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New Member
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hello guys I need a little info on this coin .I found a 1776 New Hampshire William Moulton colonial copper coin . I am in the process of trying get it looked at .I got a whitman's Red Book and it talks about it .this is what it says word for word .. [[New Hampshire was the first state to consider the subject of coinage following the declaration of independence. William Moulton was empowered to make a limted quality of coins of pure copper authorized by the state house of representatives in 1776. Although cast patterns were prepared, it is believed that they were not approved. Little of the proposedcoinage was ever actually circulated. Other purported patterns are of doubtful origin. These include a unique engraved piece and rare struck piece with large initials WM on the reverse.... Thats what mine has on it . The WM with American Liberty around the outer edge.If anyone can maybe see from the pic if its the real deal or not it weighs 4 grams even . thx Image:  William Moulton 1776.jpg70.58 KB Image: William Moulton F 1776.jpg80.74 KB |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Hey welcome to the forum I am going to check the WAlter breen ENCYCLOPEDA it may take a while
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New Member
 United States
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Thx alot . I found it under My great great grandfathers house that was built in late 1800's . I'm going crazy wondering if this is the real deal or not. the one that was approved with the harp on the back is going for $25000 this one should be more rare than that one I would beleive. Since it was never approved.thx again
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Really you have me curious. I havent found anything yet but still looking.  . |
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Rest in Peace
United States
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Forum Kid
Kuwait
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If its real, your a luckyman!!!
I never have that luck :P
Good luck!
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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Chapel679...a big welcome from "down under".
Look forward to reading posts from you, enjoy your stay.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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good I am glad some one has something for you Because I have nothing . I looked in every book I have.
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Rest in Peace
United States
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Chapel679, Was that info of any help to you? Any coins minted(more likely engraved) as pattern cents by William Moulton are very rare. The sites have some great information about the budding coinage in the colonies. Please keep us posted! Mike |
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Forum Mom
 United States
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Hi Chapel679 and welcome to our Coin Community family!  If you have a 2006 Red Book Guide to US coins, you will find info on your coin on page 55. In Very Good condition, this coin shows a Red Book value of $25,000. This is the exact quote from the 2006 Red Book: New Hampshire was the first of the states to consider the subject of coinage following the Declaration of Independence.
William Moulton was empowered to make a limited quantity of coins of pure copper authorized by the State House of Representatives in 1776. Although cast patterns were prepared, it is believed that they were not approved. Little of the proposed coinage was ever actually circulated.
Other purported patterns are of doubtful origin. These include a unique engraved piece and a rare struck piece with large initials WM on the reverse.Hope this helps. |
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United States
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Thx alot for all of your help and research ,I found out theres a coin show in new orleans tomorrow there should be like 40 dealers there I'm sure one of them could tell me if its the real deal or not.At least I'm hopeing....I will let you guys know what I find out .. thx again |
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New Member
United States
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I have one of those 1776 WM coins too, the same one in the pictures and cant find any info on it. If you find out any information about it please let me know.
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Forum Mom
United States
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Hello Eawsurf777 and welcome to CC. I deleted your email address as we encourage responses to be made on the forum and, by posting your email address publicly, you run the risk of non-members getting it and using it for spam.
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Rest in Peace
United States
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Welcome to both new members.
I sure hope the coin is for real.
If so, what a find, whether it's sold or treasured as part of your collections.
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