Hi, I have a coin from the 1600s. I wanted to know how much value it could have, it has been passed down for genarations and I was curious as to how much money it could be worth now.
2007-02-03 13:11:39 · 17 answers · asked by coolman 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Personal Finance
It's canadian, and it actually says 1679-1979 and in the middle it says Griffon. It is silver, and on the top it says Dollar-Canada. It is really bigger than an average dollar, and the picture quality as you can see isin't very good. There are also other coins that I have. One is from india (one rupee India) that is from 1919. On the front it says George V King and Emporer on the right hansd side, with a picture. it is the second one next to the big shiny one. The other two aren't that rare, one is a 50 cent pice and the other is 2 rupees from india.
The picture is at http://img392.imageshack.us/img392/7821/scoinsje6.jpg
2007-02-03 14:27:52 · update #1
wow and you expected a real answer to this general question? lol
it depends on many things. try going to the library and looking at some coin collecting books. i have one in my home however without a ton more information i would not bother attempting to help you.
2007-02-03 13:13:35 · answer #1 · answered by annie 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Canada 1 dollar 1979, silver fineness 0.500 (containing 0.375 oz of pure silver), commemorating the 300th anniversary of Le Griffon voyage.
The British India 1 rupee 1919 has a silver fineness of 0.917, and contains 0.3438 oz of pure silver if in mint condition.
Due to the recent fluctuation of silver prices, my older coin book can no longer give you an accurate valuation, but I estimate your Canada silver dollar to be worth around $9-$10, and the Indian rupee from $6 to $12 in circulated conditions.
The other 2 coins are common and at most $1 for both.
2007-02-04 12:39:19 · answer #2 · answered by silverpet 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Obviously if it says 1679-1979 it is NOT from the 1600's it is from 1979. It is probably some sort of commemorative coin, yes it could be worth something because it is a souvenier of some anniversary but not anything substantial. How many generations can it have been passed down from if it was minted in 1979????
2007-02-11 12:17:21 · answer #3 · answered by Franklymydear 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Man....could you be any more vague? That's not much info to go on.
How about a link to a photo or a good description of the coin. Is it gold? silver? other? What country? What denomination? What condition? What year?
Throw us a frickin' bone here, man.
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**EDIT:
Ok...that coin is not from the 1600's. It's from 1979. It's a tricentennial commemerative coin regarding the loss of "Le Griffon" in 1679. The coin was minted in 1979.
It's NOT EVEN 30 years old. If it were a Flawless Proof coin, (which I doubt since you don't have it in a case), you could get US $5-$10 for it.
By "passed down for generations" do you mean you found it in your daddy's sock drawer?
2007-02-03 13:13:41 · answer #4 · answered by Yep! 4 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Have you taken it to be appraised? You would need a professional numismatic to look at it. Antiques Roadshow has a website where you can find various experts on something like this. If it is in good condition, I would think maybe a lot. It just depends...What country is the coin from? What does it say on the coin, if anything? Is it solid gold or silver?
2007-02-03 13:24:17 · answer #5 · answered by La_Liona 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It now costs more to make a penny that it is worth. Soon - the new pennies - will look like the steel pennies in WW II. I love the huge silver dollar - it used to be the sign of a gambling trip to Reno - a long time ago - before they switched to those gaudy chip things. The delightful Susan B's - about the size of a quarter - how many times did I almost give out two (2) to buy a newspaper? ♥
2016-03-29 03:47:01 · answer #6 · answered by Mary 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here's a website for you. Have a magnifying glass handy so you can read the coin and see the imprints to have it appraised, but this link will take you to more links for appraisals. Hope it's worth a bunch:)
http://en.allexperts.com/q/Coin-Collecting-2297/exactly-coin-worth.htm
2007-02-03 13:18:19 · answer #7 · answered by leslie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you want a certain amount you are going to be more specific. Its like saying i live in the united states, where am I? what is on the front? What country? what year? what grade?
2007-02-03 13:15:32 · answer #8 · answered by john s 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You have to take it to a coin shop , check your yellow pages under coin or numismatic .
They will evaluate it free of charge.
2007-02-03 13:21:59 · answer #9 · answered by kate 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2 cents
2007-02-03 13:13:53 · answer #10 · answered by tumbleweed1954 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋