan on the back. One has THE JAPANESE GOVERNMENT at the top and 500 PESOS in the middle, green colored on front and tan on the back. All these were got during the war. I would appreciate a response if they are worth anything. Thank You, Kris
You have Japanese Invasion Money produced during WW II by the
Japanese government for use in the Philippines. The notes were produced in
vast numbers and were found stored in warehouses by U.S. troops after the
islands were liberated. Values depend on issue, block number, series, denomination and grade. Some notes are found overprinted with anti-Japanese slogans or stampings form the Japanese War Notes Claimants Association of the Philippines that, in 1967, tried to get the United States Government to redeem the millions of pesos in occupation notes. Value Range: US 10 cents - $150. Comments: This is a great site. I have bookmarked it, and plan on visiting often! Name: Russ Email Address: reefrat@alltel.net ------------------------------------------------------- Question: I have several interesting coins acquired in Venezuela. I beleive they are known as "emergency money". They are 1/2 reals. The dates are 1813 through 1817. A lion and castle appear on the coins. Also: monedas de cobre realistas...F VII. They seem to be thin copper and poorly struck. Any info would be helpful. Any idea of there value? THANKS!
The coins you are referring to are from the Province of Guayana in
Venezuela produced during the War of Independence from Spain. This royalist
copper coinage was produced under the act of October 26, 1813. The need for
emergency money was caused by the province being cut off from other Spanish
forces. They were struck in 1/4 and 1/2 real denominations from
1813-1817.The coins show a crude castle on one side and a Lion on the other, a reference to Castle and Leon in Spain. Most coins show only a partial date and some have no date at all. Full date pieces receive a market premium. The legend VII ANO refers to the 7th year of the war (1817). Genuine pieces do not show the legend: "monedas de cobre realistas" (copper coins of the royalists), these are museum copies. Grade, variety and the amount of the date showing are important factors that determine value. Approximate range for Province of Guayana 1/2 reales: $2 - $350. Comments: It's GREAT! Just the thing I needed! Name: Hrvoje Dragicevic Email Address: drhrvoje@yahoo.com ------------------------------------------------------- Question: Greetings DOC! I have a GOLDEN coin of the emperor Constantinus. The coin is about 21 millimeters in diameter and on the front side, above the head/bust facing left are the letters: CONSTANTINVSIVNNOB?C or G?. On the other side of the coin there is this little man standing and holding one of those roman sticks. To the left there is a word PRINCIPI, in the upper part it says IVVE, on the right side it says NTVTIS and on the bottom side there are letters H T S. My question is about the price and to know something more about the coin in general. Thank you a lot in advance for your time.
Based on your description, you have a gold solidus of Constantine II, 337-340
AD. Note that Constantine's coins face to the right, that is the viewers
right, not that of the figure. The obverse Latin legend is CONSTANTINVS IVN
.NOB. C. (The Renowned Young Constantine) ; Diademed, draped and cuirassed
(military garb) bust facing right.The reverse shows Constantine standing to the left holding a standard and scepter, the legend around is: PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS [iuventutis] (This expression comes from the Roman Republican Period, about 350 years prior to this coin, and can be translated as "First Among the Knights"). The letters in exergue, that is under the dividing line, are equivalent to a mint mark. Collector value depends on the grade (condition). Approximate value range: US $1,200 - $2,500. Name: erica durst Email Address: jcopp1@aol.com ------------------------------------------------------- Question: I found a nickel that appears to be made from copper. It's the color of a penny, in fact, Ithought it was a penny, but it's a nickel. The date on it is 1985. Please tell me if it's worth anything (more than 5 cents). United States 5 cent coins, known as nickels, are 75% copper and 25%
nickel. Though nickel is a oxidation inhibitor, it is not unusual for the
copper to be prominently on the surface of some nickel flans. These coins
will oxide in a similar manner to a copper cent.Errors exist where a nickel has been struck on a cent blank. These are easy to identify. The resulting coin will be much thinner than a nickel and weigh the same as a cent (copper cents weigh 3.11 grams (pre 1982) and nickels weigh 5 grams). Comments: I have been searching for this type of site for two days and this is the best I found and will always use it, thanks. Name: Ivan Bush Email Address: hoffin00@yahoo.com ------------------------------------------------------- Question: I have a 1953D lincoln penny that had what seems to be a double D there is an evident line west od the D, plus the D is directly under the 5 rather than between the 5 and 9 like all other 1953's. Is this rare, if so what would the value be?
In this period, mint marks were struck into the working dies
by hand. There is certainly differences from one working die to the next
in the exact position of the mint mark. This is not an error but the
results of the procedure for adding a mint mark.Doubling on letters or the mint mark are usually the result of "shelf doubling" caused by a loose collar that holds the planchet (blank) in place when it is struck. True doubling errors are the result of an improperly manufactured die. Every coin struck from the defective die would be identical. Good examples are the 1955 and 1972 doubled die errors. Shelf doubled coins are generally unique and unless the doubling is severe and spectacular, they do not bring a premium in the coin market. That is not to say they are not interesting and worthy of study, just that they have no additional beyond their face value. Comments: This site is great. I have a somewhat large, growing personal collection that I have several questions about. This has helped me answer many of them already. Thanks a million. Name: Kyle H. Davis Email Address: KyleHDavis@HotMail.Com ------------------------------------------------------- Question: I have what appears to be a Polish coin. The obverse reads: "STANISLAUS AUG D G.REX POL.M.D.L" (for King Stanislaus Augustus Poniatowski) With a (viewrs) right facing profile. The reverse reads: "GROSSUS POLON : TRIPLEX 1783" around a crest of alternating Eagle/Lion (top) and Lion/Eagle (Bottom) and the letters E.B. at the base. I am looking for the denomination (I believe it's Groshen, but how many) of this coin, mainly, but any information as to value or otherwise, would be greatly appreciated.
GROSSUS is Latin for the denomination Grosz (plural grosze or groszy).
The Polish monetary system was a complicated one, and certainly influenced
by the relationships between their many neighbors and the almost
constant changing of Poland's borders. The following was the monetary system
until about 1815.solidus=schilling 3 solidi=2 Poltura(1 Grosz) 3 poltura= 1 1/2 gosze or 1 Polutrak 6 groszy= 1 Szostak 18 grozsy=1 Tympf 30 grozsy=4 silbergoschen or 1 zloty (also called a Talar) 6 zlotych=1 reichsthaler 8 zoltych=1 speciesthaler 5 speciesthaler= 1 august d'or (gold) 3 ducats = 1 stanislaus d'or (gold). The letter E.B. on your coin represent the Mintmaster's initials, in this case, Ephraim Brenn (1774-1792), at the Warsaw Mint. 897,000 1783 Poland copper groszy were struck. The market value of 1783 Poland Goszy depends on grade (condition). Approximate value range: US $1 - $10. Comments: Great site. Name: Bill Mavrakis Email Address: mavrakis@aecrealty.com ------------------------------------------------------- Question: I was given two coins as a wedding gift and I cannot seem to find any info on them regarding origin, use or value. On the front of what appears to be a gold coin, the lettering: Elizabeth II DEI Gratia Regina F:D: and the portrait of Queen Elizabeth looking right. On the back of the coin is St. George slaying the dragon. The coins are dated 1964 and 1965. You have two British gold Sovereigns. The sovereign denomination
was the same as 1 pound in shillings(20) or crowns(4). In the
19th century sovereigns were trade units, that is gold money that countries
used to pay other countries to satisfy debts. In the 20th century and
especially after 1933, sovereigns were essentially bullion items, that is, valued
on their gold content alone. The Elizabeth II sovereigns you have are not
"spent" but are a convenient way to store gold. Since they are issued by an
official body, in this case the British Royal Mint, the gold content is
guaranteed, therefore the coins do not have to be weighed or assayed to trade
as gold.Each sovereign contains .2354 troy ounce of pure gold, or slightly less than a quarter ounce. To determine each sovereigns value in dollars, simply multiply the above decimal against the current world price of gold in troy ounces (see the CoinSite's Metals page for up-to-the minute world prices of precious metals). For example at $260 gold a sovereign would be worth US $61.20 [.2354 x 260]. For more information about the St. George and the dragon design Click here Comments: Judging from the types of quesions and the completeness of the answers this seems to be the only possibility of getting this answered. Name: Peter Email Address: phfitch@juno.com ------------------------------------------------------- Question: I have a 1992 Greek 100 drachma coin with Alexander the Great on the obverse. What is the history and significance of the "ram's horn" feature just above Alexanders ear? Has this been a feature on other Greek coins featuring Alexander the Great? What can you tell me about why this horn design was done/chosen? Thanks. I hope you can help. Under
Alexander III (The Great 336-323 BC) he is portrayed on drachms and
tetradrachms as Herakles (Hercules), wearing the skin of the Nemean Lion,
that his myth says he strangled with his bare hands. The reverse shows Zeus
seated in a chair. His coins were so identifiable and readily accepted that
after his death, the generals that inherited his empire, continued to use
the same basic design.Others used the Alexander/Herakles portrait to project power also. Your 1992 100 Drachmes shows a modern interpretation of Alexander as Herakles wearing the Horn of Ammon, a design used by coins of King Lysimachos of Thrace (297-292 BC). Ammon, originally a Libyan god and a protector of flocks, was adapted by the Greeks where it was identified with Zeus. Hercules and Zeus are powerful images that were constantly seen by average people performing daily transactions. Coins were one of the few vehicles of propaganda available to the authorities and their longevity of reign proves that it was a successful one. Name: anne Email Address: awilliford39@hotmail.com ------------------------------------------------------- Question: I have an n.h. quarter without a mint mark. The coin looks a bit worn, but there is definitely no p or d. Is this worth anything?
The coin would be valuable if the die that struck the coin was missing
the mint mark. That means that others would exist creating a new
variety. Generally, missing mint marks on modern coins are due to filled die
errors where dirt or grease fills the recesses of a die not allowing the mint
mark to strike up. This problem usually only lasts for one or two coins
until the foreign material falls out of the die. Filled die errors usually
do not bring a premium.
Comments: I enjoy it very much and found it very easy to use. This was my first time looking up info on coins. Thanks for the help. Name: Rendy Lomax Email Address: rendy@toad.net ------------------------------------------------------- Question: I have a coin with "40" on the front and PERTUS I D.G. CONST. IMP. PERP. BRAS DEF 1830R written on the back. What is it and what if anything is it worth?
You have a 1830-R Brazil copper 40 Reis (120 reis=1 real. 6400
reis=4 Escudos) The "R" represents that the coin was struck at the Rio de
Janeiro Mint under King Pedro I. In average circulated grades the coin is
valued at less than US $10.
Comments: Your site has a lot of good information and I look forward to visiting again! Name: Jennifer Henderson Email Address: halfpint1028@alltel.net ------------------------------------------------------- Question: My husband has a coin that is the size of a penny. It looks to be a goldish color rather than copper. It has an image of Abraham Lincoln looking straight at you instead of the usual side view. On the top front of the coin it says Abraham Lincoln, this has five stars on each side going down. Then the inscription reads 16th President*1861-1865. The back of the coin has an eagle in the center and simply says United States of America. At the bottom it reads Liberty. Could you tell me when this coin was made and what it is worth? It's in fair condition.
There have been dozens of private medallic issues of the presidents of
the United States. Your item is neither a coin or an official medal but one
of these privately made pieces. There is a market for items like this
under the heading of "exonumia". Collectors of these private issues are
primarily interested in complete sets.One of the most famous of the private presidential medals were those by the Shell Oil Company produced in the 1970's. You were given one medal when you purchased gasoline. A complete set of those in the original Shell Oil holder has brought as much as $75 at auction. | |||||||||||||
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