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What was the coin on Pawn Stars that sold for $34,000

pocketpiececommemspocketpiececommems Posts: 5,896 ✭✭✭✭✭
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I turned the show on and the "expert" said it was a $40,000 coin but I couldn't tell or hear what it was.
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  • seanqseanq Posts: 8,675 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Pretty sure it was an 1861 $20, I remember them teasing whether or not it was the Paquet reverse.


    Sean Reynolds
    Incomplete planchets wanted, especially Lincoln Cents & type coins.

    "Keep in mind that most of what passes as numismatic information is no more than tested opinion at best, and marketing blather at worst. However, I try to choose my words carefully, since I know that you guys are always watching." - Joe O'Connor
  • TexasNationalsTexasNationals Posts: 3,837 ✭
    Non-Paquet, graded raw 63/64
  • Timbuk3Timbuk3 Posts: 11,658 ✭✭✭✭✭
    You're right it was the $20 !!!
    Timbuk3
  • themasterthemaster Posts: 676 ✭✭✭
    1861-s $20 gold piece. Appraised to be at least MS63.


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    Louis
    "If you would know the value of money, go and try to borrow some." Benjamin Franklin
  • SeattleSlammerSeattleSlammer Posts: 10,020 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I recall thinking that it was a very strong offer considering that the coin was raw........even with the 'expert's' opinion.
  • MrEurekaMrEureka Posts: 24,271 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I did not see the episode or the coin, but I have to wonder if the whole thing was orchestrated as a plot to sell the coin to some enterprising TV viewer.

    Andy Lustig

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  • InternetJunkyInternetJunky Posts: 2,329 ✭


    << <i>I recall thinking that it was a very strong offer considering that the coin was raw........even with the 'expert's' opinion. >>



    When this happens it makes me wonder if the cast talks to their appraisers before hand and offers them a percentage to low ball certain things they appraise so it can be bought from the seller for a cheaper price. Maybe the coin was an even higher grade..the camera doesn't show that kinda stuff.
  • coolestcoolest Posts: 2,281 ✭✭✭
    The coin looked to be a solid 64
    and Im sure the pawn guys thought so also.
  • crazyhounddogcrazyhounddog Posts: 13,979 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>1861-s $20 gold piece. Appraised to be at least MS63.


    Have a Great Day!
    Louis >>



    That's the way I remember it an 1861-S MS-63 double eagle. Great looking piece....Joe
    The bitterness of "Poor Quality" is remembered long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.
  • johnny9434johnny9434 Posts: 28,421 ✭✭✭✭✭
    it was a $20. didnt get q good look at it either

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