There's something else to remember too - not everybody buying coins on ebay knows what they are doing or the true value of the coins they are...
For whatever it's worth Bob, the facts do get in the way with this one. They're just joshin ya with that story :D
Could be the pic, but I'd say AU50.
And you can try Heritage
I've never been a fan of albums, just don't care for them. But that's a matter of personal taste and everybody's different. But if you are going...
Howdy crown nic - Welcome to the Forum !! It's a matter of supply and demand - other than that, I don't know that you'll ever get a definitive...
I think there is a strong possibility the coin was mounted as jewelry and I also think it has been cleaned. Just my opinion.
Sounds like you need to subscribe to Numismatic News - production numbers are published every week. As for values - checking ebay is your best...
Medieval coins in general huh ? Well then - the book you want is Coins of Mediveal Europe by Professor Philip Grierson, published by B.A.Seaby...
Well if you couldn't figure it out based on my first comment in that post - I was talking about inexperienced & novice collectors. As for not...
Right off hand I'd say it's a replica of a thaler issued by Maximillian, Holy Roman Emperor 1493 - 1519.
I could never choose - thus I would burn to death or drown :rolleyes: But this would be one of those in my hand at the time ;) [IMG]...
Howdy Andrew - Welcome to the Forum !! You have a better chance of getting an answer here in this forum ;)
MS63 I'd wager ;)
Well starting next year - you will be able to buy them in .999 gold ;)
Nobody is saying it is their function - but it is their choice to do so or not. Just like it is everybody's choice to use them or not.
Should be able to get NGC or PCGS MS64 for about $725 - $750 without any problem.
It's either from an original mint set or from an old album. Coins stored in either of these for long periods often develop this type of toning....
Howdy Tobias - Welcome to the Forum !! The value of a coin is dependant on several things, condition, date, mint mark etc. So there is no way...
I moved this over to the World & Ancients Forum - might get a response now.
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