The problem with coppernickel Indian Cents

shylock

Now asking $20,700, this Ally/Walsh coin recently sold for $18,400.

Is it just me or does this coppernickel have an obvious spot removal job?

The first Heritage pic compared to the new one.

RYK

How dare you bring up doctoring IHCs on this message board! Looks like you are correct. Boy, if ever I wanted to collect IHCs, these threads are scaring the heck out of me.

Longacre

Personally, I am going to burn the Indian Cent and Flying Eagle book that I bought.

MikeInFL

Lighting angle and/or photographic technique could be a less sinister explanation...Mike

Longacre

<< <i>Lighting angle and/or photographic technique could be a less sinister explanation...Mike >>




You're right, actually. My comment was made in jest.

shylock

"Lighting angle and/or photographic technique could be a less sinister explanation...Mike"

The spot was removed before both images were taken, they are simply two very different images taken of the same coin.
The first Heritage image is believable, the second one is obvious.

cladking

It's still a nice looking coin and, of course, everyone who collects coins with a high copper
content knows they can spot.

Fortunately a little nickel in the alloy seems to help a lot.

Elcontador

Yet another reason why you should have someone who knows more about a particular coin than you preview it before making a purchase.

The more money there is to be made, the more scams we are going to see.

shylock

Cladking - It's still a nice looking coin and, of course, everyone who collects coins with a high copper
content knows they can spot.

Anyone willing to pay 20K for a high grade CN IH should have a hightly developed conception of
what these rare coins look like in true high grade.

A nice looking coin rarely cuts it after the check clears.