Looking for info on a 1776 coin, probably a recent copy?

Question

the front of the coin says, *These united colonies are and of right ought to be free and independent states.

*all in capital letters.

On the back of the coin, what i can see clearly is =

* by authority of the congress of the united states.

* all in capital letters

on the back of the coin, in the middle, is some writing but I can't make it out.

It does look old, but

if this is a recent souvenir coin, is it worth anything?

Answer 1

If it really is old, and not a reproduction, you may have an 1876 commemorative medal:

http://www.so-calleddollars.com/Events/U...

One in very good condition recently sold on eBay for about $60.