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Coin and Paper Money Collecting/Expert Profile
Expertise
Renowned technology and business copywriter as well as established specialist in British and French coins; of any period for British but post 1780-ish for French; and any denomination....Origins and history of British silver coins (crowns, halfcrowns and florins) primarily from the reign of Charles I onwards. Matters relating to their value, saleability, condition, desirability and related issues. Broadly speaking I am pretty clued-up on most European coins too. Not American coins at all.
Experience in the area
Passionately involved in British coins for over 15 years.
Organizations
No organisational affiliations. ANA recently applied for, awaiting response.
Education/Credentials
Educated to Bachelor of Arts (with honours) degree level in English and European Literature.
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Recent Answers from barry cutts
2012-04-16 gold coin:
Hi Thomas, it's a two pound coin, sometimes known as a double sovereign. If it is genuinely in 'mint' condition (called 'uncirculated') then it has enormous value. The coin is worth around £2500. Be careful
2012-04-09 french coin napoleon 111 1865:
Hi Bruce, if it is in good condition then it has a value round the £15.00 mark. Not a rare coin, but still collectable. A nice piece to own. You might get a little more if you try ebay but the condition
2012-04-09 Sovereigns and half sovereigns:
Hi Barbara, my immediate reaction is to advise you to sell them as coins and not as gold. Gold dealers offer you scrap value; coin enthusiasts look for something more in the item and will generally pay
2012-04-06 french coin napoleon 111 1865:
Please advise the denomination: I franc/10 centimes etc. Then I can give you all you need to know. Many thanks barry
2012-03-23 2 French "Gold" Coins (20 F):
Hi Donna, somewhere beneath the head on the 1862 will be a letter. If you can tell me what this is I can be very precise, but for the time being, in good condition, your 1854 is worth around 350 euros
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