Ben C. writes:Â Recently I purchased a purse from a pawn/antique shop. As I was inspecting the purse later in my home, I discovered a small pouch which contained several coins dating from 1834 to 1952. Could you please comment on the value of these coins, if possible? Other: 1834 one shilling Gulielmus IIII D:G: Britanniar: Rex F:D: 1858 10 cents Victoria Del Gratia Regina, Canada 1862 (dollar?? – large coin) Victoria …, Canada 1881 one cent (h) Victoria Del Grazia Regina, Canada 1890 5 cents Victoria Del Gratia Regina.. Canada U.S.: 1863 Indian Head (penny?) , Confederate coat of arms on back 1867 Half Dollar,(s) -person sitting with a flag on front 1888 five cents, Liberty head 1890 one dime (s) -person sitting with a flag on front 1891 quarter? – person sitting with a flag on front 1912 penny (s), wheat on back 1913 penny (s), wheat 1914 penny (?) wheat 1945 penny (s), wheat 1951 penny (s), wheat 1942 nickel (s) 1943 nickel (p) 1945 nickel (s) Also we have a token with “Rosa Castellane” on front, “James Lick” stamped on back – it is copper and the size of a nickel.We appreciate your response!! Mostly nickels with Indian heads. Also a half dollar (1867 S).
This is quite a haul. I’m surprised no one noticed that these coins were there. Though most of what is listed sounds like common fare, I’m assuming that they are all average circulated coins, there are a few comments I’d like to make.
The coins with the “person sitting with a flag on front” is the Liberty Seated type that existed on U.S. coinage from 1837-1891. The design shows Ms Liberty seated on a rock holding a scroll with her name. The “flag” is a phrygian cap that represents freedom of thought.
Your best coin here is the 1867-S half dollar worth at least $20 in average circulated condition. The Indian Cent with the “Confederate Coat of Arms” is a late 19th century token and has nothing to with the CSA.
