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Although my opinion should not be regarded as the definite truth, the edge and rim of the coin seem very off. I think it is a counterfeit. Where did you get it?
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it came in a bag of coins I bought from a local car boot sale
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Korea, Republic Of
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1916 DDO Buffalo nickel found in a bag of coins sold in a local car boot sale in the UK?  Not too sure about its authenticity. However, based on the infos provided the coin does look a bit strange on the rims, and the chances of it being genuine sound slim. Don't take my word for it, I'll let the experts chime in. |
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Lets wait for weerdsteev :-)
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Quote:1916 DDO Buffalo nickel found in a bag of coins sold in a local car boot sale in the UK? Not too sure about its authenticity. what so you doubt that I am telling the truth coins turn up in all kinds of places how many uk service men were in the us during ww1 used us currency brought it back to the uk skip forward two generations and you have ppl clearing out and selling things that theyre great grandfather kept during their lives how many years was it before the double die was spotted id already looked at the coin once and dismissed it as worthless it was while reasearching other US coins that I have that I came across a write up on the 1916 yes I am pretty sure that one of the experts will be able to point me in the right direction as to wether it is genuine or fake |
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what so you doubt that I am telling the truth coins turn up in all kinds of places Its difficult to tell from your photographs, but the coin does appear to have some of the characteristics of a genuine 1916 doubled die obverse nickel. The coin should be submitted to PCGS or NGC for certification. The cost of doing so, compared to the value of the coin, if genuine, is trivial. Please continue posting as you learn more about the coin, its always nice to know "the end of the story". Best of luck. -Jos. Curwen, Gent. Edited by joseph_curwen
05/18/2014 10:20 am
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Actually, the more I'm looking at it and the more I am comparing yours to a genuine piece, I am believing that your coin is the real deal. I was looking at the PCGS CoinFacts images, and I noticed the same rim anomaly on the left side of the obverse, as well as the diagnostics of the doubled feathers and ribbons. I have to say congratulations. Let's see if others will confirm my suspicions. I believe your coin can very well be worth $15,000 - $20,000!  Edited by TypeCoin971793
05/18/2014 1:10 pm
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yes I am pretty sure that one of the experts will be able to point me in the right direction as to wether it is genuine or fake You've come to the right place oneshot. Welcome to CCF btw. It's the weekend, so please don't be discouraged by so few responses about your find. I'm far from an expert, but your coin looks genuine to me. If so, it's worth 5 figures. I'll sit back and wait for the experts.  |
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I hope yours is real. You definitely need to send it in for grading though. A coin dealer I know travels to Europe at least 4 times a year on other business. While there, he takes an extra 2 days finding coins. He has come back with some very rare stuff, all unattributed. Most recently, he brought back an 1873 doubled liberty that graded vf30. He paid $10 for it. Many coins are completely unattributed, and there seems to be quite a few US coins that came over in the 2 WWs. Edited by RedRaider
05/19/2014 7:33 pm
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I hope yours is real. You definitely need to send it in for grading though.
yes that is what I am trying to sort out now, but being in the uk I'm finding it difficult to get correct answers,
who would you recommend I send it into PCGS or NCG
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This could be a neat success story!
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If you do send it to be graded, I would suggest having it "restored" by PCGS. They remove the gunk off the surfaces of your coins. (most of the time)
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I think NGC does that, NCS is affiliated with them.
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05/21/2014 12:38 am
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It looks legitimate to me, but I'm not an expert. You can see the doubling in all the right places including the feathers and in the braid as well. I hope It's returned to you with some good news.
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Having found one of these myself I know they are out there. Mine came back VG 10 and I got 7000 on ebay for it. May 2012. Your characteristics are much more detailed but the feathers date and ribbons are right. If the weight is right you may have a score. My opinion is if you don't pay the price and no one was trying to scam you that's half the battle. Second it's a really tough coin to replicate. Counterfeiters can add an s. Or remove a mint mark to duplicate all those characteristics would be tough. Definitely worth sending in. I offered mine to three dealers for $3,000 and they wanted it certified and then I got $7,000. I'm pulling for you. |
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