I just received a set of 4 Louisiana Purchase nickels since someone found out I collect coins (Australian)- do these coins have any value as collection pieces etc. 2004 Louisiana Purchase-Peace Medal Nickel in four varieties: Brilliant Uncirculated, hologram, layered in 24 Karat Pure Gold, and colorized Richard
In a nutshell - no. Any numismatic value was destroyed the second the coins were altered. The unaltered coin, if a grade rarity, may have some value but it would be minimal even then unless it was an ultra-high grade like MS68 or MS69.
you know, I've heard that before about destroying "numismatic value", but I think they look kind of neat and if you enjoy them then that's all that matters. one of my most prized posssessions is my irradiated dime!
Well revjohn I'll agree with your statement completely. Perhaps I should have worded mine differently. But to me, when I use the term numismatic value I am thinking in terms of dollars - I guess I shouldn't. Just because something isn't valuable monetarily - that doesn't mean it is not collectible - for it certainly is.
