D. Eisenhower 1776-1976 Half dollar

Here we go again..........another thin-skinned newcomer. Nobody was belittling you.

You referred to it as a coin, and you were corrected. In numismatics, the term, "fantasy piece" or "fantasy coin" is often used to refer to a medal or token that has no legal tender status. Please try to realize that you have learned something that you didn't know before you came here.

Chris

 

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Where would I find the mint mark?

 

Sorry, I was not trying to be insulting. As cpm9ball pointed out in numismatics the term fantasy means something that pretends to be a coin that never existed. At the time I posted you had not shown the reverse and you said you found it in a roll of halves so it seemed to be pretending to be an Eisenhower half dollar, a coin that never existed, therefore a fantasy.

 

The OP didn't post a photo with the original post at 7:01am 4/22 otherwise it would have been immediately identified as not being an unoriginal US coin. It also would have answered the "half-dollar" scenario.

 

The intent of your original post has now been made perfectly clear.

I should have picked up on the D. Eisenhower part of the post in conjunction with the half dollar reference but did not.

Your piece is a privately minted commemorative of some type which was more than likely minted during the bi-centennial era. I have no idea on value but a lot depends upon metal content and history. Additionally, I think it would be more accurate to refer to it as a token instead of a coin.

 

How many threads do you need to start regarding this coin? One thread should be enough.

 

Everyone is not a Legend In Their Own Mind and I could give a Rat's Ass what you think. I'm was just trying to find out about this piece of metal. There enough said...

 

Perhaps you should read the 'Coin Talk Code of Honor'.

Now to put you on ignore.

 

Any chance it's Silver?
Weight, thickness, surface area...

 

how does one find out the composition of various medallions and fantasy pieces besides bringing it to the jeweler? Is there something I can do at home to test it?

 

Yes. A Specific Gravity test can tell you the composition and is not that difficult to do. Google the threads for more information.

 

thanks ok I read it and now am wondering if I really want to submerge them in water to find out...

 

You should have no problem if you use distilled water. And don't dry the piece by rubbing it with a towel.