my misidentified coin ~ anyone else encounter this?

3hree · March 31, 2004 3:57AM

Hello. I've been reading these message boards for a while, this is my first posting.

I just joined PCGS and was supposed to receive an introductory bonus 2004 Silver Eagle coin, but they sent me a 2001 Silver Eagle in a holder marked 2004! PCGS told me that there are "about 100" of them, and they offered me the chance to return it for replacement. Has anybody else experienced anything like this? Is there a premium for mislabeled coins? I listed it on eBay to see what it goes for but I am thinking I should end the listing early and hold on to it in case it has some rare error by PCGS valuable?

Has anybody experienced a misidentification before?

(besides that, by the way, the postings about the various cameras was amazing and informative, I was taking notes, and hope to purchase my camera this month!)

Russ · March 31, 2004 4:02AM

Nope, nobody else has received one of these and you didn't either.

Russ, NCNE

Placid · March 31, 2004 4:07AM

Some people collect error slabs. Is it really valuable no. Is it worth something yes.

famousramos · March 31, 2004 4:10AM

I can neither confirm nor deny the existence of the aforementioned coin at this time.

JRocco · March 31, 2004 4:15AM

You should send that "problem" to me right away for proper disposal. Only kidding of course and welcome to the board. You will love it here.

3hree · March 31, 2004 4:19AM

ha, thanks, russ. actually, i did, and pcgs will confirm that this error happened - i just tried to upload the photograph but it is too big, but i have the photo as part of that auction (3905894895).

i only noticed the discrepancy while i was listing it, and i was even going to use someone else's photo! when i was checking my ad's details i noticed, that's when i called pcgs and found out there's about 100.

i think i should cancel the auction. anybody else?

Russ · March 31, 2004 4:21AM

<< <i>i just tried to upload the photograph but it is too big >>

Does it look anything like this?

<< <i>i think i should cancel the auction. anybody else? >>

Yes, you should cancel your auction.

Russ, NCNE

Russellp23 · March 31, 2004 4:30AM

Well, Russ at least we know there are about a hundred out there.

3hree · March 31, 2004 4:36AM

thanks for the help russ, though i can see how people might find your sense of humor really annoying (i think that is your sense of humor! ha!) i did end my auction early and will use the photo you provided it is much better than mine! i'll relist it in a day or two, and announce here when i do! gary

Russ · March 31, 2004 4:37AM

<< <i>and will use the photo you provided >>

I don't think so.

Russ, NCNE

Cladiator · March 31, 2004 4:53AM

That's #3 and counting! LOL

3hree · March 31, 2004 5:25AM

placid, you said some people collect error slabs but i searched on-line and only found a couple of mentions of "error slab/s" - any direction you can point me in?

and thanks cladiator for your moral support!