Error Coin From My Grandfather, Who Worked At The Mint - Page 2

To participate in the forum you must log in or register.

Author	Replies: 23 / Views: 2,302	Page: of 2

coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 04/08/2023 1:45 pm Missed it. Report this Post to the Staff
merclover Bedrock of the Community United States 10635 Posts	Posted 04/08/2023 1:45 pm Cherish this as having been made by your grandfather. Interesting, but as mentioned, no numismatic value. Report this Post to the Staff
HGK3 Pillar of the Community United States 574 Posts	Posted 04/08/2023 2:56 pm Quote: The creator of this 'coin' worked at the Hamilton Mint Too much supposition this statement. H. Alvin Sharpe was a noted artist in New Orleans and is credited with creating the Mardi Gras Coin. While it's true that he worked for the Hamilton Mint for a time, it would have been strictly as an artist, not in the physical coin making part of the minting process. In fact, unless I'm mistaken, there isn't anything to show the origin of the dies used, so assuming it's from Hamilton or that Sharpe had anything to do with the coin would be improper, at this time anyway. Quote: but as mentioned, no numismatic value. This is almost certainly incorrect also. I don't know a lot about dubloon collecting, but a quick internet search shows it's an active area of exonumia. http://www.ccdtclub.com/ https://www.mardigrasdoubloons.com/home If the OP could ID the original dubloon who's dies were used that would go along way to establishing value, but I'd bet a healthy amount there's a Mardi Gras collector out there that would love to own something like this. Not saying OP can retire on it should he decide to sell, just pointing out that altered coins are collected by all sorts of hobbyists so we shouldn't jump to conclusions. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 97824 Posts	Posted 04/08/2023 3:39 pm Quote: Too much supposition this statement. I don't think it is too far of a stretch to think that Sharpe was responsible for this coin, and who knows maybe more are out there. Afher all it does have his full name on it, the coin is dated to the timeframe that he worked at the Hamilton Mint. And who's to say that he didn't go to the minting machines to 'test' out a new die or something. Everything we think we know about this item is all subject to supposition. My above statement is my supposition for now, until more evidence to the contrary develops. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Edited by Dearborn 04/08/2023 3:40 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Chase007 Pillar of the Community United States 7516 Posts	Posted 04/08/2023 3:39 pm @nickelsearcher summed it up perfectly............... Report this Post to the Staff
datadragon Pillar of the Community United States 1648 Posts	Posted 04/08/2023 4:14 pm Maybe contact Mike Beyers first about it since he has at least dealt with intentional creation of overstrikes of US Mint coinage. Some of course also defy logic since they are not accidental but intentionally created as this one appears most likely to be, and then taken out of the mint. Someone who had employment at a mint depending on their job might be capable of such a feat and would need to then be authenticated. https://mikebyers.com/37033044.html Otherwise if there was not a US mint employee involved, the most likely source would have been a 3rd party mint like the mentioned hamilton mint where someone intentionally created it after the cent left the us mint. The person with the name on it could then have been one possible creator in that case, but also could have not been involved. Edited by datadragon 04/08/2023 4:16 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Allcoinage Pillar of the Community Australia 1512 Posts	Posted 04/08/2023 6:19 pm Explained very well. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 189673 Posts	Posted 04/10/2023 11:55 am to the Community! Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
	Replies: 23 / Views: 2,302	Page: of 2

First Page Last 15 Replies

To participate in the forum you must log in or register.

All Forums Category: US Coins and Currency Forums Forum: US Modern Variety and Error Coins

Silver Gold Bull US is the United States leading bullion dealer. We deliver gold coins, gold bars, silver coins, silver bars and precious metals to your door. Order today!

The First Dollar, your premier source for bullion and rare coins. See our bullion list on the site and the coin inventory on ebay.

View Last 100 New Topics

View Last 100 Active Topics

Disclaimer: While a tremendous amount of effort goes into ensuring the accuracy of the information contained in this site, Coin Community assumes no liability for errors. Copyright 2005 - 2026 Coin Community Family- all rights reserved worldwide. Use of any images or content on this website without prior written permission of Coin Community or the original lender is strictly prohibited.
Contact Us | Advertise Here | Privacy Policy / Terms of Use

Coin Community Forum

It took 0.31 seconds to rattle this change.