1776 Continental Dollar

I thought it was said originals have pitting and were flawed when minted.
I read about a dozen site's last night talking about the flaws that were in the circles on the outer edge of the original 1776 Continental Dollar.

I'm not trying to argue, just questioning your judgment based on a picture that I should have done a better job at. Kinda far away, need a new zoom lens for my Canon XSI.

Anyone, here close to Eastern, KY that would care to take a look at this in person? Or does anyone know of a reputable coin dealer nearby that could take a look at it?

 

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It has pitting of a cast copy, leaves a mark on paper indicating lead content, it looks like a poor copy, don't get your hopes up. Just trying to be realisitic.

 

Here is the last original piece I was able to handle. There are dramatic differences. You can't even see the names of the states inside the ring on your example. I have seen well circulated examples that still show this. The counterfeits hardly ever show a clear lettering inside the rings.

 

I understand your point, but in person you can read the letters for the states inside the circle. It's very dirty which make's it hard, but I agree it's a possible fake.

I'm not getting my hope's up until a professional looks at it in person and give's me a yay or nay...

 

Called Heritage Auctions in regards to having someone look at it.
Awaiting a return phone call. I'll keep you guys posted.

 

Do you have a scale you can weigh it in grams on??? That would solve it in a hurry.

 

hold out.

Kevincoin, I have one similar that I found in a very obscure place when I was a kid. It feels heavy, but I haven't weighed it. All the lettering is clear but it has pinholes and imperfections in it. It appears a similar color as the one in your photo but slightly lighter. If you find a "DEPENDABLE AND HONEST" person or organization to appraise this for you would you please let me know !!!??? Good luck with yours and I thank you.

 

Personally I would sign up for a free membership at NGC and send the coin in to be certified. If it comes back as NOT GENUINE you have learned a fairly inexpensive lesson about early United States coins.

If it comes back as genuine you finally get your Ferrari.

 

Based on the pics I sent to Heritage they said it looks like a copy.
I asked how he came to that assumption, in turn he told me pretty much what someone said in this thread about the lettering inside the circles on the back of the coin.

It's not my coin just a friends and he was going to give me 25% of the sale for doing the legwork. He's not very educated.

Weighed it the other day and came back at 15.3 grams.
So Most definatly a fake.

Would still rather send it in the PCGS? or whatever it's called and have it professionally looked at.

The guy told me once he found out the weight (fake) that I could have it.
Said he would bring it down to me in a couple days for my trouble.

As for Ferrari I could care less. I'm more of about Classic American Muscle and know plenty on them.

Since everyone here tried to help out. If anyone was to be interested in purchasing any classic cars. I've been in the car hobby since birth and know how to run numbers and such for numbers matching cars and would offer my services to help members out at no charge..

 

Kev,

Sending the coin to PCGS is going to cost $40-$50 for them to tell you the same thing. I'd hate to see you waste your or your friends money.

 

I HAVE A QUESTION ABOUT A CONTINENTAL DOLLAR I HAVE. I'VE HAD IT A LEAST 20 YEARS SO I DOUBT IT'S CHINESE JUNK. NOTICE THE SUN RAYS AND NO FACE IN IT LIKE MOST I'VE SEEN. I ALSO HAVE A FEW MORE IN DIFFERENT METALS. THE SLIVER ONES HAVE A LETTERED EDGE THE OTHERS DON'T.
ANYBODY KNOW WHO MADE IT AND WHEN? THANKS, MIKE.

 

They are in the Red Book as Continental Currency Pieces but are called Chain Coins. The chain on the reverse has 13 links which represent the colonies. The colonial name is on each link.
These pieces have been counterfeited over many years. Best to have it authenticated if you want to sell. Also, this thread is from 2010, 15 years ago so you should start a new thread to get answers.

 

You are thinking of the Fugio cent. The pieces are certainly similar, however they are not the same coin. What you have is a very nice reproduction of a Continental Dollar. An image of the Fugio is below.