From comments to Collecting Rare Coins:
Hi there;
I owe an old silver coin that I would like to sell.
Here is its description:
Around the rim:
ZWEI. GULDEN . XLV. KET. FORINT*
Front:
Portrait of a couple;
FRANC.IOS.I.D.G.AUSTR.IMP.ET.HUNG.REX.AP.ELISABETHA.IMP.ET.REG*
Back:
Goddess Fortuna with Cornucopia
QUINTUM.MATRIMONII.LUSTRUM.CELEBRANT.XXIV.APRILIS.MDCCCLXXIX*
What is the catalog value and would you be interested in buying it?
Sincerely, Karin Lacy
Chico, CA, karinlacy@gmail.com

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