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I hope this coin turns out to be the real thing.
Just one further item which will add to to the confusion, as I collect foreign coins minted by the U.S. The order for the Belgium coins was a slightly different weight than the steel planchet. So, the end result is two different weights for the Belgium 2F as the mint matched the order and also used '43 steel planchets. It's encouraging that the weight matches the steel planchet weight which is the lighter of the two weights for the two franks.
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For those saying it may be plated, are you saying it has been plated with steel/iron, and that is why it is sticking to the magnet? If so, that doesn't make much sense to me unless I'm missing something. If so, the surfaces have not oxidized which would happen to raw steel.. So it would have to be coated in two layers. Steel, then a more noble alloy to protect from corrosion, or lacquered. It doesn't look like it has been done. That scenario doesn't make much sense to my brain, but my brain may be missing some important info.
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Simply because the coin was in the holder does not mean it is fake. If you saw a coin like this in 1944 you would think it was odd, and you would probably put it in a holder or something to show your friends to brag that you have something different. I get what some of you guys are saying about seeing fake coins in jewelry and everything, but don't just jump to conclusions since it had the ring around it.
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I think this is fruitless without TPG authentication, all the pictures and guessing is speculation. It is a matter of time when KB can get more expert opinions if he choose to approach the matter further. I hope it is genuine with the story behind it. |
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Been collecting coins a long time, sure would be nice to come across one of those.
"LOVE THE HUNT!"
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I think whether or not it was struck on a Belgium planchet makes no difference. If real, this is still an extremely rare coin with only 25(?) known to exist? I sure hope it's real.
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I hope this is the real deal...
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If it does turn out to be fake you should take it back to the first coin dealer and tell them you will take the $300 for it.......( just kiddin' )
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I am just getting caught up on everything that has been posted. As it is, I do not have internet at my home since my husband and I are so far in the woods it just isn't available. :-)
I think what I am going to do is:
1) not get excited
2) I think I will take it to the gentleman with the coin shop, which is actually close to my home, and make sure it is not just a charm to signify some date that I am unaware of.
3) thank you all for your help, I am overwhelmed by the amount of responses to this posting. And while I do have a hope that it is real for myself. I hope it is real for you all as well. Cause at this point, I feel like I would be disapointing you all if it is not.
Either way, once I find out whether there is a slight possibility that it is, I will let you all know.
Thank you again for all of the great advice.
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Since you have taken it out of the bezel, check the magnetic properties again with a regular magnet not a refrigerator magnet. A genuine steel planchet coin will JUMP to a regular magnet. A nickel plated coin make stick to a magnet and possibly can be picked up by one, but it won't jump to it.
If you coin jumps to the magnet it is most likely real.
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08/19/2013 09:18 am
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I'd suggest covering the coin with a thin tissue to avoid scratches if the coin jumps to a magnet.
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 That's what I was going to say. |
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If it does turn out to be fake you should take it back to the first coin dealer and tell them you will take the $300 for it.......( just kiddin' ) I would and I'm not kiddin, teach the scumbag a lesson and break him from sucking eggs.  KBrumley, I hope for you and your son that this turns out well. The advice offered on this forum has been honest, real and in your best interest. I hope you take heed because I've researched this coin and it'll go for between 50k & 100K at auction if real. Irregardless of it's authenticity, your Grandma gave you a "priceless" gift that will forever cause you to remember her in a most private way. I'm sorry for the loss, however she has found a way to connect with you for a while longer and that is worth more than any money. Good Luck!  |
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