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Michael D Not Higgins · 19-02-2018 3:19pm

Doesn't look in great condition. It's worth about €300 in gold weight, maybe €350 in that condition.

filbert the fox · 19-02-2018 7:13pm

Michael D Not Higgins wrote: »

Doesn't look in great condition. It's worth about €300 in gold weight, maybe €350 in that condition.

looks like silver from here! Crown or half crown?

Standing Bear · 20-02-2018 9:09pm

In that condition not worth much save as scrap.

Always check eBay first for ideas of value - items actually selling rather than BIN.

Michael D Not Higgins · 26-02-2018 6:07pm

filbert the fox wrote: »

looks like silver from here! Crown or half crown?

Looking again you're probably right.

__teenie__ · 13-03-2018 10:14am

What is the best way to get old coins valued? I've been given 50+ old coins farthing, truppencee etc by my father to sell. But knowing nothing about them I'd like to value them and sell them on for him, any information appreciated. Thank you.

Standing Bear · 13-03-2018 11:05am

__teenie__ wrote: »

What is the best way to get old coins valued? I've been given 50+ old coins farthing, truppencee etc by my father to sell. But knowing nothing about them I'd like to value them and sell them on for him, any information appreciated. Thank you.

Check prices on eBay.co.uk Check prices of items for auction rather than BIN for realistic prices. Condition is also very important.

wait4me · 22-03-2018 1:08pm

I'm looking for a set of old Irish pre-euro coins. I don't want anything valuable just old coins. Anybody know any sellers in the Dubln area? The Central Bank just seems to have collector coins. Thanks

filbert the fox · 22-03-2018 1:31pm

wait4me wrote: »

I'm looking for a set of old Irish pre-euro coins. I don't want anything valuable just old coins. Anybody know any sellers in the Dubln area? The Central Bank just seems to have collector coins. Thanks

by the look of the posters on this thread there's plenty of what you're looking for.....:)

the_blackstuff · 04-04-2018 10:27pm

Would anybody be able to help me identify this coin. It's been around my parents house for years. We're all curious to know where it's from and what age it may be.

signostic · 06-04-2018 2:49pm

the_blackstuff wrote: »

Would anybody be able to help me identify this coin. It's been around my parents house for years. We're all curious to know where it's from and what age it may be.

Morocco falus

the_blackstuff · 06-04-2018 9:35pm

signostic wrote: »

Morocco falus

Thanks for that! My poor dad was sure it was worth a fortune. Unfortunately not. Only worth €10-20

Blisterman · 19-04-2018 2:32pm

I found behind a wardrobe a bag of about 1000 old Irish coins from the 70's and early 80's. Mostly coppers, 5ps and 10ps, all fairly well worn.
Would they be worth anything above face value? And is there anywhere besides ebay that I could sell them?

Del.Monte · 19-04-2018 2:35pm

Blisterman wrote: »

I found behind a wardrobe a bag of about 1000 old Irish coins from the 70's and early 80's. Mostly coppers, 5ps and 10ps, all fairly well worn.
Would they be worth anything above face value? And is there anywhere besides ebay that I could sell them?

You're probably at nothing as condition is everything and millions of each coin were produced. Adverts.ie?

filbert the fox · 19-04-2018 3:51pm

Blisterman wrote: »

I found behind a wardrobe a bag of about 1000 old Irish coins from the 70's and early 80's. Mostly coppers, 5ps and 10ps, all fairly well worn.
Would they be worth anything above face value? And is there anywhere besides ebay that I could sell them?

There was a charity box in the Central Bank for old coins. Don't know what the current arrangement is.

https://www.centralbank.ie/consumer-hub/notes-and-coins/faqs

bullvine · 27-04-2018 9:24am

Good Morning,

A long shot but would someone know if that attached notes are fake. Someone has told me they are,thanks

filbert the fox · 27-04-2018 11:06am

bullvine wrote: »

Good Morning,

A long shot but would someone know if that attached notes are fake. Someone has told me they are,thanks

They look legit to me. Why would there be fakes in such a damaged state ?

The Isle of Man issued it own notes which included a 50 pence note which I have in my collection.:cool:

bullvine · 27-04-2018 11:14am

filbert the fox wrote: »

They look legit to me. Why would there be fakes in such a damaged state ?

The Isle of Man issued it own notes which included a 50 pence note which I have in my collection.:cool:

Thanks. I know nothing about bank notes, I found some old money in my mothers house and had sold it online. I sold those two notes and when the buyer received them. He replied saying "the paper quality is incorrect and covered with a film, water Mark is missing and the ink runs"

I am no expert but they looked real to me, especially considering they are meant to be 45 years old. I have had them for at least 20 years. Surely if you are gonna make fake notes you wouldnt be making one pound notes.

Del.Monte · 27-04-2018 1:38pm

bullvine wrote: »

Thanks. I know nothing about bank notes, I found some old money in my mothers house and had sold it online. I sold those two notes and when the buyer received them. He replied saying "the paper quality is incorrect and covered with a film, water Mark is missing and the ink runs"

I am no expert but they looked real to me, especially considering they are meant to be 45 years old. I have had them for at least 20 years. Surely if you are gonna make fake notes you wouldnt be making one pound notes.

Surely he didn't pay much for them as they are in rank order. In fact, if they are fakes they might be more valuable than the genuine article.

bullvine · 27-04-2018 1:48pm

Del.Monte wrote: »

Surely he didn't pay much for them as they are in rank order. In fact, if they are fakes they might be more valuable than the genuine article.

Not too much, i refunded him what he paid, he says he sent them back but they never arrived. He ignored my messages. I am not bothered really getting them back as I didnt pay anything for them but it was irritating me that he said they were fake and then accused me of being a fraud

Blade · 27-04-2018 10:56pm

bullvine wrote: »

Not too much, i refunded him what he paid, he says he sent them back but they never arrived. He ignored my messages. I am not bothered really getting them back as I didnt pay anything for them but it was irritating me that he said they were fake and then accused me of being a fraud

Sounds like he's the liar and the fraud.

bullvine · 28-04-2018 9:15am

Blade wrote: »

Sounds like he's the liar and the fraud.

Yep, thats my thinking. Thanks

mikehn · 21-05-2018 10:39pm

My Daughter wants me to sell 3 consecutively numbered £1 notes for her. I havent a clue how much to advertise them for,so I'm hoping someone might guide me on this. They are dated 9/7/85. They were among a bundle of notes that her Uncle gave her. These do not appear to have been in circulation but she folded them when she got them, they are not sharply creased see photo. Thanks in advance

Treepole · 25-05-2018 2:14pm

Would there be fakes of the older Irish coins knocking around? Picked up a coin, supposedly from 1775 but it's in surprisingly good condition. I'm guessing it's just some sort of replica?

Blade · 25-05-2018 10:57pm

Treepole wrote: »

Would there be fakes of the older Irish coins knocking around? Picked up a coin, supposedly from 1775 but it's in surprisingly good condition. I'm guessing it's just some sort of replica?

Yes there are obvious replicas of that and other years. You can tell them a mile off, if you send me a pic I'll tell you.

sceach16 · 26-05-2018 12:15pm

Treepole wrote: »

Would there be fakes of the older Irish coins knocking around? Picked up a coin, supposedly from 1775 but it's in surprisingly good condition. I'm guessing it's just some sort of replica?

There are very good forgeries of Irish coins from 1985 20p to 1700s woods coinage. Also some very bad ones ! Do not buy unless U are confident of the source.

Treepole · 28-05-2018 12:21pm

Cheers for both replies. Good to know. Only collect coins on a very fleeting basis, mostly just adding to a small collection my grandfather had. I'll stick with the old adage "if it looks too good to be true...."

Blisterman · 09-08-2018 9:57am

Does anyone know how I'd tell if this coin is real or a replica?

It's, I believe, a Henry VIII Groat.

Blade · 09-08-2018 10:07pm

Blisterman wrote: »

Does anyone know how I'd tell if this coin is real or a replica?

It's, I believe, a Henry VIII Groat.

Coin looks genuine but one can only ever tell by having it to hand.

https://oldcurrencyexchange.com/2016/05/05/obrien-rare-coin-review-posthumous-irish-coinage-of-henry-viii/

filbert the fox · 10-08-2018 8:45am

Blisterman wrote: »

Does anyone know how I'd tell if this coin is real or a replica?

It's, I believe, a Henry VIII Groat.

it's real but is it genuine....btw where does one acquire such a thing 6 centuries on...

zimmermania · 29-08-2018 10:13pm

Anyone know if these have any value

Blade · 30-08-2018 2:21am

zimmermania wrote: »

Anyone know if these have any value

I think the first one might be a British gaming token and the second is hard to tell as it's way too blurry! But looks like maybe a coin weight?

zimmermania · 30-08-2018 10:16am

Thank you and perhaps you might advise on two more .

Blade · 31-08-2018 7:16pm

zimmermania wrote: »

Thank you and perhaps you might advise on two more .

Sure, the first one is a James II Gunmoney shilling, probably 1690. These typically had the month on them, in your case April as per the Julian calendar used at the time. Interesting history on these, you should read up on them:

https://oldcurrencyexchange.com/2014/06/15/james-ii-gunmoney-a-photo-blog-of-the-known-variations/

The second is just a common British Royal Medallete.

zimmermania · 31-08-2018 11:57pm

Blade wrote: »

Sure, the first one is a James II Gunmoney shilling, probably 1690. These typically had the month on them, in your case April as per the Julian calendar used at the time. Interesting history on these, you should read up on them:

https://oldcurrencyexchange.com/2014/06/15/james-ii-gunmoney-a-photo-blog-of-the-known-variations/

The second is just a common British Royal Medallete.

Thanks a lot a most interesting history and my worn shilling is probably from the Limerick mint if i have read the article correctly as it has the initials j r on it.

It is well worn and probably not worth much but of interest as i am from Limerick,thanks again.

jimbobaloobob · 01-09-2018 12:08am

I have a 1986 20p piece in a key ring so little or no handling apart from its assembly into it.
Also have a 1985 20p piece.
1988 Viking commemoration 50p
And a number of £1 coins from the millennium with a different emblem from the deer on them.

Far as I'm aware the 1985 coin might hold the most value ?

Captainaxiom · 01-09-2018 8:27am

jimbobaloobob wrote: »

I have a 1986 20p piece in a key ring so little or no handling apart from its assembly into it.
Also have a 1985 20p piece.
1988 Viking commemoration 50p
And a number of £1 coins from the millennium with a different emblem from the deer on them.

Far as I'm aware the 1985 coin might hold the most value ?

How long have you had the 1985 20p

jimbobaloobob · 02-09-2018 1:36am

Captainaxiom wrote: »

How long have you had the 1985 20p

I found it in a box of stuff about 5 years ago. I imagine it's there since it was turfed in there in change before euro changeover

Blade · 03-09-2018 4:56pm

jimbobaloobob wrote: »

I found it in a box of stuff about 5 years ago. I imagine it's there since it was turfed in there in change before euro changeover

The Irish 1985 20p is quite valuable, but be aware there are fakes. Post a photo if you can please.

jimbobaloobob · 03-09-2018 6:52pm

Blade wrote: »

The Irish 1985 20p is quite valuable, but be aware there are fakes. Post a photo if you can please.

Will do I'll dig it out at the weekend.

filbert the fox · 04-09-2018 2:18pm

jimbobaloobob wrote: »

Will do I'll dig it out at the weekend.

buried then?

Ahem, just wondering if this is one of those replicas that seems to be going around?

hope not, but beware.....:eek:

jimbobaloobob · 04-09-2018 2:44pm

filbert the fox wrote: »

buried then?

Ahem, just wondering if this is one of those replicas that seems to be going around?

hope not, but beware.....:eek:

Yea i read up a bit on it recently but the box of coins would have been unopened for 15 years or so, little or nothing added to it in that time

Duff · 29-09-2018 7:45pm

Got this coin as change up North the other day. Can anyone tell me if it has any value? Thanks.

Captainaxiom · 29-09-2018 8:03pm

Duff wrote: »

Got this coin as change up North the other day. Can anyone tell me if it has any value? Thanks.

£2

martingriff · 29-09-2018 8:09pm

I got a few bank notes from a collector my mother knew when I was younger. Just dug them out and would love to know if there is 1 good. Most are face value(foreign notes) anyone know a place in limerick to get them checked out

Duff · 29-09-2018 8:29pm

Captainaxiom wrote: »

£2

Brilliant!

stateofflux · 30-09-2018 3:32pm

Hi, just looking for a rough ballpark value on this old war era 10 pound note..thanks

Louise272727 · 21-11-2018 11:02pm

Hello All,

See below list of valuable Coins & Notes that have been stolen on the 20th of November 2018.
If anyone has any information please contact me. All of these are extremely valuable and I would really appreciate any information.

1)1911-12 Coin George Set: 4 gold/ 8 silver
2)Full Soverign & 1/2 Sovereign
3)1916-1966 2oz Gold
4)500th Anniversary 1489-1989 Gold Proof Sovereign Three Coin Set
5)Britannia 1987 Proof Set
6)Mints and Monarchs Proof Sovereign
7)1916-1966 Gold 20Z Medallion GPO in Flames hall marked
8)United Kingdom Britannia Gold Proof Set
9)Rare 5 Guinnees Gold Coins +2/2 Guinnees/+ 1 Lauron/ + Rare 1934 Crown
10)Ref 31400 BOI Series
11)£100 Ulsterbank
12)100 Pound 1928 V.F

Rob Humanoid · 06-09-2019 1:35am

Hi there,

Could someone please tell me the rough value of a gold Krugerand (1977)?

I've looked online and estimates seem to vary.

Thanks a mil',

Rob.

maxitup · 09-10-2019 4:28pm

Hi All,
I recently inherited a large collection of currency. Included are some ploughman notes along with some lady lavery notes some with war codes. Also in the collection are coins (mostly UK & Ireland) and medals (mostly UK & US). The currency is large about 15 plus albums most are of Irish - Uk - Scotland but also from around the world.
Looking for someplace or someone to give a valuation, whytes in Dublin no longer do currency so any suggestions welcome.
Ideally for someone to call (i understand their may be a fee) as it is a lot to bring somewhere. Looking to sell at auction or privately so any feedback welcome.
Thank You

Del.Monte · 09-10-2019 5:36pm

You could try Mullen's Laurel Park, Bray - very reputable firm and they are just launching a specialist collectables department.

https://www.mullenslaurelpark.com/

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