1776 Massachusetts Coppers

whoppy33 · June 12, 2007 10:50AM

Hi there was a 1776 Massachusetts Copper found in New Jersey in 1997 with a metal detector it was graded as authentict and AU condition. I have a coin That has all of the same errors and defects as this one. If you can tell me anything about this coin and if you contact me I will email photos for you to view and give me your opion. My email is gverworren@ardmore.net if you have any information. Thanks

TomB · June 12, 2007 10:55AM

Who authenticated this piece?

Shamika · June 12, 2007 10:59AM

Welcome to the Forum!

Hugegut · June 12, 2007 11:02AM

whoppy33 · June 12, 2007 11:13AM

Thanks and hope to here from you again

whoppy33 · June 12, 2007 11:15AM

Hi if you go to Hunts finds on the internet in your search engine you will see the coin he found ..Thanks

StrikeOutXXX · June 12, 2007 11:17AM

Here is his coin he has:

He also sent the Hunt coin in the e-mail:

ColonialCoinUnion · June 12, 2007 11:23AM

And this is the link I sent him by email -

This coin shown is a non-deceptive reproduction of the sort sold at Massachusetts Visitor's Centers in a set for $3.

TomB · June 12, 2007 11:25AM

I'm glad you wrote that, CCU, because I simply didn't have the heart to mention it after I saw the low quality of the piece.

whoppy33 · June 12, 2007 11:43AM

Sorry cant give you weights etc, the coin is in a safety deposit box due to
its rarity. I cant give you a value but hear around $175,000 plus. Mine is
anacs certified au.
Respectfully,
Bill
----- Original Message -----
From: <gverworren@ardmore.net>
To: "whunt" <whunt@ptd.net>
Sent: Friday, March 16, 2007 8:23 PM
Subject: Re: your 1776 Massachuesetts copper

> Hi could you tell me the weight and diameter of yours and what do you
> think the value is on your coin? Thanks....Did you take notice to all of
> the same marks and the same lettering? Thanks hope to here from you again
>
>
> I had found mine at a old colonial site. You have to be careful they did
>> make copies but your looks origional.
>> Bill
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: <gverworren@ardmore.net>
>> To: <whunt@ptd.net>
>> Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2007 7:05 PM
>> Subject: your 1776 Massachuesetts copper
>>
>>
>>> Hi there! MR Hunt I have a question about the 1776 Massachuesetts
>>> copper?
>>> I have found a coin that is the twin to yours. I have included 2 photos
>>> of
>>> his find and My coin I have found...Check out all of the same flaws and
>>> marks on both coins and let me know what you think. I beleive I have
>>> come
>>> acrossed one. Thanks

droopyd · June 12, 2007 12:19PM

I'd suggest you bring the coin in hand to an expert in Colonials for an opinion. But it sounds like there's a high probablility that it's a modern reproduction from the late mid-20th Century (before they mandated that "COPY" be stamped on reproductions).

Weiss · June 12, 2007 12:28PM

...and this is the real one:

The Massachusetts Pine Tree penny

Smoeone's playing a trick on you, friend.

Pistareen · June 13, 2007 12:05AM

If I had a dollar for every piece I've seen made from the precise same mold as the coin posted, I'd be retired by now. It is an extremely common copy.