Um... is this valuable? Appears to be a Brasher Dubloon... 0

[David Winn]

so... my first submission seems to be either a counterfeit Brasher Dubloon, or ....

thoughts? 

[Just Bob]

Your first though was correct. It is not the real deal. 

Welcome to the forum.

[Mohawk]

I'm with Bob....it's a fake.  

[David Winn]

Okay, so what makes it a fake?

 

[Mohawk]

On 1/8/2022 at 3:42 PM, David Winn said:

Okay, so what makes it a fake?

 

You probably won't get an answer to that........counterfeiters watch these boards and use what is said here to make their fakes better and more deceptive.  We don't outline what exactly is wrong with your piece for that reason.  What I would recommend is looking up photos of genuine Brasher doubloons and comparing your piece to the photos.  Some study and comparison should show you what's wrong with your piece.

[Just Bob]

 

On 1/8/2022 at 2:45 PM, Mohawk said:

You probably won't get an answer to that........counterfeiters watch these boards and use what is said here to make their fakes better and more deceptive.  We don't outline what exactly is wrong with your piece for that reason.  What I would recommend is looking up photos of genuine Brasher doubloons and comparing your piece to the photos.  Some study and comparison should show you what's wrong with your piece.

Apparently, being sick hasn't slowed down your typing. I was using voice to text, and you still beat me.

[Mohawk]

On 1/8/2022 at 3:49 PM, Just Bob said:

 

Apparently, being sick hasn't slowed down your typing. I was using voice to text, and you still beat me.

 I'm finally on the mend, my friend! Can you tell?  I finally slept well last night and slept late today and I'm on the downside, thankfully!!!

Edited January 8, 2022 by Mohawk

[David Winn]

ah.... thank you for the information..... I also did a magnet test.... it's a fake for sure.

 

[Mohawk]

On 1/8/2022 at 3:54 PM, David Winn said:

ah.... thank you for the information..... I also did a magnet test.... it's a fake for sure.

 

No problem.  A magnet test is a good test to use on any coin that's supposed to be made of a non magnetic metal, such as gold, silver or copper.

Edited January 8, 2022 by Mohawk

[Oldhoopster]

As you found out, it's a counterfeit, and poorly made at that.  You asked how can we tell?  Take a minute and compare your coin to an original. It isn't even close

[DWLange]

Calling this counterfeit is a bit misleading, as it was not made to deceive anyone. It is characteristic of a souvenir replica intended for educational or entertainment purposes. These were often given away as promotions or sold in gift shops at museums or historic sites.

[J P M]

I just happen to live within 10 miles of where 1 ship treasure and 1 buried treasure were found and these type of coins are in lots of places. Not quite the same but on the same idea. We call them Tourist Treasures