tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14411073.post1515846817432037413..comments2024-03-29T07:02:08.583-04:00Comments on Coined For Money: Museum Quality: Part 1Manhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02349516488425977793noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14411073.post-15499817744964083982012-07-08T20:30:56.757-04:002012-07-08T20:30:56.757-04:00The bicentennial quarter in silver is 40%, not 80%...<i>The bicentennial quarter in silver is 40%, not 80%.</i> <br />--Correct, that was back in 2009 I have no idea why I made that mistake.<br /><br /><i>Could you identify this potentially ancient coin from a Tnet user?</i> <br />--The image is not clear but it looks like a Half Tanka from India around 1500s. <br /><br />The average about $2.00 and the 1 Tanka is more common and round.Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02349516488425977793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14411073.post-25211912193446837632012-07-08T14:54:20.622-04:002012-07-08T14:54:20.622-04:00"is bicentenniel Quarter all silver
There wer..."is bicentenniel Quarter all silver<br />There were two types made<br />a copper-nickel clad that was put into circulation.<br />a silver clad made of 80% silver only sold in special sets."<br /><br /><br />The bicentennial quarter in silver is 40%, not 80%.<br /><br /><br />Also I have a coin question? Could you identify this potentially ancient coin from a Tnet user?<br /><br />http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/what/302266-square-coin.html<br /><br />I can post your identification on Tnet, and will provide your site link to popularize it further. I am Sagittarius98 by the way.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14411073.post-38203658868501497702011-11-08T04:53:45.531-05:002011-11-08T04:53:45.531-05:00coin is a copper Follis (the huge one with the M) ...<i>coin is a copper Follis (the huge one with the M) of Justinian I, Anno XIIII (aka 540-1 CE). The condition looks G-ish to me, but I can't say for certain (it looks better than most examples I've seen on the Internet, though).</i> <br /><br />I'll be honest and say ancient coins are not my strongest area.<br /><br />That said if Good then $35.00<br />But as you say it may be more I suspect Fine-Very Fine since "Good" ancient Coins are not worth anything over $10 if copper.<br /><br />$50 for a good+ is a fair value. <br />If you see nothing better on eBay then go for it but make sure it has not been cleaned or has verdigris.Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02349516488425977793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14411073.post-55399103174552708072011-11-08T04:23:06.389-05:002011-11-08T04:23:06.389-05:00I had received an offer to buy a Byzantine coin fo...I had received an offer to buy a Byzantine coin for $50. Having no ancient coins in my collection (nor any dated pre-1600 ones), I naturally jumped at the offer, but told the dealer to wait until I actually had $50 at hand; thus, I'm able to ask you.<br />The coin is a copper Follis (the huge one with the M) of Justinian I, Anno XIIII (aka 540-1 CE). The condition looks G-ish to me, but I can't say for certain (it looks better than most examples I've seen on the Internet, though).<br />Question: how much is it worth, and would it make sense to buy it for $50?<br />Waiting for the answer :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14411073.post-67015188271433777312011-05-23T17:49:06.463-04:002011-05-23T17:49:06.463-04:001862 carson city 20 dollar gold piece
No such th...<i>1862 carson city 20 dollar gold piece</i> <br /><br />No such thing. Carson City made coins from 1870-1893.Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02349516488425977793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14411073.post-44111522675250277202011-05-23T14:47:52.852-04:002011-05-23T14:47:52.852-04:00Someone is trying to sell me a 1862 carson city 20...Someone is trying to sell me a 1862 carson city 20 dollar gold piece. How much is it worth?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14411073.post-15273635407377909212009-04-06T22:22:00.000-04:002009-04-06T22:22:00.000-04:008 ms 60 2009 D lincon cabin penniesAbout $0.01 eac...<I>8 ms 60 2009 D lincon cabin pennies</I><BR/><BR/>About <B>$0.01</B> each.Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02349516488425977793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14411073.post-76414141187778356602009-04-06T17:57:00.000-04:002009-04-06T17:57:00.000-04:00i have 8 ms 60 2009 D lincon cabin pennies how muc...i have 8 ms 60 2009 D lincon cabin pennies how much could i get for them<BR/><BR/>thankscurious collectornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14411073.post-55032779331001757432009-03-28T22:45:00.000-04:002009-03-28T22:45:00.000-04:00Thanks, drop a link for your blog if you wish.Thanks, drop a link for your blog if you wish.Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02349516488425977793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14411073.post-29799524883651499932009-03-28T21:11:00.000-04:002009-03-28T21:11:00.000-04:00I just found this site and I must say you do reall...I just found this site and I must say you do really great work in posting coin prices and pictures.<BR/><BR/>I am adding this blog to my favorites since it is so informative and helpful to novice coin collectors such as myself.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for all of the great work you have done.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14411073.post-26098619263362525132009-03-27T20:31:00.000-04:002009-03-27T20:31:00.000-04:00IS a 1/10 krugerrand 100% real goldIt contains 0.1...<I>IS a 1/10 krugerrand 100% real gold</I><BR/>It contains 0.100 ounces(1/10oz) of gold but the gold 91.7% pure.<BR/><BR/><I>is a morgan dollar 100% real silver</I><BR/>It is 90% silver and 10% copper this is typicalof most silver coins.<BR/><BR/><I>is bicentenniel Quarter all silver</I><BR/>There were two types made <BR/>a copper-nickel clad that was put into circulation.<BR/>a silver clad made of 80% silver only sold in special sets.<BR/><BR/><I>What are some things that are gold/silver </I><BR/>Most pre-1965 coins from US, Canada, and a few modern countries were silver.<BR/>Nearly all countries issue bullion gold and silver plus special commemoratives.Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02349516488425977793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14411073.post-59085879434752944812009-03-27T17:35:00.000-04:002009-03-27T17:35:00.000-04:00andis bicentenniel Quarter all silverWhat are some...and<BR/><BR/>is bicentenniel Quarter all silver<BR/><BR/>What are some things that are gold/silvercurious collectornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14411073.post-15671290953651581822009-03-27T17:12:00.000-04:002009-03-27T17:12:00.000-04:00IS a 1/10 krugerrand 100% real goldis a morgan dol...IS a 1/10 krugerrand 100% real gold<BR/><BR/>is a morgan dollar 100% real silverAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14411073.post-2321070652625690832009-03-26T20:01:00.000-04:002009-03-26T20:01:00.000-04:00ThanksThanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14411073.post-38869052947522918722009-03-26T18:12:00.000-04:002009-03-26T18:12:00.000-04:00rare or key dates for the us pennyScarce dates: 19...<I>rare or key dates for the us penny</I><BR/><BR/>Scarce dates: 1910-S, 1911-S, 1912-S, 1913-S, 1914-S, 1915-S, 1922-D, 1922-D, 1924-D<BR/><BR/>Rare dates: 1909-S, 1909-S V.D.B., 1914-D, 1922, 1931-SManhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02349516488425977793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14411073.post-21218968070110296482009-03-26T15:37:00.000-04:002009-03-26T15:37:00.000-04:00could you just tell me some rare or key dates for ...could you just tell me some rare or key dates for the us pennyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14411073.post-22055871742169393062009-03-24T23:28:00.000-04:002009-03-24T23:28:00.000-04:00key dates for U.S. Coins and their valueToo many t...<I>key dates for U.S. Coins and their value</I><BR/>Too many to list mostly before 1930.<BR/><BR/><I>all versions of a krugerrand real gold ( 1/2, 1/4, 1/10)</I><BR/><BR/>Yes, they just made different sizes for anyone to afford.Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02349516488425977793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14411073.post-40090203312068476412009-03-24T17:50:00.000-04:002009-03-24T17:50:00.000-04:00sorry, are all versions of a krugerrand real gold ...sorry, are all versions of a krugerrand real gold is what i was trying to sayAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14411073.post-77623987924596666292009-03-24T17:22:00.000-04:002009-03-24T17:22:00.000-04:00What r key dates for U.S. Coins and their valueAls...What r key dates for U.S. Coins and their value<BR/>Also are all versions of a krugerrand ( 1/2, 1/4, 1/10Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14411073.post-75129162910508810772009-03-23T06:03:00.000-04:002009-03-23T06:03:00.000-04:00*Laughs*Yes, AND I tore a page out of the in-fligh...*Laughs*<BR/><BR/>Yes, AND I tore a page out of the in-flight magazine too! What a rebel!<BR/><BR/>;-)<BR/><BR/>Oh, and talking of "great showers" of finds after dry spells, you wait until you read about my weekend finds! U-N-B-E-L-I-E-V-E-A-B-L-E!James (UK)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09835526134217618466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14411073.post-31617893068553936812009-03-22T15:57:00.000-04:002009-03-22T15:57:00.000-04:00Dude you're an international outlaw. I bet on the ...Dude you're an international outlaw. I bet on the plane back you didn't return your tray and seat to an upright position.Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02349516488425977793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14411073.post-11300006652206467652009-03-22T04:51:00.000-04:002009-03-22T04:51:00.000-04:00Reminds me when I was in Egypt and visiting the mu...Reminds me when I was in Egypt and visiting the museum with the treasures of Tutankhamen. <BR/><BR/>They are kept in virtual darkness, and you are allowed to take "no flash" photos only.<BR/><BR/>Of course, being the British "idiot" tourist I am, I took one with the flash on by accident.<BR/><BR/>It wasn't nice being set upon by four or five rough guards, and I had to "pay" for my mistake! ("<A HREF="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baksheesh" REL="nofollow">Baksheesh</A>" as they like to call it)James (UK)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09835526134217618466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14411073.post-89081389057194519002009-03-22T04:45:00.000-04:002009-03-22T04:45:00.000-04:00You are right about the low light levels because s...You are right about the low light levels because several times the security guards were yelling at visitors who had used flash photography. <BR/><BR/>I always skip the gift shops because I'm tempted to buy a lot when I have little spending money.<BR/><BR/>Since I'm on a tight budget I'm not using cash so that means no finds. I'm not too worried. Thanks for hope.Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02349516488425977793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14411073.post-10437437472957678092009-03-22T02:10:00.000-04:002009-03-22T02:10:00.000-04:00Thanks for these images and information. All very ...Thanks for these images and information. All very interesting.<BR/><BR/>A lot of museums seem to have their light levels low (I suppose to protect the exhibits from light damage) and that makes taking pictures hard. Did they have any postcards that were better lit pictures? You could always buy and scan them?<BR/><BR/>Don't worry about the lack of finds... look at my own dry spells. They were followed by great showers of "new" stuff. ;-)James (UK)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09835526134217618466noreply@blogger.com