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New Member
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Hello, my name is Dusty and this is my first post. I recently inherited this interesting seated liberties watch fob (I think!), and I was wondering what you folks might know about it regarding its value, coin grades, etc. Any information at all will be very much appreciated.   - Dusty |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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A very nice fob indeed. It is not often one finds a piece of coin jewelry from this period where the coins are mounted in such a fashion where they can be removed. The dime has sustained pry marks and hits on the rim that would affect its numismatic value. The quarter is a slightly better variety in higher grades and the half is a common date in this grade. So, specific grades of each are irrelevant. Overall value in this case is actually more than the value of the individual coins as a piece of jewelry. My estimate of value would be in the $75.00 - $100.00 range. This is not an offer to buy.
Expect this post to be moved to the Exonumia section which the section it should be in.
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Pillar of the Community
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THAT is cool!  |
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Pillar of the Community
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  That IS cool. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Now all you need is the watch and you're ready to buy a ticket for the Rock Island Line (it is the road to ride, according to Leadbelly).
I'd recommend keeping it together. Very nice item.
"Two minutes ago I would have sold my chances for a tired dime." Fred Astaire
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Absolutely beautiful piece of history u have. Do not touch it! It's worth more than its coin values to a collector of exonumia... oh and WELCOME
-Also, type "exonumia" in the search forum here and you'll see some other nice pieces
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Oh and it's fair to say u may have a piece of civil war history as well!
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Pillar of the Community
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Very neat! The dime caught my attention since it has little wear especially compared to the other 2 coins.
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New Member
United States
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D0ubl3Eagle, yes! They seem to have worn "in order". Half is worn most, quarter somewhat less, and dime hardly at all. I've been fascinated by this since I was a kid, as I've had a lifelong fascination/obsession with the Civil War. Its not going anywhere, but I'd like to insure it if it's worth insuring.
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Valued Member
Canada
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Very nice piece of jewelry! This definitely has much more value as a whole, than piecing them out. The Half and the Quarter Dollar are quite worn and won't sell for much more than their silver value, which is less than $20. The dime is better, although it is not a real spectacular coin. For the amount you may receive for this item, it may provide more sentimental value for you than you may realize by selling.
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