So I have a few coins that I am having trouble with fully Identifying. I can for the most part tell if they are Yen, Rand, Ruble, etc. But I am having difficulty trying to find a year on some and a correct value on most. I'm not trying to find value for selling purposes because I like they way they look and want to keep them. Just like to have as much info as I can on then. If allowed could someone point me to a website, book or anything to help me??? I added a few examples. Thank you
Awesome ty so much! I know the type of coin and face value but really interested in finding the year and other info. I will definitely give those sites a visit.
@Sschlee …go to google…type the following: “deciphering the characters on Japanese coins”. Hit enter. Read and study to your hearts’ contentment…imo…Spark. (BTW, this is how I learned)
Welcome to CT @Sschlee. Might I suggest you download a free app to your smart phone, if you have one. Coinoscope. Simply take a photo of your unknown coin and it will search through thousands of coins and try to identify it for you. Great tool if you are going through a few pounds of world coins. Good luck
Ty, Yes I already have CoinScope, CoinSnap and CoinFacts. I was hoping to learn a little more detail then they able to give me. But I am always willing to give another Apps you may suggest a try
From top (all Japanese): 500 Yen Showa 60 = 1985 100 Yen Showa 62 = 1987 100 Yen Heisei 3 = 1992 5 Yen Showa 50 = 1975 None look particularly old or collectible. 500 and 100 yen have decent face value if you ever want to spend them.
I haven't updated this lately (and have a new host so probably won't for a bit). Doesn't have the new Emperor's reign yet. But this can maybe help explain. https://www.starcityhomer.com/reading-japanese-coins.html
