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Hi all - looking at a coin (not this one, I don't want to mess with the sale), advertised w/ this kind of slip as if it's a pedigree of sorts. Is this a thing, does this make the coin worth extra, give it extra cachet? How does one know it's a "real" Reynolds coin and not swapped out? Opinions appreciated!  |
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For the coins in my collection, I expend some effort to track down and record their provenance. Can you find an old auction catalog where that coin is listed?
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Tom Reynolds is a major dealer and sells primarily large cents. I would assume no premium since there would be a flip included with most if not all sales. Large cent collectors tend to save all provenance information even if it is minor and insignificant.
If it comes with a flip that has matching grade and attribution information, I usually count it as genuine without digging further. If an auction title and date is included (many old auction flips are labeled as such), then I look on the NNP for an old catalog to confirm.
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Among EAC collectors, the pedigree adds value to the coin, and should be kept with the coin. It will lend a premium if you sell the coin to an EAC dealer or collector.
I have a couple of cents ex; Reynolds but they have the auction tag and not the original envelope in both cases.
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Bedrock of the Community
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Pedigree aside, this is not a coin of significance, is that right?
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interesting topic here  |
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Bedrock of the Community
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It is a nice, higher grade (apparently) 1829 large cent that appears to be relatively problem free - at least on one side.
I would pay a small premium for the pedigree but many folks would not pay any more than they would for a regular old 1829 N-2. I don't think it would be a coin "of significance" to anyone except us early copper folks.
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I concur with Paralyse. I've a number of pedigreed coins and never once considered paying a premium for such an item. Granted, a coin's pedigree is a talking point in effect, but value-wise, many collectors like me buy the coin and not the pedigree. Quote:
How does one know it's a "real" Reynolds coin and not swapped out? If the "Tom Reynolds" pedigree is important to you, Tim, why not ask Tom, himself? He attends many major shows. Otherwise, you could send him a pic, along with a SASE, and Tom will likely reply. Edited by ExoGuy
05/10/2024 08:21 am
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Ok the auctions are over, didn't want to mess with them but I'll post them now.. and I didn't win either one, both jumped over my bid at the very end. I'm trying for a 'type set' of 1839 cents, 4 different types that year, pretty wacky. https://www.ebay.com/itm/186428872995https://www.ebay.com/itm/186428878812Thanks all, was interesting to learn of this type of pedigree. |
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ExoGuy asks a simple question.
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Posted 05/07/2024 11:18 am
