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OMG! I just dropped a $500 coin onto my hardwood floor!!!

gecko109gecko109 Posts: 8,231 ✭
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I just bought a beautiful coin for $500 a couple hours ago, and when I went to pick it up in its capsule, I grabbed only the top half. Of course, the bottom half fell out, along with the coin and made a sickening thud along with that "spinning coin sound effect" when it hit my hardwood floor. I was immediately numb all over and sickened. I didnt even look down, I just took a deep breath and called myself a very, VERY derogatory name. When I went down to pick it up, I inspected all the way around the rim first, no damage at all. Then I inspected the face of each side, she looks just fine. Damn that was a bonehead manuever!

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  • fcfc Posts: 12,793 ✭✭✭
    lucky lizard!
  • savoyspecialsavoyspecial Posts: 7,313 ✭✭✭✭
    >>she looks just fine>>

    dropped all the way to fine, sorry to hear that

    image


    in all seriousness you got lucky

    greg

    www.brunkauctions.com

  • MidLifeCrisisMidLifeCrisis Posts: 10,563 ✭✭✭✭✭
    image

    Whew! You got lucky... now get that coin into a slab asap!
  • gecko109gecko109 Posts: 8,231 ✭
    Pics of my newp will be posted in a few mins (my battery needs a quick shot). Im sure most of you have some idea to what it might beimage
  • adamlaneusadamlaneus Posts: 6,969 ✭✭✭
    Was it a .999 fine gold panda. I would be amazed if a half ounce of pure gold took an impact from a few feet and you see no evidence!

    It's possible it hit so broadly that you cannot see anything.


    I purchased some slabbed bullion from Becoka last week. When I got it home, as I was photographing it, I did not notice the large grain of sand that was on top of the slab. I put an 'airtite' on top of the PCGS slab. Grain of sharp sand in between. BRUTAL scratch in the slab. That was a very stupid move on my part.
  • ILikeMercsILikeMercs Posts: 1,392 ✭


    << <i>image

    Whew! You got lucky... >>




    even a blind squirrel gets a nut once in a while.
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  • lcoopielcoopie Posts: 8,873 ✭✭✭✭✭
    you may have paid for hardwood
    you got softwood instead

    good deal
    LCoopie = Les
  • Mar327Mar327 Posts: 2,074
    I bet there are few here that haven't had it happen at least once. Thankfully my butter fingered bungle happened over carpet. VERY glad all is well on your newp - go buy a lottery ticket!



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  • gecko109gecko109 Posts: 8,231 ✭


    << <i>Was it a .999 fine gold panda. I would be amazed if a half ounce of pure gold took an impact from a few feet and you see no evidence!

    It's possible it hit so broadly that you cannot see anything. >>




    No Adam, its not a half ounce gold panda. That surely would have left a mark!!! Its a rare silver proof, and its simply GORGEOUS!!!! Pics coming momentarily.
  • coinsarefuncoinsarefun Posts: 21,760 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Been there, done that.....too many times image


    but tell us


    "took a deep breath and called myself a very, VERY derogatory name." what name???image


    the last time I tried to take a proof out of its mint capsule it flew across the room and lost $250











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  • gecko109gecko109 Posts: 8,231 ✭


    << <i>Been there, done that.....too many times image


    but tell us


    "took a deep breath and called myself a very, VERY derogatory name." what name???image


    the last time I tried to take a proof out of its mint capsule it flew across the room and lost $250














    Stefanie >>





    "you stupid (rhymes with other plucker)"
  • IGWTIGWT Posts: 4,975 ✭
    Those statehood quarters are tough! image
  • FatManFatMan Posts: 8,977 ✭
    I certainly hope it didn't leave a mark on the hardwood.image
  • zeebobzeebob Posts: 2,825 ✭
    I dropped a coin on my concrete floor in my garage. Cheap coin... It left a mark... image
  • CB2597CB2597 Posts: 3,042
    Quick pass it over....I will do CPR and i promise to send pics.image
  • gecko109gecko109 Posts: 8,231 ✭
    Ok, here is the coin in question:

    image
    image

    Isnt she lovely?image
  • adamlaneusadamlaneus Posts: 6,969 ✭✭✭
    Lots of clean fields going on there.

    I see how you are happy there are no marks.

    But...

    $500!?!? image

    It's an ounce of silver!!! What, does it have the wrong reverse or something?!? Pricey!

    Enlighten us as to the rarity, please.

    [edit] I guess with some 'common' ASE proofs pushing half of this price, it makes sense.
  • CB2597CB2597 Posts: 3,042
    imageimageimageimageimage
  • CladiatorCladiator Posts: 18,258 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Try dropping a raw XF Drapped Bust Dollar, that you don't own, onto the concrete floor of a coin show bourse. Yeah, trust me...that'll make your butthole pucker real quick.
  • RYKRYK Posts: 35,800 ✭✭✭✭✭
    A few years ago, I dropped an ICG MS-63 Saint into the garbage can while liberating it from its holder. I submitted the coin to PCGS, and it came back MS-64.
    My Box of 20: https://pcgs.com/setregistry/collectors-showcase/box-20/ryks-gold-box-20/17132
  • morgansforevermorgansforever Posts: 8,487 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Is this a key date or something? 1 oz. of silver for $500, must be.

    Scott
    World coins FSHO Hundreds of successful BST transactions U.S. coins FSHO
  • CladiatorCladiator Posts: 18,258 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>A few years ago, I dropped an ICG MS-63 Saint into the garbage can while liberating it from its holder. I submitted the coin to PCGS, and it came back MS-64. >>

    That's how they do it!
  • adamlaneusadamlaneus Posts: 6,969 ✭✭✭


    << <i>A few years ago, I dropped an ICG MS-63 Saint into the garbage can while liberating it from its holder. I submitted the coin to PCGS, and it came back MS-64. >>



    Rather than "cross it or toss it"... an old slogan of a person who no longer posts here...

    You did "toss it, then cross it". And it worked well!
  • gecko109gecko109 Posts: 8,231 ✭


    << <i>Lots of clean fields going on there.

    I see how you are happy there are no marks.

    But...

    $500!?!? image

    It's an ounce of silver!!! What, does it have the wrong reverse or something?!? Pricey!

    Enlighten us as to the rarity, please.

    [edit] I guess with some 'common' ASE proofs pushing half of this price, it makes sense. >>





    According to Krause (which is not very reliable anyway) this coin had a mintage of 20,000 pieces. There are exactly 3 of these on ebay as we speak. A NGC 67 with a BIN of $429....and a NGC 69 with a BIN of $1250, and a PCGS 69 with a BIN of $1650. As far as the 20,000 number, I would seriously challange that. Just the infrequency of specimens available on ebay makes this coin seem to be 2-3 times as rare as that. Couple that with the fact that the coin (even tho its modern) seems to be a conditional rarity in 69 makes this piece highly desirable. I cannot fathom that this coin would grade anything but a 69 DCAM, its flawless. I will submit it and let you know the results when I get them.
  • BaleyBaley Posts: 22,663 ✭✭✭✭✭
    A few years ago, I dropped an ICG MS-63 Saint into the garbage can while liberating it from its holder. I submitted the coin to PCGS, and it came back MS-64.

    Maybe you should drop it into the can a couple more times, maybe bump it up another point or two.

    Liberty: Parent of Science & Industry

  • arthurlegandarthurlegand Posts: 314
    once forgot my 1883 indian cent a ms 62 grade in pcgs holder in my pants pocket and wife sent throuh the washer and dryer its fine lucky
  • CladiatorCladiator Posts: 18,258 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>once forgot my 1883 indian cent a ms 62 grade in pcgs holder in my pants pocket and wife sent throuh the washer and dryer its fine lucky >>

    From MS62 to Fine just from one washing, dayum!
  • FatManFatMan Posts: 8,977 ✭


    << <i>A few years ago, I dropped an ICG MS-63 Saint into the garbage can while liberating it from its holder. I submitted the coin to PCGS, and it came back MS-64. >>

    Can I borrow that garbage can for a few days.image
  • GoldenEyeNumismaticsGoldenEyeNumismatics Posts: 13,187 ✭✭✭
    IMO coins are actually more durable than most people think.
  • bigmansam88bigmansam88 Posts: 1,209


    << <i>IMO coins are actually more durable than most people think. >>


    Very true.

    These coins were meant to be circulated for many years, and were made accordingly.

    It's not like most coins weren't dropped at one point or another throughout their lifetime.

    (Although coins that aren't meant to circulate, such as Pandas, are an exception)
  • dac076dac076 Posts: 817 ✭


    << <i>Try dropping a raw XF Drapped Bust Dollar, that you don't own, onto the concrete floor of a coin show bourse. Yeah, trust me...that'll make your butthole pucker real quick. >>



    image What is it about holding a rare coin that causes that to happen so often? A coin club member had a rare variety large cent he had discovered that was to be featured in CW a few years ago. He proudly handed it to another member, who immediately dropped it! I had to laugh looking at the horrified look on both their faces, but I was glad I wasn't either guy!
  • commoncents05commoncents05 Posts: 10,096 ✭✭✭
    I once dropped a raw 1818 Quarter in BU once on a hardwood floor. Luckily it was ok.

    -Paul
    Many Quality coins for sale at http://www.CommonCentsRareCoins.com
  • COALPORTERCOALPORTER Posts: 2,900 ✭✭
    Did any of you put a dent in the floor ? I'd be a tad miffed if you put a dent in my wood floor. image
  • SilverstateSilverstate Posts: 1,537 ✭✭✭


    << <i>A few years ago, I dropped an ICG MS-63 Saint into the garbage can while liberating it from its holder. I submitted the coin to PCGS, and it came back MS-64. >>



    image

    Wow! Now, that's taking out the trash!
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  • coinsarefuncoinsarefun Posts: 21,760 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>Been there, done that.....too many times image


    but tell us


    "took a deep breath and called myself a very, VERY derogatory name." what name???image


    the last time I tried to take a proof out of its mint capsule it flew across the room and lost $250














    Stefanie >>










    "you stupid (rhymes with other plucker)" >>











    He's still a sweetie pieimage



    Stefanie
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  • COINB0YCOINB0Y Posts: 4,505
    Ah ha!

    That's why you dropped the $500 Coin!! Sugar High from eating the Donuts, you lost control!!!
  • CaptHenwayCaptHenway Posts: 32,815 ✭✭✭✭✭
    How's the floor?
    image
    TD
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  • CaptHenwayCaptHenway Posts: 32,815 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Been there, done that.....too many times image


    but tell us


    "took a deep breath and called myself a very, VERY derogatory name." what name???image


    the last time I tried to take a proof out of its mint capsule it flew across the room and lost $250













    Stefanie >>



    Alderman. It's the worst thing you call a person in Chicago.
    TD
    Numismatist. 50 year member ANA. Winner of four ANA Heath Literary Awards; three Wayte and Olga Raymond Literary Awards; Numismatist of the Year Award 2009, and Lifetime Achievement Award 2020. Winner numerous NLG Literary Awards.
  • gecko109gecko109 Posts: 8,231 ✭


    << <i>How's the floor?
    image
    TD >>




    Who cares?image On second thought, my wife might!image
  • TwoSides2aCoinTwoSides2aCoin Posts: 44,624 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>A few years ago, I dropped an ICG MS-63 Saint into the garbage can while liberating it from its holder. I submitted the coin to PCGS, and it came back MS-64. >>



    I might try that with a roll of prezzie bucks that I just got from the mint at face value.

    ``https://ebay.us/m/KxolR5

  • BroadstruckBroadstruck Posts: 30,497 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Wrong Forum... try WORLD & ANCIENT COINS FORUM image
    To Err Is Human.... To Collect Err's Is Just Too Much Darn Tootin Fun!
  • CaptHenwayCaptHenway Posts: 32,815 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Wrong Forum... try WORLD & ANCIENT COINS FORUM image >>



    Chill.
    Numismatist. 50 year member ANA. Winner of four ANA Heath Literary Awards; three Wayte and Olga Raymond Literary Awards; Numismatist of the Year Award 2009, and Lifetime Achievement Award 2020. Winner numerous NLG Literary Awards.
  • gecko109gecko109 Posts: 8,231 ✭


    << <i>

    << <i>Wrong Forum... try WORLD & ANCIENT COINS FORUM image >>



    Chill. >>




    Its ok Tom, hes just trying to goad me into another battle royal with his fuzzy bunny!image
  • BroadstruckBroadstruck Posts: 30,497 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>

    << <i>Wrong Forum... try WORLD & ANCIENT COINS FORUM image >>



    Chill. >>




    Its ok Tom, hes just trying to goad me into another battle royal with his fuzzy bunny!image >>



    image
    To Err Is Human.... To Collect Err's Is Just Too Much Darn Tootin Fun!

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