Large commemorative coin

Ridley

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I decided to hunt a baseball field in a nearby town. I gridded the location finding plenty -o- clad and a few silver pendants. Then I found an old button and this huge heavy coin. The reverse depicts the "Great Seal" and it rang up like silver.
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Cheers!


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txkickergirl

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I would call it a good day with that haul. Any ideal what the coin is worth?
 

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Great finds there Ridley! That coin could be gold plated silver, but I don't know.
 

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Dave,
Another fine hunt. Cool looking coin. Hook it on a chain and wear that sucker like a medallion. Snoope Davy Dave? Ridley Ice? ;D
Anything on the back of that button?
It was frying hot yesterday, hopefully you found some shade.
Congrats Dude,
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desertfox

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:D WTG Ridley. Cool bunch of finds. What's your take on the large coin?
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Ricardo_NY1

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Congrats, that is one big 'ol coin. What's in the front? Any chance of a pic showing the face?
 

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Ridley

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Very funny guys! :D

From what I gather, this coin was most likely minted in China. I found one that was very similar, claiming to be a 50% silver alloy with a 24k gold plate.
The strange thing is, while I tried to find a match to this one, I looked through literally thousands of strange commemorative coins being minted as you read this.
Don't be surprised if you find one soon yourself!

Cheers!


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Ant

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Sweet, that's a keeper for sure. It'll look nice in you collecting.

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Ridley

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Here's both sides. :D
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She's very heavy. Like a silver dollar.


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Nana40

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Kewl! 8) Davy Dave! ;D

Awesome finds, Ridley! Great little button there too!

Congrats! Nana ;)
 

Ricardo_NY1

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Very nice..........I've heard and seen the same. I was looking at a site the other day that outlined a few counterfeit Morgans and other US coins that are made overseas. Weight and an experienced eye are a few of the only ways to spot them I heard, they are that good.
 

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Dang, that must have sent the heart a flutter, being large and bright gold and all. Dang nice coin Ridley, glad to see it buddy, congrats!! Nice assortment of finds you got there.

Smiles!
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