Contenental Curency 1776

[wjflier-migration]

HI all,

 

I was reading psot on the contenental curency, 1776, and has peaked my enterest again in a coin I have had for a number of years. Would like to post some pic of it here and also find out if there is an easy way of checking what metal it is.

Not sure how to post pics.

[Hoot]

Go here to learn how to post an image.

 

It will help quite a bit to see what you have.

 

Hoot

[James_OldeTowne]

If you don't mind being spammed by my eBay auctions, included in this auction is a replica of this coin, one of the most commonly copied coins out there. If your coin looks anything like it, it's a fake.

 

The Continental dollars is by far one of the most frequently seen replicas, manufactured by various firms over many years. Along with the 1804 silver dollars and pillar dollars, there's enough tucked away in secret hoards to keep coin dealers answering phone calls about them for years to come.

 

James

[EZ_E]

Bashlow Continental Currency Dollar restrikes from the original dies and hubs from the famous Dickeson copy.

 

August 1962 Numismatic Scrapbook advertisement.

 

 

Right on the heels of its enormously successful 2nd restrike of the CONFEDERATE CENT from Robert Lovett's original dies, the Robert Bashlow Company takes great satisfaction in announcing the final series of FIRST RESTRIKES of Dickeson's copy of the CONTINENTAL CURRENCY DOLLAR.

 

The original dies were prepared by M. S. Dickeson for the Centennial of American Independence in 1876. The historically significant Continental Currency Dollar, made from these dies, is mentioned on page 35 of the "Guidebood", and on page 12 of "Struck Copies of Early American Coins" by Richard D. Kenney--tesifying to the numismatic importance of this valuable issue.

 

Prior to Mr. Bashlow's purchase of the original Dickeson dies, 7200 specimens had been struck in pewter. The original owners have sold this entire issue. Now, avid collectors and investment-conscious dealers may purchase Dickeson's Continental Dollar in the three metals the Confederate Cent made famouse: SILVER, GOLDINE, AND BRONZE!

 

The August C. Frank Co. of Philadelphia has struck this entire issue with the same exacting precision and brilliant skill applied to Lovett's Confederate Cent. These Continental Currency Dollars are big, bold and impressive--the silver specimens have more silver than a silver dollar.

 

Authenticated reports have reached the Robert Bashlow Co., Inc. that the silver restrikes of the Confederate Cent (now completely sold out), first offered by us in January at $7.50, have ALREADY APPRECIATED to as much as $25.00 per restrike. The similarity to the Continental Currency Dollar is obvious. No additional restrikes of the Continental Currency Dollar can be made. The dies have already been donated to the Smithsonian Institution, as in the case of Lovett's original dies.

 

Note: The silver Continental Currency Dollars are distinguished by a small S on the reverse. We recommend prompt placement of orders to insure delivery, as the demand for these large coins is expected to be very heavy.

 

This is a restrike done in white metal not offered in the advertisement although some off metals were obviously struck:

 

 

Silver restrike:

 

 

Bronze:

 

 

Goldine:

 

 

I gave $200 for the set about 3 years ago.

[michael]

wow victor wild!

 

these restrikes are superb and the silver rare the s marked on the silver means silver

 

wow wgere did you ever get all tghis great information ojn these historical and totally sleeper undervalued bashlow restrikes??

[EZ_E]

wow victor wild!

 

these restrikes are superb and the silver rare the s marked on the silver means silver

 

wow wgere did you ever get all tghis great information ojn these historical and totally sleeper undervalued bashlow restrikes??

 

From you, Michael.

 

 

 

You found the dealer and you sent me the advertisement.

[pendragon1998]

James_EarlyUS said:

If you don't mind being spammed by my eBay auctions, included in this auction is a replica of this coin, one of the most commonly copied coins out there. If your coin looks anything like it, it's a fake.

 

May I just take a moment and let you know how refreshing it was to look over that auction posting? I've been rooting around ebay the past few days, and so much of what I see is obviously aimed at defrauding people. I really appreciated your forthrightness in your descriptions.

[James_OldeTowne]

Pendragon, THANKS for the kind words!

 

In response to an eMail from a board member, here are images of the replica (click for enlarged versions):

 

 

 

James

[wjflier-migration]

Appreciate all the replies, and yes my coin is similar to the one you posted James except mine is more on the silver side, however I supect it to be a replica. I also have a 3 coin set with the smoother finsih incased in plastic, which I know are replicas. Had been a while since I got those coins out and after reading all the interest, figured it was time to inquire again :-)

 

thanks all

Wjflier

[Jazzy]

That's a nice bunch of fakes, EZ.

 

[crazyboutcoins-migration]

James, I have to agree with Pendragon. It's very nice to see an auction that tells it like it is. Exactly like it is! If there were more sellers like you, I'd be inclined to visit ebay more often.