New find- 1790 GB Guinea

Discussion in 'Coin Chat' started by David Betts, Feb 11, 2020.

  1. David Betts

    David Betts Elle Mae Clampett cruising with Dad

    Got this 1790 GB Guinea from a guy want $20.00 gave him $25 because thought was gold before researching! Probably the thinnest coin I own ( 1mm) 1790.1.jpg 1790.jpg 1790.2.jpg
     
    David Betts, Feb 11, 2020
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  3. Conder101

    Conder101 Numismatist

    I suspect a spade guinea token. What is the weight?
     
    Conder101, Feb 11, 2020
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  4. micbraun

    micbraun coindiccted

    Sorry, but it sure doesn’t look like gold. I’d bet it was made of brass.
     
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  6. Conder101

    Conder101 Numismatist

    That's why I asked the weight. The tokens weigh less than 2 grams a real Guinea would I believe be around 5 grams or more.
     
    Conder101, Feb 11, 2020
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  7. Michael K

    Michael K Well-Known Member

    If it is real, NGC says it is gold with a melt value of $386.
    In good condition, worth twice that as a coin.

    Is it real, or is it Memorex?
     
    Michael K, Feb 11, 2020
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  8. David Betts

    David Betts Elle Mae Clampett cruising with Dad

    Memorex tested gold but lettered B.Bros.Rex.F.D.CLXX.Hockley.Birm thanks to foggy it's a plated token about $12 bucks lost my $25! thanks all
     
    David Betts, Feb 11, 2020
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  9. Michael K

    Michael K Well-Known Member

    Yeah, I had a feeling.
     
    Michael K, Feb 11, 2020
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  10. David Betts

    David Betts Elle Mae Clampett cruising with Dad

    still a fake but weighs 4.2 grams
     
    David Betts, Feb 11, 2020
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  11. David Betts

    David Betts Elle Mae Clampett cruising with Dad

    maybe plating?
     
    David Betts, Feb 11, 2020
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