what a waste of a nice coin

Hi all, my Father gave this to me years ago. I thought it was great then. Until I got into collecting coins. Looks like a decent coin. I have the urge to take it apart and see if its a CC..LOL....

 

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Take it to a watchsmith and have them photograph it!

(C'mon, you know you want to...)

The dollar sign on the second hand is cool.

I recently came across a European silver coin of some sort - I even forget the date now since it became worthless - save bullion cost. It had a street value of a couple hundred. Unfortunately someone had the bright idea to turn it into a brooch and destroyed the reverse.

 

I'd leave it alone. Coin probably already ruined for collectable value and it would just make you sick if it was a CC. (Would make a wager that it's not, though.)

 

Yes , Your right. it pretty much melt now. But I do have a friend that owns a jewelry shop...Nah forget it

 

@old49er

You might not have to take it apart. I think I see what looks like a "dash" under the second 8. They used the dash to help them punch the date in the correct place over the 10th denticle from the "Neck V". There aren't that many VAM's listed with the dash remaining on the coin. Perhaps you can use it and other markers to determine which one it is. I think I can tell you right now that it isn't the 85CC VAM-4 Doubled Dash, but there are others.

Chris

 

Great observation and idea. Is there a website that shows the die combinations on Morgans?

 

Mystery perhaps solved.

 

http://www.vamworld.com/Morgan+VAMs+By+Date

Chris

 

I found a site for Id, but don't think I could ever get id this coin myself... http://www.vamworld.com/Attribution+101

 

I like it just the way it is. I have one the wife gave me for our anniversary. It has a wheat penny in the dial and another in the back showing the reverse.

 

I wouldn't mess with it. Those hands are so delicate if you look at them wrong they bend. Plus you know already the coin has a hole drilled through it's ear. Watchsmiths have the knowledge and the correct tools to disassemble it - most people don't. Just take it to a jeweler that repairs watches and have it cleaned and oiled then enjoy wearing it - maybe a different band too.

 

Chris know his stuff !!!!!

 

What's the matter Colonel Sanders?

 

Definitely a waste but what a cool way to memorialize it and what a great heirloom!

 

Nice watch but anything made by Stauer, I can guarantee will not be a CC dollar. Just take my word for it and keep this nice gift as is. I have purchased from them before but I am choosy about what I buy from them. Some items are very nice, others are very cheaply made.

 

Ok, might as well take it in to the jeweler/goldmine friend. To check it out. Dad started me out, coin collecting, with a penny album around 10. I would never take it apart myself...Just curious. I will call my friend. Make an appointment and bring my camera. Maybe we can see the back of the coin... just for kicks ... I'll post again to let you all know

 

Stauer is still in business, maybe take a look at their website to see if this item is still available although I think they use random dates. I like the fact that they use a Swiss movement still and not these cheap watches with a one year shelf life with a chip in them. The only thing I am hesitant about is the water resistant thing, which can mean just about anything, even taking it into the shower by mistake might ruin it. But by all means, have a pro disassemble just in case. Sometimes you can ruin the rubber O-ring water seal by opening incorrectly.

 

Look, there is already a hole in the coin. It wouldn't matter if it has a CC. IMHO The watch is worth a lot more as is than an '85 CC in that grade with a repaired hole.

If it is running, and you wish to spend some money, let the jeweler clean its works. Stauer is still selling "interesting watches" in magazine adds - usually under $125. If it were mine, I'd go to a coin show and trade it to a dealer for an expensive slab I liked.

 

Wasn't a waste, as it was Dads' and he gave it to you.......leave it be.

 

Hi, thanks. Ok I will. maybe the older pieces are better made? Dont know a date , but I plan to cherish it, and pass it down to my son... Yes, I assume its most likely not a CC either. But what a way to make a buck, and ruin a nice coin...Get out the drills guys....