Picked this one up, but don't know what it is! Help?

braddick

any chance you could identify this coin? It has a reeded edge and is about the size of a silver dollar.

cosmicdebris

It is a piece from Eritrea a former Ethiopean province fronting on the Red Sea. 3rd edition 19th century Krause says XF $400.00 and $1200 in UNC.

lordmarcovan

Looks like it's a 1-Tallero (5-lire) from Eritrea, an Italian colony in Africa. I don't have my 19th century Krause here with me, but my gut instincts say that's a valuable coin in that grade.

Looks like a keeper to me.

(Edit: well, there ya go. Cosmic beat me to it.)

danglen

Sorry guys, but if it has a reeded edge it's a counterfeit. I know because I got burnt with one

MSD61

5 Lire Eritrea like cosmic said

Blackhawk

That's the guy who makes bratwurst.

braddick

<< <i>Sorry guys, but if it has a reeded edge it's a counterfeit. I know because I got burnt with one >>



Bid board purchase (kind of like a "Buy it Now" as it was posted shortly after I spotted it) for $15. I'm bummed if it's a counterfeit!

danglen

<< <i> Bid board purchase (kind of like a "Buy it Now" as it was posted shortly after I spotted it) for $15. I'm bummed if it's a counterfeit! >>



I would add it to my counterfeit collection for $15.00