Not civil war IMHO, looks like war of 1812. Also, Flat buttons like that were phased out by the 1850's for the cheaper more ornate two piece buttons.
Come on!! You stole what I wanted to say :P
Thanks George. Ever since I started metal detecting I have loved colonial era coins. At first I preferred to find a common large cent to a...
Hard to tell but there is a chance...
I'm getting 1891o VAM 1A next week, it's in the Top 100
I like the coin, it looks very well made unlike some of the poor fantasy pieces I see.
Not an expert on fakes but the date and mint mark looks funny.
Metal detecting find, the copper pennies a find metal detecting look like that.
[ATTACH] 1721 One Reale Spain Mint, $20 (Cool DDO makes lion have 5 legs) [ATTACH] 1759 Two Real Spain Mint, $27 [ATTACH] 1801 Two Reale Spain...
Date is worn off, I'm guessing that the denticles are worn because I think I see a couple in the right lighting. If they were going to fake it...
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Yes, There were common 1995 Two Pences for 25 cents along with two Euro coins for 25 cents, and of course, 1700's coppers for 25 cents :)
No, It is just placed on a piece of wood on my backyard's steps.
EF-45, looks heavily dipped or cleaned I think I see hairlines
Edge is completely smooth... no reeding or seam.
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I went to my dealer and he told me he added some stuff in the world coin bin. Before I know it I pull out a coin with the date of 1731, he says...
Also, I love the toning:D
Also, it looks to be machine doubled (not a true type of doubling) not doubled date, a doubled date would be raised and shelf-like. Here is a...
Grading may not be a good idea. I think you will be paying well more than the coin is worth to get it graded. Just my two cents.
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