Question on 1785 copper
Morgan13
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I am being offered two early coins. I dont know what they are worth or if they are too badly corroded to purchase.
Can someone PM an idea of what they are and the value?
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No for me, I see to much verdigre and maybe some enviremental damage, my opinion 🤔
Waiting for the obverse now.
I have learned some Bolen re-strikes were done. Trying to figure if these are original or re-strikes.
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Yeah, I think Bolen restrikes. The remaining luster is "unlikely" for colonial era originals.
The restrikes do have value though.
I did see that Bolen restricks were done but are worth very little.
If there is any chance they are not i would buy them.
No interest in restricks
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Originals in that condition might be worth six figures. In comparison to that, yes, Bolen restrikes would be worth very little.
How can an original be distinguished from a Bolen?
If anyone knows I would appreciate your help.
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His privy mark is within the Y of TYRANNIS. It’s a novelty item of which I include other items such as Fugio restrikes, Becker Higley’s, etc.
@Colonialcoin so these are restrikes?
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