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Coin Appraisals

Coin collecting is to be distinguished from numismatics, the scientific study of money and its history in all its varied forms. Numismatics includes the study of coins, banknotes, stock certificates, medals, medallions, and token coins.

History

While hoarding coins due to their value goes back to the beginning of coinage, collecting them as art pieces was a later development. Known as the "Hobby of Kings", modern coin collecting is generally believed to have begun in the fourteenth century with Petrarch. Notes of Roman emperors having coin collections are also known, but it remains somewhat unclear whether these coins were studied, considered curiosities or were merely hoarded.

Coin collecting specialties

There are almost as many different ways of collecting coins as there are collectors. Many collectors specialize in some area of collecting, at least for a time.

Casual collector

The most common type of coin collector is the casual collector. Casual collectors can be both kids and adults. They just collect random coins, because they like it, and because it's fun. The only difference is they don't spend nearly as much money on buying and preserving coins. When the casual collector comes across something out of the ordinary, such as a denomination that doesn't circulate often, or an obsolete type, perhaps error coins or a modified coin such as a two headed magician's piece he will toss it in a drawer. Casual collectors can get more involved when the chance of finding something interesting in circulation increases. For example, the recent statehood quarters circulating commemoratives in the United States has increased the number of casual collectors. Casual collectors often obtain more interesting pieces as gifts. The gift of a rare coin has converted many casual collectors to curious collectors.

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Costa Rica - 10 Colones - 1995Costa Rica - 10 Colones - 1995 Mexico 5 Peso 1998 M Ngc Pf 67 Ultra Cameo Silver Unc Very Low MintageMexico 5 Peso 1998 M Ngc Pf 67 Ultra Cameo Silver Unc Very Low Mintage $198.00
1773 Colonial Spain silver 2 reales (Old Us Quarter Dol) Mexico City (Mo)1773 Colonial Spain silver 2 reales (Old Us Quarter Dol) Mexico City (Mo) $59.00 Pr China 1983, 2 Fen, Proof, Km# 2, AluminumPr China 1983, 2 Fen, Proof, Km# 2, Aluminum $0.99
Gambia 1987 Wwf Silver CoinGambia 1987 Wwf Silver Coin Guinea 20000 Francs 1995 Silver Pf Un Protect Our WorldGuinea 20000 Francs 1995 Silver Pf Un Protect Our World
2012 Year of the Dragon Australia Lunar $50 Gold Coin (Half Ounce) : Pcgs Ms-702012 Year of the Dragon Australia Lunar $50 Gold Coin (Half Ounce) : Pcgs Ms-70 Portugal - 200 Escudos - S. Francisco Xavier - 1997 - UncPortugal - 200 Escudos - S. Francisco Xavier - 1997 - Unc
Israel 100 Pruta 1954 Ngc Ms 65 Date Palm High Grade Berne MintIsrael 100 Pruta 1954 Ngc Ms 65 Date Palm High Grade Berne Mint $86.00 ★ 1947 South Africa 5 Shillings Gem Proof Bu Coin! ★★ 1947 South Africa 5 Shillings Gem Proof Bu Coin! ★
2005 Australia Lunar Series Colored Rooster 1Oz Silver Coin 1 Oz Bu Unc Proof 2005 Australia Lunar Series Colored Rooster 1Oz Silver Coin 1 Oz Bu Unc Proof Monnaie De Paris Mother Teresa 10 Euro Proof Silver + Blessed John Paul Ii CoverMonnaie De Paris Mother Teresa 10 Euro Proof Silver + Blessed John Paul Ii Cover $89.00
17 100 Lire Coins from Italy-Dated from 1956 to 197817 100 Lire Coins from Italy-Dated from 1956 to 1978 $1.99 Finland 2010 2 Euro Commemorative Coin UncFinland 2010 2 Euro Commemorative Coin Unc $9.99
Thailand 1994 10 Baht, UncirculatedThailand 1994 10 Baht, Uncirculated Lot Of 10 - Twenty Paisa Indian Coins - RareLot Of 10 - Twenty Paisa Indian Coins - Rare $1.75
1986 Botswana Wwf Silver Coin1986 Botswana Wwf Silver Coin Rare 5oz China Zodiac Big Silver coin Dragon 1988,:70mmRare 5oz China Zodiac Big Silver coin Dragon 1988,:70mm
1916 .50 centimes france,silver1916 .50 centimes france,silver Venezuelan 100 Bolivar Proof Silver CoinVenezuelan 100 Bolivar Proof Silver Coin
1970-1980 Belgique Belgium 1 Franc 11 Coins m1970-1980 Belgique Belgium 1 Franc 11 Coins m $2.99 Israel Medal 1966 10th Anniversary Sinai Cmpagion 59mmIsrael Medal 1966 10th Anniversary Sinai Cmpagion 59mm $12.55
Palestine - Rare Bronze 5 Mil Ef+ Coin 1944 Year Km#3aPalestine - Rare Bronze 5 Mil Ef+ Coin 1944 Year Km#3a $21.95 New 2012 China Dragon Year Coloured Silver Plated Coin 60mmNew 2012 China Dragon Year Coloured Silver Plated Coin 60mm
1963-1975 Netherlands 1 Cents 9 Coins m1963-1975 Netherlands 1 Cents 9 Coins m $2.99 1963 Great Britain 1 Penny World Coins1963 Great Britain 1 Penny World Coins
Israel 1959 1st Harp Competition Medal 60mmIsrael 1959 1st Harp Competition Medal 60mm $77.77 Switzerland 1 Rappen 1991 B Ngc Pf 67 Rd Ultra Cameo High Grade Low MintageSwitzerland 1 Rappen 1991 B Ngc Pf 67 Rd Ultra Cameo High Grade Low Mintage $28.00
Vatican 50 Centesimi 1942 Ngc Ms 65 Pope Pius Xii Very High Grade Vatican 50 Centesimi 1942 Ngc Ms 65 Pope Pius Xii Very High Grade $47.00 elf Mexico 100 Pesos 2004 Bimetal Morelos Shieldelf Mexico 100 Pesos 2004 Bimetal Morelos Shield $35.00
1778 Colonial Spain silver 2 reales (Old Us Quarter Dol) Mexico City (Mo) mint1778 Colonial Spain silver 2 reales (Old Us Quarter Dol) Mexico City (Mo) mint $69.00 China Zodiac 24K Gold and Silver Coin-Year of RoosterChina Zodiac 24K Gold and Silver Coin-Year of Rooster $0.99
Ceylon Latest 2011 Bank Coin (Rs 10) Buddhism - Sri Lanka UncCeylon Latest 2011 Bank Coin (Rs 10) Buddhism - Sri Lanka Unc Mexico 20 Centavos 1907 Coin Extra Fine SilverMexico 20 Centavos 1907 Coin Extra Fine Silver $12.00
1724-S Spain silver 2 reales (Old Quarter Dollar) King Philip V Seville Mint1724-S Spain silver 2 reales (Old Quarter Dollar) King Philip V Seville Mint $69.00 1780 Xf Colonial Spain silver 1/2 real (Old Us Half Dime) Mexico City (Mo) mint1780 Xf Colonial Spain silver 1/2 real (Old Us Half Dime) Mexico City (Mo) mint $119.00
1954-1979 Netherlands 1 & 5 Cents 15 Coins m1954-1979 Netherlands 1 & 5 Cents 15 Coins m $3.99 2 Chinese Zodiac Gold silver Plated coin&Dragon2 Chinese Zodiac Gold silver Plated coin&Dragon
2010 1oz Silver Britannia Coin2010 1oz Silver Britannia Coin $38.02 New 2011 China Rabbit Year silver Plated Coin&60mmNew 2011 China Rabbit Year silver Plated Coin&60mm
Britain's First Decimal Coin Set in FolderBritain's First Decimal Coin Set in Folder $4.95 Bermuda 1986 Wwf Silver CoinBermuda 1986 Wwf Silver Coin
Elegant 6 China Rabbit Year Gold silver Plated Coin SetElegant 6 China Rabbit Year Gold silver Plated Coin Set Russia 1 rouble 1901 Nikolai Ii Vf Condition !Russia 1 rouble 1901 Nikolai Ii Vf Condition ! $80.00
Lot Of 3 1817-1810 Ferdin Vii Dei Gratia & A Carolus Iiii Dei GratiaLot Of 3 1817-1810 Ferdin Vii Dei Gratia & A Carolus Iiii Dei Gratia $25.00 awesome 1870 diez centimos coinawesome 1870 diez centimos coin
2010 China Tiger Year Zodiac Coloured Silver coin&80mm2010 China Tiger Year Zodiac Coloured Silver coin&80mm Bosnia Preserve Planet Earth Hoopoe Bird 1996 Cuni CoinBosnia Preserve Planet Earth Hoopoe Bird 1996 Cuni Coin
East Caribbean States 6 Coins 1981 Proof Set Km Ps1East Caribbean States 6 Coins 1981 Proof Set Km Ps1 Italy 5 Centesimi 1921 Ngc Ms 61 Rb Copper Unc Italy 5 Centesimi 1921 Ngc Ms 61 Rb Copper Unc $37.00
elf Iom 1 Crown 1994 World Cup Soccer 3 Playerself Iom 1 Crown 1994 World Cup Soccer 3 Players $9.00 High Grade Better Date Au Plus British 1932 India 1/12 Anna Farthing Coin!-D064High Grade Better Date Au Plus British 1932 India 1/12 Anna Farthing Coin!-D064 $5.99
Switzerland 1913 Rappen, Brown UncirculatedSwitzerland 1913 Rappen, Brown Uncirculated Fine 5 China Rabbit Year Flower Colored Silver bar SetFine 5 China Rabbit Year Flower Colored Silver bar Set
Set of 5 Coins from Russia,Soviet Union,Cccp.5aSet of 5 Coins from Russia,Soviet Union,Cccp.5a $0.95 Portuguese Macao 5 Coins 1952 Unc Set With Two SilversPortuguese Macao 5 Coins 1952 Unc Set With Two Silvers
Katanga 1 Franc 1961 Ngc Ms 65 Rd High Grade Bu Unc Bronze Former Belgian CongoKatanga 1 Franc 1961 Ngc Ms 65 Rd High Grade Bu Unc Bronze Former Belgian Congo $48.00 Portugal / Guinea $50 and 2$50 1952 Look Portugal / Guinea $50 and 2$50 1952 Look $6.99
Palestine - Rare 1 Mil Coin 1939 Year Km#1 High Catalogue ValuePalestine - Rare 1 Mil Coin 1939 Year Km#1 High Catalogue Value $10.00 Spain 2010 2 Euro Commemorative Coin UncSpain 2010 2 Euro Commemorative Coin Unc $7.00
Luxemburg 2005 2 Euro Commemorative Coin UncLuxemburg 2005 2 Euro Commemorative Coin Unc $9.99 2004 Australia Lunar Series Colored Monkey 1Oz Silver Coin 1 Oz Bu Unc Proof 2004 Australia Lunar Series Colored Monkey 1Oz Silver Coin 1 Oz Bu Unc Proof
Somaliland Leo Lion 5th Sign of Zodiac Birthday 06 CoinSomaliland Leo Lion 5th Sign of Zodiac Birthday 06 Coin Australia 1 Penny 1951 Pl Ngc Au 58 Bn George Vi Bronze Australia 1 Penny 1951 Pl Ngc Au 58 Bn George Vi Bronze $31.00
India Awadh Lucknow Ar Rupee Ah1235/1 (1820Ad) Bold Ef+ ★Splendid★India Awadh Lucknow Ar Rupee Ah1235/1 (1820Ad) Bold Ef+ ★Splendid★ $155.00 1865 Mexican 1 gold peso A+ Condition, appears uncirculated A+1865 Mexican 1 gold peso A+ Condition, appears uncirculated A+ $3.76
Ireland 1 Penny 1966 Ngc Ms 65 Rd Bronze High Grade UncIreland 1 Penny 1966 Ngc Ms 65 Rd Bronze High Grade Unc $49.00 Portugal 1925 10 Centavos UncPortugal 1925 10 Centavos Unc
Rare China Zodiac Coloured Silver Coin & TigerRare China Zodiac Coloured Silver Coin & Tiger Thailand 2003 20 Baht, Brilliant UncirculatedThailand 2003 20 Baht, Brilliant Uncirculated
Portugal 1900 5 Reis Bronze Portugal 1900 5 Reis Bronze "Hello Kitty" $50 ($ 20 +30 dollars) gold Coin Proof color Limited Sanrio 50Th"Hello Kitty" $50 ($ 20 +30 dollars) gold Coin Proof color Limited Sanrio 50Th
Lot Of 2 Kuwait Fil Coins Ship BoatLot Of 2 Kuwait Fil Coins Ship Boat $5.95 Antique 1936 Lithuania Coin Rare 2 centai Cents Knight on the HorseAntique 1936 Lithuania Coin Rare 2 centai Cents Knight on the Horse $0.99
2010 1/4Oz Canadian .9999 fine Gold Maple Leaf Coin. In Orginal Shrink Wrap.2010 1/4Oz Canadian .9999 fine Gold Maple Leaf Coin. In Orginal Shrink Wrap. Johann Iii Sobieski 6 Groschen Grosz 1681 Poland silver coinJohann Iii Sobieski 6 Groschen Grosz 1681 Poland silver coin $17.99
Portugal - 1867 - V Reis - CopperPortugal - 1867 - V Reis - Copper Lithuania Medieval Ar 1/2 Grosz Sigismund Ii Avgust1558Lithuania Medieval Ar 1/2 Grosz Sigismund Ii Avgust1558 $40.00
Austria 5 Schilling 1964 Coin Proof SilverAustria 5 Schilling 1964 Coin Proof Silver $7.00 1908 British India Edward Vii 1/2 pice1908 British India Edward Vii 1/2 pice $17.74
Ussr Russia 1977 Mint Set Leningrad MintUssr Russia 1977 Mint Set Leningrad Mint Portugal / Guinea 1$00 1973 Unc From RolPortugal / Guinea 1$00 1973 Unc From Rol $15.99
Finland 25 pennies 1902Finland 25 pennies 1902 $22.00 India 1944 B 1 Pice Ngc Ms 65 Rb Bronze Bombay Mint UncIndia 1944 B 1 Pice Ngc Ms 65 Rb Bronze Bombay Mint Unc $72.00
Rare Antique copper Hitler Era 1938-A German Nazi 1 Pfennig coin with SwastikaRare Antique copper Hitler Era 1938-A German Nazi 1 Pfennig coin with Swastika $4.99 Turkey 2009 Sah Kartal ( Eagle ) Commemorative CoinsTurkey 2009 Sah Kartal ( Eagle ) Commemorative Coins $1.00
Israel 100 Pruta 1949 Ngc Ms 63 Unc Date Palm Israel 100 Pruta 1949 Ngc Ms 63 Unc Date Palm $47.00 1908 Republique Francaise 5 cent coin1908 Republique Francaise 5 cent coin
Australia Lunar 1/20oz Gold Wood Series I "Case Only"Australia Lunar 1/20oz Gold Wood Series I "Case Only" Costa Rica coin - 1 colon, 1998Costa Rica coin - 1 colon, 1998
1944 Mexican Silver Peso Gem Condition!1944 Mexican Silver Peso Gem Condition! Russian 5 Kopeks 1773-em Russian 5 Kopeks 1773-em $35.00
Spain - 1892 (92) - 50 Centimos - Silver - UncSpain - 1892 (92) - 50 Centimos - Silver - Unc Bvi Dolphin Mother & Baby w Coral 2005 Cuni Coin Unc Bvi Dolphin Mother & Baby w Coral 2005 Cuni Coin Unc
S.Korea 10,50,100,500 Won 2009 4 Roll UncS.Korea 10,50,100,500 Won 2009 4 Roll Unc $55.00 Vintage & Historic 1865 Gold Peso Hge from Mexico Sale!Vintage & Historic 1865 Gold Peso Hge from Mexico Sale!
Thailand Coin Circulation 1957 5-10-25-50 Satang BronzeThailand Coin Circulation 1957 5-10-25-50 Satang Bronze $4.00 Sale/ Japan,Tempo or Ansei 1 Bu gin, old silver 1837-1854, 15 piecesSale/ Japan,Tempo or Ansei 1 Bu gin, old silver 1837-1854, 15 pieces $620.00
A Very Nice High Grade Bu 1953 Spain-10 Centimos Aluminum Coin!-D026A Very Nice High Grade Bu 1953 Spain-10 Centimos Aluminum Coin!-D026 $5.99 Latest 2011 Sri Lanka Airforce 60th Anivasary 2 Rupee Coin - Unc - Ceylon Latest 2011 Sri Lanka Airforce 60th Anivasary 2 Rupee Coin - Unc - Ceylon
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