I have the 2006 20th Anv. Eagle set. I see a mark on the center of the sun (on left side). Looks like a die mark or delamination. Is this a collectible coin as for the error or should it go back? Please see photo. Your thoughts and comments are appreciated.
I can't say if it's an error or not, but you might find out if it can be replaced at all since they have sold out on these sets.
Silversmith: We'd need a closeup, but, a biig but, it may be a strike thru, looks like it is thin enough to be a strike thru for a piece of wire or a hair. Any remnants in the piece?
More Information Hey Treashunt, No remnants in the piece. I will get a closeup photo and post. It looks like a fin of material that did not press. I am pondering getting it graded if there is value to error collectors.
A fin? I assume that you are saying that the line is raised. If so, then it may have been scratched by the mint, prior to sealing. If so, then it is considered damage and worth less. The planchets, especially the proofs are carefully prepared and should not be raised. Good luck
Not a raised fin The area is flat. It looks like there was not enough material (silver) in that area or the metal form correctly. It does not look like a scratch. Getting a better camera for a micro view. Cannot tell right now if the mark is raised or indented.
Agreed that a scratch would be indented, however, on a proof there would be a raised line of metal where the (insert scrtaching tool here) pushed the metal away for the scratch mark.
2006 Reverse Proof Eagle Photos Update Here are some closeups. It does not look like a scratch. If there is no collectibility to the error, I would want a replacement. I believe the US Mint maintains a reserve stock for returns. I did once get 2-1999 Silver proof sets from that stock. I am attempting to figure out what this is and if it is gradable and collectible as an error. Thanks for your help.
Went to local coin dealer with coin I took the coin to my local dealer and he thinks it is a strikethrough. It is indeed an error. He was not to hot on the error circuit. His statement is the set is worth more together and perfect that breaking it up to grade an error. His concern was getting a replacement if they are avalable. Any thoughts on grading it are appreciated! Silvermitch
If you use a TPG I'd use ANACS, they are probably the best with errors. Still, I disagree with your dealer, it is worth more as an error than as part of the set, however, it would be tough to replace it in the set. Nice find.
Well I partly agree with your dealer---most of the time strike throughs aren't worth alot---and you are going to have alittle bit of a hard time replacing this coin in your set I would say. Speedy
Hi guys, I am going to send to ANACS for grading as a strikethrugh. I have been googling for other errors and found this: http://cgi.ebay.com/2006-P-PCGS-PR-...3134791QQihZ008QQcategoryZ39488QQcmdZViewItem Has anyone used CONECA in conjuntion with ANACS Grading? Thoughts on the process I should use. I have not graded any coins, much less an error coin. Thank you for your help. Silvermitch
2006 Error Reverse Proof Graded ANACS PF 69! I had the 2006 Eagle Reverse Proof Error graded at ANACS. It graded at PF69 with a "Struck thru Fiber" designation. Good counsel on getting it graded rather than returning it to the mint. I do not find many error "Reverse Proof" coins out in the google world.
I'am in the process of getting 5 reverse proofs graded with die rotation on the reverse. I can't wait to see what they come back. Congrats on yours!
