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Serbia (Srbija)
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Just got my first gold coin.  Its nothing special K.n.K. ducat 1915 - restrike and unfortunately its been used as jewelry and it has ring on it.  Thats why photos are not so great, I couldnt use scanner but my camera.   What do you guys think ? |
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 United States
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I love those, but it would only be worth melt.
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 Serbia (Srbija)
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I love those, but it would only be worth melt. I know but I would never melt it. I would never melt any coin. My collection on Numista page: 7500 different coins and counting... https://en.numista.com/echanges/pro...hp?id=129798 |
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United States
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nice, gold is addicting but I hope you didn't pay a premium for the ducat.
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United States
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I've bought a few Russian gold 5 kopeks recently at melt with no premium. Fascinating coins with similar designs to your ducat. So far all I've done is flip them for other coins that aren't as obscure. I should keep one just as a curio.
"Two minutes ago I would have sold my chances for a tired dime." Fred Astaire
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Australia
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Gold 5 kopek?! Would be interested to know what they look like.
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United States
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Wups! 5 rubles. The dealer I bought them from had a stack of average circulated 1897's. It was hard to pass them up at $150 each. This is the coin, though nicer than the ones I got. I like the 2 headed eagle. http://www.ebay.com/itm/1897-Russia...AOSw44BYEWl4"Two minutes ago I would have sold my chances for a tired dime." Fred Astaire
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04/25/2017 12:02 am
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Austrian 1915 ducats are always only worth melt. They are still struck today.... They are one of a number of gold coins( plus one silver coin) that are officially re-struck on a regular basis. In the 1950s the US had to change its gold import policies as some people were getting round the gold ownership laws by importing ducats( and other re-strikes) as numismatic items.
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04/25/2017 01:11 am
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Serbia (Srbija)
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nice, gold is addicting but I hope you didn't pay a premium for the ducat. got is as a gift actually, so it has much bigger sentimental value for me. My collection on Numista page: 7500 different coins and counting... https://en.numista.com/echanges/pro...hp?id=129798 |
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Serbia (Srbija)
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Im thinking about removing the ring above, but I'm afraid I might damage the coin. Have any suggestions ?
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United States
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I've gotten soldered rings off gold coins using silver test solution soaks. http://www.ebay.com/itm/JSP-Silver-...AOSwEzxYPxViMy coins weren't affected, but the results are hit-or-miss because the solution doesn't remove all types of solder. Be careful when you use it, and flush the coin with lots of water after a soak. It's really strong acid. "Two minutes ago I would have sold my chances for a tired dime." Fred Astaire
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Serbia (Srbija)
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@thq hmm that sounds risky ... I would better leave it as it is then risk damaging it. Only problem is that coin cant fit in 5x5 (2x2 if you use inches  ) because of ring position. |
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