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kellyturklay New Member United States 4 Posts	Posted 09/29/2010 2:04 pm Hello, I am new at this, but I found a coin in my grandmothers jewelry box. It could be nothing, but it is worth a try asking about it. I have tried to take a picture of it, but I can get a clear one with my camera. The coin is silver colored. It says "Signing of the Declaration of Independence" around the top, and 1776 on the bottom center. The center of the coin has a raised picture of the signing, and the men standing around the table watching. The coin is blank on the backside. The coin is also set in a silver chain like a medal. I am not sure however if my grandfather might have set the coin in the necklace himself. I have looked at pictures of coins on the internet and foun lots with the same picture, but nothing exactly like this one. Any insight on this would be appreciated. Sorry about the picture. Thank You. Kelly Turklay Edited by kellyturklay 09/29/2010 3:19 pm Report this Post to the Staff

biokemist6 Bedrock of the Community United States 12437 Posts	Posted 09/29/2010 2:48 pm It is definitely not a US Mint issued coin. A picture would certainly help but it is some sort of privately made medal or token. Report this Post to the Staff
kellyturklay New Member United States 4 Posts	Posted 09/29/2010 3:07 pm i actually managed to take a pretty good picture. I am having trouble uploading it. how exactly do I get it on here? Report this Post to the Staff
kellyturklay New Member United States 4 Posts	Posted 09/29/2010 3:20 pm for a larger picture follow this like: http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i...ie/037-1.jpg Report this Post to the Staff
sgtbigred Valued Member United States 83 Posts	Posted 09/29/2010 6:14 pm I think it might be a souvenir necklace from a Federal Park, perhaps even the gift shop at Independence Hall. Due to the reverse being blank that is indicative that this is not a minted coin. Hope this helps. Report this Post to the Staff
kellyturklay New Member United States 4 Posts	Posted 09/29/2010 6:28 pm thanks for the responses. I was just wondering if anyone knew how to tell where it came from or how old it is. I just find it very interesting. Thanks again Report this Post to the Staff
pls Rest in Peace United States 1729 Posts	Posted 09/29/2010 6:47 pm Dozens and perhaps hundreds of medals and tokens similar to this one were issued for the 1976 Bicentennial celebration. A blank side indicates that it was to be used as a pendant or perhaps a brooch, as only one side would be visible. Report this Post to the Staff
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