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Pillar of the Community
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lol I know Moe. I'm looking for a reputable dealer in Illinois. I'd be happy to post the coin, but I'm afraid the word of a bunch of people he doesn't know over the Internet won't do. This is a (well, in his mind) potentially $100,000 coin. He needs to interact with a human himself and have the human say the same things I said over the Internet...
I'm way too nice sometimes. Anyway, I promised to help and I'm keeping my word! But I don't know any coin dealers in Illinois (obviously), so I thought I'd ask. I guess nobody knows here either. The saga doth continue! Thank you for your good wishes and intentions, Moe! =)
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I'm originally from Galesburg, IL and know a good shop Peoria, IL. Hadley's Coins : 2606 N Sheridan Rd, Peoria, IL 61604 : (309) 688-3175
Is that close enough or do they want Springfield, IL?
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Pillar of the Community
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The saga doth continue! Indeed! Good luck in your endeavor! (I hope it is a $100,000 for your sake!) |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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bherring, you're my new hero of the day! Many thanks for your kindness, Sir!
Oy Moe - I know what you mean. =)
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Valued Member
United States
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Real or not, I would still like to see a picture of it.
Mike
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Pillar of the Community
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Pillar of the Community
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This is all I have.   |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I can't help you with the coin, but I will say this. If this guy is anything like my dad 10,000 experts could tell this guy it is not real, but let one shade tree dealer say it is real and that would be all he needs to hear. I would steer this guy in the right direction and let him go from there. Rid yourself of this as soon as possible.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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From the pictures I'd say it's not real. Of course I'm just a guy on the internet that he doesn't know.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
870 Posts |
It's obviously not real and I told the guy that. I'm a total novice and I can see this thing screams fake. As I said, I want him to hear it from an real expert.
Anyway, sent him the info that bherring provided, thanks again much!
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Bedrock of the Community
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lol I know Moe. I'm looking for a reputable dealer in Illinois. I'd be happy to post the coin, but I'm afraid the word of a bunch of people he doesn't know over the Internet won't do. This is a (well, in his mind) potentially $100,000 coin. He needs to interact with a human himself and have the human say the same things I said over the Internet...
Sounds like the average person. Not sure how many, possibly thousands, watch this forum, but surely one of them might know just a little bit about coins.   |
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Bedrock of the Community
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lol I know Moe. I'm looking for a reputable dealer in Illinois. I'd be happy to post the coin, but I'm afraid the word of a bunch of people he doesn't know over the Internet won't do. This is a (well, in his mind) potentially $100,000 coin. He needs to interact with a human himself and have the human say the same things I said over the Internet...
Sounds like the average person. Not sure how many, possibly thousands, watch this forum, but surely one of them might know just a little bit about coins. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
870 Posts |
yes, Carl... this place is a great resource. Especially if you're in that extraordinarily dangerous place of "knowing a little".
However, to a person that doesn't know how valuable this place is as a resource, it's just a bunch of geeks gabbing on the Intarwebzz. And I'm quite proud to add my name to this geekdom, and hopefully contribute a little bit as I gain more experience. But I've only learned the value over a great deal of time and reading. It's not something you necessarily figure out right away. =)
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Judging from the pics, this MAY be a cast piece and/or environmentally damaged. I have a similar one in a set of colonial replicas, circa 1960's. Have you tried the old ping test? Balance the coin/token on the tip of a finger and gently strike the rim with a large copper or silver coin. Listen closely for a sustained ring, like that of a large cent or silver coin would produce. If it rings, it's not some pot metal product as are most replicas.
No mention was made of the third surface, the edge. That surface can reveal a few things.
I was recently in the Springfield area and found no sufficiently knowledgeable coin shop owners there. my advice would be to check the coin publications and locate an area show. Your friend could then personally solicit a few reputable opinions. Larry Briggs of SEGS, is a coin expert, and he does many a show in the region. He's one of my favorite go-to guys in numismatics.
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Pillar of the Community
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Hey - cool, thanks for the note! I'll be sure to pass that information on. =)
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