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We have several old domestic and foreign coins and also paper money to have appraised. The one that catches my eye is a coin dated 1776, it says "Liberty and Virtue" with a figure holding a staff. Reverse side says "Massachusetes State" has a tree with IC LM below the tree. Is this coin valuable? It appears to be copper.
Hi Dave, this is a replica of a Massachusetts pine tree token.
You might take it by a local coin shop for a first hand opinion: http://find.mapmuse.com/interest/coin_dealers .
You might also try a library for a copy of the Guidebook of United States Coins for pictures, values and lots more interesting info.
Brad
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Brad Swain
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I have been a World Coin and Paper Money collector since about 1965. I will be glad to answer any questions you may have on World coins or currency, tokens, unusual or unknown pieces and attempt to give you estimates of value and historical information about them in a polite and prompt manner.
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45 years collecting coins and paper money.
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BA History, BA Geography - Virginia Tech
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