Frederick, MD Show!

MICHAELDIXON · August 30, 2003 11:37AM

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ksteelheader · August 30, 2003 11:38AM

Wow, and I even had my camera. What a pic that would have been....Ken

Coinosaurus · August 30, 2003 11:54AM

QDB had comments about the 1974 aluminum this week in CW and strongly hinted that there are a few out there. No doubt a few counterfeits as well, but certainly possible that this was the real thing. If I had one I would not publicize it at all until the Secret Service position was thoroughly clear. No one has made a test case yet, I would not want to be the first

kranky · August 30, 2003 12:11PM

Wow, that would have been something to see! I think there are three or four known to be out there.

It's quite ironic that you can tell us you saw one, but if you had bought it you couldn't have posted (as coinasaurus points out).

Gerry · August 30, 2003 12:13PM

Referring to the 1974 aluminum centIn his book, The Complete Guide To The Lincoln Cent, David Lange says:

"None of the outstanding examples have ever been offered for public sale, and it's anticipated that any such offering would be subject to confiscation by agents of the U.S. Secret Service."

Would they? Who knows, but buying the coin sure would be a risky venture!

Lakesammman · August 30, 2003 12:15PM

Sure would have liked to have seen it - Al coins are beautiful!

MICHAELDIXON · August 30, 2003 12:22PM

You know, I seriously won't be able to sleep tonight thinking about "what if" I had bought that coin. It's been many years since I've felt this way about a coin!

cladking · August 30, 2003 12:30PM

<< <i>You know, I seriously won't be able to sleep tonight thinking about "what if" I had bought that coin. It's been many years since I've felt this way about a coin! >>

It is a major rarity with a huge amount of history in a widely collected series.

Of course it's also a risky venture from a monetary perspective.

I'd love to see it.

Gerry · August 30, 2003 12:34PM

Take A Look For Free

cladking · August 30, 2003 12:42PM

<< <i>Take A Look For Free. >>

That is quite PL. It even has the "square" rims.

ms70 · August 30, 2003 9:16PM

Now the big question: If the owner took it to a major show & asked for it to be graded by PCGS the same day, would they do it
and keep the owner anonymous?

jdimmick · August 30, 2003 10:24PM

Due to its origination and a definite subject for confiscation, I dont think PCGS would touch the coin.

joeyuk · August 31, 2003 12:17AM

Would it be rude to ask what a fair offer for a coin of that caliber would be ?

Typetone · August 31, 2003 12:44AM

Michael:

My guess is that you bought it, and just can't admit it for fear of the Secret Service. Congratulations.

Greg

MrEureka · August 31, 2003 2:10AM

Check out this story!

rd5425 · August 31, 2003 5:22AM

just out of curiosity, what was your offer?

mdwoods · August 31, 2003 5:30AM

How cool that is! I would love to see one in person. The detail in the photo link, provided by Gerry, surely shows a completely
struck memmie. You dawg Dixon. Lucky dawg that is.

Rampage · August 31, 2003 5:37AM

<< <i>Check out this story! >>

Andy-

I could have gone all day without reading that story. Too bad none of those exist anymore. Or, if they do, they are buried deep in someone's collection in the basement or attic.

That was actually a very interesting story and I thank you for posting it.

MICHAELDIXON · August 31, 2003 9:40AM

"just out of curiosity, what was your offer?"
.
Slightly more than double face value.

dbldie55 · August 31, 2003 9:46AM

<< <i>"just out of curiosity, what was your offer?"
.
Slightly more than double face value.

>>

Care to define "slightly"?

TAP444 · August 31, 2003 9:52AM

I would guess at least 50k might buy one
TIm

merz2 · August 31, 2003 9:55AM

I can't believe this guy shows up after I leave.I stayed 4hrs.

MICHAELDIXON · August 31, 2003 9:56AM

Care to define "slightly"?
.
About enough to buy the bald tires off a wrecked Pinto.

TAP444 · August 31, 2003 9:58AM

Or better yet Just ask Stuart Blay what he would pay for one
TIm

merz2 · August 31, 2003 10:30AM

Naturally I had to look up this coin in my reference books.There were 1.5 million of the alumminum cents made.According to my book it was prooflike with amazing detail ! It also gives some dianostics to determine if genuine. To add to the info the one in the Smithsonian is DDR. There was also some Lincolns minted on bronze clad steel. A specimen was sent to coin world in 1994 by an anonymous collector. The Mint first denied ever minting these and latter retracted that statement.They never did say how many were minted.

merz2 · August 31, 2003 10:37AM

Just so everyone knows what Michael Dixon thinks is a fair offer,he offered me $100 for my Registry Set of Lincoln Proofs 1936-1958.He also offered me $10 extra for a 1928 $20 Gold piece.He did say he'd give me back my pages and folder.

ksteelheader · August 31, 2003 10:41AM

Don speaks the truth!! I overheard this while checking out proof sets....Ken

TAP444 · September 1, 2003 1:34AM

ttt

Frederick, MD Show!

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