I have a coin,its GEORGIVS REX, BRITAN | NIA 1718 nearly 300 years old,will it be of any value,and where can i found out where,
2007-01-28 05:56:09 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
Its in mint condition.
2007-01-28 06:01:57 · update #1
the coin is gold,this was passed down from my late late grandad watson fothergill,on his death bed he told my grandad to keep it safe,my grndad passed it down to me,he said please please keep this safe,its worth more than you can ever know.
2007-01-28 07:36:21 · update #2
I can find no coin with the legend you listed. Of course it has to be George I 1714-1727. There was a gold 1/2 guinea of 1718 but it has a different legend. This coin is about the size of a nickel. The 1718 gold Guinea a little larger than a quarter and has also a different legend than you listed. In order to do any more investigation here, I need to have a high quality scans (photo's) of the obverse and reverse. The legend is not the same as the 1/2 penny either.
2007-01-28 12:40:39 · answer #1 · answered by Taiping 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is it copper or silver? (I'm assuming it's not gold - if it is, you're a very lucky guy.) If it's copper, then it's either a farthing or a halfpenny, as those were the only copper coins minted in George I's reign. Most likely a halfpenny - I don't think there were any farthings minted in 1718.
If it's silver, it's probably a shilling, or just possibly a crown. (There were other denominations - halfcrown and sixpence - but not minted in 1718.) Either way, if it really is in mint condition, it should be worth at least £150, and maybe a good deal more.
2007-01-28 14:15:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
If it is copper and looks like the picture on the first source it is most likely a halfpenny. Value depends on condition and according to the second source a Fine coin could reach £30, an Extremely Fine coin could fetch £400.
Bear in mind that only very small imperfections in the coin can drop it's value. I suggest you look at the third source for a guide on assessing what condition your coin is in.
2007-01-28 15:32:10 · answer #3 · answered by dowlandyeovil 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think 'MrsBadgrumbl' has quite got the hang of this coin collecting 'art'!
I bought a coin from a guy in my local bar, it was stamped up 300 BC, so I (being no mug) gave him £20 for it, 2300 years old, I had to be on a winner!
I took it to the local pawn shop , he glanced at it and asked me "How did the makers of this coin know that Christ was coming in 300 years time"?
It was worth about a quid a a novelty value! But good luck with yours. I have given it all up now!!!
2007-01-28 14:27:46 · answer #4 · answered by budding author 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take it to a local coin dealer. The have the resources to grade and determine its value. There is no place online that you can find out the true value because it needs to be graded. It can't be properly graded without being seen in person.
2007-01-28 14:00:58 · answer #5 · answered by smilindave1 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The coins shear lodness will give it a ton of value, then with it being mint condition it will doulbe that. Im not sure where to find out though.
2007-01-28 14:06:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most probably a gilded or gold-plated George I 1718 half penny.
2007-01-29 00:03:24 · answer #7 · answered by silverpet 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would depend on the denomination and condition of the coin.
2007-01-28 13:59:41 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends on the condition of the coin and i`d take it to a appraiser to see what it`s worth
2007-01-28 14:00:37 · answer #9 · answered by Dr Universe 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take it to your local museum But don't get to exited.
2007-01-28 14:00:08 · answer #10 · answered by will 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋