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No-Date CBH 180 Degree Rotation

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MunkyMan95

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You guys know what it would be worth? The rotation is at least 170 degrees. The coin itself is definitely AG, with some reverse damage. It's a lettered edge half. Possible value?

 

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Thanks!

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HaydenTubbs

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I paid $9, got both the coins I posted in the recent acquisition thread. 1908-O barber, no date CBH for $9 shipped.

 

dang,that is melt for both thumbsup2.gif

 

 

You really should talk to James,he sells alot of seated coins for melt...no wait,he usually sells them below melt. 893scratchchin-thumb.gif

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HaydenTubbs

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Possible value on rotation???

 

No idea what so ever,but probably not much.For one thing it's worn out,another,rotation on busties is pretty common....but for 180 degrees,who knows...I'm not an expert confused-smiley-013.gif

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coinman1794

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A 180 rotation is not as common and would bring a premium. However on this particular coin, I wouldn't count on much because this piece is a very low grade and a problem coin at that.

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James_OldeTowne

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This is a well-known contemporary counterfeit bust half. Melt value is probably not even two cents (pot metal) - BUT - quite frankly, this coin is worth more as a fake than the real thing. I would put it at $20 - $25. A real coin in this low a grade would be worth $8.

 

The 180 degree rotation is a dead giveaway all by itself, but I can just tell it's a classic fake by the fact that I've owned (and still own) several of this identical kind. They are absolutely FANTASTICALLY COOL coins to own, so unless you want to sell it to me (I'll offer $20), KEEP IT! You'll hardly ever find a better numismatic conversation piece.

 

James

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TomB

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Because there are fewer contemporary counterfeits known to survive and they make great conversation pieces, so folks will pay for them. Remember, the $20 that this piece sold for is not that much money to most collectors.

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MunkyMan95

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That's interesting! Thanks Tom. I must be in the minority, because if I'm going to pay that much for a coin, it'd better be real.

 

Zach

 

I'll second that Zrlevin. That's why I'm selling it...

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HaydenTubbs

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Well then, to each his own. James said that he had several, maybe he wanted one more?

 

 

He is an avid collector of contemporary counterfeits,hopefully he'll post a few of his pieces. thumbsup2.gif

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James_OldeTowne

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((( Sold James! PM me your address, and you can pay by paypal if you like. )))

 

I'll gladly take it then!

 

I don't have PayPal, but if you will kindly forward your address, I'll send a $20 money-order today.

 

Please eMail me at James@EarlyUS.com (if it bounces, please try jadecoins@excite.com).

 

My address is:

 

James Garcia

PO Box 714

Fenton MO 63026

 

To any other board members who might possibly have some, I will gladly pay $20 for any and all of these counterfeits, MORE in some cases, MUCH MUCH MORE in certain very rare cases wink.gif.

 

James

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