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Im in British Columbia...
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I talked to the coin dealer again, and he said it looks like a copper example, in very good condition.. I told him that it didn't ring properly when flipped, and he said that was OK. I also told him about how it outbalanced a zincoln but not a regular copper Lincoln. He said that isn't a good way to do it anyways, even though it supports my theory. I am not going to mail it to a TPG, because Registered Mail isn't an option, and I would really hate to lose it. I probably won't sell it anyways, because it's super special (even though the money would be great). |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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A large coin dealer like JM would have an XRF to confirm it's composition or large bullion dealers this will confirm your coin instantly.
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If it is indeed worth $20K, I can pay off all my school loans and other stuff no problem. Quote:
I probably won't sell it anyways, because it's super special (even though the money would be great). That was a quick change of heart. |
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Gold_Coin1999, If you are almost sure it is a copper 1983 then send it to PCGS. Use what ever is the safest method in Canada to do so.Keep us updated if you do send it in please. John1  |
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If it is indeed worth $20K, I can pay off all my school loans and other stuff no problem. That was an exaggeration. :P |
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If it is indeed worth $20K, I can pay off all my school loans and other stuff no problem. Genuine examples are estimated to be worth around $15.000USD. The 1983-D Brass cent that is currently for sale on e-bay has an asking price of $19,999 but that doesn't mean it will realize that price. Also, the example on e-bay is 98% Copper and 2% Zinc, which wouldn't be a transitional cent anyway. It may be something on a foreign planchet or some other alloy error, but it is not the composition of the pre-1983 cents. |
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I wonder if it could be on a foreign planchelet, which would explain it being lighter than a copper (on balance scale) but heavier than a zinc.
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PCGS, NGC would cost anywhere close to 300.00 to send one coin with all the subscription fees and costly shipping, depending on where you are in BC there has to be a large coin or bullion dealer that has an XRF to xray your coin. It's really costly to send one coin to the major US TPG unless you are sure. |
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If you're afraid that it get lost in mail, perhaps bring it to a coin show with all the TPG's there. I'm sure they will gladly examine and authenticate it if its genuine.  |
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Even though this coin likely be a details graded example due to the reverse scratches, it would still bring big money since the Denver mint copper 1983's seem to be rarer than the 1983 p coins. It would need to be slabbed if it was going to be sold though, not many buyers would be confident in such a coin without it being certified. I searched heritage, they have sold a few 1983 P's but no 1983 D coppers.
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How far are you from Seattle? The fees are much less in the US and you can drop off/pick up with the US dealer.
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Seattle is a few hours drive from here.
Can a coin be authenticated by a dealer?
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Can a coin be authenticated by a dealer? It would depend on the dealer. There are dealers that don't even know what a doubled die looks like, they would have no idea about a transitional error. Anyone with an XRF can test it, maybe a jeweler or Gold buyer close by can test it for you. |
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No matter who authenticates it, there will still be buyers who shy away from it if it is not certified by a TPG. The basic problem is, from the naked eye its virtually impossible for the adverage bidder to tell the difference from a copper and a zinc 1983. Also all those individuals who are saying there is no registered mail in Canada are flat out wrong. There is registered mail in Canada, as does every other country in the Universal Postal Union. The problem is that the indemnity amount available for Canadian registered mail is only $100. See here for details regarding Canadian registered mail. https://www.canadapost.ca/tools/pg/...gister-e.asp |
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