Mother immigrated from Holland in 1924, when she was 12. Lived in upstate New York (Sugar-Loaf?) for maybe ten years, where she learned English the hard way in public schools. This coin was a gift to her upon some achievement during that time. I've known of it since very early in my life...say 1946 or so. It is certainly circulated, but I believe in pretty fine condition. Your comments about value, (particularly regarding whether possibly counterfeit), are sought and welcome. I also have a series 1923 $1 Silver Certificate that was similarly presented her for grade achievement. A new thread with pics will be posted next in this forum, for the same need of an evaluation. Thanks!
These incuse Indians are perhaps the most difficult coins to grade by images, but from what I can see, I would call it a nice AU-50. Its value would be in the $360 range. I don't see anything that would cause me to think that this coin is not genuine. As far as the note, sorry, I can't be of much help there.
My hand-held point 'n shoot macro photography might be a strong contributor to grading this 'un by image. I'm old...and shaky! A tripod, yes...that would be nice. I'll werk on it...
Its not you, it is just how the coins are made. With the devices sunken into the coin, most of the standard grading practices don't work the same.
Thanks...I feel a little less clumsy. Have I posted the $1 in the wrong place? Value is what I'm looking for, but it ain't a coin, so I wonder.
I think it is probably a high grade AU, but looks like a few hits on the Indian's cheek. The back looks like it has a lot of smaller scratches. Maybe somebody tried to polish or clean it during it's 80+ year history. These old gold Indians are always nice in my opinion!
Just be patient, there are not as many note collectors as coin collectors here, but there are a few very knowledgeable paper guys that will voice their opinion soon enough. I'm just amazed that they fit that note in that tiny envelope.
Agreed! Now...where do I go for better protection? I have heard the word AirTight used here, as if it were a DIY coin holder of some durability...but I don't unnerstand how hermetic sealing can be accomplished at home. I DO have a FoodSaver, but...
For my best unslabbed coins , I swear by intercept Shield holders , they were developed by Lucent for anti corrosion properties . The reason I don't like3 airtites is because they are round . Here's where you can look at some different holders . About being air tight , no holder is completely air tight but they help immensely . http://www.wizardcoinsupply.com/home.php?cat=76
The hard plastic coin holders are not hermetically sealed, none of them are. But the hard plastic coin holders are the best choice for protecting your coins. As to the value of your coin, if sent to a TPG I think it likely would be put in a Details or Genuine slab because of the scratches. Similar coins of that date are selling for around $250 on Heritage.
I have no intention of stealing your thunder but the question of value is irrelevant. I too have a similar coin, an 1884 gold half sovereign that my great grandmother brought with her when immigrating from Great Britain. To paraphrase a great actor, you would have to pry it out of my cold dead hands - priceless is understating it!
