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 Posted 07/11/2011  2:35 pm Show Profile   Bookmark this topic Add mirchevbogi to your friends list Get a Link to this Message Number of Subscribers
Here I have 2 of my oldest coins in my collection. The problem is that I do not know their exact value, and the purity of silver in them. I'd really appreciate if somebody gives me that information.
The first one is a 5lev coin from 1885.
The second is a 100lev coin from 1930.


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 Posted 07/11/2011  2:52 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add Hambone to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
The first is a 5 Leva 1885 KM# 7. My book says $18 USD for VF, but since its silver, price varies.
The second is a 100 Leva 1930 KM# 43. Book for VF is $5.50 USD. But again, price varies depending on what silver is.
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 Posted 07/11/2011  2:53 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add mirchevbogi to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
I am pretty new here, can you explain what is "VF"
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 Posted 07/11/2011  2:57 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add Hambone to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
VF stands for the grade Very Fine, which is what I believe yours grade at.


Here is a list of the whole grading scale:
Poor-1 or P-1 (Poor) - The type is barely discernable, but little else, due to the coin being badly damaged or worn smooth.

Fair-2 or FR-2 (Fair) - Type and date are barely discernable, but otherwise the coin is damaged or extremely worn.

AG-3 (About Good) - Type and date are discernable, although some spots may be worn out. Some lettering should be apparent, if not necessarily readable.

G-4 (Good) - Major devices and features are evident as outlines. although the coin overall is heavily worn.

G-6 (Good-plus) - Coin has a full rim plus major devices and features are clearly outlined. Heavy wear.

VG-8 (Very Good) - Full rim with clearly discernable devices and features. Most legends are readable clearly, but the whole coin is still significantly worn.

F-12 (Fine) - Distinct rim, all legends readable, clear devices showing some detail, but the whole coin is moderately, but evenly worn.

VF-20 (Very Fine) - Clearly readable but lightly worn legends, devices show good detail, rims are clean, but the whole coin shows moderate wear on the high points and a little wear below.

VF-30 (Good Very Fine) - Legends are clear, devices show all detail with little wear; high points are lightly worn.

EF-40 (Extremely Fine) - Legends are sharp, devices are clear with slight but obvious wear on the high points.

XF-45 (Choice Extremely Fine) - Legends and devices are clear and sharp, with slight wear on the high points, and great eye appeal.

AU-50 (About Uncirculated) - Sharp legends and devices show only a trace of wear on the highest points. There must be some remaining mint luster.

AU-55 (Good About Uncirculated) - Sharp legends and devices show only a hint of wear on the high points. Remaining mint luster must be at least half; great eye appeal.

AU-58 (Choice About Uncirculated) - Virtually uncirculated, except for minor wear marks on high points. Nearly all mint luster must be present, and must have outstanding eye appeal.

MS-60 (Mint State Basal) - Coins in this grade are ugly, dinged-up, bag-marked, ill-toned specimens, but they are in mint condition and free of any wear!

The grades from MS-60 to MS-70, as well as the Proof designations, are all based primarily on eye appeal, quality of luster and/or toning, and the presence or absence of contact marks, hairlines, etc. All coins MS-60 and higher are Mint State coins. It is worth noting that Proof is not a grade, but a type of coin.
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 Posted 07/11/2011  3:02 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add mirchevbogi to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
I see, but is it written somewhere the fines of silver in them, I think that the 5 lev coin, is Sterling silver.
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 Posted 07/11/2011  3:16 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add fioti to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
Pieces in your condition are selling at auction about 20.-22. for the 5 and between 8.00-10.00 for the 100.
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 Posted 07/11/2011  3:16 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add Hambone to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
A quick google search showed this:
1885 5 Leva coin has 0.72 ounces of silver.
1930 100 Leva coin has 0.3215 ounces of silver.
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 Posted 07/11/2011  6:11 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add Bacchus2 to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
It's probably worth adding that the numbers part of that grading scale and the MS-60 to MS-70 part is an American thing and not really encountered in Europe.
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 Posted 07/11/2011  6:43 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add Hambone to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
So its just a grade without a number?
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