I have a Canadian 5 cent coin from 1890 & and half dime from 1866?

Question by I accept Chaos: I have a Canadian 5 cent coin from 1890 & and half dime from 1866?
On the back it has a crown then below it says 5 cents 1890 which is surrounded by some sort of vine plant. On the front it has a picture of a woman my guess is that it is queen victoria as it says on it “Victoria Dei Gratia Regina” then it says Canada below it. It is in very good shape.

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i have an old native american 1928 coin…?

Question by Jason B: i have an old native american 1928 coin…?
and one from 1927. i can’t find anything similar anywhere, not even ebay. anyone got an idea of its value? its my grandfathers, he found it in WW2. no coin collecters had any idea either…im guessing its rare tho…its rippled around the rim, liberty written on the top of the face, 12 stars, indian head with large feather thingy, eagle on a branch on the flip side, 2 1/2 dollars written at the bottom (alot back then…i think…) do you . . . → Read More: i have an old native american 1928 coin…?

Does the USA banking-system still BUY coins?

Question by chasvanblom: Does the USA banking-system still BUY coins?
I remember, years ago when the USA BANKING SYSTEM began buying coins (I was told) to re-stock the metal-supply.
Does the USA banking-system still offer these BUY-BACK-offers to buy the coinage at a higher rate than face-value?
With the reduced demand of metals for American coinage, I wonder if this is still done (on rare occasion.)

Best answer:

Answer by Whats Up DocThey still buy them. But they buy them at less than face value. They have these machines that count your coins and end up . . . → Read More: Does the USA banking-system still BUY coins?

Is my coin rare and what is its value?

Question by Jeff C: Is my coin rare and what is its value?
My grandmother gave me a coin in a paper, red case called The Treasures of American Art. She had no clue about its value and wanted me to look it up. The coin has a picture on it of a family with men, women and children. They are all sitting. The back the coin says this: The Copley Family C. 1776. John Singleton Copley. The back of the case reads: © 1975 FM, . . . → Read More: Is my coin rare and what is its value?

Whats this rare coin/medal worth? an 1869-1877 ulysses s. Grant?

Question by margaret m: Whats this rare coin/medal worth? an 1869-1877 ulysses s. Grant?
On the front it reads 18th president. usa 1869-1877 Ulysses s. Grant with his engraving. On the back it reads The American Caesar UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER 2nd Liet in mexican war rose rapidly from capt to Gen of union forces in civil war silent man of appomattox

Best answer:

Answer by legendd85WTF???? hey u just re-used my question from like a year ago. well bad news, it wasnt a coin its just a worthless token. i checked on ebay and . . . → Read More: Whats this rare coin/medal worth? an 1869-1877 ulysses s. Grant?

whats this rare coin worth? an 1869-1877 ulysses s. Grant?

Question by legendd85: whats this rare coin worth? an 1869-1877 ulysses s. Grant?
This isnt antiques roadshow but i need to know about a coin my grandma gave me. On the front it reads 18th president. usa 1869-1877 Ulysses s. Grant with his inraving. On the back it reads The American Caesar UNCODITIONAL SURRENDER 2nd Liet in mexican war rose rapidly from capt to Gen of union forces in civil war silent man of appomattox

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Rare dime coin collectors?

Question by toad4446: Rare dime coin collectors?
I have a dime from 1944. on one side it says united states of american and on the other it says 10 centavos fillipines Is this rare or worh anything.?

Best answer:

Answer by bbooptoon1959It is a Filipino 10 centavos piece struck by the US Mint during WWII. Check for a mintmark on the reverse. As for the value, it is a common date piece so dont expect more than $ 1

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Is this coin rare, a fake, or just a misprint?

Question by Chase Cole: Is this coin rare, a fake, or just a misprint?
This is my coin

And this is what I suspect it to be, a Liberty $ 20 Dollar American Double Eagle coin.

But you will notice some key differences, like well, lets see… There’s no face. My coin’s face side has little precision scratches, parallel each other, across it. It’s very smooth.

On the Eagle side there are also some small differences. Like the shape of the eagles (shield?,)
the “D.” after “Twenty” is non-existent on my coin. And some other . . . → Read More: Is this coin rare, a fake, or just a misprint?

Is a real silver american quarter worth anything?

Question by ~*meli$ sa*~: Is a real silver american quarter worth anything?
since they stoped making US coins long ago with real silver and gold, and being that they’re very rare now a days to find one, would a real silver quarter be worth anything? b/c I have one dated 1949 made out of real silver,and I was just curious?

Best answer:

Answer by vanamont7If you’re considering precious metals at all, go direct. Platinum, Gold, and Silver can be obtained from a variety of sources if you check the net for less than you’d . . . → Read More: Is a real silver american quarter worth anything?

How much are old Mexican coin pesos? 1970′s —-1900′s?

Question by toolboxkeeper: How much are old Mexican coin pesos? 1970′s —-1900′s?
i have all kind of coins especially american rare,wheat, pennies…
But i also like collecting Mexican Coin pesos… i’m trying to get rid of the 1970′s —– 1900′s… how much are they worth…were could i sell them..

Best answer:

Answer by Samy DavidAround that years, 1 peso was more worthy than one dollar. Apply the same worth than actually, because mexican coins are currently devaluated. Sell them in a store that buys antique things.

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