Coin and Paper Money Collecting/Expert Profile

David McConaghy

U.S.
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Expertise

I can answer most questions about coin identification, grading and counterfeit detection. I can answer questions about US and Foreign coins & currency, ancient coins too.

Experience in the area

30 years experience as a collector and dealer in rare coins Owner of New England Coin Exchange I have been buying and selling coins in RI for over 30 years

Organizations

Professional Coin Grading Service - PCGS American Numismatic Association - ANA

Publications

Cityscape Merchant Circle Numismatic News eBay Providence Journal Bulletin All Experts

Education/Credentials

BSEE - New England Institute of Electronics

Past/Present Clients

www.necoinexchange.com

Average Ratings

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debee05/22/12101010Quick response and gave information I needed .....
Becky05/07/12101010Thankyou so much for your time and .....
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Frank04/20/12101010 thank you for your time
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Recent Answers from David McConaghy

2012-05-21 1882 pesata:

Hello debee,    The 2 Pesata would be worth its silver value as collectors will not buy a coin that has been in jewelry. The value would be about $7.50 for its silver content. The 5 centavo from Mexico

2012-05-13 Canadian Mint coin sets:

Hi Mike,    Over the past 10 years eBay has risen to become the largest retailer of coins by volume. The prices that you see them "selling" for on eBay are the market prices. Be sure that you are truly

2012-05-06 1700's coin value:

Hello Becky,    Thanks for your question.    It looks like you have a 1779 A 1 Thaler Silver coin from Prussia. The mintage on that coin was 399,000 pieces. The value in XF is $225. I have attached a photo

2012-04-29 Civil War Currency:

Hello Charlene,    This is a great question.    Here is my first piece of advice - If you don't know if a coin or a piece of currency is real - DON"T BUY IT. If you are not skilled enough to determine

2012-04-22 GRADE ?:

Hello Alin,    I need to see both sides of the coin to give you a grade. Based on what I see from the obverse photo I would grade this coin Extra Fine. The picture is a bit fuzzy so I can not conclude

 

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