NW 611 Silver Commemoratives

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Oh yeah, definitely a "medallion". Just described it as a "coin" as reference to the shape.

 

Was really just hoping some other collectors on here might have knowledge of when they were produced, or info on the entity (Silver Images) that produced them. Figured someone on this list would own one. 

 

My guess is it was maybe part of a steam locomotive series produced by one of the endless list of private companies that have come and gone. Valuation isn't a big thing. I'd have bought it even if I knew it was a clad piece. Was just hoping for more details. 

 

Thanks for the replies.

 

Vince



> Subject: Re: NW 611 Silver Commemoratives

> 

> These things have to be viewed as "art works" whose only value is based 

> on number

> of items produced and how badly we as collectors want them.

> 

> Tom Cosgrove

> 

> NW Mailing List wrote:

> > It MUST be some sort of medallion. Coins can be spent and can only be

> > produced by the US Mint and have a face (spendable) value. The US

> > Govt. takes a really dim view of any competition to their control in

> > that area and really get serious about it, too.

> >

> > That said, it probably sells for $40 to $50 if it is about an ounce of

> > silver and with silver presently somewhere in the $13-$15 range, that

> > is my best guess. Go to any decent larger city coin show or call a

> > coin dealer in the bigger city and you can probably get your answer

> > but my guess is probably in the $40 range at best.

> >

> >

> > 1. NW 611 Silver Commemoratives (NW Mailing List)

> > Message: 1 Date: Mon, 10 Aug 2009 05:53:24 -0700

> > NW 611 Silver Commemoratives

> >

> >

> > Hello all.

> > Is anyone on the list familiar with a silver commemorative coin

> > showing the 611 on one side and the N&W logo on the other? Coins are

> > appoximately 1-1/2" diameter and said to be minted by "Silver Images"

> > in Denver, CO., but I can't find any info on "Silver Images" online.

> >

> > Any info would be greatly appreciated. Even if these coins are total

> > fakes they look really nice. Thanks in advance,

> > > >

> > > > Vince

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