You should take it to a coin expert. It is nearly impossible for an amateur with no experience to spot a faked coin that is done well, because it involves subtleties of oxidation, wear and other areas that require much training and experience.
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To be a bit blunt, if you can hold it in your hand it's a fake. There's a lot more information at the Related Question, linked below.
about $5 as per eBay
The odds are that any Confederate half dollar you run across will be a fake or reproduction. An experienced coin dealer may be able to tell you that it is definitely a fake, but I would not take his word that it is definitely genuine. If a dealer thinks it is an original, you should submit it to one of the third-party grading and authentication services.
weight it!
The duration of The Brasher Doubloon is 1.2 hours.
The Brasher Doubloon was created on 1947-02-06.
The Brasher Doubloon - 1947 is rated/received certificates of: Finland:(Banned) UK:A USA:Approved (PCA #11755, Adult Audience)
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A Brasher Doubloon from 1787 was sold at auction for over $7 million in 2014, making it one of the most valuable coins in the world. The value can vary depending on the coin's condition and historical significance.
John Bailey of New York. A silversmith, Bailey was a partner in a minting enterprise with Ephraim Brasher, of Brasher Doubloon fame. He is not given credit for actually striking any of the New jersey coppers dated 1788.
John Bailey of New York. A silversmith, Bailey was a partner in a minting enterprise with Ephraim Brasher, of Brasher Doubloon fame. He is not given credit for actually striking any of the New jersey coppers dated 1788.
The brasher dubloon was only minted in 1787 and oly seven exists to this day so you must have been confused. To answer youe question at auction they have sold for 800,000- 1,600,000 US dollars
Christopher Brasher's birth name is Christopher William Brasher.
Here is how much the ships cost: Jimmy Rigger :750 doubloon's Carabele : 6,750 doubloon's Sea Sultan : 27,750 doubloon's The Koi : 87,750 doubloon's Steaming Fury : 297,750 doubloon's Phoenix Warbird : 997,750 doubloon's
Michelle Brasher is 5' 2".