1900 [not 1909] Double Eagle -- Error Or Damage?

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barryg Pillar of the Community United States 5863 Posts	Posted 12/05/2011 3:33 pm My one and only $20 Double Eagle Gold Piece has ~~a add~~ an odd chunk missing from the denticles on the reverse, as see in the following pics: Any idea if this is actually an error instead of just Post Mint Damage? And if it is an error, how common is it and does it have any effect on the value? Thanks! Expanded Digital U.S. Type Set Album \| Dansco 8100 (Lincon Cents) Album \| Digital Proof Type Set \| Digital U.S. Currency Type Set \| Foreign Bullion Coins Edited by barryg 12/06/2011 08:25 am Report this Post to the Staff

yankee1227 Pillar of the Community United States 1151 Posts	Posted 12/05/2011 4:08 pm To me it looks like PMD. You don't want that damaged coin in your collection, you are probably better off sending it to me Report this Post to the Staff
barryg Pillar of the Community United States 5863 Posts	Posted 12/05/2011 4:13 pm Quote: you are probably better off sending it to me Hmmmmm.... Tempting, but let me get back to you on that... Expanded Digital U.S. Type Set Album \| Dansco 8100 (Lincon Cents) Album \| Digital Proof Type Set \| Digital U.S. Currency Type Set \| Foreign Bullion Coins Report this Post to the Staff
yankee1227 Pillar of the Community United States 1151 Posts	Posted 12/05/2011 5:17 pm I'll be waiting on that PM Report this Post to the Staff
biggfredd Rest in Peace United States 9104 Posts	Posted 12/05/2011 6:11 pm Obvious fake. Melt it if it has gold content. Report this Post to the Staff
barryg Pillar of the Community United States 5863 Posts	Posted 12/05/2011 6:29 pm Quote: Obvious fake. Melt it if it has gold content. Not funny, dude! Expanded Digital U.S. Type Set Album \| Dansco 8100 (Lincon Cents) Album \| Digital Proof Type Set \| Digital U.S. Currency Type Set \| Foreign Bullion Coins Report this Post to the Staff
biggfredd Rest in Peace United States 9104 Posts	Posted 12/05/2011 9:18 pm Not trying to be funny. Any ten-year-old with a RedBook can see it's obviously a fake. Report this Post to the Staff
barryg Pillar of the Community United States 5863 Posts	Posted 12/05/2011 9:30 pm Well, I'm certainly older than 10, but I'll admit to not owning a RedBook. I did buy this from a supposedly reputable dealer (Goldmart.com), so I'd be surprised to learn it was a fake. Can you educate me as to what the signs are? Here's a picture of the obverse, if it helps any: Expanded Digital U.S. Type Set Album \| Dansco 8100 (Lincon Cents) Album \| Digital Proof Type Set \| Digital U.S. Currency Type Set \| Foreign Bullion Coins Report this Post to the Staff
biokemist6 Bedrock of the Community United States 12437 Posts	Posted 12/05/2011 10:45 pm The problem is your title- you stated it was a 1909 without posting an obverse picture but that reverse design was last minted in 1907. If you actually had a 1909-S Liberty Double Eagle, then it would indeed be a fake since it would be an impossible coin. As for the question at hand, PMD. It is circulated so it would not have much of a premium anyway but it will always have its gold value. Report this Post to the Staff
biggfredd Rest in Peace United States 9104 Posts	Posted 12/06/2011 04:59 am Gee, that second 9 looks a lot like an 0. OK, biokemist6 caught my reference. Barryg, hope I didn't give you too big a heart attack. Agree with PMD, prolly accidental. Report this Post to the Staff
barryg Pillar of the Community United States 5863 Posts	Posted 12/06/2011 06:17 am Definitely gave me a heart attack. And my wife threw me out of the house when I told her that I spent $1700 on a fake coin. Hopefully, she'll let me move back in now. Sorry about the typo in the title... Expanded Digital U.S. Type Set Album \| Dansco 8100 (Lincon Cents) Album \| Digital Proof Type Set \| Digital U.S. Currency Type Set \| Foreign Bullion Coins Report this Post to the Staff
markj11 Valued Member United States 134 Posts	Posted 12/06/2011 2:27 pm I would have had to change my britches. Report this Post to the Staff
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