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chris6084
Penny Collector Member
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 Posted - 12/31/2009 : 18:21:20
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So I found this in a penny roll last night. Not sure where it is from.
Not sure if it is silver, but if it is, this would be my second silver find in a penny roll. It is also my second foreign coin this year from the 1800's. (My last one was 1819!  )
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knibloe
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
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Posted - 12/31/2009 : 18:38:13
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PreservingThePast
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
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Posted - 12/31/2009 : 18:40:52
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You have a 1895 Switzerland 10 Rappen (100 Rappen=1 Franc). The coin was struck on copper-nickel planchets. The letter "B" represents that the coin was struck at the Bern Mint. Approximately 2 million pieces were struck dated 1895. You can often find this coin in average circulated condition in coin dealer bargain boxes for US 10 cents. Uncirculated (no wear, full original mint luster) pieces are scarce and bring $35 -$50.
The above information was on coinsite.com.
I think I saw a B on the reverse of the coin you photographed.
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chris6084
Penny Collector Member
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Posted - 12/31/2009 : 21:04:06
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sheba
Penny Pincher Member
USA
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Posted - 12/31/2009 : 21:39:52
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Hey chris6084! That's a cool coin ... I like the look of it! I know absolutely nothing about foreign coins, but my wife and I keep a bag of our 'weird' finds ... there's some pretty interesting coins there ... the plastic penny and the silver colored washer aren't terribly interesting, however 
I did find a 1943 or 1944 'something' from Belgium in a penny roll (its obviousy the size of a penny) ... it sure looks like its silver. Anyone know if it is, and what percentage/purity silver it might be. I'm sure its not valuable, but just wondered.
sheba |
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uthminsta
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USA
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Posted - 01/01/2010 : 16:48:24
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You might have a 1944 2 franc, which is zinc coated steel.
If it has a small hole in it, you might have a 1943 5 centime, which is zinc.
I don't see any other approximately-penny-sized Belgian coins from 1943-44. Can you tell what's written on it? |
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Edited by - uthminsta on 01/01/2010 16:51:35 |
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