U.S coins ain't really my thing but I got a handful the other day at an antiques fair: A dollar, a trade dollar and something with Liberty and some classical figure on it. Also, a dime with another classical figure, some sort of medieval coin + a German commemorative. The German's a bit peculiar as given it's a centenary minted in 1913 I'd guess it's commemorating some part of the Napoleonic wars.
Hi The "medieval coin" is a Nürnberg jeton, probably from the 16th century. I don't think it's very rare, but it's a nice little piece for a coin collection. This site will help you to nail the ID: http://c.cater.users.btopenworld.com/HTMLFiles/inscriptions_on_nuremburg_jetons.html On another note, I will be positively surprised if the seated Liberty dollar and the Trade dollar turn out to be real. These are heavily forged - especially the Trade dollar. It's hard to determine from your pics, but I don't think the rims look very good.The size seems different on all the three dollar coins, and that's another indication they are fakes. As a matter of fact, I believe all three of them are likely fakes..... Sorry to be bringer of bad news....... The German, or to be more specific; Preussian, 3 mark is a nice piece. I haven't had a very good look at it, but I would guess it's genuine, and grades about EF. Krause value is 30$ in that grade. It could be polished, which would take away some value, but it's still a very cool design, commemorating 100 years since Napoleon was defeated, as you said.
The 1885 Trade dollar is an extremely rare coin (catalog value 1.5 million$ in Proof 63 grade), and very unlikely to show up at a flea market. I believe you should regard this one as a "copy".
My mistake! Writing my response, I got the idea that you had bought them at a second hand market (we call that a "flea market" in Norway), but I see you were at an antiques fair.
Cheers, Svessien. Tbh they do feel awfully light for their size. Compared to say a crown. Guess I'll sell them on ebay then, seen a copy dollar going for £10 there before anyways so I should make a profit
