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i just checked the PCGS price guide. The 1837 proof is listed, population 4, but also stated that it may not exist. Not listed is a PR20. But anyway, great find, Congrats!!
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If this checks out to be legit and not an error in the grading..you can make alot of money!
(wow I sound like Rick from Pawn Stars)
Edited by andrewjconners
07/12/2011 8:37 pm
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Pillar of the Community
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The PCGS coin number 4300 on the slab corresponds to the proof version of the 1837 Half Dime so that is consistent. I'd try calling them to see if someone is able to discuss this coin with you. Certainly if they aren't even sure the coin exists they should be interested in verifying the facts. Pretty exciting find! Please keep us updated if you learn anything else. |
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This is a very interesting developing story. Let us see what happens next.  |
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On with the popcorn, let's sit back and watch. Congrats! |
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Wow, congrats on the find!
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Keep the info coming. Very interesting indeed
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Someday I hope to come across a great find like this. Congrats
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According to the PCGS Certification Database, the requested certification number is defined as the following: COIN INFORMATION Cert Verification #: 19828561 PCGS Coin #: 4300 Date, mintmark: 1837 Denomination: H10C Variety: Capped Bust, Lg 5C Minor Variety: Mint Error: Pedigree: Country: The United States of America Grade: PR20 Mintage: 4 PCGS Price GuideSM Value: Holder Type: Standard Population: 1 http://www.pcgs.com/CERT/19828561.htmlEdited by oih82w8
07/13/2011 10:32 am
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There is much I need to learn: how best to market it, what value I should have him insure it for, what auction/auction house would give him the most bang for his buck, who of the half-dime registry gang is looking to fill a hole they didn't even know they had, etc.
this is very exciting and all input from this forum will be much appreciated. Thank you in advance!
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obsan Well, I'll give the classic line first ... "I'll pay a nickel for it."  Now for reality ... I checked the PCGS registry for half-dimes and no one is racing to complete sets. The registry for Capped Bust Proofs has one entry with a collection that is 25% complete. The reason for this is in the PCGS disclaimer at the top of the page Quote:
What is the largest mintage of any coin in this set? Believe it or not, it's 20 coins! Some of the dates have never been certified by PCGS in any grade (such as 1820 and 1836) and every date is (obviously!) a great rarity in the Proof format. A few spectacular examples survive, though, such as the 1834 in PR67 from the King of Siam set and a few others. so I would not be able to offer a guess on how the Registry people would react to this. As far as an Auction House to handle this, I would say Heritage currently would offer the widest audience. You could also check their database and confer with their staff to determine insurance value. You might want to sign up at PCGS also to view their Registry program. My last advice is "be patient". You have the only certified coin of this type in existence. First offers will likely not come close to later offers when the competition increases along with the mystique. |
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I (and most certainly others) would wholeheartedly agree..."don't accept the first offer". I am sure that I am plagiarizing someone. Curious; how did PCGS come up with the determination that a coin with this much wear is a "Proof"?  Edited by oih82w8
07/13/2011 2:36 pm
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