ANS has 2 of these in their cabinet, I see the difference now between this lead cast and the valuable pewter re strike...I didn't realize how...
I guess it's just a lead copy of the original coin...pretty soon I will have the most comprehensive collection of Easton fakes
Here it is... Medal weighs 36.5 grams 42.75mm in diameter Approx. 3mm thickness
Hello again. Thanks for all the helpful information. When I purchased this medal I knew it was probably just a more modern copy but it was very...
I am inviting anyone and everyone to upload pics of "copies" or "fakes" of this medal for comparison...there are not as many repros as one might...
When Barber re cut the dies around 1880 he left much to be desired. Compare these to his. Who ever engraved this piece spent alot of time and effort.
No way I'm taking it back!!! Copy, re strike, trial, fantasy, British design...whatever. This medal presents better than the original minus the...
No, I've posted several times that I know it is not original 1757, just very interesting and it may have something to do with trials of restrikes...
Those pictures were of an example i found on the net. I hadn't had a chance to take good pics of mine yet when I posted those. Here are pictures...
Thank you for the only coherent response so far. Every one is so quick to dismiss such a fascinating find when it is not theirs. Funny you mention...
Thanks
I didn't buy this medal because I thought it was an original, I know the difference between the original, the re strikes and the novelty lead...
The link that YOU posted of the modern reproduction you are comparing mine to
I already know everything you are saying. That was the first article I read on these medals. I have 4 of these, one is a lead novelty and one is...
BTW...the beads are real indian trade beads and the ebay seller is liquidating an entire estate of a very prominent collection of valuable Native...
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