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Expert: - 11/26/2008


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I was going through our laundry and pulled a coin out of my daughters pants.  It seems to be a gold colored coin that has an Eagle head on one side with the word Freedom above it and United We Stand below.  On the reverse side it is an american flag surrounded by 17 stars and the word America in a banner below it.  Below the word America is the date 1776 that has 5 stars under it.  I could not find on the internet what this coin is or what it is worth. Any help would be appreciated.

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Hi,

Well, it's not a coin. A coin would state 50 cents, 1 Dollars etc. or some other denomination.

It is some sort of a medal.  Many medals are made commemorating 1776, the birth of our nation.  I could not tell you when or where it was made, nor it's value if any.

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Numismatic professional with over 30 years experience can answer your questions about US coins, their values, how best to sell them and where to buy them. Interested in starting a collection? Find out which areas are undervalued and how to acquire those coins at the best price.

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Ex-Head Precious Metals trader for Deak-Perera International with 42 offices worldwide. Industry experience since 1978. Has worked co-operatively with US Mint, Royal Canadian Mint, Austrian Mint, Chamber of Mines of South Africa, World Gold Council and Platinum Guild International. Professioanl numismatist specializing in US Coins. Always buying collections, will travel if size of collection warrants. Website: www.AllCoins.US

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