1776 New Hampshire Copper - Genuine Or Copy?

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condorq New Member United States 2 Posts	Posted 07/18/2023 7:01 pm We received this coin among donations to our non-profit. Is it something I should consider submitting for authentication, or does it look like a copy? It weighs 5 grams (my scale shows no decimals) Thanks Edited by condorq 07/18/2023 7:02 pm Report this Post to the Staff

John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 07/18/2023 7:20 pm http://goccf.com/t/243581 John1 Report this Post to the Staff
HondoB Bedrock of the Community United States 24884 Posts	Posted 07/18/2023 8:26 pm condorq, your specimen has the characteristics of a cast coin - the "mushiness" and lack of crisp detail to the devices that does not come from wear on a struck coin and a pebbly texture to the fields. Unfortunately, it is not genuine. But to be sure, bring it to the local coin shop and see what they say. Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures Report this Post to the Staff
kbbpll Pillar of the Community United States 4233 Posts	Posted 07/18/2023 9:09 pm I have one of these that was made into a tie clip; it looks exactly the same. It was grandpa's and I think they were sold in souvenir shops during the 60s. Check the edge for a seam. Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 07/18/2023 9:49 pm Likely a copy. Report this Post to the Staff
HondoB Bedrock of the Community United States 24884 Posts	Posted 07/18/2023 10:21 pm I'm just now noticing the R stamped SW of 1776. Definitely not an indicator of an original coin. Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures Report this Post to the Staff
condorq New Member United States 2 Posts	Posted 07/18/2023 10:29 pm Thanks so much for the replies - so helpful! Report this Post to the Staff
lcutler Pillar of the Community United States 1655 Posts	Posted 07/19/2023 04:14 am Just a little more information, the New Hampshire copper has a lot of unknowns. This one is more a copy of a fantasy piece, not the correct design. This is believed to be the genuine thing. https://www.PCGS.com/coinfacts/coin...shire-bn/286 The originals were actually cast not struck, so signs of being cast aren't a bad thing on these! Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187537 Posts	Posted 07/19/2023 10:14 am to the Community! Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
vermontensium Moderator United States 16677 Posts	Posted 08/07/2023 05:00 am Cast copy. The cartoonish devices and lettering are the number one giveaway. Color too and there should be a seam on the edge. Genuine examples are incredibly rare and must be certified. swcoin.ecrater.com Report this Post to the Staff
nickelsearcher Moderator United States 15384 Posts	Posted 08/07/2023 05:31 am to the CCF Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art Report this Post to the Staff
Slerk Pillar of the Community Russian Federation 1555 Posts	Posted 08/07/2023 07:08 am The coin is clearly a copy. Report this Post to the Staff
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