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Well, how do we know that only five were ever made? There were no official mint records, since it was a coin made on the sly. It doesn't matter about the mintage. The fact is that that doesn't resemble a 1913 nickel; it looks more like a 1910 or 1912 to me. |
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Well something to think about also is the fact that one of the 5 known coins was at one time said to be fake so there is in the minds of many that some of the "authenticating" process for this coin is simple personal opinion
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Send it to PCGS and keep us posted. You came here for opinions, but sure seems you had your mind made up that its real before you even posted, so why have you not sent it in yet?
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I don't know whether to laugh or cry about this coin. Absurd. Outta here, the rest of you carry on.  |
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Well something to think about also is the fact that one of the 5 known coins was at one time said to be fake so there is in the minds of many that some of the "authenticating" process for this coin is simple personal opinion At least that coin clearly said "1913" on it. This one doesn't. It's a damaged 1910 or 1912. No matter what we tell you, you won't believe us. Just send it to PCGS or NGC and make sure to update us on the media coverage! Good luck! Edited by SilverDollar2017
01/31/2018 9:00 pm
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I wonder how many numismatists cried "fake" when that guy found a genuine 1894-S dime in a Gimbel's cash register in 1957?
Obviously the coin is almost certainly not a 1913. But since it's so badly damaged, it's hard to tell if the date has been altered or damaged. And imagine if 1913 were a common date--I think some people would be saying, Yeah, could be.
Anyway, I think the jury should be out until it gets examined by a real expert. And I would get at least two opinions, to see how much in agreement they are and for what reasons. From what I know, experts rely on good eyes and experience--so there is not necessarily a truly objective test. (I would hope that a powerful microscope would come into play at some point.) This is one part of the fun of coins, I think. Authentication is not over until the fat coin expert sings!
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01/31/2018 10:51 pm
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I won't demean and I won't suggest sending it to be graded/authenticated at your expense (called "mocking", guys...  ). Please calm down, folks. The truth is that your coin is so severely damaged that no determination can be made. If it used to be a 1913 proof Liberty nickel, it is now a 191x damaged nickel. You can't replace the parts that are missing or distorted. I made this with what I could find:  There is no telling what the coin used to be and by that alone, no claim can be made. Sorry, there's no jackpot to be had with this one. In Memory of Crazyb0 12-26-1951 to 7-27-2020
In Memory of Tootallious 3-31-1964 to 4-15-2020
In Memory of T-BOP 10-12-1949 to 1-19-2024
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There's no reverse pic of the OP's coin. If a D or S mintmark could be seen, it'd be a 1912. Over the years, I've seen a number of low grade Liberty nickels that were altered dates. I bought a well executed example some years ago to put in my counterfeit collection. It's a fun conversation piece to share with other collectors. |
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I wonder how many numismatists cried "fake" when that guy found a genuine 1894-S dime in a Gimbel's cash register in 1957?
Not found in the cash register, purchased over the counter in the Gimbels Coin Department for $2.40. |
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Quote:I have an old Red Book that in fact lists the 1913 mintage as not five but six Now the latest Red Book says 5 known. |
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Look at the date of the OP's coin: looks like a 1912 to me!
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