Hey All, I just purchased this coin in an antique mall. It was labeled "old coin" and I took the bait for $5. Sadly the coin is heavily worn and corroded. There is absolutely no detail left on the reverse. The obverse has enough detail for me to read the lettering AUCTORI CONNEC around a left facing bust. The coin has a (tape measured) diameter of 28 mm and a thickness of 1 mm. How can I go about figuring out if this thing is the "real-deal" or a contemporary or later counterfeit? I have no experience with Early American coppers and seek your input. Obverse: Reverse:
It appears to be a 1787 Laughing Head variety: http://coinfacts.com/colonial_coins..._ct_coppers/1787_ct_copper_miller_06.01_M.htm I believe it is authentic! :thumb: Ribbit Ps: I would have snatched it up for 5 bucks! :eat:
Ps: I had a fellow colonial collector look at the OP coin and he agrees it's authentic and a 1787 6.1-M Laughing Head variety so be sure to write the attribution on the flip. It may not be in the best condition but it's attributable so that makes it a keeper. :thumb: Ribbit
