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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I am no expert on gold coins but as far as I know a 1923 is a common date "melt value" year so I would say no...it wouldn't be worth it
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why don't you buy a slabbed one so you don't have to worry about counterfeits?
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Bedrock of the Community
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 , and I am not all that keen on slabbed coins, mainly due to the possibility of fake slabs. Perhaps just buy from a reputable dealer with a guarantee to the coin, and just put it in a screw capsule. That way, you still have some idea of the tactile feel of a Double Eagle, which anyone can handle, if you wish to show it. |
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Whoahhhh...OK......people slab coins so they don't have to worry they are fake (mkman123) and people worry they are fake because they might be in a fake slab (Sel_69l). This hobby is in a real tough spot....no wonder it is getting harder to get people to be excited about participating.
So here are the permutations.....
Real coin, no slab = people suspect it might be fake because it isn't in a slab.
Fake coin, no slab = people suspect it might be fake because it isn't in a slab.
Real coin, slabbed = people suspect it might be fake because the slab may be fake.
Fake coin, slabbed = people suspect it might be fake because the slab may be fake.
If I were walking into any hobby where these were the prospects for my future involvement I would run! Good thing I am already hooked on the hobby!
Edited by unholyroller
10/03/2012 11:04 am
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Bedrock of the Community
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Lol roller.
For what its worth I think overall its easier to spot a fake slab than some of the faked coins.
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@unholyroller That is a great point. I think I would stay away too. Oh well love is blind  |
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ANACS would be your most cost effective TPG. That's what I would do to determine authenticity. Should weigh 33.4 grams. swcoin.ecrater.com
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Whoahhhh...OK......people slab coins so they don't have to worry they are fake (mkman123) and people worry they are fake because they might be in a fake slab (Sel_69l). This hobby is in a real tough spot....no wonder it is getting harder to get people to be excited about participating.
So here are the permutations.....
Real coin, no slab = people suspect it might be fake because it isn't in a slab.
Fake coin, no slab = people suspect it might be fake because it isn't in a slab.
Real coin, slabbed = people suspect it might be fake because the slab may be fake.
Fake coin, slabbed = people suspect it might be fake because the slab may be fake.
If I were walking into any hobby where these were the prospects for my future involvement I would run! Good thing I am already hooked on the hobby!
Very True!  |
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Bedrock of the Community
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You can always collect LWC's instead! |
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For what its worth I think overall its easier to spot a fake slab than some of the faked coins. Actually it is getting to be very difficult to spot the fake slabs. People wil often point to the Scott Travis article that shows how to spot the fake PCGS slabs, but he shows the diagnostics on the first generation Chinese fakes and they are now into the second or third generation and all of the diagnostics shown by Travis have been fixed. Lately their fakes have had a different diagnostic, and often have genuine coins in them. They fix that last feature and they are going to a real pain to detect, if it is even possible. |
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grade this coin? 
Posted 10/03/2012 12:23 am
