Jacob's Hoard

NH484000 · May 27, 2008 5:35AM

I have been seeing a lot of coins on Ebay being advertised as from the "Jacob's Hoard". I guess "Jacob" was a bank teller that collected coins?

At any rate, does this "Pedigree" add any value? Also, I noticed that "Jacob's Hoard" is not indicated on the PCGS label like it is for the Redfield Hoard coins. How does one know that the coin is indeed from the Jacob's Hoard if not indicated on the label?

Thanks!

rgCoinGuy · May 27, 2008 5:37AM

Sounds like all hype:

The Story Of Jacob's Hoard

Some Of Jacob's Hoard

More Of Jacob's Hoard

Jacob worked as a bank teller for many years in a city in NJ during the period of time that some people call " The Golden Age Of Coin Collecting ". He started working as a teller after honorably serving his country at the end of World War Two. He always had an interest in coin collecting and he found that he had the perfect job to compliment his hobby. He worked for 40 years and during this time he kept a sharp eye out at the many coins that crossed before him. Coins from the 1800's and early 1900's were still circulating in the general money supply at this time and most of the coins were still made of Silver. If he found something that caught his eye, he substituted a coin with the same face value as the one he wanted. He also collected rolls of coins at first issue to the bank and U.S. Mint and Proof Sets. He collected pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters, half's and dollars. Bank rolled, unopened, brilliant and uncirculated. This "hoard" sat untouched for many years after his retirement. His heirs have decided to release some of his collection for sale. The item listed here is part of "Jacob's Hoard"

Most of these coins have not seen the light of day for the last quarter century. Many have been "certified" by NGC, The Numismatic Guaranty Corporation...one of the most respected third party grading companies. The uncirculated Bank Rolls have been stored since their mintage. There are not many collections available that have the breadth and diversity of Jacob's Hoard. Every week, we add more and different items to our Store and Auction inventory. If you can't find something you desire in today's listings, check back again. It's only a matter of time. We have a money- back guarantee on all we sell. We have not had to use it though, Jacob collected quality...and quality is what we sell.

NH484000 · May 27, 2008 5:41AM

<< <i>Sounds like all hype: >>

doh · May 27, 2008 6:08AM

Yeah, all hype. I wouldn't be surprised if "Jacob" never even existed. The way his bio is written sounds very fishy...the part about serving in WWII...it's all written to get higher bids.

AngryTurtle · May 27, 2008 6:11AM

i like the part about if you dont see what you want, we will go see Jacob and get it!

UtahCoin · May 27, 2008 6:13AM

Hmmmmm....
My mom worked as a bank teller during WWII and she too saved IHC's and any 1800's coins that came through her window (true story). She gave them all to me about 20 years ago. Nothing special at all. Maybe NGC will slab them as "Mom's Hoard" for me.

291fifth · May 27, 2008 6:29AM

As has been mentioned previously, the line about him serving honorably in the armed services, which is completely irrelevant to the rest of the story, raises a red flag regarding the veracity of what is being said.

pennyannie · May 27, 2008 9:44AM

It is a shame that most always think of these types as scams, just the way society is today i suppose. That "Jacobs Hoard" has been on ebay for years. No idea if true or false. I never really thought about it.