Hello, Could anyone help out with any info on this 1841 ducat strike over. I got this coin from Ed Hipps at one of the last coin shows. He remembers reading something about this coin or one like it in a coinworld mag some 20+ years ago. I have been looking for any other info on it but came up with nothing. So I figured I would come here and ask the pros. Thanks in advance for your time and help. Regards, Dan
Howdy Dan - Welcome to the Forum !! A ducat overstrike huh ? Well I know a bit about ducats, can you be more specific with details ? Best would be a pic if you can manage it.
Could you please a pic of the other side ? I am even more confused, for that is not an Indian cent - nor is it a Netherlands ducat. Here is a pic of your coin, and a pics of an 1849 Netherlands ducat, '41 looks just like it.
I think this is it.... not Indian, but a US token. http://books.google.com/books?id=Xf...&hl=en&sa=X&oi=book_result&resnum=4&ct=result Unlisted 1864 Lincoln Token Struck over a Gold 1841 Ducat
Wow thats it you found it, its over a lincoln. Thanks guys, what do you think value is on something like this?
http://coins.ha.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=1100&Lot_No=28500# This one sold for $345 in Sept 08. Auction description.....1864 Lincoln Token--Overstruck on an 1841 Netherlands Ducat--AU50 Uncertified. The medal is unlisted in Sullivan or Fuld. The obverse is dated 1864 and displays a bust right of President Lincoln. The legend includes UNION & LIBERTY along with stars. The reverse features a wreath and a prominent 3 at the center. The overtype is double struck, yet the undertype, a KM-70.2 Netherlands ducat with a fleur de lis privy mark, can be readily identified. The host coin is holed at 6 o'clock.
Well I overpaid for it, I just liked it though. I usually only buy what I know but this one just spoke to me. Thanks all for the ID help. Dan
