Coin found on the obx

[83angels]

Hello, we were vacationing last week. in Corolla and While my husband was fishing he found a coin. We have researched and done the 3 tests on it. My question is do the fake coins past all the test such as the ping, magnetic, ice tests as ours did. Thank you. I will attach pictures of the coin.

 

[Rubka888]

He found the coin fishing? Like dragging a net on the bottom? And are you saying it is magnetic?

 

[JccEldreth]

I am no expert, but it looks a little no pretty to be real. but you never know.

 

[Carolina Tom]

That's a fake! Look for the casting seam around the edge.

Those tests are subjective, they only work if you have a lot of experience.

If you spit on it, and wrap it in tin foil for a little bit, then open it, and it smells like rotten eggs, you have silver. Tarnish on silver is sulpher based.

A jeweler or coin shop can confirm my assessment easily. An acid test would also work.

Good luck!

 

[wagbert]

Usually not, but apparently yours did. Sorry.

 

[A2coins]

amazing coin I need one of those

 

[crabstang44]

Looks fake

 

[islamoradamark]

me too

 

[83angels]

Hello, we were vacationing last week. in Corolla and While my husband was fishing at the waters edge he found a coin in the wash. We have researched and done the 3 tests on it. My question is do the fake coins pass all the test such as the ping, magnetic, ice tests as ours did? Thank you. I will attach pictures of the coin.

 

[83angels]

He was pole fishing at the waters edge and found it in the wash.

 

[83angels]

We had done the magnet test on it with an industrial magnet and the coin doesnt move. There is no magnetic current.

 

[dirtdigginfool]

amazing coin I need one of those

Tommy I'm pretty sure you HAVE one of those!!...It looks exactly like the fake/ornamental "coin" that comes with a new AT Pro and Max (maybe other Garrett detectors, not sure)...one of the useless trinkets you get with your "package" deal..lol. I've got 2 of those, just biding my time on when and where to plant it to freak my hunting buddy out! I mean, this guy gets excited over a clad quarter, spazzes out over wheaties and nearly faints digging silver...im going to have the camera ready when I do lol. We're getting ready to unleash our machines on a 650 acre farm with with known history this weekend so I might plant it and move on, knowing he likes to follow my path trying to find stuff I might've missed...Ddf.

 

[Reanm8er]

I found a new, deluxe Leatherman tool laying in the surf while driving down Hatteras Island. I still have it. I'm satisfied.

 

[cudamark]

Looks like a reproduction, but, better close up photos would help. These are a bit out of focus.

 

[Coinsniffa]

Unfortunately what you have there is a reproduction or "copy" coin. I got the same one when I purchased my (package deal) Minelab X-Terra 705 a few years ago.

 

[Argentium]

dirtdigginfool , I also spazz out when I dig a wheatie , and nearly faint when I find a silver coin , doesn't everybody ? Am I missing something here ?

 

[against the wind]

Kellyco gives those out with a new metal detector purchase. It's an authentic replica.

 

[l.cutler]

Definitely a copy, you can see where the "gold" plating is wearing through.

 

[CASPER-2]

THOSE WILL PASS THE MAGNETIC TEST EVERY TIME - THEY ARE NOT STEEL
THEY ARE USUALLY POT METAL OR WHITE METAL = JUNK METAL AND THEN PLATED IN
A CHROME TO REPRESENT SILVER OR PLATED WITH A GOLD WASH - DONT KNOW IF ITS THE PIC OR NOT
BUT I SEE GOLDISH COLORING AND GREY SHOWING THRU HERE AND THERE - SOUVENIR COPY
YOU CAN FIND THEM IN GIFT STORES ALL OVER THE CARRIBEAN AND FLA.

 

[Shakakka]

If you spit on it, and wrap it in tin foil for a little bit, then open it, and it smells like rotten eggs, you have silver.

Or... you just have terrible breath. In which case, you have halitosis.