What ya think?

newbiecollector

This is not a "Premo" coin like many post and I don't even know if it is real. I did send a message to the seller for better pics and got two back very fast. I like it to add to my ships.
Your opinions are, of course, very welcome

Linky

rhound1977

I,ve heard of them, beleive they were made from the copper sheathing that was replaced on the Consitution when it was overhaluled a
numbered of years ago (mid 90's?). Looks nice but I know nothing of the provenance or value...

newbiecollector

Thanks for the reply. I don't know of the background or what this might eventually go for. I am waiting for a while and hope to put in a bid late.
The other photos I got are much better, Obv and Rev and if by chance it is authentic (sp) I will be happy...... assuming I win it.

Thanks again......

Shipcoin

Yes, it looks nice and supposes to be some sort of comm. medal/token I say , not the coin. About the price, Wayne I really don't know what to tell you.

Anyway, it might be a very nice addition to your fleet !

newbiecollector

I figure if I can get in a late bid for$10.50 - 11 plus maybe $5 for shipping I would be happy...very happy actually.

I will post a pic or two that got via e-mail.... not many will be interested but.......

Shipcoin

I'm interested!

As for the price seems to be O'k what you think about it..

newbiecollector

Nick, to be honest $20 dollars (for example) is next to nothing in purchase power here. About 140-150 NOK. You can of course buy groceries and such but that does not go very far.
So 10-15 dollars.... not so much. Of course I don't have it to spend but I can't totally shut down.......

newbiecollector

To push my luck before I get slammed .....here are a couple of pics.

theboz11

I have one, They are a nice piece of history, They sell on Ebay fairly regularly ,, seen the sell from $6.-$12.

newbiecollector

Thanks.. as you can see from the link the starting is 9.99....no bids last time I checked.

I like the darn thing!!!!!!!!!!

trozau

If you really like it, factor in the shipping cost to bid the max you are willing to pay for it then hope for the best. Very nice memorabilia of an actual historical frigate.

newbiecollector

Shipcoin

Wayne, I'm waiting when you'll perform that medal at your site!

Really nice piece!

newbiecollector

I may get lucky........ just watching the auction right now.

newsman

These medals were struck from parts of the copper sheathing removed during the Constellation's restoration and were sold to help pay for the project. I bought one years ago in the gift shop aboard the ship in Baltimore harbor, but I don't know if they still sell them.

JohnZ

One of my local dealers has a few of them at $15 apiece.

hamiltonjh

Nice lookin piece. Would be a nice addition to your fleet, to paraphrase.

Bruce

An interesting piece of history for sure.

elverno

Good luck on that Wayne. It's a nice medal and an environmental way to recycle the copper.

newbiecollector

I have a small bid in and if it does not get crazy I will have it. This is not a proper coin but it has a great image of a ship and, I like to believe it comes from even a greater ship.

I like it.

1jester

it's a beautiful design on both sides, and will make a great addition to your fleet.

wybrit

It looks to fit right in with your theme. Good luck in the closing 24 hours of the auction!

Aethelred

A neat connection with history!

newbiecollector

I won it. $9.99 plus s/h for a total of $10.79.

Shipcoin

Congrats, Wayne!!

Nice deal for nice thing!

hoardmonster

Congrats! Very nice looking!!

newbiecollector

Thanks for all the comments. We all know this is not a proper coin, but I hope it is a real comm. I very much like the ship motif and at least the idea of where it came from. That would be nice, if it is true.
Thanks for accepting my low end value things..... First class folks on here......