1788 Massachusetts Cent, "Evanson" restrike ?

dcarr · August 21, 2010 6:32PM

I saw this at a small local coin show today. The coin holder indicates that it is an "Evanson Copy".
I've never heard of that and I'm curious when it was made. There is a small "E" above the star
which lends creedence to the "Evanson" source.

MWallace · August 21, 2010 8:23PM

Nice looking copy. I've never heard of them either. I look forward to reading something about them.

rjsvt · August 21, 2010 9:59PM

I found this reference to a coin dealer named Henry Evans.

">Henry Evans

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BillJones · August 22, 2010 12:00AM

This is not really a restrike. Restrikes are made from the original dies at a later date than the original coins. These are really fancy counterfeits although they have long had a level of acceptance in the hobby.

yellowkid · August 22, 2010 1:00AM

<< <i>This is not really a restrike. Restrikes are made from the original dies at a later date than the original coins. These are really fancy counterfeits although they have long had a level of acceptance in the hobby. >>

I thought it looked too crisp to be from the original dies, nevertheless, very nice looking!

coinsarefun · August 22, 2010 3:02AM

I have a post about these but need to do a search.
But some info when I purchased mine.

"Pair of 1788-Dated Massachusetts Coinage Restrikes by Evans. Red Uncirculated. Breen-972/973.
A beautiful 1/2 Cent and Cent pairing with mostly orange-red surfaces. According to Walter Breen,
these were struck sometime after WWII by Springfield, Massachusetts coin dealer Henry Evans.
Examples are scarcely seen and seldom offered at auction."

dcarr · August 22, 2010 5:13AM

Thanks for the info !
That is what I needed to know.

The only ramaining mystery is, I haven't found any records of what they sell for.

coinsarefun · August 22, 2010 6:14AM

<< <i>Thanks for the info !
That is what I needed to know.

The only ramaining mystery is, I haven't found any records of what they sell for. >>

i have never found any auctions for them, but understand they sell for +-$100 depending
On condition.

dcarr · August 22, 2010 9:00AM

<< <i>

<< <i>Thanks for the info !
That is what I needed to know.

The only ramaining mystery is, I haven't found any records of what they sell for. >>

i have never found any auctions for them, but understand they sell for +-$100 depending
On condition. >>

Thanks. I bought it for $30, so pretty good deal it seems.

1788 Massachusetts Cent, "Evanson" restrike ?

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