I have 2 replicas, or fake Brasher's Dubloons. I beleive these replicas were made in the mid 1800's. What do you all think? Are they worth anything?
Of course they aren't totally worthless, but unless they are high-grade contemporary replicas they probably wouldn't sell for more than a couple of bucks. So far as I know there is nothing comparable to the grey sheets, or any other price guide, for replica coins. If I'm wrong, I hope someone will post a link.
I read somewhere thast alot of copies were made in the mid 1800's. Also, they have been in my family's coin collection since AT LEAST the early 1900's.
Fair enough, I just wanted to know because there are far more of them that have been made much more recently. The following is from Coin Site - "Most brass copies are "museum" copies and have no specific value. These seem to be abundant. The "Robinson" copies you mention were made from a pair of copy dies in 1861 by a diesinker in Boston named Merriam. Only 25 brass and 25 copper were reported struck. These are prooflike and have a different lettering style than the original. I would think that these would have some interest but would not of great value." "Sometime during the same period, the curator of the Mint Cabinet, DuBois, made gilt electrotypes of the Mint's specimen of the Brasher Doubloon. These have edge seams very much like cast pieces."
According to my references, modified copies ( larger letters and date) were made in 1861 (25 copper and 25 brass), and the cabinet curator of the mint DuBois made gilt electrotype copies of the mint's cabinet original. These have a seam on the edge of the coin and will not "ring". More modern copies have likely been made since then, but due to the extreme rarity and value of even the 1860's copies, they would certainly have to undergo a lot of scrutiny. Is it possible for you to post photos of the coin you have?
Thanks guys. I beleive that what I have are indeed 2 "Robinson" copies. I will try to get some good pictures. But I really haven't had much luck with the coin photography. Everything I have tried to photograph, and post came out pretty blurry. Any advice on that? Thanks again.
Use a camera with the "macro" function, use a tri-pod or copy stand and use the proper lighting. There have been many threads on thus subject, just do a search for more info.
