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Offline Mike95innjTopic starter
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« on: September 22, 2009, 12:37:45 pm »
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Here's another coin I got years ago from my uncle who said he got it in change at a NJ Turnpike toll plaza. It has what looks to be a "T" stamped in it to the right of the indian's feet. Also, above the head there's a mark that shows a silvery grey color metal underneath it. It weighs 13.4 grams on my scale. Any opinions would be helpful.
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« Reply #1 on: September 22, 2009, 01:39:57 pm »
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Looking at the lettering it look's fake ,,Here is a link to view

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« Reply #2 on: September 22, 2009, 02:04:05 pm »
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Looking at the lettering it look's fake ,,Here is a link to view

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Sure do see the lettering. Way off. If it was conterfeited way back then would still be pretty cool.
It was given to me 35-40 years ago. Thanks for the link. Appreciate it.
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« Reply #3 on: September 22, 2009, 03:19:24 pm »
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A good local coin dealer ought to be able to give you a value, even if it's a fake.  Still could have a nice value!

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« Reply #4 on: January 04, 2010, 06:16:21 am »
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 Hello everyone.
       I've accually dug one just like that. Apparently there were a few companys who pumped out reproductions of colonial coins, possibly for education puposes. One such company was in Delphos,OH, where I found mine.  Very cool coin though. Even if it's not original!
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« Reply #5 on: April 19, 2010, 07:36:09 pm »
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reproductions of colonial coins

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« Reply #6 on: April 19, 2010, 07:50:11 pm »
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reproductions of colonial coins

Yes that's what it is.
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« Reply #7 on: August 01, 2010, 09:36:47 am »
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Indeed, it is a replica. 

Here are two genuine specimens from my collection for comparison; 1787 and 1788. 

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« Reply #8 on: August 03, 2010, 08:28:28 pm »
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Even if they are reproductions, they are still very interesting. Smiley

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« Reply #9 on: August 03, 2010, 08:48:36 pm »
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Quote:Posted by abpnick
Even if they are reproductions, they are still very interesting. Smiley


Interesting, yes. But problematic too.  As was the case with the OP, folks come across these replicas and aren't sure if they're genuine or not.  I've seen cases where family members inherit supposed windfall treasures, and are disappointed to find out they're not worth anything.  I've also seen many cases where these items are put up for auction on ebay or other places, and buyers are unaware they are bidding on replicas.  Many of these specimens were produced prior to the Hobby Protection Act of 1973, and hence have no stamp that indicates COPY on them.

I realize it may seem like these aren't much harm, but they are a huge problem in the numismatic world.

For more info on the Hobby Protection Act, see:

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