1776 Continental Currency Coin

[Bitdrop]

During the 80's my father and his parents picked up a 1800's Hammond Organ form an Auction. Supposedly the drawers hadn't been opened for quite a while. My dad was going through a song book he found in one of the drawers and low and behold a coin popped out.

It is a 1776 Continental Currency coin but what I don't know is if it is a replica or not and what the likelihood of it being real is. I will post photos as soon as I can!

 

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[smokeythecat]

Best option is to take it to a coin dealer - a reputable one - and don't be hasty to sell it.

 

[Honest Samuel]

If it is real, it is worth a small fortune. Sell it in a coin auction, who will tell you if it is real or not.

 

[smokeythecat]

Yes, beware of the dealer who says its a reproduction THEN wants to buy it.

 

[masterjedi]

Pics ?

 

[l.cutler]

Post pics, the reproductions are usually easy to spot. The Continental dollar is one of the most copied coins in history so odds are not good that it is genuine. Copies have been and still probably are sold in huge numbers at souvenir stands at historic sites.

 

[kingskid1611]

I want to see, I want too see, Please.

 

[coinsareawesome]

DUUUUUUUUUDE! You're killing me with suspense!

 

[Bitdrop]

Since the coin is at my grandmothers house it may take a bit of time to get the photos but I will get them

 

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Here it is

 

[Bitdrop]

Here is two more photos of it in the light which changed the color but makes the detail better

 

[Mackaydon]

Unless others here see an obvious flaw to the coin being authentic, I'd submit it to one of the two or three top professional grading companies for specific identification, authentication and grading.
And I wish you 'good luck' in the results.
Don.....

 

[Roger Mn.]

A friend of mine has one and if you look at the edge it looks like the front and back were sandwiched together. His is replica and it don't say that on it.