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Bedrock of the Community
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Went to the coin show today and had to take a chance on this. It is shown in a 1 cent 2x2 so you can see it is a very small coin or token. I was assured it was gold by the dealer. Even he did not know what it was. His guess was it might have been some kind of party favor for a wedding or celebration. Some kind of gift?  Can anyone help me out with identification and history of such coins. Dated 1865 - No denomination. Thank you kindly.    |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Edited by Kamnaskires
07/29/2017 3:37 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
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Why thank you Bob L
Well, I see that one sold for $15.00 on Vcoins and that's exactly what I got beat for it at the show.
Looks much like mine. I guess they are gold plated at that price.
I didn't get away with any rarity by the looks of it. LOL
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Moderator
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"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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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Thanks Spence ... I needed a compliment. Seriously.
I do like it, certainly has it's niche in my small tokens and coins dept.
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Moderator
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I needed a compliment.  Of course to make your collection complete, you need to get another 12 of these.  "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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Rest in Peace
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TNG, they made those in gold and silver, as tokens, not currency...I have a silver one(me cheepo!). Most were used in jewelry.
"Gonna be a rev-o-looo-shun...."
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07/29/2017 4:08 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
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If my memory serves me correctly,
these miniatures were made in 8ct gold.
I guess that they were made originally for the jewelry industry, but I must admit, almost all of them I have come across have been for sale in coin shops as individual pieces, where they have been described as 'fantasy' pieces.
Due to their small size and low gold purity, it makes it possible for them to be much more affordable for all to buy; that would help to increase their marketability, especially to those who have little or no interest in coin collecting.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Thanks sel, I would rather 8 ct than gold plated.
For $15.00 I am happy because I can now post it in the "Post Your Tiny Coins!" thread and even though it is not actually a coin, it is I suppose, technically a token.
I'd like to know when this was made, my guess is the 1950's or 1960's.
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