Looking for rough valuation advice

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  1. Isochronous

    Isochronous New Member

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    Have been cleaning out my drawers and found two silver coins I purchased from the Royal Australian Mint that I had forgotten about.

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    1) 2003 silver $1 Korean War proof coin (99.9% fine silver, 11.66 grams, 25mm diameter, mintage of 15,000)
    2) 2003 silver $1 Kangaroo (99.9% fine silver, one troy ounce, 40mm diameter, frosted uncirculated finish)
     
  2. Matthew 26:14

    Matthew 26:14 New Member

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    2003 Kangaroo - $40-$45.
    2003 Korean War - $20 perhaps $25.
     
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    W Davis & Son New Member

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    If someone walked into my office I would pay,
    1) 2003 silver $1 Korean War proof coin $11
    2) 2003 silver $1 Kangaroo $30

    PD
     
  4. Matthew 26:14

    Matthew 26:14 New Member

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    PD,

    I think your prices are basically based upon the silver value of each coin, paying $1 a gram which is about spot price. In an open market you will also get collectors prepared to pay a numismatic premium on each coin.
     
  5. Aurora et luna

    Aurora et luna Well-Known Member Silver Stacker

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    I would pay $50 for the pair.
    Better still, list it on a sales tread at Silverstacker and get even more.
     
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