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djspanky1505 New Member United States 2 Posts	Posted 01/20/2013 11:23 pm Hey all, I have been in the coin collecting hobby for a few years on and off. I was strolling through a antique store the other day and picked this coin up (cheap). I did a little bit of research online about it, but nothing of what I have seen so far is exactly like this one. It is a coin that says "Vice President of the United States" on one side, and then has Spiro Agnew's signature on the opposite side. I'm a little skeptical now, and thing this might just be a cheap ripoff, but I thought I would check to see if you have seen anything like this. I have seen pictures of inaugural coins similar to this, but have Nixon and Agnew's headshots on the one side. I appreciate any input you may have. Thanks. * Moved by Staff to a more appropriate forum. * Report this Post to the Staff

commems CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives United States 12277 Posts	Posted 01/21/2013 12:27 am What you have is actually a medal rather than a coin. It was struck by a private mint vs. the US Mint. I was able to find the medal listed in a few auctions via a quick Google search. Try "Spiro Agnew signature medal" as your search phrase. This post might get more knowledgeable attention if it was moved to the Tokens and Medal forum. Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved. Report this Post to the Staff
djspanky1505 New Member United States 2 Posts	Posted 01/21/2013 01:13 am ahhh I didn't even think about calling it a medal. I searched that phrase, and everything I am seeing is what I was talking about in my original post- similar to what I have, but has Nixon and Agnew head shots on the one side of the coin. Like this: http://www.capitolcoin.com/Items/In...image008.jpg The side with the seal also differs in this picture than the one that I took of my actual coin. Thanks for the response. Report this Post to the Staff
sel_69l Bedrock of the Community Australia 21788 Posts	Posted 01/21/2013 06:37 am My guess: Election campaign medal produced as a fund raiser. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188560 Posts	Posted 01/21/2013 2:44 pm Quote: This post might get more knowledgeable attention if it was moved to the Tokens and Medal forum. Done. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
commems CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives United States 12277 Posts	Posted 01/23/2013 8:58 pm Here's a link to some info I found using the search phrase I mentioned above: http://www.worthpoint.com/worthoped...ze-signature No picture, but some useful info including mention of reference book that would likely have all of the info you are seeking. Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved. Report this Post to the Staff
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