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New Member
Canada
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To the naked eye the dot is actually quite pronounced, and doesn't appear to be an indent but rather a protruding part of the coin that is quite distinguishable from any other spot of wear on the coin. My lighting is not not perfect, and neither is the camera. I wish I had a better set up to give a better pic. Like I said, if it isn't, no biggie, but if it is, were talking serious money, so I'd like to be sure before I toss this coin in the bucket. I'm sure that there is a possibility of what was once round to appear to be oval if the wear is just so and the angle of the shots aren't perfect. Like I said, new to this, but, I've learned in life that sometimes, its worth a double check, maybe even a triple check.
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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 with DBM"s take on this Quote:
NOT A DOT
A 1936 cent with a die chip so close as to make it interesting and worth hanging on to,but absolutely not a '36 dot.
Unfortunately I very much doubt that this is a 1936 dot penny. Still it is an interesting coin and has prompted some healthy debate. But all the debate in the world will not magically change this coin into a 1936 dot penny  |
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Valued Member
 Canada
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Well, I guess il have to get a professional shot of the coin. could be a chip I though about this but... to my view.. it does not look like a chip.
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Pillar of the Community
 Canada
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A better photo won't change the outcome,it would only serve to determine if the dot is indeed a die chip or PMD.Accept that you haven't found a fortune and enjoy fishing tomorrow. |
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Canada
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Mr. "Coin Cabinet's" logic behind dismissing this coin was that the dot simply was not in the right place. Not that the dot was wear, but that it wasn't where it is supposed to be. He looked at it for literally 3 seconds, and seriously, this guy had his mind made up before I took the coin out of my pocket, so really, were going to get another professional's opinion before letting it go. The coin expert at the pawn shop was sure that there was something of a dot exactly where it should be. He also took the time to take notice, but he also said that he couldn't, for some reason or another, declare his professional opinion, but he was quite excited. There is a difference in perspective here. For those of us who have seen the coin in person, yes, there is something there that is very noticable in comparison to any wear marks on the coin. But, it seems that this forum isn't of much help, and it doesn't help that we don't have the best of pics. So, were going to have it checked out by someone who can confirm once and for all. And if it is by chance the real deal, and if it is confirmed, that person will make a pretty penny themselves. And again, if not, well, was pretty fun to have had the possibility at the least.
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Valued Member
Canada
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New Member
Canada
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Thanks for the feedback though everyone, helped to figure out what could and couldn't be. When we have it figure out for sure we'll update the status of the coin, whether it is worth close to 500k or just 1 cent. If its just one cent... me and B Positive are gonna buy the best tasting candy and split it. Ohhhhh yeah!
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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 Too bad. I was hoping for a pit. This looks like a chip. And to the Bs: That means a chip in the die, which would cause a raised bump on the coin. |
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But, it seems that this forum isn't of much help,  How is that so? You asked a question about a coin and you got a definitive answer from a number of people that just might know what they are talking about. If you were looking for positive and praising answers so that you could embellish a listing on ebay then you are probably correct, the forum wasn't much help in that aspect. Like I stated before , No amount of "Fish tailing" will turn your coin into a 1936 dot penny Edited by trout1105
06/17/2012 01:00 am
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New Member
Canada
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Haha, "fish tailing" coming from the trout himself. Funny. But what I was looking for was something that would totally convince me, one way or the other, and I'm not convinced, and I doubt you would be in my shoes either, seeing what could be at stake. The problem with forums like these are bull  thread replies such as the one you just posted. Sure, some of the thread was helpful, and I gave my thanks for that, but people who have nothing better to do then to pour their sad pessimism out on a serious inquiry (such as your own)should really just stfu. I know internet, and I know real life, and sad to say, the psychology of people like you are saddening, because I know how far different your response would be if this discussion happened at a table in real life. Just saying chump. So fish tail yourself to a place where your own input is of some value, or shut yo gills! |
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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Haha, "fish tailing" coming from the trout himself. Funny. But what I was looking for was something that would totally convince me, one way or the other, and I'm not convinced, and I doubt you would be in my shoes either, seeing what could be at stake. The problem with forums like these are bull thread replies such as the one you just posted. Sure, some of the thread was helpful, and I gave my thanks for that, but people who have nothing better to do then to pour their sad pessimism out on a serious inquiry (such as your own)should really just stfu. I know internet, and I know real life, and sad to say, the psychology of people like you are saddening, because I know how far different your response would be if this discussion happened at a table in real life. Just saying chump. So fish tail yourself to a place where your own input is of some value, or shut yo gills!
That was a bit rude and uncalled for , Next time you insult me please be a little bit more creative and maybe add a bit of Witt so that I can have another laugh.   You wouldn't know me from a bar of soap, How can you come up with an assumption as to my character. I will give you a little insight. I am a bit long in the tooth with a very low tolerance for bullies,fools and shysters I collect coins purely as a hobby. We have all been in the same boat at one stage or another with coins we think are super rare and just turn out to be a run of the mill coin. So in your next cup of coffee add some cement so that you can harden up old mate and just accept that you haven't found an exceptional coin. I truly wish that it was a 1936 dot penny and I would have congratulated you on a great find because I like nothing better than to see an unusual and rare coin saved from the pond  So B positive and B real, BEWARE it is ill advised to wind up grumpy old men with a bad attitudes |
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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I agree that it is a die chip. It is not circular enough to be the dot IMO.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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But what I was looking for was something that would totally convince me, one way or the other, and I'm not convinced... Something tells me that even the reanimated corpse of John Jay Pittman himself could not convince you two of the illegitimacy of this coin  |
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Forum Mom
 United States
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B_Real, name calling and bad language are not tolerated here on CCF. This is a family-friendly forum and all members are encouraged to ask questions and participate with no fear of belittling or denigration. Please keep this in mind when posting.
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Valued Member
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Sigh only those with small vocabularies use vulgar language...this is due to the fact that they cant think of better words to use ;)
Thanks for making this thread, I enjoyed all of the amusing comments.
"So in your next cup of coffee add some cement so that you can harden up old mate and just accept that you haven't found an exceptional coin." LOL!
Sorry to hear you dont have the dot, but it looks like it is time to move on.
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