coin brooch

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hi there

 

has anyone ever seen a coin like this made into a brooch before? i was wondering if anyone had any knowledge about it.

 

laura

An Austrian Maria Theresa thaler 1780 X restrike turned into a brooch. You see these regularly made into jewelry in the ex Austrian empire and on the Balkans as part of traditional folk wear. With a photo of the obverse I could probably tell you the exact restrike variant for the coin.

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i have no idea what an obverse is lol is it the front?

Yes, the obverse is the front. 😀

 

Part of the obverse text is covered and not visible but regardless as far as I can tell this is the most common Leypold 4 type struck from 1853 till today. When exactly yours was struck is a mystery from me, probably one of the older strikes from the beginning or middle of the 20th century. This coin is still being struck today and sold as souvenirs or used as silver bullion.

I collect and deal in ancient Roman coin. In case you're looking for affordable ancient coins or need any help with the coins you already have send me a message.

thankyou so much. do you think it has any value? should i put it on my insurance policy?

 

many thanks for your time

 

warm regards

laura

I'm afraid its only value other than sentimental is the value of silver in it which is currently just a bit over 17 euro.

I collect and deal in ancient Roman coin. In case you're looking for affordable ancient coins or need any help with the coins you already have send me a message.

thankyou so much for helping me out. much appreciated.

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