1776 Janus Copper

Discussion in 'What's it Worth' started by pibbc3, Feb 1, 2005.

  1. Heather Fridell

    Heather Fridell New Member

    Hi my husband and I also have this coin. It is not sandwiched together and distinctly shows the four corners of the mold which is how it was originally cast from what I have read. I must send it in to be appraised and authenticated. What is the best place to send coins for authentication? We live near Seattle, WA.
     
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  3. Kirkuleez

    Kirkuleez 80 proof

    Welcome to CT Heather. The best thing to do is to bring it to a local shop for consideration before sending it to a grading service. But if you add some images, we can probably let you know if it is real or not. I hate to say it, but the odds of it being genuine are very thin.
     
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  4. jimbo1962

    jimbo1962 New Member

    I think I have something similar as well. This discussion has been incredibly interesting. Any thoughts on this one or its authenticity? Not sure how to attach photos. Thanks a bunch!
     
  5. l.cutler

    l.cutler Member

    There is only one genuine coin known and thousands of replicas so the odds of it being real are beyond astronomical. If you read this thread, you can weigh it, check the edge for evidence of a casting seam, or post pictures. I hope I am wrong, but odds are against it!
     
  6. jimbo1962

    jimbo1962 New Member

    Here are 4 pictures I took of the coin. I don't have a scale sensitive enough to weight it but can get one, if it is worth pursuing. Based on the pictures below, any thoughts?
     

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  7. l.cutler

    l.cutler Member

    This is a typical cheaply made souvenir type replica. You can see the "copy" stamp in the first photo, but even without this it has all the attributes of a cast copy.
     
  8. jimbo1962

    jimbo1962 New Member

    Still, I am grateful for your reply, my friend! Thank you!
     
  9. Space46

    Space46 New Member

    I just recently found this coin in my 100 grandfathers collection. I live in NC and would love to have someone more knowledgable than I to take a look. Any suggestions.
     
  10. Space46

    Space46 New Member

    I just recently found this coin in my 100 grandfathers collection. I live in NC and would love to have someone more knowledgable than I to take a look. Any suggestions.
     
  11. Space46

    Space46 New Member

    I just recently found this coin in my 100 grandfathers collection. I live in NC and would love to have someone more knowledgable than I to take a look. Any suggestions.
     
  12. Space46

    Space46 New Member

    I just recently found this coin in my 100 grandfathers collection. I live in NC and would love to have someone more knowledgable than I to take a look. Any suggestions.
     
  13. Space46

    Space46 New Member

    Recently inherited a coin from grandfather and wondering were I can take to find its value. I live in NC
     
  14. l.cutler

    l.cutler Member

    What kind of coin is it? Can you post a picture?
     
  15. Space46

    Space46 New Member

    Here it is.
     

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  16. l.cutler

    l.cutler Member

    Cast replica of a Janus copper. It was most likely made before the copy stamp was required by law.
     
  17. Space46

    Space46 New Member

    So no value....Correct
     
  18. l.cutler

    l.cutler Member

    No real value. Someone might pay a dollar or two just to have a copy as it is impossible to get an original.
     
  19. Bigdaddy64

    Bigdaddy64 New Member

     
  20. Bigdaddy64

    Bigdaddy64 New Member

    Heathers my wife I just signed up I’ve taken the to a few shops they either want to buy it but also say it’s impossible to have one I could post a few pics of it if that helps figure this out I’ve had it for a long time I’ve had coin shops not look at the coin just in a book and say it’s fake if it is fake they made it the same way as old Paul did any insight would be grateful
     
  21. Bigdaddy64

    Bigdaddy64 New Member

    Hi iam new to this sight have a Janus I’ve taken it to a few shops some won’t look at because the coin book says it’s fake some want to buy it for anywhere from 50 to 500 dollars I’ve Dunn a little research on how they made them back then and it does have all the signs of how they stricken it I can post some pics if that helps get closer on this coin I’ve had it for a very long time it was among numerous other old coins in a old cigar box all the other coins were real so who to say maybe it could be number 2 found any helpful advice and knowledge? Would be helpful thanx for your time
     
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