ive been trying to research some coins i have but i cant seem to find anything about this one its about 6-7mm wide, its inscription is 'bavarien spielmark' on the front and one half penny on the reverse, info and a valuation would be great thanks
Ever considered trying Google? Found this in about 7 seconds: http://www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/explorer/index.php?oid=159665 Maker(s): Victoria (1837-1901); ruler; struck in the name of; Queen of Great Britain 1837-1901 Balmberger, C.; issuer Nuremberg; mint Collection: Rogers Toy Coin Collection Category: toy coins Name(s): halfpenny; denomination toy coins; Series Date: circa 1893 — uncertain 1902 Production (legacy): Nüremberg, origin, place Technique: milled (metal); object Material: copper; object Dimension(s): image(width), 12.8, mm image(height), 12.6, mm Provenance: Withers, Paul; given; 2003-11-25 Inscription(s): design; obverse; BAVARIEN SPIELMARK; Bust of Victoria left design; reverse; ONE HALF PENNY; Britannia seated right with trident and shield, a lighthouse behind at left and a ship at right Alternative Number: Rogers; 687 Documentation: Rogers, David J de Sola (1990) Toy Coins, Wolverhampton; Galataprint [79] Accession: Object Number: CM.3638-2003, (Coins and Medals) (record id: 159665; input: 2008-02-01; modified: 2008-09-16)
LOL. "Spielmunze" is kinda a giveaway too. You might want to try babelfish for translations of unknown foreign coins. Very helpful in identifying the language used and possible meanings or countries of origin.
