Souvenir Replicas of the real deal!
joeykoins
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Hi guy's. I recently was taught of a coin I've had in my possession for quite some time without even realizing that it was a replica of an old famous coin! Here it is;
It is said to be a "Replica" of an old coin mentioned in the Bible. The Widow's Mite coin. Awesome! I'm not sure of it's date (in modern time) when It first came out or even it's value. Which brings me to the discussion question.
Does anyone know of any replica coin that has a high premium even though it's a "Replica"? Show some of your replica's guy's. Thanks. 
This comes to mind, not a coin, but a replica book. The first Red Book. The replica 1947. Pretty cool replica.
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I don't own any but I've heard that some contemporary counterfeits of ancient Roman coins are more valuable than the authentic ones.
The same could be said of many contemporary counterfeits. Not sure if you equate those with "replicas".
Wow! Now, if any replicas that have a higher value than the original, should definitely NOT be an old Roman coin. Wow.
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--- If it should happen I die and leave this world and you want to remember me. Please only remember my opening Sig Line.I'm not talking about any counterfeit coins, I'm only talking about official and legit replica coins.
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--- If it should happen I die and leave this world and you want to remember me. Please only remember my opening Sig Line.Virtually all replicas are not "official". I am sure someone can find one that fits that description but I can't think of one offhand.
I was told this was a Widow's Mite coin. Recent research I did....like 3 minutes ago date's the thing 8 to 12 A.D. if it's real......using pics from that web search, mine has rust on it.
Leo
The more qualities observed in a coin, the more desirable that coin becomes!
My Jefferson Nickel Collection
Your coin looks more authentic than mine, at least more valuable. I just found out about mine. Amazon selling mine in bags of 10 for a grand total of $8. Lol
"Jesus died for you and for me, Thank you,Jesus"!!!
--- If it should happen I die and leave this world and you want to remember me. Please only remember my opening Sig Line.You need to ask a better question. There are counterfeits, restrikes, souvenir replicas like the widow mite. The are valuable counterfeits, restrikes, electrotypes,etc.
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Yes! I'm talking ONLY "Souvenir Replica's".
Thanks for helping me clear this up.
"Jesus died for you and for me, Thank you,Jesus"!!!
--- If it should happen I die and leave this world and you want to remember me. Please only remember my opening Sig Line.I am not an expert but I do have a couple originals and these don't look anything like them.
I expect that all authentic WMs spent time in the ground either loose or in a clay jar.
99.9% sure it's a fake. They are rarely that well-centered.
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This counterfeit 5 Dollar (Racketeer) Gold probably applies:
Not mine.
Pete
So, nobody can think of any souvenir replicas that have a high value?
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Well alrighty then. 🙂
"Jesus died for you and for me, Thank you,Jesus"!!!
--- If it should happen I die and leave this world and you want to remember me. Please only remember my opening Sig Line.I found one valuable replica!
Sure, I realize it's a Silver round.
"Jesus died for you and for me, Thank you,Jesus"!!!
--- If it should happen I die and leave this world and you want to remember me. Please only remember my opening Sig Line.That doesn't look like a souvenir replica. To me (and possibly others) a souvenir replica is something you buy at the gift shop to remind you of the trip. Your coin in the first post is a souvenir or tourist copy.
As @jmlanzaf said earlier, there are restrikes (New Haven Fugios or Bashlow's CSA cents), electrotypes, reproductions (like the Littleton coin, Gallery Mint, or Dan Carr pieces), or even 16th century Paduan Roman pieces. Personally, I would not classify any of those as souvenir replicas
I think you hit the nail on the head
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"Jesus died for you and for me, Thank you,Jesus"!!!
--- If it should happen I die and leave this world and you want to remember me. Please only remember my opening Sig Line.