Mike Busutil 0 Posted May 28, 2012 I have a 1776 coin I found many years ago and never really looked into if its real or fake. Can anyone tell me what I have without guessing?Thanks for any info. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frank c 958 Posted May 28, 2012 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fugio_Cent Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Au Seeker 3,064 Posted May 29, 2012 Continental Dollar, I'm not sure your's is genuine, the reason being is that there are many fakes out there and the grainy texture of the field of your coin, which could be from wear, but many counterfeit coins has that same texture, you would have to have an expert in early American colony coins take a look at it to be sure, there're many slight variations of these coins, these coins were also re-struck several times the first re-strike being made for the 1876 Centennial celebration, the re-strikes would not have the same value as the original, and as mentioned there are many counterfeit coins and many "copies" out there as well. http://www.coinfacts.com/colonial_coins/continental_dollars/1776_continental_dollar.htmhttp://www.coins.nd.edu/ColCoin/ColCoinIntros/CC-Dollar.intro.html From looking at your coin I would recommend getting it looked at by an expert to find out if it's genuine, if it is it's worth a small fortune, not as much as one in mint condition which there are a few out there, but still worth a nice sum of money!!! Skip Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Busutil 0 Posted May 29, 2012 Thanks, I'll see if I can find an expert in my area... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldfinger 43 Posted May 29, 2012 I would get more then one opinion.Steve Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Busutil 0 Posted May 29, 2012 Agreed, Thank's Steve. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hoser John 1,240 Posted May 29, 2012 Simply weigh with a precision scale and the truth unfolds for free and weight info is listed in link above-John Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Au Seeker 3,064 Posted May 29, 2012 John the only problem with weighing it is that the originals though not mentioned in the above links are not all exactly the same weight or diameter for that matter, there was very little effort in quality control when these coins were struck.Also some of the counterfeits are very close in weight and size to the originals, thus it would be wise to consult an expert.I would also recommend if this coin is found to be considered an original, is too get it graded by one of the best grading services, it will bring the price up considerable, well worth the price of getting it graded, I would recommend either PCGS, or NGC, in that order of choice.http://www.pcgs.com/http://www.ngccoin.com/index.aspx Skip Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Busutil 0 Posted June 3, 2012 Original or "fake" I am interested in how worn the coin is. I don't think it's from 1996... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Au Seeker 3,064 Posted June 3, 2012 Original or "fake" I am interested in how worn the coin is. I don't think it's from 1996...Do you mean you don't think it's from 1776?If so there a reason there is not a lot of wear on the original 1776 coins, the reason is that they weren't use as currency as much as was hope, most people in that time used Spanish mill dollars, or British currency during the war and for some years after.You have to think about how new our government was at that time it took a while to produce usable money on a large scale and to get the population too switch over to using it, it's a well known fact that more than half of the population didn't support the revolution to begin with, so you can imagine how they would be hesitant to change to a new government's money !! Skip Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Busutil 0 Posted June 3, 2012 I mean I think the coin is older than just a handful of years...I have zero skills when it comes to coins but I would think with it being as worn as it is, it would be a very old coin... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boogfhu 3 Posted June 5, 2012 do a google search to determine if an original item was manufactured with a reeded edge. The one you show in your pics seems to have a non-reeded edge, next check the weight do determin if it is "in the ballpark". Next find a "reputable" numismatics dealer in your area and have him eyeball it. Most faked coins do not have a reeded edge, and will often have a cold weld seam running down the center of the edge.Chris,digging CW relics and coins since who flung the chunk!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Busutil 0 Posted June 6, 2012 I found this...SpecificationsDiameter: 37.7-40.7 millimeters (varies) Weight: 15.03-18.51 grams (varies) Composition: Pewter (.950+ tin and lead, .050 trace elements) Edge: Twin leaf ornamentation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nugget Shooter 4,601 Posted June 7, 2012 Sooooo where we at with this one guys? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
