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If you think you actually have the 20th known example of this coin you don't. Just take it to any coin dealer or collector for an assessment.
If you think you actually have the 20th known example of this coin you don't. Just take it to any coin dealer or collector for an assessment.
This question comes up a lot, but if you think you actually have the 20th known example of this coin you don't. Just take it to any coin dealer or collector for an assessment. The 1804 Dollar is likely the most reproduced US coin there is.
Yes, what little silver is in (or on) the coin is real silver.
The fact that you have one indicates that it's not real, as there are only 15 known genuine specimens.
Easy, there's no such coin. If anything, it could be an error coin. American pennies were never minted in silver.
A real one is valued into the millions of dollars, the one you have is likely not. All 19 known examples are well accounted for. Take it to a coin dealer it may have some value if it's made from silver.
The most basic thing is the weight and diameter of the coin. if you have doubts about the authenticity of the coin, take it to a coin dealer for an assessment.
You can test if a quarter is real silver by using a magnet; silver is not magnetic, so if the coin is attracted to the magnet, it is not real silver. You can also look for the date on the coin: quarters minted before 1965 are made of 90% silver, while those minted after are made of a copper-nickel alloy.
You can use a magnet to check if a silver dollar is real - real silver is not magnetic, so if the coin is attracted to the magnet, it is not silver. You can also examine the coin for any seams or irregularities in the design that may indicate it is a counterfeit. Finally, have the coin authenticated by a professional numismatist or coin grading service for a conclusive evaluation.
In your search box type in [1804 dollar] an click on images. This will bring up pictures of the coins.
A real one has a value of well over 1 millon dollars