Really great story..... out of the many coins you look at during these sessions, it is really great to have a treasure turn up... and it makes it special that a Vet had it...Thanks for telling the story here... Cheers, RickO
While I was with ANACS we had the classic Little Old Lady come into Headquarters with a 1921 Double Eagle. She had been born in 1921, and had been given the coin by her Uncle, who was the Superintendent of the Philadelphia Mint. She gave his name, which I looked up later in the Coin World Almanac to verify.
Unfortunately, she had polished the coin many times over the years. We certified it as Genuine-Polished.
This was the piece which was later slabbed as an Impaired Proof. I had never considered the possibility that it might be a Proof because there were no Proofs listed for that year, and because you sure wouldn't think it was a Proof from looking at the surfaces. That coin was UGLY!
Anyways, this was why Proof 1921 Saints were struck, because the Superintendent wanted something special to give to his niece, who unfortunately did not know how to take care of it. Remember this when you consider other unusual coins, such as the exceptionally well struck but mis-handled 1933-S half dollar currently under much discussion.
TD
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That's a great story.
Someone must have seen 'something' about that Lincoln somewhere along the line. That guy had it in an envelope for a reason. At least it would seem so.
How lucky for them that they ran into you !
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Miracle at Long Beach. I want to thank Miss Cassi East. You have made so many people happy. Thank you.. It starts at the top. PCGS is o.k. Top to bottom. Thank you all.!
As most of you know, I do a "Meet the Expert" session every day at each Long Beach show. People show me their coins and ask questions. Most of the questions are like: "Will this coin cross", "Which of these coins will upgrade", "Why isn't this Franklin half FBL", etc. I also get a lot of raw coins shown to me with either "Which coins should I have graded?" or "What are these worth?"
Something very special happened at the recent Long Beach show. An older gentleman in a wheel chair (and a veteran's hat) came up to show me three coins. With him were his wife and his son (probably mid-30's, with a fireman's t-shirt). The first two coins he showed me were well worn common silver dollars to which I said, "just worth their silver value."
I then looked at a 1969 Lincoln cent he had in a paper 2 x 2 pouch. I told him he should get that one graded. He said that was ok and we gave the coin to customer service to write up. Customer service asked me how much to insure the coin for and I said "$100,000". Of course the people's jaws dropped. We sent the coin up to the grading room and I also went up to tell everyone the story and make sure the coin was handled with due care.
The coin was indeed a genuine 1969-S double die and it graded MS63RD. The people consigned the coin to an auction and I expect them to net $75,000 give or take...a life changing event for this family! I'm shown about ten 1969-S pennies at every Long Beach show and of course they are never the rare double die. But this time it was. I'm still smiling.
David Hall
What a cool and eventful story!
I decided to change calling the bathroom the John and renamed it the Jim. I feel so much better saying I went to the Jim this morning.
Great story; and for many that kind of money makes a huge difference in people's lives. I spoke to a woman a couple days ago who burned up her lottery $50K winnings in short order, I'm sure these people will be telling everyone they know about their positive experience.
@bolivarshagnasty said:
The Heritage photos did this coin no favors.
Totally agree, Mel. Horrible photos, and I would be royally pissed off at the results of this auction if I were the owner.
@bolivarshagnasty said:
The Heritage photos did this coin no favors.
What do you suggest, that they overexpose the image or just airbrush out all the discoloration and corrosion spot?
As steveben points out, the color on the large pics is not close to what we see in the slab. I wouldn't expect them to hide issues with the coin, but as a Seller I would at least expect accuracy of color and blemishes that were there.
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Great story, thanks for sharing.
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This times 100 !!!
Excellent
One of the few cents that the population keeps going up...and so does the value....
WS
This sort of stuff is what makes the hobby. How many of us are here only because of the possibility of a 1916-D, a copper 43, or DDO?
Really great story..... out of the many coins you look at during these sessions, it is really great to have a treasure turn up... and it makes it special that a Vet had it...Thanks for telling the story here... Cheers, RickO
This story makes the coin even more valuable, IMHOP
Pete
While I was with ANACS we had the classic Little Old Lady come into Headquarters with a 1921 Double Eagle. She had been born in 1921, and had been given the coin by her Uncle, who was the Superintendent of the Philadelphia Mint. She gave his name, which I looked up later in the Coin World Almanac to verify.
Unfortunately, she had polished the coin many times over the years. We certified it as Genuine-Polished.
This was the piece which was later slabbed as an Impaired Proof. I had never considered the possibility that it might be a Proof because there were no Proofs listed for that year, and because you sure wouldn't think it was a Proof from looking at the surfaces. That coin was UGLY!
Anyways, this was why Proof 1921 Saints were struck, because the Superintendent wanted something special to give to his niece, who unfortunately did not know how to take care of it. Remember this when you consider other unusual coins, such as the exceptionally well struck but mis-handled 1933-S half dollar currently under much discussion.
TD
When was this double die first discovered? Was there a "news" story about it? I expect maybe he thought that's what he had, but wasn't sure.
Me too......great story!
It is good to see the people get their just due. Especially from THE man.
I love to hear stories like this one. Makes my day.
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I'd love to know more about how the person got this coin.......coin roll hunting, spare change, or ? Just be nice to know how they acquired it
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Some history of the 1969-S double die below:
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WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That is some kind of feel-good story! Great to hear and happy for this family!
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Yes!!!!
I knew it would happen.
awesome story and a great read
Very cool indeed!
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What was the first thing the family was able to say after they put their eyes back in the sockets?
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Well done Mr Hall!
Great story.
WOW! Awesome story! Thanks for sharing. It will be exciting to see how much the price realized will be.
That's a great story.
Someone must have seen 'something' about that Lincoln somewhere along the line. That guy had it in an envelope for a reason. At least it would seem so.
How lucky for them that they ran into you !
That's a great story, and a very happy ending!
I once had the pleasure of informing a police officer that the 2000-P Sacagawea dollar he brought to the ANACS table at a show was a Cheerios variety. You never forget that look after you deliver the news!
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Miracle at Long Beach. I want to thank Miss Cassi East. You have made so many people happy. Thank you.. It starts at the top. PCGS is o.k. Top to bottom. Thank you all.!
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What a cool and eventful story!
The name is LEE!
What a great story and experience! For both HRH and the owner.
I have to say:
Great story. Can't believe that coin is worth more than my avatar.
Great story; and for many that kind of money makes a huge difference in people's lives. I spoke to a woman a couple days ago who burned up her lottery $50K winnings in short order, I'm sure these people will be telling everyone they know about their positive experience.
If this is the one, it just sold for $40,800. Less than what the assigned grade would indicate, but understandable and a nice return on such a find.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/lincoln-cents/small-cents/1969-s-1c-doubled-die-obverse-fs-101-ms63-red-pcgs-secure/a/1274-4218.s?ic4=ListView-ShortDescription-071515
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The Heritage photos did this coin no favors.
Totally agree, Mel. Horrible photos, and I would be royally pissed off at the results of this auction if I were the owner.
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What do you suggest, that they overexpose the image or just airbrush out all the discoloration and corrosion spot?
always look at the slab photos. they are closer to what the coin looks like in hand.
As steveben points out, the color on the large pics is not close to what we see in the slab. I wouldn't expect them to hide issues with the coin, but as a Seller I would at least expect accuracy of color and blemishes that were there.
Awesome JUST Awesome..........that's soooo cool
Steve