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CCF Sponsor
United States
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Wow! The color really threw me off.
In light of the other coins that were with this one, the plausibility of it being genuine goes up significantly.
I don't know that I'd try to clean these coins myself if I was just starting out. I'd probably pay a conservation service to do it.
Do you intend to keep or sell the coins? If you intend to sell them (which I hope you don't!), you could sell one of the less scarce issues to finance the certification and preservation of the rarer ones.
What a wonderful gift, Lulu! (hopefully) congratulations!
(And thank you for the education sel_69l and SuperDave!)
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Send them in to NGC or PCGS to find out if they are real or not. To be honest, I have seen counterfeit indians that looked close to the real thing so you never know, sometimes the counterfeits look close to the real thing nowadays
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United States
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If they are genuine, you might have some big money there... I hope for your sake everything is... And  to the community!  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
10982 Posts |
Beautiful coins! All appear genuine with the 1804 Draped Bust Half Eagle being the crown jewel on this group by a country mile! You've received some excellent advice in the previous posts. If you have follow-up questions, just ask and we'll try to help. In the meantime, do not handle the coins unless necessary and only hold them by the rims (edges). I would buy a few inexpensive holders such as Air-Tites or Kointains to protect them. |
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 Canada
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Thanks for all the comments and I think the next step is to get them certified.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
9792 Posts |
and I'll add my WOW! Grand entrance is right. Your coins look fine to me. That 1804 is a keeper! SuperDave's comments are right on the money, I don't see anything wrong with it other than an old cleaning at worst, looks genuine to my eyes, but still, a coin like this should be in a slab, I'd choose PCGS if it were me, just since they are the top tier TPG company right now. The other coins could be gradded as well, but I see no real need to do so on them, they have more value as gold and sentimental probably than the slabs would end up costing, though if you go the PCGS route, you will sign up for their collectors club and receive some free certificates for grading your coins, the 1804 won't qualify as it's value is too high, the others would work though, then the 1804 could be graded in their secure plus holder on the same invoice. If you do send them in you want to be sure to package them securely and insure the package, I don't know what Canada uses, but on coins such as these I ship Registered Mail, it's the most secure mail form the US has. "Buy the Book Before You Buy the Coin" - Aaron R. Feldman - "And read it" - Me 2013! ANA Life Member #3288 in good standing since 1981, ANS, Early American Coppers Member (EAC), Colonial Coin Collectors Club member (C4), Conder Token Collector Club member (CTCC), Civil War Token Society (CWTS) member, Liberty Seated Collectors Club (LSCC) & Numismatic Bibliomania Society member (NBS), USMex, Member in good standing, 2¢ variety collector. See my want page: http://goccf.com/t/140440 |
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 United States
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If you wish to send the 1804 away, I would partner with a reputable local dealer to get it done. Many will "piggyback" your coin on submissions of their own; it may cost you an extra buck or two for their effort but you'd save on the cost of a PCGS membership (I strongly advise that PCGS be the firm if you're going to do this). Here's the list of PCGS-affiliated dealers in Canada: http://www.pcgs.com/dealers/default...2&mn=1&cc=CA |
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Rest in Peace
United States
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I think that 1804 half eagle is a thing of beauty. "Crusty" coppery gold is very popular with collectors(including myself), because it is often an indication of originality, the coin hasn't been dipped, cleaned or messed with. I would prefer it that way over a the look of untoned gold.....and many other collectors would agree. I think that one will bring really strong value at an auction...I would go through Heritage if you intend to sell.
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United States
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I agree with the others, certify this gal. VFish Classic gold such as this, will take on that copper-orange tone which IMO, is quite attractive. Anyways, welcome to the CCF! That is one beautiful gold coin!
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Valued Member
United States
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Imo for what its worth, I wouldnt send the 1804 into pcgs where there is a chance it would receive a genuine grade; where NGC would give you a details grade. I think the light cleaning on the 1804 would prevent it from being 'gradeable'
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
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algol: you have a very valid point. When it comes to cleaning best left alone. With such a valuable coin, if TPG grading is considered, would you trust it to the Post, even with certified or registered mail? |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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and thanks for sharing your lovely coins with us. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Imo for what its worth, I wouldnt send the 1804 into pcgs where there is a chance it would receive a genuine grade; where NGC would give you a details grade. I think the light cleaning on the 1804 would prevent it from being 'gradeable' PCGS began Details grading last year. Quote:algol: you have a very valid point. When it comes to cleaning best left alone. With such a valuable coin, if TPG grading is considered, would you trust it to the Post, even with certified or registered mail? The coin needs to be in a slab. Registered Mail is cheap and very safe. You can get $25,000 of insurance, shipped anywhere in the U.S. for $50. |
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
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Bh1964: Registered post in Australia only gives a maximun $1,000 in the event of a loss. Or at least that what Australia Post has advised ME.
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