Newby with coin question
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Here's a link to how to post a topic with images in our community https://coinauctionshelp.com/welcome-to ... community/
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You also agree to follow these guidelines. You must agree to these rules to be a member of this forum. NO SPAM! Spam is deleted within minutes, no spam will ever be left in our community.
1. Post a front and back image of your coin with a specific question about what you’re seeing or asking about and one coin per topic.
2. Please remove coin from the holder unless it’s US or an official mint case or unless it is graded by a grading service.
3. Images should be taken by a camera or cell phone camera, we ask that members don’t use images through a microscope screen.
4. Always start your own topic, please don’t ask about your coin or post your coin in someone else’s coin topic.
5. Do not send private messages about your coin unless an Admin ask you too and the same for sending emails through the board.
6. No spam. Do not post any links to your coin or other non-coin websites.
7. Always be respectful even if something makes you upset or you don’t agree with a member. You can always get a second opinion elsewhere. If you have an issue then politely ask an admin in an PM. PM’s are for issues, technical and personal, but not for coin questions (refer to number 5 on this list). Our community is not a soap box for complaining or drama, so please refrain from doing so here.[/size]
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Re: Newby with coin question
I get this Authenticated since there are a lot of fakes out there, ANACS might help you out.
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Re: Newby with coin question
Thanks for the info. I inherited a ton of coins I need to go through. Several Eagles and Peace dollars along with various others. I'm just getting started on this and really appreciate the info. Thank You.
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Re: Newby with coin question
I totally disagree with this being the first step. We are here to help through education. Anyone can throw money at a grading company...the companies LOVE this mindset...and its totally unnecessary until the following is done:Iceresistance wrote: ↑Sat Jan 22, 2022 8:19 pmI get this Authenticated since there are a lot of fakes out there, ANACS might help you out.
Do the logical checks yourself:
1. See if its magnetic - if so its a fake.
2. Find the weight of this specific coin online (not hard with a search engine), then weigh it.
3. Find pictures of this specific coin online that has been slabbed, zoom in on them and compare details to your coin such as the exact shape of the fonts (look at the shapes of the loops inside letters, the serifs etc.) and also the position of details in comparison to the lettering. Any differences will mean a fake coin.
3. If in doubt still, take it to a local coin shop and have them test it. A pawn shop can also see if its a fake by checking the metal.
If all of the above are not enough to tall its a fake, then the next step is to send it to ANACs.
Another thing to understand is that this coin likely will not be valued much above melt b/c of its condition.
Common grading company shortcomings & resulting co$tly mi$take$ to collectors (using Kennedy No FG halves):
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Re: Newby with coin question
I forgot the other steps before ANACSEarle42 wrote: ↑Sat Jan 22, 2022 10:20 pmI totally disagree with this being the first step. We are here to help through education. Anyone can throw money at a grading company...the companies LOVE this mindset...and its totally unnecessary until the following is done:Iceresistance wrote: ↑Sat Jan 22, 2022 8:19 pmI get this Authenticated since there are a lot of fakes out there, ANACS might help you out.
Do the logical checks yourself:
1. See if its magnetic - if so its a fake.
2. Find the weight of this specific coin online (not hard with a search engine), then weigh it.
3. Find pictures of this specific coin online that has been slabbed, zoom in on them and compare details to your coin such as the exact shape of the fonts (look at the shapes of the loops inside letters, the serifs etc.) and also the position of details in comparison to the lettering. Any differences will mean a fake coin.
3. If in doubt still, take it to a local coin shop and have them test it. A pawn shop can also see if its a fake by checking the metal.
If all of the above are not enough to tall its a fake, then the next step is to send it to ANACs.
Another thing to understand is that this coin likely will not be valued much above melt b/c of its condition.
EDIT: I looked up the PCGS price guide, even if it's in very circulated condition, it's worth over $1000 in Gold value.
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