Coin and Paper Money Collecting/coin verification

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Expert: - 11/24/2009


Question

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I have a common wealth coin dated 1788. problem is .Books say they took a year before getting the ok to print.This coin resembles the coins dated in 1788 except for the lettering.


Answer
Douglas,

It looks to me like a modern replica.

I suggest you find a local coin show, take the coin with you, and show it to several of the dealers there, so you can get a first-hand appraisal.

Try the following websites for listings of coin shows :

www.coinshows.com

www.coinworld.com

Good luck,

Dan

Dan Moore

Expertise

My strong familiarity with all U.S. Mint coins, extensive reference library, and close relationships with many other dealers allows me to identify just about any coin made in the USA. I receive regular updates to all the current price guides -- both wholesale & retail -- to provide accurate values. So, with a good description or pictures, I should be able to identify and value any U.S. coin you have.

Experience

I've been a coin dealer since the 1980's and a coin collector since the 1960's. I specialize in U.S. Silver Coins and have an active online website -- The Working Man's Rare Coins -- http://www.workingmancoins.com -- offering information and inventory in U.S. coins.

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Frequently Asked Questions :
I have created a Frequently Asked Questions page on my website, where you may be able to get an immediate answer to your question. You can find the page here :
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