Today I visited a vendor while I was set up at a flea market. I found a ton of old coins dirt cheap (see other thread). However I found this one coin for $15, and got it for $8 as part of a "package deal". This fellow was pretty set on prices for us coins, but knew little about world and old coins, like me. However I was attracted to the 1794 date, and for $8 I couldn't go wrong. So I go back to my stand, and look this coin up. Come to find out, it's a 1794 Franklin Press Token. One coin, in poorer condition, sold for $275. But with any valuable coin, many fakes exist. Please help me decide if this is the real deal. I think it is, but want a second opinion.
I can't help with grade or if it is real but, I do like it.. Hopefully, someone will come along that can help..
From what I can tell, it looks to be genuine with no die crack in " Libertas" . Here is an example from my collection.
Can we see the edge of the coin? or, just look at the edge yourself, if theres a fin line running around it, its a fake, if not, it makes it one step closer to being real. I LOVE flea market finds like that!
I think it's real Detecto. I don't see anything that leads me to believe it isn't. Great pickup for $8.00! Bruce
Great pick up, Detecto...and at a great price!! Unfortunately, all I usually get from flea markets is fleas.
