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Got this from a buddy who got it in a foreign lot. I'm guessing it's lead and it's heavy! I'll weigh it when I get home. I'm thinking it may be a contemporary counterfeit.. Maybe. Just thought I'd share.   Got a Massachusetts shilling which also appears to be an older replica as well. I'll share later. swcoin.ecrater.com
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Die pair is 58-n. weight will be interesting. Struck over something?
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02/06/2016 6:05 pm
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58. Ok, cool Vinnie. I was thinking 58 as well.
It's pure lead..I think.
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Examples listed from 112 grains to 153 grains....Cool Machins denticles!
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Very cool! Thanks for sharing.
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Thanks!
I'll weigh it tonight.
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If it's contemporary, then it is probably worth more than its genuine counterparts. But what do I know...
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I'm going to show it to a NJ copper specialist I know next time I'm at FUN.
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Ok Vinnie, weight.
236.732 grains or, 15.34 grams.
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Assuming that since it is so far overweight that it is a lead alloy, any ideas on how they get the brownish patina on it? Ive run across old coppers in the past that were somewhat brown, but clearly made from lead.
"If you climb a good tree, you get a push."
-----Ghanaian proverb
"The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed."
-----King Adz
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No idea except my concept on a contemporary counterfeit is just speculative.
I'm not sure what the brown color patina even is covering the lead alloy..or how old it is.
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I'm going to show it to a NJ copper specialist I know next time I'm at FUN. Very interesting looking coin. I am curious what the specialist will say |
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Just posted one of these the other day on IG. I love it BC I'm from NJ. The horse reminds me of the "Jersey Devil" stories as well   |
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236.732 grains or, 15.34 grams. Ultra strange! Cant wait to hear what an NJ expert has to say. |
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Sounds like a job for John Lorenzo.
Contact me privately. This ultra high weight has me intrigued. Can you measure its thickness with a micrometer?
Free XRF analysis. Just pay for shipping both ways.
John Lorenzo
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