This is a copy of the gold piece that was done in 1915 for the huge exposition in SF. I've heard two different stories on the silver copy. I've heard that there was a number of them done back in the 70's and they're worth some nice dollars like $150 and more. Then on a separate date I heard that they are only worth the bullion rate. Well I had a chance to pick this up a couple of weeks back and I jumped on it. This silver piece is really nice although it's in a messed up fingerprinted airtite, the silver piece itself is very clean. It has a reeded edge but stops around 2/3 thru and goes smooth, has a serial number or date then it says .999 F.S. which always signifies quality to me. Does anyone know how much these are worth? And does anyone know the company who made them as I have another silver piece with a different design with the exact same thing as far as the reeded edge and the .999 F.S.? Anyone?
Anyone know anything about the company who made these? I found one listed on ebay for $394 and I want to make sure mine is the same. Let me know. thanks 250551170939
That may be because the one he posted is a copy in about the same size as the original design. I don't think there is any question that a 5oz coin would be considered a replica or copy since the Mint never produced a coin of that size. Chris
Fret, That copy could have been made by any one of a number of private mints like Franklin, MACO, Danbury or Hamilton, and there is no telling how many of them were struck. I think $150 would be way overpriced, but that is just my opinion. Chris
Yeah, it would be really nice if there was a database which contained all the rounds and the Mints who made them, that would be most helpful. It would be even better if some of the Mints would just post on their history page which older rounds were made when they were made, and how much they're worth now. :kewl: JMO
Yes, but then these companies would be letting the cat out of the bag, and buyers would discover that what they're claiming to sell as a "true rarity" is not really scarce at all. Chris
Oh, I don't get it. What I meant is some of the silver rounds which are already in circulation and have been for alot of years don't say who made them. Like the Pan Pacific I have up top. Although it has a serial number and the .999 F.S. it doesn't say Freedom Mint or the name of the maker and it would be nice if these companies who make these silver rounds stated their name on the round or on their websites. To me it's really lame for them to leave the silver round without their name. For one thing some ppl don't like buying silver rounds because they feel that anyone can stamp silver on something and the other reason is if they don't put their name on their rounds then for all anyone knows they could be made in China and we all know that we (collectors) avoid China like its a VD, right?. lol
