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cointam
05-08-2007, 05:44 PM
I'm wondering if anyone can help me to determine whether this 1776 Fugio coin is real or reproduction?
It is quite heavy and appears to be made of pewter. It shows considerable wear.
Thanks!

Johnny
06-04-2007, 10:05 PM
A few varieties of this coin were made of pewter, along with brass and silver vaviations

as far as if this if real or not, it is very hard to tell for sure from the pics, but the lettering " mind your business" onthe obverse has the look of a cast the lettering around the rim also looks "odd " and does not quite fit the style..

this could be the way the coin is worn, but like I said, it is very hard to tell for sure from the pics

There may be someone else here that could help out with this coin.

if you don't mind paying a bit for the grading service, send it to PCGS and get it authenticated