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Michael DeFalco Holders

VeepVeep Posts: 1,392 ✭✭✭✭
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Michael DeFalco was likely well known to some old timers on this board. I never knew him and believe he passed away about ten years ago. He apparently was quite a numismatist and a contemporary of David Hall.

Recently, I bought three coins holdered in a style similar to the David Hall heat-sealed holders with the coin having been first placed in a Cointain. Perhaps they shared the idea. The three coins aren’t rare but appear to be properly graded. One is pictured below. The other two are a 1916-P FSB dime and a 1921 Morgan.

Does anyone remember Mike or know if these holders are scarce/collectible?

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  • TomBTomB Posts: 20,294 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Mike Defalco used to post on these boards as coingame2000, if I recall correctly. He was extremely well known for silver dollars (DMPL and toned) as well as terrific toned coins.

    As far as I know, the holders are quite scarce so I wouldn't destroy them. You may get more information from an expert such as @Lakesammman.

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  • LakesammmanLakesammman Posts: 17,191 ✭✭✭✭✭

    TomB - not an expert, but always looking for DeFalco coins!

    Veep - if available, let me know.

    "My friends who see my collection sometimes ask what something costs. I tell them and they are in awe at my stupidity." (Baccaruda, 12/03).I find it hard to believe that he (Trump) rushed to some hotel to meet girls of loose morals, although ours are undoubtedly the best in the world. (Putin 1/17) Gone but not forgotten. IGWT, Speedy, Bear, BigE, HokieFore, John Burns, Russ, TahoeDale, Dahlonega, Astrorat, Stewart Blay, Oldhoopster, Broadstruck, Ricko.
  • JustacommemanJustacommeman Posts: 22,847 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Mikes website was a daily must visit back in the day. Booming toned Morgan's

    mark

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  • 291fifth291fifth Posts: 23,728 ✭✭✭✭✭

    That 41-P Half looks to be exceptionally well struck. I'd leave it just as it is since the DeFalco name on the holder seems to be a big positive.

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  • 1630Boston1630Boston Posts: 13,665 ✭✭✭✭✭

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  • LakesammmanLakesammman Posts: 17,191 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited March 18, 2021 7:40AM

    This is the only 1 I have - 1/2 the flip is missing.


    "My friends who see my collection sometimes ask what something costs. I tell them and they are in awe at my stupidity." (Baccaruda, 12/03).I find it hard to believe that he (Trump) rushed to some hotel to meet girls of loose morals, although ours are undoubtedly the best in the world. (Putin 1/17) Gone but not forgotten. IGWT, Speedy, Bear, BigE, HokieFore, John Burns, Russ, TahoeDale, Dahlonega, Astrorat, Stewart Blay, Oldhoopster, Broadstruck, Ricko.
  • SeattleSlammerSeattleSlammer Posts: 9,940 ✭✭✭✭✭

    https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/799451/more-sad-news-mike-defalco-rip

  • orevilleoreville Posts: 11,718 ✭✭✭✭✭

    i had a few of the DeFalco flips and kept them with my David Hall flips. i sold them for $2000 each. which was a good price for a common date Morgan.

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  • LakesammmanLakesammman Posts: 17,191 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Oreville - was that back in the 80's before the crash of the coin market??

    "My friends who see my collection sometimes ask what something costs. I tell them and they are in awe at my stupidity." (Baccaruda, 12/03).I find it hard to believe that he (Trump) rushed to some hotel to meet girls of loose morals, although ours are undoubtedly the best in the world. (Putin 1/17) Gone but not forgotten. IGWT, Speedy, Bear, BigE, HokieFore, John Burns, Russ, TahoeDale, Dahlonega, Astrorat, Stewart Blay, Oldhoopster, Broadstruck, Ricko.
  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I remember Mike posting here... Though I did not get any of his coins. Good contributor. Cheers, RickO

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