Was asked to see if this is real

[Rick624]

A friend who knows I'm into hunting and CRH showed me a coin this morning. I'm looking for advise on this.


Never seen one before and I don't know if real, counterfeit or replica.

 

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[kingskid1611]

I don't see copy on the back but I don't know if its real or not. It is pretty cool

 

[l.cutler]

It is definitely not real, typical souvenir type replica.

 

[trdking]

I say fake as well. There are MAANY variants of the original. If it looks and feels real, take it to an expert before you toss it in a box. But odds are, FAKE Many many fakes

 

[BARKER]

Hi Rock; It is a COPY of a Continental Dollar. If it were real it would be worth tens of THOUSANDS of dollars. Keep hunting. PEACE:RONB

 

[Doubter in MD]

Hi Rock; It is a COPY of a Continental Dollar. If it were real it would be worth tens of THOUSANDS of dollars. Keep hunting. PEACE:RONB

Being totally unfamialiar with this coin, please educate me as to how you can tell it's a copy. That kind of information is invaluable. Thanks!

 

[Mackaydon]

Here's a clue:
Offer him $100 for that item.
If he takes it, you know you've been had.
Don,.....

 

[l.cutler]

The appearance is all wrong, it has the rough surfaces, kind of mushy lettering and devices of a cast copy made of cheap pot metal. It isn't close enough to the real thing to have been meant to deceive, just a souvenir type item that used to be available at museums and historical sights and such places.

 

[MUD(S.W.A.T)]

Find out the weight of the real coin, then weigh it. That's one way to tell, if the weight is off up or down by more than a few grams its a fake. Also check all the details and make sure they are exactly like the real coin. Check spelling, make sure the dates are right ext. Other than that, take it to a coin shop or someone who can verify for you. If its real its worth thousands of dollars !!

Keep @ It and HH !!

 

[Rick624]

I guess it's take your friend to coin shop day. I have a few items to sell and she can see if it's worth sending out for grading. I'll let you know.

Happy Hunting All !

 

[Rick624]

two dealers and it's a fake, thanks for the input. I got rid of some coppers, and Nickels though.

 

[MUD(S.W.A.T)]

At least you know now!

Keep @ It and HH !!

 

[garyo1954]

I guess it's take your friend to coin shop day. I have a few items to sell and she can see if it's worth sending out for grading. I'll let you know.

Happy Hunting All !

Was doing some research on the Elisha Gallaudet strikes of 1776, sometimes referred to as the Continental Dollar. Gallaudet used three metals, pewter, brass, and silver. Pewter was the most common. There are 15 known examples in brass and four in silver.

The kicker is there were 4 obverse and 2 reverse dies used in the process. Of the four obverse dies, one, known as the Newman 1, contained the spelling error CURENCY, as on your coin.

It is thought the mint was in New York City, but no confirmation has been made (to my knowledge).

These are one of most common coins copied. Those copies are generally lead or tin. Due to the high definition of your coin, remember, we're talking a time when coins were hand struck, so I would think it fake.

It never hurts to recheck and recheck and then send some pictures to the ANA when in doubt.


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