1776 Fugio Cent.... is it counterfeit? If not, what is it worth

This 1776 Fugio Cent has been in my family for like 150 years. I think it is counterfeiit because there is a little tab at the end. But, now that I think about it, it could be an error in making the coin. Please tell me if it is counterfeit.

 

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Welcome aboard,zrkoz.That is definitely a forgery - of the Continental Dollar pattern coin,not the Fugio Cent!

Aidan.

 

thank you

 

How do you know it is a forgery?

Ruben

 

Look at the soapy colour.That is the first sign that it is a dud.

Aidan.

 

wow..check this one out 80,000 with 27 tracking it..must be nice to be rich..lol

http://coins.ha.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=434&Lot_No=2005#Photo


Here's some info..they were struck in silver, brass and pewter

http://www.coinfacts.com/colonial_coins/continental_dollars/1776_continental_dollar.htm

 

When in doubt, try getting it slabbed.
If your family really had it for 150 years there is always the possibility of it being genuine.
But, why (after 150 years) didn't anyone know that it was a Continental $ not a Fugio cent?

 

I can't tell from the blurry pics and because I keep getting distracted by the guy skiing on fur in the background!


Frank

 

In their defence, next to the "Bid" button, it does say you can take up to 6 months to pay !!!

 

Frank:
Thanks, I was so busy looking at the coin that I missed him.

 

The photos are so fuzzy it is hard to tell, but it doesn't look too bad...clearer pictures please.