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New Member
United States
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I am in possession of a (possible) 1776 Colonial Currency, coin. I have multiple pictures and am curious as to a more trained eyes opinion on the authenticity. I am aware that a picture can only do so much as opposed to sending it in but to me this is the logical first step. I really didn't know where to turn for such a rare coin and most people I've shown locally instantly look overwhelmed and insist I send it in... Given the possible rarity and find that it COULD be, I am not willing to risk sending VIA mail quite yet... and most "fake-spotting" techniques have all been gone over and gone over again to no avail.. leaving me even more confident in the authenticity.
Please feel free to PM me or to simply reply to this post. Any and all help, advice, or opinion is welcome and appreciated. Thanks!
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
4911 Posts |
First of all DONT CLEAN IT! Second of all HANDLE IT AS LITTLE AS POSSIBLE! Third of all ONLY HOLD IT BY THE EDGES!
Also try to keep it as safe as possible keep it off of plastic and abrasive things from cleaning agents to paper towel. Also if we can help you we need pics.
Feel free to call me Will.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3184 Posts |
post a picture pls but don't get your hopes up
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Moderator
 United States
23522 Posts |
Welcome to Coin Community, xxopenair. I'll put it to you this way: We get one or two new posters a month like yourself, just with "Continental Currency" coins. So far, in my 8-1/2 years here, not one has been real. That's the bad news. Now, let's see if we can talk you out of some images to see if you're the one who breaks the streak.  |
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Valued Member
Canada
129 Posts |
cool I want to give this a try too
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Moderator
United States
16677 Posts |
I'm 99.9% certain it's one of the many copies that exist.
swcoin.ecrater.com
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New Member
 United States
4 Posts |
I will post pictures here shortly. I assumed that it was a common issue but as I said most fake spotting techniques and my own skepticism have kept me confident.
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New Member
United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Surfaces and mushy details indicate an obviously cast coin, there is no way this was struck by dies.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
4911 Posts |
 sadly, we had a different cast copy like yours the other week. But here's the good news, if you want a real one its only like $10,000  Feel free to call me Will.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Sorry but it is definitely not real.
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New Member
United States
4 Posts |
I appreciate the immediate and honest feedback! To be honest this was just an odd gateway in to a new hobby so more than pleased with how the community functions. Take care and I'll see you all around!
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Valued Member
United States
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Members of my coin club insist that the magnet test, which is easy to do, is the first effort of determining if the metal is correct. If it is iron, it will be attracted to a magnet. Simple, and effective.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Moderator
United States
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Here is what a genuine coin looks like. Most have a dull, soft grey appearance unless higher MS. Pewter. [URL="http://s246.photobucket.com/user/stonecypher_photos/media/Ancients/r8yo35_zps8sji1qpj.jpeg.html]  [/URL] swcoin.ecrater.com
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I appreciate the immediate and honest feedback! To be honest this was just an odd gateway in to a new hobby so more than pleased with how the community functions. Take care and I'll see you all around! This bears repeating.  |
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