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After searching around on the web, I've found that I have a 19th century Newfoundland coin. It feels heavy enough to have some silver in it. On the date, all I can make out is 18?. I can also make out a "5" near the top center of one side. The coin is about 30 mm in diameter. Can anybody tell me what denomination I have or possibly narrow down a date? Thanks, Casey   |
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Victorian halves were minted for Newfoundland between 1870 and 1900...this coin is worth about $10.00 in scrap silver
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Canada
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Appears to be a portrait 1 as well. I don't have my notes on me at work otherwise I could tell you exactly which dates have the portrait 1. Besides, it's really just scrap unfortunately.
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New Member
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Thanks for all the info guys. Even though it's only worth melt, I still get a kick out
of looking at it, holding it, and thinking about its history.
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Pin,
According to Wikipedia, it's 92 1/2% silver (by weight) with some copper and maybe some other stuff. I believe that makes it
sterling.
Casey
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Yep, that's Sterling, very nice! For the record, I think I see a 7 abeside 18. So 187- is the year. That fits with Queen Victoria.
Edited by MercuryDime
06/13/2012 11:47 pm
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If you can figure out the date it MIGHT be worth slightly more than scrap. Try looking at it under different lights and at different angles, magnifications etc. This website will show you the possibilities as this coin was only produced in certain years. http://www.coinsandcanada.com/coins...ts-1870-1919 |
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Posted 06/12/2012 10:38 pm
