In the history of the US Coin Forum has there ever been............................

SanctionII · May 5, 2025 12:23PM

...................... a situation where a person who starts a forum thread about his or her finding a coin that is believed to be a.............. major find, major rarity, previously unknown example of a coin thought lost to history..................... submits the coin to a major TPG and learns that the coin is what he or she claims it is?

I just read the .....................Possible 1922P Sandblasted, high relief peace dollar discovered..................... thread posted by mon1ck. After doing so I remembered multiple other similar threads but have no recollection of the poster's belief about his or her coin being confirmed by a TPG.

EDIT: Not counting FlyingAL.

FlyingAl · May 5, 2025 12:26PM

@SanctionII said:
...................... a situation where a person who starts a forum thread about his or her finding a coin that is believed to be a.............. major find, major rarity, previously unknown example of a coin thought lost to history..................... submits the coin to a major TPG and learns that the coin is what he or she claims it is?

I just read the .....................Possible 1922P Sandblasted, high relief peace dollar discovered..................... thread posted by mon1ck. After doing so I remembered multiple other similar threads but have no recollection of the poster's belief about his or her coin being confirmed by a TPG.

Yes, but it usually doesn't work in the way that you think it would.

SanctionII · May 5, 2025 12:27PM

FlyingAl.

Your story does not count (due to the gravitas you have worked so hard to acquire and possess)

FlyingAl · May 5, 2025 12:31PM

@SanctionII said:
FlyingAl.

Your story does not count (due to the gravitas you have worked so hard to acquire and possess)

Thank you, but luckily I have seen it happen more than with just me.

In that case, it was a different forum (CoinTalk) and a different coin (1909 VDB Matte Proof). Most posters were convinced the coin was not a Proof, until a picture of the PCGS slab was posted.

Due to the rarity of these things actually happening, most posters doubt right up until the very end, and sometimes even beyond that.

dipset512 · May 5, 2025 12:42PM

Yes, this happened to me; however, it wasn't on this forum but another popular one. It turned out to be a Dropped Star on the obverse of a half dollar. I do admit, I did not know the terminology of it.

TomB · May 5, 2025 12:50PM

@FlyingAl said:

@SanctionII said:
FlyingAl.

Your story does not count (due to the gravitas you have worked so hard to acquire and possess)

Thank you, but luckily I have seen it happen more than with just me.

In that case, it was a different forum (CoinTalk) and a different coin (1909 VDB Matte Proof). Most posters were convinced the coin was not a Proof, until a picture of the PCGS slab was posted.

Due to the rarity of these things actually happening, most posters doubt right up until the very end, and sometimes even beyond that.

I think I might be getting my 1909 VDB MPL stories a little mixed-up, but I do recall one where PCGS certified a business strike as an MPL and later deactivated the cert. I saved an image of the TrueView and thought that coin might have originated in a CoinTalk discussion.

FlyingAl · May 5, 2025 12:56PM

@TomB said:

@FlyingAl said:

@SanctionII said:
FlyingAl.

Your story does not count (due to the gravitas you have worked so hard to acquire and possess)

Thank you, but luckily I have seen it happen more than with just me.

In that case, it was a different forum (CoinTalk) and a different coin (1909 VDB Matte Proof). Most posters were convinced the coin was not a Proof, until a picture of the PCGS slab was posted.

Due to the rarity of these things actually happening, most posters doubt right up until the very end, and sometimes even beyond that.

I think I might be getting my 1909 VDB MPL stories a little mixed-up, but I do recall one where PCGS certified a business strike as an MPL and later deactivated the cert. I saved an image of the TrueView and thought that coin might have originated in a CoinTalk discussion.

Tom, the coin I mentioned was definitely a Matte. Seems like the OP is now a CACG grader.
https://www.cointalk.com/threads/1909-vdb-matte-proof.286197/#google_vignette

lermish · May 5, 2025 12:57PM

There are a few examples that have popped up in the trade dollar world over the years, notably the 76-S DDO and the 75 Very Wide c c.

But it seems like you may be asking about finds from newbies, not necessarily experienced board members?

johnny9434 · May 5, 2025 12:58PM

@dipset512 said:
Yes, this happened to me; however, it wasn't on this forum but another popular one. It turned out to be a Dropped Star on the obverse of a half dollar. I do admit, I did not know the terminology of it.

And we all started there and learned, it's all good 👍
Note: welcome to the forums ✌️

SanctionII · May 5, 2025 1:02PM

The focus of my thread is the multiple newcomers to the forums who post about finding what they claim is a rare and valuable coin (including in a parking lot).

However, finds by experienced board members is also a good topic for discussion.

TomB · May 5, 2025 1:03PM

@FlyingAl said:

@TomB said:

@FlyingAl said:

@SanctionII said:
FlyingAl.

Your story does not count (due to the gravitas you have worked so hard to acquire and possess)

Thank you, but luckily I have seen it happen more than with just me.

In that case, it was a different forum (CoinTalk) and a different coin (1909 VDB Matte Proof). Most posters were convinced the coin was not a Proof, until a picture of the PCGS slab was posted.

Due to the rarity of these things actually happening, most posters doubt right up until the very end, and sometimes even beyond that.

I think I might be getting my 1909 VDB MPL stories a little mixed-up, but I do recall one where PCGS certified a business strike as an MPL and later deactivated the cert. I saved an image of the TrueView and thought that coin might have originated in a CoinTalk discussion.

Tom, the coin I mentioned was definitely a Matte. Seems like the OP is now a CACG grader.
https://www.cointalk.com/threads/1909-vdb-matte-proof.286197/#google_vignette

Okay, the thread I was thinking of had a different coin and I even saved the old TrueView while it was labeled as an MPL. Now the cert is deactivated after PCGS realized their "mechanical error".

FlyingAl · May 5, 2025 1:05PM

@TomB said:

@FlyingAl said:

@TomB said:

@FlyingAl said:

@SanctionII said:
FlyingAl.

Your story does not count (due to the gravitas you have worked so hard to acquire and possess)

Thank you, but luckily I have seen it happen more than with just me.

In that case, it was a different forum (CoinTalk) and a different coin (1909 VDB Matte Proof). Most posters were convinced the coin was not a Proof, until a picture of the PCGS slab was posted.

Due to the rarity of these things actually happening, most posters doubt right up until the very end, and sometimes even beyond that.

I think I might be getting my 1909 VDB MPL stories a little mixed-up, but I do recall one where PCGS certified a business strike as an MPL and later deactivated the cert. I saved an image of the TrueView and thought that coin might have originated in a CoinTalk discussion.

Tom, the coin I mentioned was definitely a Matte. Seems like the OP is now a CACG grader.
https://www.cointalk.com/threads/1909-vdb-matte-proof.286197/#google_vignette

Okay, the thread I was thinking of had a different coin and I even saved the old TrueView while it was labeled as an MPL. Now the cert is deactivated after PCGS realized their "mechanical error".

I think I've seen that thread as well. Caused quite the hubbub back then.

TxCollector · May 5, 2025 1:11PM

Wasn’t there one a few years back where the OP came across a reeded edge Indian cent at a LCS and the store owner didn’t notice?

JBK · May 5, 2025 1:15PM

I refuse to open this thread because of the clickbait title.

Crypto · May 5, 2025 1:18PM

Depends, when a vet board member claims to find something it pans out more than it doesn't because many of us know our niches better than the avg dealers couple to having the passion to go though thousands of mint sets and ebay listings to find say a 61DOO or what ever rarity we were searching for. We typically only come on for the wins not the years of time lost looking.

When Newbs read a redbook wrong and want a 6 figure windfall from their VF 09vdb it's hard to divorce them from the jet ski they have already bought in their mind

JBK · May 5, 2025 1:19PM

I recall some years ago a newbie posted what he thought was very descriptive text to describe a supposed error he found in a roll from the bank. He wasn't able to post photos initially and was subject to the inevitable and probably appropriate doubts and eye rolls.

Oh wait, that was me.

ldhair · May 5, 2025 2:31PM

I'm thinking that Charmy found a 1909 VDB MPL or maybe she was helping someone.
It was many years ago.

ChrisH821 · May 5, 2025 3:04PM

Not a major rarity by any means, but I had my suspicions about this one when I posted it
https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/1027916/hammered-1913-t2-lets-see-them#latest
TL/DR: 1913 T2 Buff that was really well struck, I thought it might be a proof, PCGS graded it PR64. It came out of a SEGS MS65 holder. I ended up selling it but I kind of wish I had kept it.

ChrisH821 · May 5, 2025 3:07PM

@FlyingAl said:

@SanctionII said:
FlyingAl.

Your story does not count (due to the gravitas you have worked so hard to acquire and possess)

Thank you, but luckily I have seen it happen more than with just me.

In that case, it was a different forum (CoinTalk) and a different coin (1909 VDB Matte Proof). Most posters were convinced the coin was not a Proof, until a picture of the PCGS slab was posted.

Due to the rarity of these things actually happening, most posters doubt right up until the very end, and sometimes even beyond that.

I remember someone years ago bragging about PCGS grading a 09 VDB proof that so obviously was not. Turns out they had made a mechanical error and asked him to return the coin. I don't know what ever happened with that.

SanctionII · May 5, 2025 3:10PM

Still waiting to see a post by one of the newcomers to the US Coin Forum stating that they submitted the coin(s) they found for grading and obtained a result that confirms that they were right (with photographic proof).

Wonder how long it will take

Nap · May 5, 2025 3:21PM

There was a discovery of a new Overton variety of a bust half that was casually shared to a thread. That was quite a few years ago.

Robot1010 · May 5, 2025 4:01PM

From a different coin forum

MarkInDavis · May 5, 2025 4:20PM

I recall several dateless 1916 Standing Liberty quarters that got certified, but they may have been by fairly knowledgeable forumites.

seanq · May 5, 2025 5:19PM

@JBK said:
I recall some years ago a newbie posted what he thought was very descriptive text to describe a supposed error he found in a roll from the bank. He wasn't able to post photos initially and was subject to the inevitable and probably appropriate doubts and eye rolls.

Oh wait, that was me.

I am still cleaning the egg from my face after looking at your initial pics and calling this coin a vice job. I was quick to correct myself after taking a better look, and I am grateful you didn't take me at my initial word.

FWIW, I also called the 1919 DDO Mercury Dime a counterfeit when it was first posted. It's the other side of the "newbie finds a great rarity", I suppose, when an experienced collector dismisses a great rarity as something worthless.

Sean Reynolds

Rexford · May 5, 2025 10:34PM

https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/1040931/discovery-coin-the-1843-engraved-mature-head-large-cent-pattern-discussion-thread#latest

airplanenut · May 6, 2025 2:03PM

Not a super huge score in the context of how rare some finds can be, nor a cherrypick since I was simply given the coin, but when I first posted these two coins back in 2007, a few folks identified the quarter eagle as a weak D, which made it a significantly less common coin than a plain 1911.

lermish · May 6, 2025 3:00PM

@airplanenut said:
Not a super huge score in the context of how rare some finds can be, nor a cherrypick since I was simply given the coin, but when I first posted these two coins back in 2007, a few folks identified the quarter eagle as a weak D, which made it a significantly less common coin than a plain 1911.

Awesome coin and story...but are you sure you want your full name and DOB (and maybe mother's maiden name) floating around more than is necessary? I would encourage you to strike out some of the info in that holder (which is an awesome display that I really like).

CaptHenway · May 7, 2025 8:05AM

I remember a certain 1919 Doubled Die Obverse Dime that made its debut here and ATS that turned out to be quite a major variety.

https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/936873/going-through-a-few-hundred-errors-varieties-fun-new-pics-2-17-id-help-plz/p1

Rexford · May 7, 2025 1:29PM

Not a major discovery nor a US coin, but kinda neat. I had the sub-description added to the holder later on.

https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/1081413/newp-near-flawless-1809-danish-medal#latest

4Redisin · May 9, 2025 9:42PM

A few years ago, a newbie, female CRH on Coin Talk found a minor DDO Lincoln that was unknown at the time. Members told her to get it certified. When one of the TPGS's slabbed it, we all gave her "likes".

Nysoto · May 9, 2025 10:55PM

Discovery of new Overton die marriage Draped Bust half dollar 1807 O.115, T-10 (four known):
https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/224321/new-variety-draped-bust-half-dollar-1807-o-115-discovered-here-prev-unknown-obv-12-not-described/p1

Discovery of new Overton die marriage Draped Bust half dollar 1806 O.129, T-21 (two known):
https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/441002/sometimes-you-get-a-nice-cherrypick-then-sometimes-you-get-cherrypicked-draped-bust-half/p1
and
https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/446574/new-1806-half-dollar-variety-o-129-confirmed

Authentication/attribution of 1806 T-21:

In the history of the US Coin Forum has there ever been............................

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