Can anyone tell me more about this by Laura1220 posted Feb 23, 2017 at 6:09 PM More info by Laura1220 posted Feb 23, 2017 at 10:38 PM
One of a zillion items of Bicentennial memorabilia, of nominal value. I remember getting really excited about the upcoming Bicentennial, until I realize THAT was over 40 years ago.
Doubtful you would find your item in any catalog, as it is quite generic. I'd say $1. The first day covers (above) with large medal bring only $3 or so, and I've had a handful on CraigsList FOREVER, no takers.
Looks like a bicentennial brass medal probably valued between $2.50-$10.00. TC http://www.terapeak.com/worth/u-s-liberty-bell-eagle-bicentennial-medal-unusual-eagle/371612807095/ https://www.etsy.com/listing/220157...253faef8628ad7ae14a0f4be063e8cdd453:220157533
Whatever someone is willing to pay you for it. Probably not much. Depending on the metal it is made of you can set a minimum value as its melt value. Beyond that you are probably getting a good deal.
Forgive me, nothing phenomenal here, both in strike and design. Keep it as an period piece and not something that will make you money in the long run.........most of us folks have been there, done that, and have winded up wearing a barrel......
Laura, ya ain't gonna make a million, but welcome to the world of collecting......where we accept the fact that we always get our butts kicked when we buy something nice and shinny.......
I was going to say that at least you didn't buy a $1,000 coin and find out from the members here that it looks very fake. But then that made me think to ask if you actually did pay something for it or if it was something you just found somewhere. So how did you find the piece?
So much of the wide variety of Bicentennial memorabilia was imported, no one will ever publish a comprehensive catalog or guidebook. They will always be a hit-or-miss item. Love it, buy it, they are the flea market gems of the 22nd Century.
