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Back in the 1970s an episode of Hawaii Five-O did an episode using an authentic 1913 Liberty "v" nickel. If that happened today what do you think it would be like on set? What coin would it be and how would it be used in the episode.
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Fortunately this coin wasn't visible, but David Suchet admitted that he had a coin stuck between his buttocks to perfection his signature Hercule Poirot walk in the BBC series on tv. Both the type and denomination are unknown, but this specific coin must therefore be given a honorable mention, as Suchet makes a flawless Poirot. I just hope he didn't put it in circulation again afterwards. More here: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/...-Poirot.htmlEdited by UltraRant
05/10/2016 03:52 am
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Coin World ran a piece on the Hawaii 5-O show a couple months ago. Today it would probably be the same coin. I understood they had the coin on set and had a quick scene of it,but I could be wrong.
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On a more serious note than my previous post in this thread, the Hawaii 5-0 show was actually made around the sale of the $100.000 coin because it was sold for that much.
I would expect that the $20 1933 coin also has a great story for an exciting show (can't recommend to use a real coin, though), or otherwise the UK 1933 1 Penny, as that also has a great story behind it. 1933 seems to be a fantastic year in numismatic history.
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Any time you have a valuable prop on set it is usually only used for the close up, cutaway and insert shots, and has somebody there to handle it the whole day that it is there. Valuables usually shows up with security guards to keep an eye on it. This happens with jewelry, watches, rare gems etc. There is also a specific clause in the productions insurance policy to protect the item in case something goes terribly wrong. However, sometimes things do go wrong...
While filming "The Hateful Eight" Quentin Tarantino had written into the script for a priceless 145 year old Martin guitar to be smashed in the film. An actual guitar was loaned by the Martin Museum to be used for the closeups in the shoot, and were not told what was happening in the script. On set, everybody knew that they were going to smash a "stunt double" of the guitar, and not the actual one relic being used in the early takes in the scene. Everyone knew, that is, except for Kurt Russel, not knowing it was an irreplaceable relic from the companies own personal collection smashed the real guitar into pieces mid scene. Martin and Company was later told by the production there was an accident on set (which they assumed a scafolding accidentally fell on it or something) and didn't find out that Russel smashed it because it was written into the script until the story was leaked months later. Needless to say, Martin has stated that they will never loan guitars again to film crews. Way to go Quentin, way to go.
So I hope that if they do get a rare coin, that they are very, very careful. And inform the cast and crew of it's value.
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Back in the 80's on Silver spoons Ricky Schroeder and his dad found a 3 legged nickel in his piggy bank. the coin was never shown on screen, but it was one of the reasons why I got interested in collecting coins as a child.
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One of the recent Diagnosis Murder reruns had a show where a young girl had a necklace made from 3 rare coins. I think one was a 1913 V nickel, 1933 $20 gold coin and one other that I can't remember There was also a Matlock show where a rare coin was featured after being found in remains from a fire. I believe there was also a Bones show where thieves missed steeling a 1943 copper cent and Bones found it with the persons remains. |
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There was a CSI or maybe Vegas the TV series involving an 1893-S Morgan dollar. Member ANA - EAC - TNA - SSDC - CCT #890 "Most of the things worth doing in the world had been declared impossible before they were done." -- Louis D. Brandeis |
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 bump Anyone watching Legion on Fx? Spoiler Follows... A bunch of coins are stolen in one episode. They were all in 2x2 holders on the desk, he just scooped them up. There is also a stereotypical magnifying glass on the desk. I was not 100% sure they were coins until they mentioned stolen coins in the next episode. |
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NCIS LA had a 33 double eagle story line on sunday
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Nice.  However, I do not watch that show.  |
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I think an episode of NCIS involving the theft of a 2000-W gold Sacagawea dollar would be mind blowing. Throw in a few murders and it will make for some prime TV. |
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Quote:I think an episode of NCIS involving the theft of a 2000-W gold Sacagawea dollar would be mind blowing. Maybe so but considering they are currently all in storage at Fort Knox do you stage a break in there as part of the storyline? Edited by Conder101
03/07/2017 2:59 pm
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Nice.
However, I do not watch that show. It's worth checking out. There were some uh what comments but interesting the timing of it given the stage the double eagle case it at right now |
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Not sure if this counts since it's not fiction (or is it?) but there are frequently rare coins featured on "Pawn Stars".
And unfortunately when those are featured it usually means we are treated to close-ups of Rick's gnarly digits.
Edited by CelticKnot
03/07/2017 10:15 pm
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