Cwk77 Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 Found 2 while cleaning out my parents house. They both have paper on the back like they were glued to paper at some point. Each weighs 15g. Thoughts? Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandon Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 (edited) Welcome to the NGC chat board. The rough surfaces and ill-defined details clearly identify these pieces as replicas of the sort sold by the thousands at venues such as souvenir shops over the decades. The rare genuine Continental "Dollars" look like the one shown here: 1776 PEWTER 'CURENCY' CONTINEN | Coin Explorer | NGC (ngccoin.com). If you believe that a coin has collector value, you should not touch it with your bare hands except by its edge if you must. Edited February 28 by Sandon Mike Meenderink 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Bill347 Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 I think Sandon is correct, The glue and paper on the reverse are a sure indication that it had been glued to a cardboard of sort as a demonstration coin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cwk77 Posted February 28 Author Share Posted February 28 Thank you both! I appreciate it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l.cutler Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 In addition, a genuine coin has an ornamented edge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powermad5000 Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 I quickly noted the color and also the rough appearance on the obverses. These are fakes most likely made of some kind of cast metal. The little metal bumps left on the surface of the coins are from the removal from the cast. The dark color is also commensurate with some type of cheap alloy mix for the casting of them. l.cutler 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halbrook Family Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 Replica. A friend gave me this. I'm sure yours was the same. He also gave me a couple of Morgans. Spread the word to your friends and family that you are a coin collector and they give you some Sandon and powermad5000 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
