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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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1k ?
Why not pay the extra for the real thing.
i remember when a good fake would cost you about $200.
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New Member
Australia
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Why not pay the extra for the real thing.
Because you don't have the extra $19K to buy one? |
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
1079 Posts |
Whats 19k between friends?
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Valued Member
Australia
281 Posts |
I imagine that if anyone here had a real one they would be constantly stroking the coins side and muttering under their breath "my preciousss)
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
1091 Posts |
This gives new meaning to the term "Mint your own" that the Royal Australian Mint uses in promoting the portable press Mint Mark dollars.
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Pillar of the Community
 Australia
1529 Posts |
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Originally posted by grendelfreak
I imagine that if anyone here had a real one they would be constantly stroking the coins side and muttering under their breath "my preciousss)
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Even with a small group of 40 members from Downunder, it would not surprise me at all, if someone do own one.  |
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Valued Member
Australia
281 Posts |
is that a subtle hint Lim?
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
1529 Posts |
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Originally posted by grendelfreak
is that a subtle hint Lim?
Nah, I am just your normal humble hobbyist with a collection that can only, at the very best, be looked upon as ordinary. |
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New Member
Australia
45 Posts |
If it makes you happy no collection is "ordinary".
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New Member
Australia
45 Posts |
hmmm, better rephrase that:
If your collection makes you happy, it cannot be "ordinary"
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Moderator
 United States
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Originally posted by Cruzi
A bit more info on Mr Gee, ...
Mr Gee spent time in prison and whilst in lost most of his fingers to bolt cutters whilst a guest of HRH.
His forgeries are now as collectable as the coins he intended to copy.
Go figure.
Having just finished the book - which is very interesting. How do I insure to those on the forum that refer to me as "RG" that I am not Mr. G(ee) I like my fingers where they are   |
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Valued Member
Australia
65 Posts |
Ive seen 1930 Australian penny fakes go for over $250 I guess these must fun to keep.
Or they just want to show off they have a 1930 penny to there friends.
Just amazes me
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Valued Member
Australia
161 Posts |
The saddest thing is to make a passable 1930 fake an even rarer coin has to be used. Only the 1931 Dropped 1 Indian die penny has the same obverse and reverse as the 1930 and with an estimate of between 20 and 30 known....
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Valued Member
Australia
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I just would not risk my dollars buying big on a rare predecimal on the net.Only If it was from a reputable seller I would have second thoughts but do not buy from a stranger unless he would be confident that I can have a profesional assesment from my local dealer/s
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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I dont mind buying the sub $100 coins on the net but the big ticket items I'll be travelling interstate to purchase. I haven't decided if I'll be getting a 3d 21/22 overdate but if I do I hope to do so at auction just for the thrill of it.
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