Small Group of U.S Copper Coins.

These coppers were part of the lot of U.S coins I bought a little while ago.

There is a little bit of everything - post colonials, large cents, half cents, hard time tokens and some Civil War tokens. Mostly are middle to low grade, some with issues, environmental damage, etc.

Still, an interesting lot. The most interesting for me is the 1794 half cent (low relief type), also with environmental damage, but nice details otherwise.

 

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Wonderful lot of coppers!

 

You did great, congrats.

 

Oh wow did you do well

 

Interesting lot indeed. Each telling their story.

 

The 1794 is special despite the corrosion. Somehow it doesn't bother me. Also love the rest of the coins.

Bruce

 

They didn't make half cent coins in 1864.

 

Is no one going to mention the elephant in the room? I'm referring to the Continental Dollar (so-called) at the far right of the photo. These are now thought to have been minted in Europe, Germany IIRC, as tokens/medals/memoria. But still commanding a pretty fair price in the market.

Or am I missing something that tells everyone but me that this is not possibly a Continental Dollar?

 

Wow, that's a great suite of coins and as Publius mentioned, the Continental Dollar could turn out to be really special if it's genuine.

 

Yes, I forgot to even mention this 'item' that came with the lot. Essentially I automatically assumed that it is a fake.

I should probably look at it more closely, so have just weighed it. It weighs 22,71 grams. This I would say pretty much rules it out, as genuine example should weigh 17-18 grams, as far as I quickly read.
Otherwise, it actually looks quite convincing, in my opinion. Surfaces are not cratered, or mushy, it has a lot of detail and no line along the edges.

 

I am reminded of a story from a few years ago of someone finding a Continental Dollar in a "junk box" at a shop in Europe somewhere. Turned out to be genuine.

 

Is this the story? Actually two of them were in this tin, but the star was a 1652 New England shilling.
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-tyne-58982457

Maybe this is the one you remember? More recent, but I don't remember hearing about it.
https://wottondirectory.com/ultra-rare-coin-from-1776-discovered-in-a-toffee-tin/

 

Many years ago I considered selling all of my collection to buy a Continental Dollar. Back when it was thought they were minted in the United States for use and circulation in the post colonial period. The appeal to me was considerable to own one of these pieces.

As research around 2017 showed, however, that they were unknown in the U.S (until the early 1800's ?), and very likely minted in Europe/Germany, I lost much of my interest.

This fact did not affect prices much - collectors still love them, but at least to me, much of the appeal is gone.

So, I am not surprised that they still show up every now and then in Europe - after all, they were made here.

 

Neither of those stories comports with my recollection but I'm old and could just be confused.

Nonetheless, enjoyed both stories - thanks for posting the links.

 

The picture says there is an 1864 half cent. Bottom row second from the left.

 

Nice coins Eduard.