Large commemorative coin

[Ridley]

I decided to hunt a baseball field in a nearby town. I gridded the location finding plenty -o- clad and a few silver pendants. Then I found an old button and this huge heavy coin. The reverse depicts the "Great Seal" and it rang up like silver.

Cheers!


Ridley

 

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[txkickergirl]

I would call it a good day with that haul. Any ideal what the coin is worth?

 

[vision quest]

Nice finds... Any idea what the coin is made of?

 

[piggman1]

Great finds there Ridley! That coin could be gold plated silver, but I don't know.

 

[ModernMiner]

Dave,
Another fine hunt. Cool looking coin. Hook it on a chain and wear that sucker like a medallion. Snoope Davy Dave? Ridley Ice?
Anything on the back of that button?
It was frying hot yesterday, hopefully you found some shade.
Congrats Dude,
MM

 

[desertfox]

WTG Ridley. Cool bunch of finds. What's your take on the large coin?
HH

Desertfox

 

[RUDY2003]

Nice pile Ridley....
BIG commemorative coin...

 

[Ricardo_NY1]

Congrats, that is one big 'ol coin. What's in the front? Any chance of a pic showing the face?

 

[Ridley]

Very funny guys!

From what I gather, this coin was most likely minted in China. I found one that was very similar, claiming to be a 50% silver alloy with a 24k gold plate.
The strange thing is, while I tried to find a match to this one, I looked through literally thousands of strange commemorative coins being minted as you read this.
Don't be surprised if you find one soon yourself!

Cheers!


Ridley

 

[Ant]

Sweet, that's a keeper for sure. It'll look nice in you collecting.

HH

 

[Ridley]

Here's both sides.


She's very heavy. Like a silver dollar.


Ridley

 

[Nana40]

Kewl! 8) Davy Dave!

Awesome finds, Ridley! Great little button there too!

Congrats! Nana

 

[Ricardo_NY1]

Very nice..........I've heard and seen the same. I was looking at a site the other day that outlined a few counterfeit Morgans and other US coins that are made overseas. Weight and an experienced eye are a few of the only ways to spot them I heard, they are that good.

 

[titan]

Kewl! 8) Davy Dave!

Awesome finds, Ridley! Great little button there too!

Congrats! Nana

congrates very nice

 

[lucky1777]

Congratulation on some very nice finds...

 

[Boobydoo]

Dang, that must have sent the heart a flutter, being large and bright gold and all. Dang nice coin Ridley, glad to see it buddy, congrats!! Nice assortment of finds you got there.

Smiles!
BDoo