Actually, I just wanted to see what people would say. I know they're not genuine. Are the even very good fakes? Any ideas on when they were made, or if they are worth anything. I beleive they are restrikes from the mid 1800's. But that guess is based only on the facts that A. I know some restrikes were made during that time, and B. These coins have been in my family for AT LEAST 75 years, probably over 100, so I know they aren't modern fakes. Any thoughts on their origin and value? Thanks.
Yes there were restrikes, you can find out about them and find pics - HERE - As you can see, there is quite a difference. I'm reasonably positive that your examples are just cast copies. No idea when they were made though. As to value, I doubt they have any.
If you are saying that you think your coins are Robinson copies, I rather doubt it. There were only 25 made and they were struck. The copies you have have been cast - not struck.
Definitely not Robinson copies. Frankly the Robinson copies aren't very good. The lettering style is wrong, on the reverse the wreath appears wrong, and worst of all is the EB counterstamp which appears on the Robinson copy as raised letters on a raised oval instead of raised letters on an incused oval.
Upon closer examination, I have to agree with you guys. So, all I know is these copies are old, and probably brass from the feel and sound of them. Probably worthless...
Adam, I would hang on to that. I don't think it has a lot of value, but its closer than most people will ever be able to come to a brasher dubloon. It's the first brasher counterfeit I have ever seen.
Hey man, I have a brasher (copy or whatever) that looks alot like those!!! It has been in my family for many years also. I looked up the Robinson remake, and it doesnt fit the same discription as those. for example: mine: "brasher" name appearing between bead line and water robinson: not there mine: quatrafoil robinson: cinquefoil mine: Six pointed star on both sides of the "E" Robison: 5point on right, and no star on left side of "E" I read that there were possibly some copper (which mine seems to be) coins struck by Brasher. COuld these in any way be them, or was this a myth and never happened. thanks, -josh:thumb: Pics of the coin can be viewed at the link below. I know they are not very good, but I took the quick. http://s94.photobucket.com/albums/l102/montegofd/brasher/
Good question. I'm still curious about the origins of these because my family has had them for a long time as well.
Yes they look very similar. Wish I could find more about them, but through my searches I have found very little about copper Brashers. I am pretty sure that is what mine is made out of. anywho, if you find anything out about your please let me know. They really are very similar, but I know you can't see that from my crappy pictures. Sorry!!! thanks, -josh
Wow, for a minute there I didn't realize that this was an old posting, and I thought that Roy was back!
did you ever find out about the worth of these? I have the same coin- it appears to be copper or brass - exactly the same as the one in your pictures
No, I don't have any new information on them. I meant to take one to a coin show a couple weeks ago and ask some people about it, but I forgot.
