1988 Irish Commemorative.....Price Help

Popcoin · May 25, 2004 12:12AM

I really like this coin. Can anyone tell me what they usually go for?

1988 Irish Commemorative...Link Fixed

Thanks,
Larry

spinaker2000 · May 25, 2004 12:20AM

Larry, the link don't work.

fixed it

no idea what they run, but I like the design!!

Popcoin · May 25, 2004 2:33AM

Thanks Terry (fellow NC'er) for the fixed link. I have been having trouble with my PC this morning.

Larry

MSD61 · May 25, 2004 3:05AM

Hey Larry are you talking a 1988 Dublin Millennium 50 Pence? If so here are some prices:

1988 Dublin Millennium Shield on Reverse 5M struck UNC 5.00Euros, $6.50 USD, 3.00£ sterling

1988 Dublin Millennium Shield on Reverse Proof in original case 50,000 struck Proof FDC 35.00 Euros, $43.00 USD, 23.00£ sterling

Hope this helps

Popcoin · May 25, 2004 6:20AM

Mike,

Those are very nice also, however, the one I am talking about is the one on ebay (link fixed).

It is the Triumphant Celtics Proof 5 oz. silver.

Thanks,
Larry

lordmarcovan · May 25, 2004 6:38AM

Methinks that's a medal, not a coin, lad. A nice medal, to be sure, but not a legal tender gov't issue.

MSD61 · May 25, 2004 7:50AM

LordM is correct. It is a commemorative medal celebrating the 100th anniversary of the city of Dublin (Baile Atha Cliath). Sure is beautiful though.

0john0 · May 25, 2004 9:02AM

From the auction "Some have said this coin is so hard to come by it is worth its weight in gold".
Some would be lying.
I'd been watching the auction to see where it ends. Under $50 might be worth it. It remindes me of the St Pats medals put out by the franklin mint (i think). I don't see much numismatic value in these things.

Popcoin · May 25, 2004 9:21AM

Thanks everyone for you help. Franklin Mint, hummm. I still like it and may bid if it stays low enough.

Thanks again,
Larry

Popcoin · May 30, 2004 11:28PM

This thing had 30 bids and went for $132.50.

Too rich for me. Anyone here bid?

Comments??

Larry

MSD61 · May 30, 2004 11:35PM

Nay not one bid from himself on this one

0john0 · May 31, 2004 1:13AM

Didn't bid, but as always, a snipe takes it.