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New Member
United States
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Hello, I recently inherited a coin collection from my Grandfather. One of the coins is from 1831 and appears to be a mis-struck coin. I am trying to learn more about types of errors but I am not sure what this mistake would be called. If anyone could provide such information I would greatly appreciate you help. Just a little information and background on this coin. It is from 1831and I believe it is a capped bust, I am not sure of the denomination. The coin does not have the eagle on the back like I have seen but looks to be struck again from behind by the same die and the front but the image is inverted. I was told my Great Grandfather carried this in his pocket as a good luck charm so the condition is not the greatest but for the year I think it is very good.   *** Moved by Staff to a more appropriate forum. *** |
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Valued Member
United States
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I am by no means an expert and the pictures are out of focus. That being said, it does appear to be a ' Half Dime' Capped Bust. But the Reverse should be an Eagle. Could be a 'mint error' which would increase the value, or could be some kind of attempt to create a coin looking like a mint error. What bothers me about this coin is that the wear is radically different when comparing both sides.... |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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this would be an amazing and valuable coin if real. it is a brockage. youre in luck if it is genuine.
Feel free to call me Will.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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I think that is an imitation of one side of a US coin. Is it even of silver?
Could someone explain how any mint process could create such an item?
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Pillar of the Community
Russian Federation
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+1 for "brockage, very rare and valuable if real, not an expert/not good enough photos to say further". Quote:
Could someone explain how any mint process could create such an item? IIRC, when an already struck coin ends up stuck to one die, the resulting strikes look like that. I don't know much about how brockages are actually made, unfortunately. Edited by january1may
04/10/2016 3:25 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Is the inverted image incused? Here is an example of a brockage:  I am just a novice too. |
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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Can you provide an accurate weight for this? That will help determine if its even worth trying to figure out.
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New Member
 United States
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Wow, I did not expect replies this quickly. Like I said I inherited this coin. I live in upstate NY, does anyone know where I might go to have this evaluated. I am sorry for the poorly focus pics. will try to repost better pics this evening. I will also include a comparison for size. It is about as big as a half dollar coin. |
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Forum Dad
 United States
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I've sent a note to Mr. D to check this out.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
705 Posts |
Try your local coin shop, but IMO, do not do anything. Post to this thread what the coin shop told you and get the experts advice on what to do next. If you have access to a digital scale, as BigSilver said, try to determine the weight.
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Valued Member
United States
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If you are near Middletown NY try going to Dart Coin and stamp shop.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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If genuine, it would be an in-collar, first-strike brockage (a.k.a. "mirror brockage"). The planchet represented by your coin was inserted on top of a previously-struck coin and the two discs were struck together. Such errors are quite valuable.
Please be advised that most conventional coin dealers know diddly-squat about errors.
Error coin writer and researcher.
Edited by mikediamond
04/10/2016 4:44 pm
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New Member
United States
5 Posts |
Ok the weight is 13.3 Grams. I placed a Liberty half dollar for size comparison. I do live near Middletown NY. I have several horror stories when dealing with coin dealers as opposed to coin collectors. Can anyone enlighten me on how I should proceed with this?   |
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Forum Dad
United States
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Honestly, a lot dealers don't know much about errors. Large clear pictures here would likely get you better advice.
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Valued Member
United States
431 Posts |
Maybe try submitting to PCGS or NGC.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I am thinking this coin should be sent into NGC or ANACS,
Just to get a professional opinion on what it is.
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