Log in or Sign up
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
US Coins Forum
>
Arrived today 1964-D Peace Dollar by Daniel Carr
>
Reply to Thread
Message:
<p>[QUOTE="GDJMSP, post: 1009315, member: 112"]Daniel I've thought about what you have done long and hard as this thread has evolved. And I must say, I do not think you should have done this. I also think that before it is over you are going to experience some legal problems. Time will tell on that.</p><p><br /></p><p>As for your contention that it was OK for you to do this because the mint's position is that none of these coins exist any longer - I believe that's going to be your undoing. The mint has taken that exact same postion many times in the past, only to be proven wrong when those so called non existant coins surfaced and came into the public eye. The '33 double eagle is a case in point. The mint had to change their postion on that coin and they did so with no qualms whatsoever.</p><p><br /></p><p>Also, that particular coin sets the precedent for this exact situation that you have created by minting these coins. For years the mint's position was that none of the coins existed. However, examples did exist in the Smithsonian. Because of that, any and all replicas of the '33 double eagle made in recent years had to adhere to the Hobby Protection Act. They still do.</p><p><br /></p><p>And examples of the '64 Peace dollar exist in the Smithsonian as well. So any replicas you make now are also covered by the act. And the '33 double eagle sets the legal precedent for that. </p><p><br /></p><p>I think you're going to be very, very lucky if this does not get very expensive for you quite soon. You really should re-think your postion.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="GDJMSP, post: 1009315, member: 112"]Daniel I've thought about what you have done long and hard as this thread has evolved. And I must say, I do not think you should have done this. I also think that before it is over you are going to experience some legal problems. Time will tell on that. As for your contention that it was OK for you to do this because the mint's position is that none of these coins exist any longer - I believe that's going to be your undoing. The mint has taken that exact same postion many times in the past, only to be proven wrong when those so called non existant coins surfaced and came into the public eye. The '33 double eagle is a case in point. The mint had to change their postion on that coin and they did so with no qualms whatsoever. Also, that particular coin sets the precedent for this exact situation that you have created by minting these coins. For years the mint's position was that none of the coins existed. However, examples did exist in the Smithsonian. Because of that, any and all replicas of the '33 double eagle made in recent years had to adhere to the Hobby Protection Act. They still do. And examples of the '64 Peace dollar exist in the Smithsonian as well. So any replicas you make now are also covered by the act. And the '33 double eagle sets the legal precedent for that. I think you're going to be very, very lucky if this does not get very expensive for you quite soon. You really should re-think your postion.[/QUOTE]
Your name or email address:
Do you already have an account?
No, create an account now.
Yes, my password is:
Forgot your password?
Stay logged in
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
US Coins Forum
>
Arrived today 1964-D Peace Dollar by Daniel Carr
>
Home
Home
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Activity
Recent Posts
Forums
Forums
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Posts
Competitions
Competitions
Quick Links
Competition Index
Rules, Terms & Conditions
Gallery
Gallery
Quick Links
Search Media
New Media
Showcase
Showcase
Quick Links
Search Items
Most Active Members
New Items
Directory
Directory
Quick Links
Directory Home
New Listings
Members
Members
Quick Links
Notable Members
Current Visitors
Recent Activity
New Profile Posts
Sponsors
Menu
Search
Search titles only
Posted by Member:
Separate names with a comma.
Newer Than:
Search this thread only
Search this forum only
Display results as threads
Useful Searches
Recent Posts
More...