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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I found these under a pair of sunglasses in a plastic box at an estate sale. Long story short I paid only $1 for everything you see here. I got them purely for silver content, knowing that the holes will decrease numismatic value lots. I'm pretty sure they are all authentic, but I know that coins can be "reproduced" for jewelrly purposes. So my question is, are these authentic? Thank you!  -CH27   Dates and weight: 1937 2.7 grams 1928 3.5 grams 1920 4.8 grams 1940 5.6 grams Collector of U.S. Coins, Varieties, and Colonial Coinage
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04/20/2019 9:27 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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No sense in faking these; they would only be worth melt even without the hole. Not bad for a dollar though!
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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That's what I thought. It would cost more to fake the coins than you could sell them for. What would the total melt value be for these with the holes? Thanks!
-CH27
Collector of U.S. Coins, Varieties, and Colonial Coinage
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
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OK buy for a dollar!  Common coins. Even without holes in each of them, only worth melt value. Because of this, holes do not lessen the silver weight and thus melt value, very much. Total equivalent pure silver weight 0.355 ounces without holes. Total value of silver about $5.20, that's why OK buy for a dollar. Keep as a keepsake, or recycle for jewelry purposes. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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The Shilling (1940 5.6 grams) is .500 fine and worth about $1.35.
The Six Pence (1937 2.7 grams) is also .500 fine and worth about $0.65.
You doubled your money on those two alone.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Awesome! Thanks to you both. I figured even if it was a loss, a dollar isn't a big deal.
-CH27
Collector of U.S. Coins, Varieties, and Colonial Coinage
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
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I often buy coins for myself, with this sort of philosophical approach! Also helps if you keep your mind open across the whole of numismatics, especially when visiting coin shows. Firstly, rely on your 'gut' feeling, then reconsider and think carefully, before committing to buy. I have made quite a few 'killings' over the years, in this way, you just have to be opportunistic. |
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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
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Good buy!  As was said, those aren't worth faking, so it's good to go. In Memory of Crazyb0 12-26-1951 to 7-27-2020
In Memory of Tootallious 3-31-1964 to 4-15-2020
In Memory of T-BOP 10-12-1949 to 1-19-2024
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Thanks to you both! When I buy, I look at condition, melt value (current prices of course if I'm looking for a precious metal), what the coin goes for in that grade, and if I really need it for my collection/stack. When I come across things like this, I figure taking a shot is not a big deal for $1. Thanks for all the tips and responses. Appreciate the help!
-CH27
Collector of U.S. Coins, Varieties, and Colonial Coinage
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United States
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Added some 2019 Wedge tailed eagles silver and pan pacific silver restrikes!
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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All look genuine and most likely came from a bracelet. With the holes, only worth melt value.
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