Does this coin have any value?

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does this coin have any value

  1. no

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  2. yes

    5 vote(s)
    71.4%
  1. kimberlee becker

    kimberlee becker New Member

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  3. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    I said yes, but it depends on you you perceive as "value". And before anyone can give you that answer we need to see both sides of the coin plus weight and measurement. The holes in the coin will of course take some away from the value, againd depending on the reverse. BTW welcome @kimberlee becker
     
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  4. Sallent

    Sallent Live long and prosper

    Your first question should be "What Emperor and what denomination is this?" Then..."Is it real?" Then we can discuss value.

    It is either a sestertius or an as of Hadrian. What is the size and weight, and do you have a reverse image? Can we also see an edge shot? I am reserving judgment as to the authenticity until I see pictures of the reverse and the edges, but if it does turn out to be authentic then obviously it is a damaged coin that was probably used as jewelry, and that will affect the value significantly.

    That green stuff could be BD. Is it powdery? If it is then you need to treat the coin immediately before you are left with nothing but a pile of dust.
     
  5. kimberlee becker

    kimberlee becker New Member

    004.JPG Thank you for the welcome ...you guys are awesome!
    I don't have a small enough scale to accurately weigh this coin, but it is heavier than any other coin i have held. I did some research and did find it to be Hadrian. The size is approx. 1 1/4 inches and approx 1/8" thick.
     
  6. kimberlee becker

    kimberlee becker New Member

    I also have this coin which I believe to be that of Alexander the Great. Does anyone know if this is correct. This coin is small and
    What is BD?
     
  7. randygeki

    randygeki Coin Collector

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    Hadrian Æ Sestertius. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS P P, laureate bust right, draped far shoulder / HILARITAS P R S-C, COS III in ex, Hilaritas standing facing holding palm & cornucopia, two small children flanking her.


    edit: Coin is from wildwinds.com. An excellent resource for info.
     
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  8. Sallent

    Sallent Live long and prosper

    BD is a serious form of corrosion that will eat away at a coin fast. It is usually light green and it is powdery. It is not to be confused with green mineral deposits or green patina which will be hard and stable. If that green is powdery you may have a serious problem and need to treat that coin urgently. Check the green in those holes. It looks suspicious to me. If it is powdery, let us know for advise on how to treat.
     
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  9. randygeki

    randygeki Coin Collector

    Have to see pics for an id.

    BD = Bronze Disease. It's a type of corrosion that can spread to other coins
     
  10. kimberlee becker

    kimberlee becker New Member

    Yes that is the images on my coin, however, the one i have is bronze or brass.
     
  11. kimberlee becker

    kimberlee becker New Member

    it is hard and wont scrape off.
     
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  12. Sallent

    Sallent Live long and prosper

    His coin has original patina from burrial and age, yours has been stripped of most of the patina which is why it is so bright. Same type of coin though.
     
  13. kimberlee becker

    kimberlee becker New Member

    and thank you for your help!
     
  14. Garlicus

    Garlicus Debt is dumb, cash is king.

    The "child" in the right looks off, and the "S" and "C" are lower on the image you provided vs the OP's coin.

    I am not familiar with ancients, so the things I pointed out could be "acceptable variations".
     
  15. kimberlee becker

    kimberlee becker New Member

    ok, do you think it has some value?
     
  16. Sonny46

    Sonny46 New Member

    Im curious if anyonevknows about this 1985vp quarter brown of color 20171003_161506.jpg 20171003_161517.jpg
     
  17. Sallent

    Sallent Live long and prosper

    Without the holes maybe around $80 to $100, with the holes I couldn't see someone wanting to pay over $50.
     
  18. kimberlee becker

    kimberlee becker New Member

    ok, thank you very much for your help
     
  19. Sallent

    Sallent Live long and prosper

    Probably variations....see this one with a lower SC from a vcoins dealer...and look at the child.

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  20. randygeki

    randygeki Coin Collector

    Not unusual

    http://www.wildwinds.com/coins/sear5/s3602.html#RIC_0970
     
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  21. Theodosius

    Theodosius Fine Style Seeker

    I would say $25 if it is authentic and $1 if it is not. Could be a cast forgery.
     
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