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    Posted 8 years ago

    KallyK
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    Have compared to other photos and would like professional opinion of category. (Original, copy, token, souvenir..... We found it among other items in great, great aunts house and no other information to go on.

    Any info or direction would be appreciated.

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    1. TubeAmp TubeAmp, 8 years ago
      It's not an authentic coin.

      T A
    2. KallyK, 8 years ago
      What are the indicators that this is not authentic. Crave info.
    3. TubeAmp TubeAmp, 8 years ago
      Some say the "T" next to the date means toy, as in a play piece. The design is but a cartoon next to an original coin, not even close. The reeding is wrong and the metal used is not .900 fine silver.

      T A
    4. blunderbuss2 blunderbuss2, 8 years ago
      Here we go again!
    5. TubeAmp TubeAmp, 8 years ago
      http://coins.ha.com/itm/confederate-states-of-america/1861-50c-original-confederate-half-dollar-pr30-ngc-cac/a/1216-5847.s

      Here's one of two sold this year with great images to compare, although to me, there's no comparison.

      T A
    6. blunderbuss2 blunderbuss2, 8 years ago
      That was long, but I enjoyed it TA. Made everything clear as mud, again! Guess I can melt down the one I have, ever though it is the correct weight . It'll look better as a peace emblem anyway! LOL!!
    7. blunderbuss2 blunderbuss2, 8 years ago
      This whole thing went around on CW about 3 yrs. ago & a lot of info. can be gleaned from that info./debate.
    8. TubeAmp TubeAmp, 8 years ago
      Bottom line, the gentlemen that were there said four were made (technical design issues) and all four are known and accounted for to this day.

      T A
    9. katherinescollections katherinescollections, 8 years ago
      blunderbuss, for this poster's enlightenment, perhaps you can elucidate a little further. He asked what he had, after all. Original, copy, token, souvenir. All he's been told so far is that his coin is "not authentic," whatever that means in this context.
    10. TubeAmp TubeAmp, 8 years ago
      Well Katherine an original coin would be the only authentic coin. Hope that clears up your confusion. All of the other options to select are for the most part synonymous. So it's a copy sold as a souvenir token. ;)

      T A
    11. blunderbuss2 blunderbuss2, 8 years ago
      katherine --- , "Yes dear". There were re-strikes that makes the whole thing confusing. People present these as real. For myself, I have trouble believing that all that expert work to make the real dies were only used to make 4 coins. If I were the engraver or die maker, I would certainly want proof of my work/expertise. Maybe the 1st strikes were not up to standards & not melted down ? Who knows ? All we can do is speculate with guidance from the pros.
      Not my expertise, - but find the speculation fascinating.
    12. katherinescollections katherinescollections, 8 years ago
      Thank you for that response, yes, fascinating. Wonder what our OP will make of all this? Perhaps something to save for the grandkids. :)
    13. oktreedude, 8 years ago
      Could the " T " be a Trial mark to determine if the coin was ready to be produced?
      Any of your great great aunts beaus work at the mint? ,
      I can't see a toy done in silver. Someone pocketed this and left the mint with it.
    14. KallyK, 8 years ago
      I also have read all of the past posts about this topic. It still gives me pause to think that the odds being 6 million to 1...I still got a chance. The final answer is we will never know unless I find an expert that witnessed the act of striking the coins. Everyone taking the time to give feedback. I wanted to find the answer for my dad who would love to find the answer to this mystery.
    15. scottvez scottvez, 8 years ago
      "The final answer is we will never know unless I find an expert that witnessed the act of striking the coins. "

      Heritage Auctions would give you a quick answer, if you tried to consign it.

      Agree with ta-- your coin is a trinket and not an original. The "cartoon" comparison fairly describes your item.

      Original posters unwillingness to accept what can be plainly seen doesn't make the coin real!

      scott
    16. KallyK, 8 years ago
      Thanks Scott.

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