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Submitted by Joseph on Thu, 01/24/2008 - 18:13.

This group is devoted to the collecting of coins.  You can meet fellow coin collectors, and learn techniques on how to care for and collect coins.

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silver spanish coin

Submitted by littlebear on Mon, 08/25/2008 - 05:45.

Category

Coins & Currency

Medium

silver

Marks or Signature

Date Made

1600

Price Paid (If known)

Size and Dimension

Weight

Condition

(Select Condition)

History

unknown

Description

I would like to know what period the coin is from...the value any information about the coin would be great....

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Signed E Oltean Oil Painting

Submitted by highballer99 on Sat, 08/23/2008 - 13:34.

Category

Paintings

Medium

Painting with wood frame

Marks or Signature

E. Oltean

Date Made

1978

Price Paid (If known)

4.00

Size and Dimension

6 x 61/2 inches

Weight

light

Condition

Excellent

History

Bought it at Salvation Army Regina, Saskatchewan

Description

All is the same as above description

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Item for Sale?

No, I don't want to sell it


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sweetrose's picture

Old Old coins?

Submitted by sweetrose on Thu, 07/31/2008 - 16:15.

Category

Coins & Currency

Medium

not sure, one may be gold, the other copper?

Marks or Signature

Date Made

Unsure

Price Paid (If known)

Size and Dimension

Weight

Condition

Good

History

Description

These were inside the St. George box given to my husband. Dont know what these coins are so if anyone has any info, that would be great.
Thanks!

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No, I don't want to sell it


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Religious St. Nicholas handmade Icon

Submitted by sweetrose on Sun, 07/27/2008 - 07:43.

Category

Paintings

Medium

Felt-sequins-thread-various media

Marks or Signature

On the back it states was made in Messinia, Greece, 1923

Date Made

1923

Price Paid (If known)

Size and Dimension

Weight

Condition

Excellent

History

Given to family member, from someone who came over from Greece.

Description

This is a unique religious icon. Dont know much about the technique. Its almost 3d, made with various textiles and fabrics. Its almost as it under the threads of the robe, there might be material to make it more 3 dimensional. It is very ornate.  Not sure of the technique used.
Any critique would be helpful. Im assuming its a rare item, being from greece from 1923. Any ideas?
Thanks!

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St George box-Greek

Submitted by sweetrose on Sun, 07/27/2008 - 04:33.

Category

Metalware

Medium

We believe it's silver

Marks or Signature

Date Made

1843

Price Paid (If known)

Size and Dimension

Weight

Condition

Excellent

History

Given to family member, from someone who came over from Greece. We believe the box was made in celebration of the Greek independance. On the back is a cross with a bow and spear.

Description

Appears to be a silver plate of St. George(the front) and was made into a box,

welded to another box to make it the way it looks now. A handle is on each side. One person

suggested it may have been a tea box.  My husbands father who was greek, always told him there was a piece of Christs cross in the box. however, the box was opened to find two byzantine coins.

What a surprise. Any help on this would be appreciated.

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St. George pieces
St George Back
Side 2
side 3

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ereiman's picture

Sears one hundred year anniversary Liberty coin

Submitted by ereiman on Sun, 07/13/2008 - 04:42.

Category

Coins & Currency

Medium

says on the coin "contains authentic material"

Marks or Signature

Date Made

Price Paid (If known)

Size and Dimension

Weight

Condition

Excellent

History

found in a garage

Description

This is an interesting little "coin" that I have never run across until now. It has the face of the Statue of Liberty on its face and says "Liberty" at the bottom with a reference date of 1982, even though the main dates on the coin show up as 1986, the centinnial of Sears Co. Also on the front along the edge, it says "contains authentic material". On the back, it has the number 100 with "celebrating sears new century 1886-1986. The coin is almost quarter sized. Any help on the value of this coin would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for looking and take care!

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1999 American New Jersey quarter with a large bump or swell on it

Submitted by ereiman on Sun, 07/13/2008 - 04:26.

Category

Coins & Currency

Medium

Marks or Signature

Date Made

Price Paid (If known)

Size and Dimension

Weight

Condition

Good

History

found this in my change

Description

This is an unusual coin defect that has me wondering if it could be possible-even when I'm holding it in my hand. Everything about this quarter is normal except for the fact that George Washington has quite a large bump on his head. I'd like to know if this is for real, and about how many of these quarters were made with this defect. I'd also like to know if it has any significant monetary value. The front of the quarter is the only side affected- the back shows the normal New Jersey state scene. I'll try to get some better photos if necessary. Thanks for any help and take care!

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George seems to have hit his head pretty bad
back of the coin, stained but in normal condition. could easily be cleaned

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ereiman's picture

pin on silver? square medallion of unknown origin please help

Submitted by ereiman on Tue, 07/08/2008 - 04:07.

Category

Silver & Silver Overlay

Medium

I've looked at it with a magnifying glass and I'm pretty sure it says sterling on the back

Marks or Signature

Date Made

Price Paid (If known)

Size and Dimension

Weight

Condition

Good

History

I got this from my Grandmother's estate

Description

This is a little pin on badge or medal of some sort, I'm guessing. As the description above says, I'm pretty sure this is sterling silver. On the front is a train and horse scene with I guess maybe a soldier in the foreground. The only imperfection is in the pin on colth area, with some threads coming loose. The dimensions of this object are 1 1/8" tall and 1 3/8" wide. This is a charming little pin and I'd love to know the history of it.

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the front of the pin, depicts man, train, man on horse
back of the pin. I've looked with a magnifying glass and it has a very small print word at the bottom middle that I think says sterling

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Statue of liberty commemorative knife

Submitted by ereiman on Sun, 07/06/2008 - 03:05.

Category

General Antiques & Collectibles

Medium

Marks or Signature

Date Made

Price Paid (If known)

Size and Dimension

Weight

Condition

Good

History

given to me by a family friend

Description

This is an extremely nice smaller sized knife. I'm not sure what the case of it is made out of. The blade says buck 826 u.s.a. on the base of it and on the other side it has the number 004343. It is a commemorative knife featuring a gold colored inlay of the statue of liberty and some type of coin insert with liberty on it as well. On the blade is written 1886-1986 banner style. On the housing, the one side has the statue and the opposite side contains the phrase "keep the torch lit" in a banner type gold color. The knife measures 2 3/4" closed and about 4 3/4" when opened. The blade is very nice, has kept sharp easily over the years and still really doesn't show any wear. Thanks for any help.

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back of knife states "keep the torch lit"
front of the knife, with the statue of liberty image and "coin"

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Old Charm

Submitted by mistywinger on Mon, 06/16/2008 - 00:01.

Category

Jewelry & Gemstones

Medium

I think its Copper ..seems to be solid whatever the material is.

Marks or Signature

swastika symbol

Date Made

Price Paid (If known)

Size and Dimension

almost a inch wide

Weight

under a gram..scale unable to get weight due to lightness

Condition

Good

History

Husband (now 30) has had this since childhood. He doesn't remember anyone giving it to him or how he got it though.

Description

http://pic80.picturetrail.com/VOL854/3737990/19390858/321467212.jpg

http://pic80.picturetrail.com/VOL854/3737990/19390858/321467211.jpg

The Charm on the side that has flower objects has a letter "A" "U" "M" and a smaller "C" within a circle next to the "A" The other side of the charm has a Owl with large eyes that appear to be suns.  It has a swastika symbol on the left side. It is not completely flat as you would image a charm to be.  I would say it if the image could have been pressed on it may have been but the pictures are raised up.  The top has a loop which makes me think its a charm of some sort.  Their is one small metal connector on the loop which looks like  a broken necklace link.      

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INDONESIAN BANK NOTES

Submitted by dronnel on Thu, 06/12/2008 - 20:59.

Category

Coins & Currency

Medium

PAPER

Marks or Signature

Date Made

BEFORE 1965

Price Paid (If known)

Size and Dimension

Weight

Condition

Good

History

WAR HOLLAND, JAPAN IN INDONESIA

Description

Dear,

could you make an appraisal for all my collections?

 

Thanks

Saputra 

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cbarbarin's picture

spanish coins

Submitted by cbarbarin on Mon, 06/02/2008 - 13:04.

Category

Coins & Currency

Medium

silver I think

Marks or Signature

Date Made

I believe before the 1900's

Price Paid (If known)

not sure, it was passed down

Size and Dimension

one is the size of a US quarter and 2 are a little bigger

Weight

Condition

Excellent

History

not sure, passed down

Description

I dont know much about these coins except my grandfather has had them for a very long time. They may be from the 1800's or so

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antiques online

Submitted by iantiqueonline on Sun, 06/01/2008 - 15:32.
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Duke of Earl letter

Submitted by rosewalker1987 on Thu, 05/29/2008 - 20:41.

Category

Other

Medium

Marks or Signature

letter from duke of earl to a female the day before he renounced the throne

Date Made

Price Paid (If known)

Size and Dimension

Weight

Condition

Excellent

History

We bought a hope chest. It had it and a few other items we are wondering about in it

Description

This is a letter from the duke of earl, written to an individual one day prior to him renouncing his throne to his brother.  It is in good condition.  Curious on what it would be worth.

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ericjohnson's picture

one dollar gold coin

Submitted by ericjohnson on Thu, 05/29/2008 - 09:19.

Category

Coins & Currency

Medium

gold

Marks or Signature

queens face on the front

Date Made

1900

Price Paid (If known)

unknown

Size and Dimension

Weight

Condition

Excellent

History

Description

its mounted like a piece of a chain, but it says one dollar, uinted states of america

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$8.00 dollar bill???

Submitted by babygurl863 on Fri, 05/16/2008 - 09:26.

Category

Coins & Currency

Medium

paper??? unsure

Marks or Signature

a.c. and f. green

Date Made

april 10, 1774

Price Paid (If known)

found it..

Size and Dimension

Weight

Condition

Fair

History

cleaning my attic in my grandmother's house, i found it crumbled up in the corner...dont really know too much about it looks like it could be real but really unsure..

Description

eight dollars? this intended bill of eight dollars shall entitle the bearer thereof to recive bills of exchange payable in london, or Gold and silver, at the rate of four shillings and six-pence sterling per dollar for the faid bill, according to the directions of an act of athembly of maryland dated in annapolis this 10 day of april anno domini 1774 it is signed by some one i cant make out the name looks like wlahham mceddis?? the back side has a stamp of two leaves and states around the box printed by a.c. and f. green tis death to counterfeit EIGHT DOLLARS Equal to 36s sterling annapolis

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tutankhamun exhibition issue ==== treasures of tutankhamun

Submitted by godenardo on Thu, 05/15/2008 - 08:13.

Category

Stamps

Medium

gold 23 carat

Marks or Signature

DR. VIRGINIA LEE DAVIS. EGYPTOLOGIST ROBERTMUNRO LANG LAIRD OF STAFA

Date Made

1900s

Price Paid (If known)

found in paun shop paid $60.00

Size and Dimension

STAMPS BOUND IN A CATTLOG app.2 1/2 by 1 3/4 reg no 7082

Weight

Condition

Mint

History

FOUND IN PAUN SHOP

Description

       THE TUTANKHAMUN  EXHIBITION ISSUE IS A SERIES OF GOLD STAMPS BASED UPON DESIGNS AND OBJECTS FOUND IN THE TOMB OF NEBKHEPRURE . TUTANKHAMUN KING OF EGYPT.                        WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT IT IS WORTH AT AUCTION.           GEORGE  

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pewter plate

Submitted by colorpro8 on Thu, 04/24/2008 - 20:45.

Category

Metalware

Medium

pewter

Marks or Signature

has a mark but don't know whos it is

Date Made

Don't know but would love to find out!

Price Paid (If known)

5.00

Size and Dimension

9.5'' round

Weight

2-3 lbs

Condition

Good

History

found at a yard sale

Description

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onyx / gold fill necklace

Submitted by colorpro8 on Fri, 04/04/2008 - 14:29.

Category

Jewelry & Gemstones

Medium

gold fill with onyx pendant

Marks or Signature

"s" in heart, 1/20 12k g.f.

Date Made

Don't know but would love to find out!

Price Paid (If known)

found many years ago by my grandfather

Size and Dimension

the onyx is approx 3/4'' x 1/2'' I don't have the piece right now...

Weight

?

Condition

Good

History

found at a dump don't know how long ago, but it was way back

Description

I don't think this is a valuable item because the chain is only gold plate(?) but I really would like to find out what the "s" in heart mark means, maybe who made it, and what period/age it is. Pictures are attached...

Thanks in advance!

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dusty's picture

Full Set of Classic Books, still packaged

Submitted by dusty on Sat, 03/29/2008 - 03:09.

Category

Books & Manuscripts

Medium

Marks or Signature

Blue , 10 book set" Best Loved Classics",copyright MCMXLIX,Book Production Industries Chicago, srink wrapped

Date Made

Price Paid (If known)

Size and Dimension

Weight

Condition

Mint

History

fiound in friends moms closet,she was going to through them away

Description

I dont know if these books are worth any thing. They look like, maybe old school required reading? They are truely mint, They are still shrink wrapped.   They have been in a friends moms closet since 1970, the name of the collection is  "Best Loved Classics. The copyright is MCMXLIX. They were published by Book Production Industries Chicago. Ten books all together, All bright Blue. Iwould have to unwrap them to know more.

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old brass mortar and pestle

Submitted by birdman1943 on Tue, 03/25/2008 - 01:48.

Category

Metalware

Medium

solid machined brass

Marks or Signature

ELPEC ENGLAND 1897 hand stamped on machined base

Date Made

19th century

Price Paid (If known)

unknown been in family for years

Size and Dimension

5 1/4 inches tall with base. Diameter at top 4 1/4" for mortar pestle about 7 1/2 inches long

Weight

mortar -3 pounds 0 ounces pestle 12 ounces

Condition

Excellent

History

Old Estate Sale of retired pharmacist. pestle shiny and appears much used. mortar much patina

Description

As above description.

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hpemt's picture

1899 ELGIN 15 JEWEL POCKET WATCH

Submitted by hpemt on Thu, 03/06/2008 - 06:25.

Category

Watches & Timepieces

Medium

WHITE GOLD

Marks or Signature

ELGIN

Date Made

1899

Price Paid (If known)

Size and Dimension

Weight

Condition

Good

History

Description

this is a 1899 elgin watch serial no. 8403751.

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Morgan Silver Dollar dated 188?

Submitted by davidjohnson821 on Wed, 01/30/2008 - 13:00.

Category

Coins & Currency

Medium

silver

Marks or Signature

morgan silver dollar

Date Made

188?

Price Paid (If known)

0

Size and Dimension

Weight

Condition

Good

History

coin only has date of 188

Description

dated 188 missing last number in year

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