Since I started collecting in the last couple of weeks, my 83 year old father decided to give me some coins he had "stuck back". He used to do metal detecting as a hobby, so what he brought me was interesting. I'm just learning about U.S. coins, so I have no idea what I have in these coins. Maybe some of you can help me out a little.
For the first coin pictured: it is a 1928(m) Australia 6 Pence, it is .925 silver and has an actual silver weight of .0839ozt. I would say the grade is between F-12 and VF-20. Here is a price layout from NGC.com: I would say the coin is worth around $10 based on this catalog pricing, but the fair market value is likely closer to $5, if not its melt value. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
The second coin: It is a Japanese 10 Yen from somewhere between 1951 and 1958 (decifering the date would take a couple minutes, but its not worth it). Here is the price guide value on this coin from NGC.com: Based on this price guide value I would say this coin is worth around 10 to 25 cents. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
For the 3rd coin: it is a 1952R Italy 5 Lire. It is in around VF-20 to 30 conditon. Here is the NGC price guide value: Based on this your coin is worth around 5 to 10 cents. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
The fourth coin: it is a 1944S Philippines One Centavo. It is in around VF-30 condition while it is damaged, so it would receive a details grade from NGC. Here is the NGC price guide value:B Based on this it is worth around 5 cents. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
The fifth coin is a 1944 Canada 10 Cents. It is .8 silver and has an actual silver weight of .06ozt. I would grade it as being F-12 to VF-20 condition. Here is the NGC values for it: The $20 price listed under F-12 must be a temporary error, it means to say its worth melt value, which it is. Melt value is around $1. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
The last coin is a 1954 India 1 Pice. I would grade it as being XF-40. It is worth around $1, based on the price guide below: Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
I really appreciate all the info! Since they did come from my father, they will have a special place in my collection, along with the Mills and the jar of wheats he gave me today. Again, thank you.
The 10 yen is year Showa 29 or 1954. Given the condition it is not a high value coin, but cool. The reverse shows the Phoenix Hall in Kyoto, which is part of a very old Buddhist temple.
Sounds like dad is feeding a new addiction, albeit a worthwhile one. Neither of my parents cared for my coin collecting, but my grandmother seeded the addiction then fed it by driving me around to coin shows, dealers etc.
