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rare gold coin find, what would you do?

clutsyclutsy Posts: 116
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Let's say you found an 1846 Oregon Exchange 10 D Gold piece in you're grandfather's collection. You live in Virginia, you're not a collector, what would you do?

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  • ms70ms70 Posts: 13,956 ✭✭✭✭✭

    First, I'd get it authenticated & in a slab for preservation purposes.

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  • HyperionHyperion Posts: 7,440 ✭✭✭
    get it authenticated by a TPG?
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  • librtyheadlibrtyhead Posts: 1,116 ✭✭✭
    image...yup
  • clutsyclutsy Posts: 116
    who would you recommend in the virginia, DC area?
  • fcfc Posts: 12,793 ✭✭✭
    yup. send it to anacs first for the cheap opinion.
    then cross it to pcgs for the second review in the slab.
  • 100proof1957100proof1957 Posts: 6,231 ✭
    im thinkin this aint a hypothetical !
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  • fcfc Posts: 12,793 ✭✭✭
    you could just send me some pics, and i will make an offer u know










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  • clutsyclutsy Posts: 116
    " im thinkin this aint a hypothetical"
    yupimage
  • CoinosaurusCoinosaurus Posts: 9,637 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Aren't most of these fakes? Authentication is mandatory, as Breen would say.
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  • 100proof1957100proof1957 Posts: 6,231 ✭
    its gotta be slabbed Buddy.
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  • topstuftopstuf Posts: 14,803 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I'd get a DNA test. Mite not be a REAL grampa. Then you could stiff him.

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  • pharmerpharmer Posts: 8,355 ✭
    Good Morning America, Today, 60 Minutes, etc, get rich that way, like the thieves who "found" the buried treasure, so if it's not the real deal, who cares?
    Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?

    Apropos of the coin posse/aka caca: "The longer he spoke of his honor, the tighter I held to my purse."

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  • clutsyclutsy Posts: 116
    I agree it needs to be slabbed. I'd like to know as I'm not a collector, just trying to sort out a collection, who in the DC area would be able to look at it, see if it's real, and submit it? Scanners not working right now, so pics may be awhile.
  • fcfc Posts: 12,793 ✭✭✭
    a regular joe, like you and me, can send it to ANACS.
    google it. be patient. it costs like 10-15 bucks. i have never done
    it, but rest assured, many do. send it reg mailed with insurance.
  • RYKRYK Posts: 35,799 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I would send it to an expert for their opinion. Kagin's and Doug Winter come to mind. Good luck. I hope it's the real deal.
    My Box of 20: https://pcgs.com/setregistry/collectors-showcase/box-20/ryks-gold-box-20/17132
  • relayerrelayer Posts: 10,570 ✭

    I'd ask Grandpa how he came back from the dead image
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  • FullStepJeffsFullStepJeffs Posts: 1,874 ✭✭✭


    << <i>a regular joe, like you and me, can send it to ANACS.
    google it. be patient. it costs like 10-15 bucks. i have never done
    it, but rest assured, many do. send it reg mailed with insurance. >>





    Link is ANACS

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  • DaveGDaveG Posts: 3,535 ✭
    I might start by showing it to Julian Liedman, 940 Wayne Ave., Silver Spring, MD (www.juliancoin.com)

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  • xbobxbob Posts: 1,979 ✭


    << <i>I might start by showing it to Julian Liedman, 940 Wayne Ave., Silver Spring, MD (www.juliancoin.com) >>



    Agreed. Take it to Julian. His place is walking distance from the Silver Spring metro station. But you may want to drive in this case.
    -Bob
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  • clutsyclutsy Posts: 116
    thanks for the help. In case you sometimes take a walk on the darkside, i posted my 100th post giveaway in the world and ancient coins forum.image
  • clutsyclutsy Posts: 116
    Thanks again...Silver Springs will work out well. I'll be in that area visiting friends I used to work with when I played spy for a living.
    I'll drive, me and my colt 45.

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  • pharmerpharmer Posts: 8,355 ✭
    You won't stand a chance. Julian's got the fastest .45 in the east.

    ...Unless you're feelin lucky. You feelin lucky?image
    Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?

    Apropos of the coin posse/aka caca: "The longer he spoke of his honor, the tighter I held to my purse."

    image
  • mozinmozin Posts: 8,755 ✭✭✭
    I can't find anything on an 1846 Oregon Exchange ten dollar gold piece. I see only 1849.

    If it is 1849, it will need to be authenticated. The problem is insuring it for shipping to a grading service. USPS registered mail only goes up to $25,000. If Julian Leidman thinks the coin is authentic, ask if he can submit it to PCGS for you. Maybe Julian has a separate insurance policy that would cover the potential worth of your coin.

    Good luck, and be sure to report back here.
    I collect Capped Bust series by variety in PCGS AU/MS grades.
  • PerryHallPerryHall Posts: 46,549 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Before you waste your time, effort, and money, show us a well detailed pic here. If there is any chance that its real, we'll let you know. If its an obvious fake, we'll let you know that too. The chances are its a replica.


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  • TwoSides2aCoinTwoSides2aCoin Posts: 44,458 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Thanks again...Silver Springs will work out well. I'll be in that area visiting friends I used to work with when I played spy for a living.
    I'll drive, me and my colt 45.


    image drinkin' and drivin' is illegal in most places.... so iffin' you are gonna drink~ at least make it a Bud™

    That Colt45™ will give ya the runs image
  • clutsyclutsy Posts: 116
    you're right it's a 49, the dyslexia's kicking in.
  • holadudeholadude Posts: 316 ✭


    << <i>I'd get a DNA test. Mite not be a REAL grampa. Then you could stiff him.

    image >>


    I sent both of my grandpas in for certification. One got BB'd by PCGS (artificial toning), Must have spent too much time at the beach.
    Now what?
  • PistareenPistareen Posts: 1,505 ✭✭✭
    PM sent. I'm based in the MD suburbs of DC and have seen a genuine Oregon $10 within the last week, one that will be sold by our auction firm later this summer.

    John Kraljevich Americana
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  • partagaspartagas Posts: 2,056 ✭✭✭
    Any updates? Was it real?
    If I say something in the woods, and my wife isn't around. Am I still wrong?
  • ShamikaShamika Posts: 18,785 ✭✭✭✭


    << <i> Let's say you found an 1846 Oregon Exchange 10 D Gold piece in you're grandfather's collection. You live in Virginia, you're not a collector, what would you do? >>


    I'd cross my fingers and hope a PCGS authenticates it.

    Buyer and seller of vintage coin boards!

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