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byro007
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USA
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 Posted - 07/17/2009 : 15:13:39
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Anyone here know of any other countries silver coins to look for besides us and canada. I am buying a large foriegn collection from a guy and wondering what to look for. Or if you know of a good website to tell me the compostion to other countries coins, thanks
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1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
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Posted - 07/17/2009 : 16:08:26
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Try this website.
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The things that will destroy America are prosperity-at-any-price, peace-at-any-price, safety-first instead of duty-first, the love of soft living, and the get-rich-quick theory of life.
– Theodore Roosevelt
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byro007
Penny Collector Member
USA
399 Posts |
Posted - 07/17/2009 : 19:47:56
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fb101
Administrator
USA
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Posted - 07/17/2009 : 22:25:34
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Anybody know where to get pricing? You have to join Numismaster to use their pricing ($79 per year)
Hardly worth it for the occasional one to look up. |
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Ant
Penny Hoarding Member
USA
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Posted - 07/18/2009 : 10:46:41
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The Standard Catalog of World Coins (a.k.a. the telephone book, because it's HUGE) has pricing for all coins, as well as the other information found on Numismaster. It's updated every year. A new copy runs maybe $70 or so? Used copies are also available on Amazon, too. But if you're just looking up a few things, your library might have a copy. Or you could go to Barnes and Noble or somewhere and look up your coins in a hurry. 
3 caveats about the catalog, though:
1. Silver, gold, palladium and platinum coins are valued using a predetermined price per ounce for each metal, rather than say, a formula along the lines of "spot + $x". However, by subtracting the predetermined metal value from the listed valuation, you can get an idea of what the premium is for the coin and do your own calculation using current spot price.
2. For many coins, values are only listed in XF, AU, BU and proof. Depending on the popularity/rarity of the coin, you might be able to find additonal resources for determining the coin's value and tips on how to grade one.
3. I'm not sure how comprehensive the catalog is when it comes to listing varieties and errors. It lists some, but for some coins, the notation just says, "varieties exist".
Despite its shortcomings, the catalog is a useful book. It's even fun to just browse through it and take a look at other countries' coins.
(Edited repeatedly for clarification.  )
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Lovely dimes, the liveliest coin, the one that really jingles. --Truman Capote
Coins are the metallic footprints of the history of nations. --William H. Woodin |
Edited by - Ant on 07/18/2009 14:02:13 |
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pencilvanian
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USA
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Posted - 07/18/2009 : 20:05:14
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I can't believe you overlooked the obvious-
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Granted, there are no pictures listed, but by keeping key dates in mind (or written down) you will get a feel of what to buy right away and what to bargian for. |
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