Mister Ed Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 Hello everyone....a new member here and out of a sense of desperation I'm hoping to find an expert to help me out. I found a coin which is approximately the size of a nickel. It clearly has written in a straight line across the bottom of the coin "2 CENTS" Above this wording is a very worn shape that to me looks like a lion with its head turned toward the rear portion of its body. The other side appears to have a crown at the top with a ribbon desending from both sides around a center logo. The center logo is quite worn but has the appearance of a large "C". I'm preparing a drawing of the coin and would certainly love to share it with anyone who might have some leads. The leading contenders for what this coin are a confederate coin or a colonial coin. I have checked all the coin books I own with zero success. It's the very clear "2 CENTS" that has be guessing its American vice British origin. On a side note, in the immediate area I found this coin my wife found a large cent but due to its poor condition - I think it was from the 1816 - 1839 period (can't remember for sure). Feel free to e-mail me for my drawing of the coin but no comments about my lack of drawing skills! e-mail is: ed@goodrow.us Many thanks to all! Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterMcDoo Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 Does it look like this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Tiffibunny Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 <Moved to coin forum for more exposure. -Tiff> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiffibunny Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 Like this? If so, it's a Belgium 2 cents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterMcDoo Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 Stupid Tripod.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Sisu Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 ... It's the very clear "2 CENTS" that has be guessing its American vice British origin.... By your description it does sound like T'bunny has nailed it. However, I would call it 2 centimes. btw: Welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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daggit Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 Stupid Tripod.... (sorry McDoo, just had to laugh!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Ed Posted August 16, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 To Bunny and everyone.....the mystery is solved!!! I can sleep tonight knowing that I'm not going to be rich....gee, thanks! What years were these made? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiffibunny Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 1833 - 1909 for that particular design. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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