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Whats it worth?????

Postby wheeler_dealer » Thu Jun 02, 2011 6:48 pm

WOW moment. Sorting a box of halves found a few 40% then my partrner (girlfriend) says "hey look at this" and hands me an 1893 Columbian World Fair Expedition half dollar. A little dirty and worn however still at least grades at good considering the date. Need your help. Does anyone know its value??? Thanks
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Postby Diggin4copper » Thu Jun 02, 2011 7:37 pm

http://cgi.ebay.com/1893-Colombian-Expo ... 4159cd5fba
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Postby Treetop » Thu Jun 02, 2011 7:40 pm

Its worth a notch above melt at best... but they are neat coins for sure. There were hordes of them minted. i see them go for just above melt on ebay all the time....
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Postby marine70 » Fri Jun 03, 2011 11:05 am

Remember one thing silver is silver good find.
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Postby VWBEAMER » Fri Jun 03, 2011 5:24 pm

It's neat find, certainlly worth more than 50 cents, so it's a good day..
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Postby Sheikh_yer_Bu'Tay » Fri Jun 03, 2011 7:49 pm

Wow is right! Great find out of the wild! :D

Lucky you your G'friend helps you sort. The Sheikh's #1 wife helps him also.
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Postby PennyBoy » Sat Jun 04, 2011 1:15 am

Sheikh_yer_Bu'Tay wrote:Wow is right! Great find out of the wild! :D

Lucky you your G'friend helps you sort. The Sheikh's #1 wife helps him also.


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Postby zerocd » Sat Jun 04, 2011 6:39 am

These are great finds, have 2-3 from sorting myself. Great pocket conversation piece. This is the kind of coin I use to entertain bank tellers.

It's worth a little more than melt.

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Postby Coppercrazy » Sat Jun 04, 2011 9:41 pm

Great find.They are showing up in the spot bin at my local coin shop in worn condition,but still an awesome find!
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Postby Know Common Cents » Tue Jun 07, 2011 1:03 pm

The rarity of finding it is greater than its worth as a bullion piece. I'd put it in my trophy case. Good catch.
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