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Is that a real coin or a prop?
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Is it hollow? Can you open it? How does it sound when you drop it on granite countertop?
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That's a cool find!  Quote:
Is that a real coin or a prop? It used to be two real coins until they were machined into two halves (of a half  ) to fit together in some way (there are different methods). In Memory of Crazyb0 12-26-1951 to 7-27-2020
In Memory of Tootallious 3-31-1964 to 4-15-2020
In Memory of T-BOP 10-12-1949 to 1-19-2024
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It is real, it's just been tampered with. Look on Y-tube to see how they are made, very precision work. Search for 'The Making of a Magician's coin'. It is hollow until the back half is inserted and yes, you can open it.Don't know how it sounds on granite, would you settle for formica?  |
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Thanks spruett001. I found another one a while back, think it was a nickel. |
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Let's see pictures of it opened up. Plus the reeded edge.
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05/09/2018 11:24 pm
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You can insert it in to a sturdy glass and shake. This generally will separate the two pieces. Magician coins are sold with a "bang ring" to separate the pieces. Google it for details. I bought mine separately and it was not much.
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Does it look like this?  Or this?  |
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Nifty! |
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Does it look like this? Yes, it looks just like that. Coinfrog Quote:
Nifty! Thanks Coinfrog |
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Great find. I found a 1964 nickel last year that had a double head. Congrats!
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Don't know how it sounds on granite, would you settle for formica? I'd be right there with you Joe lol can't afford granite so I would never know what it sounded like hitting it lol  |
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Thanks Shotgung, I found a nickel one a year or so ago myself. Thanks Mrzllewellyn. Sounds like you and I are definitely on the same page. |
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