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Been researching the Brasher doubloon bc I found one in a box of my old things. I think its more than likely a fake, but mine has what looks like a "c" under the date,and I can't find any references to this particular mark anywhere. Anyone know what that means? Obviously I realize that it's most likely c for copy, but I was wondering if perhaps this particular copy, at least,was worth anything? [URL="http://s364.photobucket.com/user/diesirae/media/image.jpg.html]  [/URL] http://s364.photobucket.com/user/di...e-1.jpg.html]  [/URL] |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I think the "C" under the date indicates that it's a Copy.
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Based on the roughness around the rims, and poor quality of the surface and design elements, it looks like a cast copy.
Edited by mackwork
07/08/2013 3:20 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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 Still neat though:) |
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Thanks. But I'm brand new to the Coin World, can someone explain what a cast copy is? |
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Rest in Peace
United States
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 Stormsong copy  But! Keep us informed at CCF for other finds.  |
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Almost all genuine coins are struck with dies from a metal disc. Cast coins are made from metal poured into a mold.
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
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Cast replica. You can see the obvious join around the edge.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Hey its still interesting!
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
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Do they make these things as chocolate coins?  It's about the only way I could aspire to owning a Brasher Doubloon! |
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United States
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I have the same exact coin without the "c" what's that mean?
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Can you post pics of it ?
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I have the same exact coin without the "c" what's that mean?
Wish I'd seen this the first time. If your coin is identical, then it's just as laughable a fake as the original coin posted here. It was created by people who weren't at all worried about getting the coin to actually look like a real Brasher Doubloon. My guess is these were originally created as tokens supposed to resemble the coin, but so far off that they wouldn't qualify as counterfeits. |
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Posted 07/08/2013 3:18 pm
