Genuine Coins

Metalsmith · February 14, 2013 4:58AM

Looking around at different sites I see coins listed genuine. Some are rare date but some are relative common.

I don't understand why you would buy a genuine coin unless it is a filler for some rare date but even some of them have a big price tag.

Would you buy a genuine coin? Why not buy the best grade you can afford?

TY
Ms

2ltdjorn · February 14, 2013 5:05AM

Not all genuine coins are created equal!

AUandAG · February 14, 2013 5:07AM

I've never actually pursued a genny and prefer to save for the non problem coin.

However, that being said, I have owned many that were problems that were picked
up in collections. Was surprised at the values many had over melt, etc. There appears
to be a market and some are willing to pay a "premium" over the obvious reduction
the problems cause.

And I'm referring to non CC coins which almost always sell, regardless of the problem.

bob

Steve27 · February 14, 2013 5:09AM

I believe in buying the coin and not the holder. There are many cases where PCGS has determined the coin has been cleaned and placed it in the "genuine" holder. To me, if it's unnoticeable to the naked eye, I'll by a high grade genuine coin rather than a lower grade normal slabbed coin at the same price. Just don't ask me to explain how ebay sellers arrive at their asking prices.

rxer · February 14, 2013 5:44AM

when you collect half cents by die marriage and/or die state - sometimes you better grab
a genuine - or you may never have another chance

s4ny · February 14, 2013 6:07AM

I like this "Genuine" Type 1 Double Eagle. It has a small scratch. Not a big deal to me.

Genuine Coins

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