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Does anybody know about these, I'm assuming souvenirs but curious why the edges are smashed and weig

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  • Corey3Corey3 Posts: 9 ✭

    Thank you

  • ChrisH821ChrisH821 Posts: 6,525 ✭✭✭✭✭

    They look cast. The "smashed" edge is the seam between the molds.

    Collector, occasional seller

  • WAYNEASWAYNEAS Posts: 6,775 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Welcome aboard @Corey3. :)
    Cast replicas to me.
    Wayne

    Kennedys are my quest...

  • Corey3Corey3 Posts: 9 ✭

    Thank you
    I thought odd that one weighs 7 g
    And the other 8.25 g

  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Corey3... Welcome aboard.... I agree, cast replicas....weight differential due to different alloy used. Cheers, RickO

  • Corey3Corey3 Posts: 9 ✭

    Thanks for the info
    I'm guessing not worth much, but very interesting to keep with my collection.

  • goldengolden Posts: 9,654 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I think those are the worst looking counterfeits that I have ever seen !

  • Corey3Corey3 Posts: 9 ✭

    Thanks , lol
    I thought they looked rough and handmade-ish and was hoping they were really old,rare,and valuable, but doesnt seem to be the case .

  • MsMorrisineMsMorrisine Posts: 33,238 ✭✭✭✭✭

    No us coins of that era look handmade

    The artwork will be impeccable

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  • 291fifth291fifth Posts: 24,367 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Very crude cast replicas. They may have been 1950's era sales promotion items. They would not have to have been marked "COPY" at that time.

    All glory is fleeting.
  • Corey3Corey3 Posts: 9 ✭

    Thanks
    That makes sense , I have a few civil war tokens and hard times coins but never knew anything about these and was oblivious to the real or counterfeited existence.

  • HydrantHydrant Posts: 7,773 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited September 15, 2021 12:03PM

    I did better sand casting work in junior high school metal shop when I was 14 years old.

  • lkeneficlkenefic Posts: 8,160 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Welcome to the Forum!

    Although they're counterfeits, they still have a little "cool" factor. Especially considering how much a real Confederate Half Dollar is worth...

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  • Corey3Corey3 Posts: 9 ✭

    I'm green lol , I'm very glad I found them and not a puchase!

  • Corey3Corey3 Posts: 9 ✭

    Thanks!

  • HydrantHydrant Posts: 7,773 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited September 15, 2021 12:12PM

    @lkenefic said:
    Welcome to the Forum!

    Although they're counterfeits, they still have a little "cool" factor. Especially considering how much a real Confederate Half Dollar is worth...

    Yes, but except for the "copy" stamped on the reverse, much, much better specimens are available at any Civil War battlefield site gift shop. 😵

  • Corey3Corey3 Posts: 9 ✭

    Thank you

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