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So, I inherited a jar of coins from my grandmother, who died ten years ago. The inheritance was a jar of old coins, with a list of prices for them when they were categorized a few years later by my dad. It had been missing/forgotten on a shelf until tonight, and when opened up the jar, pic related was what I found at the top in a little sandwich baggy.
First google results indicate SWEET BABY JESUS, I'M RICH!
First thoughts: "Find out if this is fake, right the fuck now."
So, how do I tell if a coin is fake or a re-print, and barring that, is this coin a fake and how can you tell?
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>>17916267
Go to a coin collector and pay the small amount to have them checked out. It's a worthy investment if they do give you money. Otherwise it's a sunk cost.
Remember to do an inventory of the coins before you go--just in case they try to jew you (which I doubt they will)
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>>17916367
either this or take digital photos closeups of all the coins and email the file somewhere
do internet search for - coin appraisals
this is the internet age, no need to drive all over town etc
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>>17916267
Brasher half doubloons are gold coins. For one, gold doesn't tarnish, whereas this looks like old brass; and two, you can clearly see that this coin is was plated, with a different metal showing in spots where it's been nicked and dinged.
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It's a poor replica m8, sorry
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that coin looks fake. its definitely not gold but dubloons are gold
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