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I moved your post to the appropriate section for the proper attention.   |
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EWWW! Don't hold a coin like that - the oils from your fingers will get on the coin and eventually cause surface problems (the coins, not your fingers). If need be hold the coin by its edges (rims).
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08/06/2017 10:15 pm
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hang loose, somebody will be along that knows all about your coin in question. It is a Fugio Cent I believe. Real or not, I cannot say. I made your picture bigger.  Edited by TNG
08/07/2017 12:01 am
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Well, if it's real, it'll be the 4th or 5th one known to exist (3 are proven to exist, and there are rumors of a 4th), and you'll be able to retire. It's the 'American Congress' variety. I do agree with Mark1959 about holding coins that way, but in this case, the reduced value will be minimal.
Where did you come across this?
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Not real, one of the copies that used at be available at souvenir stands in museums, souvenir shops etc.
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Well, if it's real, it'll be the 4th or 5th one known to exist (3 are proven to exist, and there are rumors of a 4th), and you'll be able to retire. Although the OP's piece looks like a cast copy, Fugio Cents are quite common. An estimated 400,000 were produced and many still exist, mostly in lower grades. |
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EWWW! Don't hold a coin like that - the oils from your fingers will get on the coin and eventually cause surface problems That's OK, this isn't a coin, it's a fake (without a doubt). And it is not a Fugio copy. |
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What is this trying to be Conder101?
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It is a reproduction of a Continental Currency dollar, not a Fugio cent.
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Howdy, Travis4498, welcome aboard! You did a fine first post and I hop you remain interested in coins and collecting. |
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Post an IN FOCUS photos of the whole "Continental Congress" side.
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