What is this ???

Olds76 · June 17, 2011 3:03AM

Im a paper guy, so I need some help. Is this called a commemorative coin, It’s been in the family 40 years, so its not a new coin. Is it worth anything, does anyone collect this type of coin, If not here where ?? can I look. Thanks for your input.

commoncents05 · June 17, 2011 3:05AM

Looks like a Lincoln Mint Medal. I think the mint still makes them, but I'm not sure when to tell when yours was made, or how much it's worth.

-Paul

Zoins · June 17, 2011 3:06AM

You can buy them from the Mint here.

JamesMurray · June 17, 2011 3:19AM

earlier thread

TheBigB · June 17, 2011 3:23AM

Did someone polish it?

Olds76 · June 17, 2011 3:37AM

Thanks so much guys, same coin but a different finish. The one at the mint or the posts look more copper, mine is gold looking.. Thanks Again.

Olds76 · June 17, 2011 3:39AM

<< <i>Did someone polish it? >>

Not that I know, dont believe so, as to being polished

johnny9434 · June 17, 2011 3:40AM

the reverse is kinda neat looking

Olds76 · June 17, 2011 3:47AM

<< <i>the reverse is kinda neat looking >>

I know I like it, why ithe different look copper/gold looking is confusing. It weighs about 1/2 as much as a 1oz true gold coin. Not as heavy but it has some weight to it, much more then I think copper would be...

Bigrig52 · June 17, 2011 5:36AM

I don't collect those but i've seen them at flea markets for $5.00

OPA · June 17, 2011 5:41AM

Probably a gold plated copper copy. US Mint did not strike any Gold copies.

MedalCollector · June 17, 2011 6:27AM

I think the mint picture is just dark. I bought a set of these a while ago and they are all this color.
While veiwing all of the presidential medals, I noticed that there are two different weights to these medals (either .016 KG or .021KG)
My kennedy was the thicker/heavier version.

MedalCollector · June 17, 2011 6:28AM

Lincoln, Sorry.

Olds76 · June 18, 2011 9:03AM

I want to Thank Everyone for their imput & share what I found out in Mint literature. Thank's Guy's

Colorized and Plated Coins
The United States Mint has never produced or sold colorized coins or gold- or silver-plated coins. However, many businesses purchase genuine United States coins and then plate them in a thin layer of gold or silver or use a variety of methods to "colorize" the coins. The most common colorization techniques involve painting an enamel finish on the coin or applying a holographic or superimposed image to the coin.

Hawgstick · June 18, 2011 9:52AM

Some tokens were made from aluminum, bronze, silver and gold for the early lincolns. Check the heriage auctions for results. If you google the writing on the back it will pull info telling you the JR number, or some other lingo for the number? Then google that medal I'd number and you will see auction results and coin info.

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