coin: 1895 20 franc coin, not sure about quality/condition
2006-11-12 08:15:34 · 6 answers · asked by mizzouswm 5 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
There were more than one country using the denomination of Franc. If from France it would be a gold coin and be smaller than a U.S. quarter. 1895 was not a rare year for this coin. If from France it has a angel on the obverse. It also could be from Switzerland and is also made of gold. It too is not a rare date. These type coins are usually sold at gold bullion value. I got a French one for my wife in a gold bezel with chain for Christmas a few years ago. With gold going up and down you need to take it to a coin dealer in your area. If he has a store, then there is a good chance he is honest. Going through my Numismatic News coin paper dated Sept 19 2006 a large dealer has the Swiss one for sale for $129.95 the French one should be the same or close, for they both contain the same amount of gold. hope this helps
2006-11-12 12:19:08 · answer #1 · answered by Taiping 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd start by researching it. Use Google, Google Images, Dogpile, and any other search engine you're familiar with; type in the kind of coin it is, like you did here, then see what these search engines come up with. You may find pictures in Google Images which would give you an idea of the condition of your coin, you may find out what others are selling these for, you may find out any number of different things about your coin. Start by doing your research. If you've already done that, contact local coin collectors and/or coin shops and see what they have to say about it. They'll certainly know who appraises coins and how well they do.
2006-11-12 16:22:10 · answer #2 · answered by thejanith 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go on line to PCGS.com and ask them. They are the premier coin grading service in the U.S. today. So they would probably know more than anyone else. However, if you pick up a copy of CoinWorld, you might find other sites, so that all of your eggs (so to speak) are not in one basket. Good Fortune to you.
2006-11-12 16:22:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
take it to a local coin show. they should help you there. or you could try calling a local antique shop and see if they know of any appraisers.
2006-11-12 16:17:58 · answer #4 · answered by stitchfan85 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this seems to be very interesting and lots of links
http://images.google.de/images?svnum=10&hl=de&lr=&safe=off&q=+20+franc+coin&btnG=Suche
2006-11-12 16:18:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take it to the antique shop/store and have them check it out.
2006-11-12 17:18:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋