Identifying a Vintage Copper Napoleon Coin Fob - Is It Authentic?

Question
I found this necklace in our yard. it appears to be copper and very old. it looks like this one on ebay but i don't think it is silver. any ideas
http://cgi.ebay.com/Silver-Napoleon-Empereur-Coin-Style-Fob-w-Lion-Rose-rev-/370...

Answer
Hello Tim and thank you for your inquiry. I couldn't pull up the item you listed but medals as well as coins are interesting collectibles.  I've listed a couple of sites below that may be of some interest to you.  Just click on or copy and paste the url into your browser address field and hit enter.

http://www.napoleonicmedals.org/coins/edwards.htm

http://www.medalcollectors.org/Guides/index.html

There are also books on coins and medals available at your local library or book store

You can have it tested for metal quality by a jeweler or possibly someone at your local antique shop. This is done using acid and should only be attempted by a professional.  Hope this helps and enjoy your medal !

Sally at
jarrettsjade.com