Log in or Sign up
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
CoinTalk
>
What's it Worth
>
Original or Restrike 1959 Mexican Diez Pesos?
>
Reply to Thread
Message:
<p>[QUOTE="Raquel T, post: 2686901, member: 86228"][ATTACH=full]601924[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]601932[/ATTACH]</p><p>[ATTACH=full]601933[/ATTACH] </p><p><br /></p><p>Blessings all, </p><p><br /></p><p>I'm new here. My dad gave me this coin when I was 5 years old. It is mounted as a pendant necklace. I never wore it and it's been sitting in a teeny, satin box for 40 years. </p><p><br /></p><p>I'm facing hard times as a single mother and this is the most-valued item that I've been saving for a rainy day. It's pouring now, so it's time to sell my dowry, so to speak, although I'm wondering if I should just sew it into my hem these days. </p><p><br /></p><p>It is mounted in a gold bezel w chain. The clasp, however, appears to Not be gold, and the coin apparently rested upon it all these years, hence the mark on the back of the coin. Total weight is 10.99. </p><p><br /></p><p>A pawn shop offered me $150 so I know it's worth much more than that! Yay! </p><p><br /></p><p>After looking it up, I found there were restrikes made and am wondering how to tell. It was given to me in 1977 and Dad is gone, so I don't know its origins. He grew up in Texas though, the family having been there for generations, so it could possibly be original. </p><p><br /></p><p>Any advice is most welcome, and best way to sell...thank you! </p><p><br /></p><p>-Raquel T</p><p><br /></p><p>Hope these pics load right...[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Raquel T, post: 2686901, member: 86228"][ATTACH=full]601924[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]601932[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]601933[/ATTACH] Blessings all, I'm new here. My dad gave me this coin when I was 5 years old. It is mounted as a pendant necklace. I never wore it and it's been sitting in a teeny, satin box for 40 years. I'm facing hard times as a single mother and this is the most-valued item that I've been saving for a rainy day. It's pouring now, so it's time to sell my dowry, so to speak, although I'm wondering if I should just sew it into my hem these days. It is mounted in a gold bezel w chain. The clasp, however, appears to Not be gold, and the coin apparently rested upon it all these years, hence the mark on the back of the coin. Total weight is 10.99. A pawn shop offered me $150 so I know it's worth much more than that! Yay! After looking it up, I found there were restrikes made and am wondering how to tell. It was given to me in 1977 and Dad is gone, so I don't know its origins. He grew up in Texas though, the family having been there for generations, so it could possibly be original. Any advice is most welcome, and best way to sell...thank you! -Raquel T Hope these pics load right...[/QUOTE]
Your name or email address:
Do you already have an account?
No, create an account now.
Yes, my password is:
Forgot your password?
Stay logged in
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
CoinTalk
>
What's it Worth
>
Original or Restrike 1959 Mexican Diez Pesos?
>
Home
Home
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Activity
Recent Posts
Forums
Forums
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Posts
Competitions
Competitions
Quick Links
Competition Index
Rules, Terms & Conditions
Gallery
Gallery
Quick Links
Search Media
New Media
Showcase
Showcase
Quick Links
Search Items
Most Active Members
New Items
Directory
Directory
Quick Links
Directory Home
New Listings
Members
Members
Quick Links
Notable Members
Current Visitors
Recent Activity
New Profile Posts
Sponsors
Menu
Search
Search titles only
Posted by Member:
Separate names with a comma.
Newer Than:
Search this thread only
Search this forum only
Display results as threads
Useful Searches
Recent Posts
More...