Need advice on family heirloom coin.
Two_Bit_Tommy
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Hello everyone. I'm new to the forum and came here looking for advice on how to possibly have a family heirloom coin appraised/graded? And if anyone can offer advice on how to sell a valuable coin if we so decide to sell.... I need to speak to some Knowledgeable collectors who know what they are doing. Please advise.
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Plenty of knowledgeable folks here, dealers and collectors alike. Tell us what you have and we can go from there. Better yet a picture or two would help more.
Collector, occasional seller
Welcome to the forum!
If you post a photo in this thread you will get some ideas as to the best way to proceed.
Assuming it’s genuine I would estimate it’s value from $DAMN to $HOLY 💩
pictures
Fingers crossed it doesn't look like this:
put the image on your desktop
then drag the image into the text box
Do you see what the coin says? hopefully not copy
"Now we are waiting for the forum to approve my photos or so it said..."
You may need to put some kind of text or smiley before the photo.
oh man....
sometimes they get lost in the shuffle
hmmm adding some text before it might help.
the old timers here haven't dealt with this much
You could also try the "preview" button before you hit "post comment"
I sent you a message, you could try to attach it there.
I also have asked a moderator to look into that picture post of yours
should it be genuine and in original condition, this would be a coin to send to an auction house.
just have to see it and the condition
Howdy and welcome.
I am a bit surprised no one has mentioned this yet, but under no circumstances should you or anyone else attempt to clean, improve or spiff up the coin. You are virtually guaranteed to lose significant funds if you do so and if it is an authentic piece. Good luck!
In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson
Oh boy, looking forward to reading the updates on this one
There is likely no need to hurry, so just figure out the forum software and get the images up so that we may all direct you in the best possible manner.
In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson
you could make a fake gmail email account and send them to someone here to post for you.
I just sent you a private message (PM) to see if you can get the images to show up in a reply to me and then I will post them in the thread.
In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson
Take a moment and place it in a warm oven ... you want to make sure it doesn't melt.
Seriously ... I hope you have an authentic coin!
See http://www.doubledimes.com for a free online reference for US twenty-cent pieces
Take pics with your phone
Get on the forum on your phone
Click the image icon then choose files. It’ll insert it directly from your camera roll.
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a great idea
If it is a United States coin, and you can say what it is, I might have one in my collection. I would post a picture if I have one. Getting into my safe deposit box is like reserving a seat in a theater these days. It takes days of planning.
Just got the images by PM. These are the images from Two_Bit_Tommy
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From here it looks real. Not only real but also VERY nice.
My knee-jerk reaction is that it looks great, but that the stars look funky. That gets me worried.
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That 1804 half eagle ($5 gold) looks to be a stunning coin from those pictures. That one would be well worth the grading fees.
Obverse or reverse stars?
Obverse stars.
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Cropped them for you
I don't know early gold but that looks nice to me.
Collector, occasional seller
That coin certainly looks genuine to me. Perhaps an EF-40? My suggestion would be to absolutely get it graded with PCGS. They will grade it, and make sure it's genuine. The coin could be quite valuable if authentic. The standard Redbook value for this coin ranges between $20,000 for Fine-12 example up to $85,000 for a MS-60 example.
They do look a bit squishy but I’m thinking weaker strike. I’m sure no expert with these old eagles but this one, to me, looks like the real deal.
I have not been involved with any dealers in Pennsylvania for many years. Perhaps someone here could recommend a PCGS authorized dealer. Sorry I can't help.
Welcome to the forums. That’s a terrific looking example!
Definitely worth sending to PCGS!
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If you within the NJ side of PA perhaps you could travel to CAC and the folks at CAC might both look at the coin to give their opinion as to genuine or not and also they could perhaps handle a PCGS submission. It certainly could be real as this is not my niche, but I am just worried.
In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson
You need to submit this coin for grading. I would highly recommend you send it to PCGS for grading. Send it registered mail. If you are not a member I would either join or find someone you REALLY trust to submit it for you. An authorized PCGS dealer might be a good place to start.
Congratulations on such a great example of a rare coin.
That obverse die crack does match known examples.
I say it's the real deal. And a nice example too.
The coin looks like a genuine AU example to me.
If you'd like to message me or post here with your zip code, (not your address) I'd be happy to try to locate a trustworthy dealer in your area who could submit the coin for grading on your behalf.
Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.
Good. It looks like I was being a bit too picky about the stars. This is a case where I am very happy to be wrong!
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Do this.
Main Line Coins in Ardmore PA if you are in the greater Philadelphia area.