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Foreign Silver Coins

Foreign Silver Coins: Identify Country, Denomination and Mintmark FirstBritish Trade Dollars, Mexican Eagle Dollars, French Indochina Piastres...

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Items in the same category can vary widely by origin, year, variety, condition and authenticity. Check these points, then send clear photos of the front, back and details for a first review.

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Can a foreign silver coin with chop marks still have value?

Yes. Some trade coins with chop marks retain collector demand, although location and condition affect the assessment.

Can an unidentified foreign silver coin be assessed?

Yes. Provide the obverse, reverse, full edge, weight and diameter so the country and denomination can be identified first.

Are commemorative and circulating silver coins valued in the same way?

No. Commemoratives depend on subject and mintage, while circulation coins depend on date, variety, silver content, condition and demand.

How do British Trade Dollars, Mexican Eagle Dollars and French Indochina Piastres differ?

They were issued by different authorities and have distinct designs: Britannia, the Mexican eagle and the seated figure respectively.

Where is the mintmark on a Morgan dollar?

When present, it appears below the eagle on the reverse. Photograph the letter and surrounding design clearly because date and mintmark are assessed together.