1793 Chain Cent

[leprechaun]

I've never laid eyes on a coin like that,looks awesome.

 

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[Premiess]

If it has a silver marking does that mean it's not real? Or does it mean that it's a fake? Everyone on here is telling me to take it to a reputable coin buyer for grading.

 

[Premiess]

Thanks well hopefully it's worth something.

 

[Bigj5731]

Incredible coin. I think people may be skeptical just simply because you have posted two of the most collectible coins in US history.

Just amazing...


Anyhow... anyone else notice the silver marking at about 7 o'clock on the obverse of the coin? Makes me wonder if it could be a plated specimen?

Just seems to good to be true... if it IS the real deal.... wow.....

I see It!!! Hope for your sake its real. I'm not getting my hopes up though.

I'm pretty sure there shouldn't be any silver on this coin. according to my Red Book, and I'm going by the red book, I'm not saying I'm a coin grader. The Coin was made of only copper.

That would be awesome if this coin did end up being the real deal!!

Good luck!

 

[Iron Patch]

Looks like a modern fake of Sheldon 4.

 

[Bigj5731]

Anyone with a red book. Look at the pic displayed in the book for this coin...tell me where the bottom of the neck lines up compared to the 3 in the book. Then tell me where this 3 lines up. Maybe my eyes are playing tricks on me.

 

[Iron Patch]

Anyone with a red book. Look at the pic displayed in the book for this coin...tell me where the bottom of the neck lines up compared to the 3 in the book. Then tell me where this 3 lines up. Maybe my eyes are playing tricks on me.

Different coin, so does no good to compare. The one you're looking at, if the same as my 2012 Rebook, which I assume it is, is Sheldon 3 Obverse. The poster's coin is based on Sheldon 4.

 

[Premiess]

What does that mean if it has a silver mark on it?

 

[reale bill]

just to give you an idea of value......Flowing Hair Large Cent (1793-1796)

 

[Premiess]

Thank you for the link to the grade chart. That's if it's real as far as the value. Were the original coins made of silver and copper plated? Or solid copper?

 

[sagittarius98]

The original coins were solid copper. Also, it is a chain cent, so the first few 1793 coins on the price list.

 

[Premiess]

Then that means that mine is a fake I guess.

 

[sagittarius98]

Then that means that mine is a fake I guess.

Most likely, of course there is a small chance it is real, take it to a coin shop.

 

[waseeker]

Looking at the pictures of the edge I don't see the lettering that should be there which makes me think it is a copy.

 

[Dihren]

Little couple fun facts, these coins were first thought to have been back luck because of the 13 links of chain, and many thought the chain represented slavery, which the new budding nation of America was against. It was very common for stores to reject these coins, not wanting anything to do with them. Many of these coins had holes punched on them, and were hung around the neck, and thought to cure arthritis. They were also commonly nailed to barns when they were first constructed. Great find!

 

[Carson Coin Master]

Don't get overly excited about this coin. it is an obvious reproduction. The way you can tell is that the edge of the coin is smooth and this variety of coin had a vine & bars edge design. More specifics on the "silver mark" is it stamped .925, sterling, does it have a pictorial mark and where is it located. Any silver marking would usually indicate a fake as well. also weigh it if you can it should weigh right around 13.48 grams maybe a little less because of the wear on it, but if its off by over a gram then chances are its fake. Get a hold of some calipers and measure the diameter, it should be 26-27 millimeters in diameter. The only way to really know is to send it off to a coin certification company like PCGS or NGC to know for sure but if the previous indications don't add up I would suspect it just being a really old copy.

 

[Carson Coin Master]

Little couple fun facts, these coins were first thought to have been back luck because of the 13 links of chain, and many thought the chain represented slavery, which the new budding nation of America was against. It was very common for stores to reject these coins, not wanting anything to do with them. Many of these coins had holes punched on them, and were hung around the neck, and thought to cure arthritis. They were also commonly nailed to barns when they were first constructed. Great find!

I don't mean to correct you but the chain has 15 links not 13. You are correct about the other info but I would hate to have this guy more confused than he already is.

 

[Dihren]

Oh sorry. Just thought I read that somewhere. Maybe another coin. Thanks for the correction

 

[sagittarius98]

The silver mark is not a number, but a small spot on the coin that looks like it could be pot metal that is under the coin.

 

[Coppercrazy]

The official red book of coins says there was 36,103 of all Kinds of the "chain" coin and is worth in your present condition, AG-3, about $2,900. It may be in G-4 condition and if so it is worth about $7,200. You first need to get it authenticated though.