Thanks! Particularly the 3 Kreuzer is in a pretty good condition compared to most coins of that type I've seen on the internet. But I am not really sure what difference does it make.
I use Numista for my foreign coins. https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces1912.html Just type in the search window and verify it matches the coin. I find the values given to be low compared to the market, but it's a starting point. Welcome to CT and good luck.
All good looking coins, keepers. The silver ones are probably more valuable than the others, but who is in this hobby for the money? I see I now have over 1,300 assorted world coins from more than 120 countries, and I want more! Many more.
The 1939 reichspfennig is probably the most common out of the five. I'd have to say all five are in pretty good condition. I'm quite certain the two Austro-Hungarian ones have silver content. I second Mountain Man's reference to Numista; it's an excellent resource, catalog and means of keeping an inventory. The KM catalogs are good too but require an outlay of some cash to purchase - hard copy or electronic - but worth it in my opinion. Where'd you obtain those beauts?
The KM catalog information can be accessed thru NGC at no cost with an on line search in the following example from Mountain Man’s numista link using the KM numbers shown on numista as follows: Germany KM 89 NGC The other coins in order are as follows: France KM 777.1 NGC Austria KM 2820 NGC Austria KM 2222 NGC Austria KM 2115.3 NGC Numista does not provide a guide price for every world coin in my experience. KM values are much more complete using the NGC search.
I inherited them from grandpa and dad. We got many more but those are the most interesting I think. Anyone here can guess their condition (on a scale)?
You would have to provide good pictures of both sides, and then our guesses as to condition would be only that, guesses or approximations. You might as well get into numismatics. It is a life long occupation and very rewarding. There are worse ways to go, and you seem to have an interest already.
My opinion: Germany 1 Reichspfennig XF (extremely fine) Value about $1.20 France 5 Centimes F-VF (Fine to Very Fine) Value about $2.00 Austria 1 Corona VF-Value about $2.75 Austria 1 Florin VF- value about $8.50 Austria 3 Kreuzer VF-Value about $5.00 The estimated values above are average to high retail. A dealer probably would not offer you more than 40 to 70 percent of the above for resale. Please consider these coins as a legacy of your family, an important part of its history. You will likely enjoy owning them as part of a lifelong hobby to share with your family in years to come.
Thanks for a long answer! What is the best place to get some nice coins for a fair price? It seems to me that on most sites/shops/auctions the coins are usually more expensive than the listed market value prices.
I've gotten some good deals at coin shows. Sometimes on the second day of a two day show dealers will be more flexible on price.
