Yes, if a coin is a copy, it likely means that it is not made of silver or any other precious metal. Copies are usually made from cheaper materials to mimic the appearance of the original coin without the intrinsic value. It is important to be cautious when dealing with copies, especially if you are looking for genuine silver coins.
If a "silver" coin is labelled "copy", it is probably not actually silver.
Any reproduction of a US coin that is the same size and has the appearance of the real coin is required to have the word "copy" on it someplace where it can be easily seen. This is done to prevent the coin being represented as authentic
Yes, if it has the word "COPY" on it, it is a fake coin.
If that is a private mint coin, it is probably the weight of the coin.
It means the coin was not issued by the U.S. Mint and is just a copy having no monetary value.
If the coin has been stamped with copy, or illegally altered, the coin is no longer legal tender and can not be spent. It may have a collector's value - which is too variable to quote.
A copy of any US coin has no numismatical value. Their worth is limited to that of the metals from which they are made.
It depends on the metal used to make it, a coin made out of copper, nickel, lead or other cheap metals might be worth a few cents, however, the coin could be worth its value in silver if it was created in that and 90% silver it could be worth around $20 in silver.
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The word "COPY" on your coin means it is not a real US coin and has no numismatic value. These coins are made by private companies and sold for profit. The only value they have is the metal they are made from. If it is pure silver then it is worth whatever the silver in it is worth. Not knowing how much your coin weighs, there can be no estimate of value.
You need to give the denomination and date of the coin. Also where you see the 77 at on the coin.
the silver content in the coin is equal to or greater than999 fine silver
The 395 means how much pure silver is in the coin. It was stamped on by the manufacturer when the coin was made and it was possible to measure the amount.