My first Daniel Carr coin
ifthevamzarockin
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A couple of months ago a friend called and was having car problems.
They couldn't afford to take it to a mechanic and pay the high labor rates.
I told them if they could buy the parts I would install them for free.
They mentioned they had an old 1622 coin they would like to sell to pay for the parts and give me something for labor.
They showed me the coin and I told them it's not a 1622 coin but was made in 2015 by Moonlight Mint.
They were sad to find out their old rare coin was not old.
I asked them where they got it and how much they paid, they said "I don't remember"
I thought it was a bit strange to not remember where you got an old rare 1622 coin.
I think they may have paid more than the current value and were just embarrassed to say where they got it and for how much.
I told them it is still a very nice coin made by Dan Carr and still has some value & demand in the market.
They left the car for me to repair and took the coin.
When they came back to pick up the car they said they wanted me to have the coin for the labor on the car.
I told them "no" and offered to sell it for them.... they need the money more than I do.
They insisted that I keep the coin for the car repair and for past free repairs I had done for them.
I liked the coin and have had a bit of fascination with the Atocha wreck so I accepted it.
I know it made them feel better that they had somehow been able to pay a little bit for all the free car repairs.
I really like the coin and the cobb has a neat look about it and feels good in the hand.
I have not been buying many coins this year and this one was a fun one to add to my collection.
Comments
I guess this is sort of validsting the argument that has always existed regarding Mr. Carr's work. And that is that despite his intentions, someone, someday is going to believe that the fantasy issues he produces are the real deal.
The above coin should not easily fool even the novice collector, but it has. And as the years tick by, the more realistic coins which expand the dates in a series of regular issue US coins surely will, too.
Not a knock on Dan Carr, but it's reality.
Good job helping a friend, as well as adding a nice piece of exonumia to your collection.
Dead Cat Waltz Exonumia
"Coin collecting for outcasts..."
"The above coin should not easily fool even the novice collector"
You hit the nail on the head.
I think it's a matter of wishful thinking taking over common sense.
Dan makes some cool stuff.
And (this isn't directed at anyone in particular), I don't think we need to dumb down everything to the lowest common denominator. The relentless drive to protect people from their own stupidity hasn't been a plus for society.
Nice piece!
You’d think, but fools will be ingenious.
Back to Dan's stuff - Make an 1837 no stars seated quarter!
Kind of you to repair the friend's car.
I like it.
When people find parkinglot coins worth thousands(in their minds) proves the susceptibility of the uneducated(numismatically speaking). No stopping them.
Jim
When a man who is honestly mistaken hears the truth, he will either quit being mistaken or cease to be honest....Abraham Lincoln
Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.....Mark Twain
Nice Story and cool piece!
It's all about what the people want...
You are a true mensch to help your friend like that. I do hope he was not screwed too badly when he acquired the piece. The "I don't remember" line is a sure sign that he did get screwed on it.
This is why the Hobby Protection Act requires that "imitation numismatic items" be incused with the word "COPY." Some defender of the holy cause will now tell me that this is not an "imitation numismatic item" because it is not a 110% perfect copy of something real that can fool every one of the TPG's. It has a coin-like appearance and a 400-year old date. That makes it an "imitation numismatic item."
I actually lightly burned myself by trying to get that one last wrinkle out of a shirt with an iron. I had misted the shirt with water before ironing it and thought it was still damp enough that I wouldn’t get burned, but I did a little bit. My wife made fun of me for a very long time for that one.
Mr_Spud
@Mr_Spud So you are the reason for that warning label.