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There was a question at Wikianswers "Whats the value of half dollar coin from 1771?".. Also on Yahoo Answers someone reported a 1771 Ike dollar  Edited by DL20K
08/22/2008 2:51 pm
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Quote:Also on Yahoo Answers someone reported a 1771 Ike dollar I didn't know that the mint employed psychics in the 16th century! Just trying to get ahead I guess...  |
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Quote:Also on Yahoo Answers someone reported a 1771 Ike dollar I most definitely need that one for my collection!  |
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Jbuck, did they make it for the 200 pre-anniversary of minting of the 1971 Ike? |
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Jbuck, did they make it for the 200 pre-anniversary of minting of the 1971 Ike? I do believe that is correct! I have been working on a time machine for quite a while now. Maybe in the future I will be successful, visit the late 18th century, and accidentally leave some Ikes behind?  |
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Nitabean, welcome to the forum! As mentioned earlier, pictures will help a lot; however the description sounds like a Chinese "fantasy piece" and not a real coin. They can make these pieces appear very old, too. One example that comes to mind is a coin that looks just like a normal Washington quarter, but has the denomination "one dollar" on the back and the date 1864. As mentioned, in 1771 there was no United States of America. We were a British colony. If you have the date and inscription correct, it cannot be a real coin. However, you may have a great conversation piece! |
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However, you may have a great conversation piece!  And where are my manners,  to the forum!  |
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OK, tried to take a pic and no go....coin is too dark. It is 1881 and looks like the avatar for DLK20K......What is is?
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ok 1881 it could be allot of things, how big is this coin? and does it have a denomination on it anywhere?
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Sounds like you have a Morgan dollar with dark toning or enviro damage. swcoin.ecrater.com
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So 1881.. it couldn't be a cent, or any of the Seated coinage as that's too different. It can't be a 3-cent because it says UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and 1881 on the same side. So if indeed it is a Morgan as shown above, be sure to check the mintmark - below the wreath (above DO in DOLLAR) there might be an additional letter - S, O, or CC. |
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Since you were SO far off on reading the date the first time....... My guess is that you have the date wrong again and you are looking at a Large Cent !.....these have the date on the obverse and "United States of America" on the reverse. Course, could easily be a Morgan too..... If it "kinda" looks like DL20K's Avatar.....could be either one ! How sure are you on the date ?Can someone help you with the pics ?....... the mystery would be over in a flash! (no pun intended) !...... Edited by eaglefoot
08/24/2008 5:10 pm
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Do you suspect it's a 1831 large cent then? It does look similar and that would also explain the black color. The longer we wait, the wilder theories will arise |
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Yeah..... dunno DL20K ..... For some reason......the "dark color" makes me think of the "Large Cent" here.....that was my immediate instinct guess..... And if it's "so worn" that the date is that hard to discern..... Just gotta wait for the pics I guess !.... .....  On the other hand....."One Cent" should be able to be seen on the reverse I would think........don't know just "how worn" this coin is though. Edited by eaglefoot
08/24/2008 5:33 pm
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