Log in or Sign up
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
Coin Chat
>
Incredibly Scarce Type 2 Planchet Error and Beautiful Double Denomination Acquisitions
>
Reply to Thread
Message:
<p>[QUOTE="JCro57, post: 3055560, member: 92083"]I worked out one heck of a deal to acquire both of these truly beautiful, scarce and amazing pieces today. With a little knowledge of these error types, researching recent sales, an emphasis that few people collect these error types, illustrating a passion to preserve such pieces and that they will be in good hands, and providing proof that I am a collector and not a dealer looking to flip it, it is amazing what you can offer a seller yet they feel comfortable giving it away for a whole lot less than even very recent market value/trends.</p><p><br /></p><p>1. The 1/2 cent blank planchet is one of only three known total in existence anywhere, according to writeups in <i>Mint Error News</i>. As you can see, it is in absolutely amazing condition (beautiful color and few marks or dings on both sides, great rims) for being at least 161 years old (James Buchanan was in office as President in 1857).</p><p>[ATTACH=full]765522[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]765520[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]765519[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p>Nickels on Cent planchets are rare, and incredibly rare as double denominations; they are very scarce in MS65RD, and even more so from the Denver Mint, which is known to have far fewer errors escape than the Philly Mint. And unlike many nickel on cent double denomination errors, the features are strong for both on both sides, including two very distinct and complete, full dates. Even more cool is that each side has a head and a tail on it!</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]765532[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]765534[/ATTACH]</p><p>[ATTACH=full]765535[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p>I hope you enjoy them![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="JCro57, post: 3055560, member: 92083"]I worked out one heck of a deal to acquire both of these truly beautiful, scarce and amazing pieces today. With a little knowledge of these error types, researching recent sales, an emphasis that few people collect these error types, illustrating a passion to preserve such pieces and that they will be in good hands, and providing proof that I am a collector and not a dealer looking to flip it, it is amazing what you can offer a seller yet they feel comfortable giving it away for a whole lot less than even very recent market value/trends. 1. The 1/2 cent blank planchet is one of only three known total in existence anywhere, according to writeups in [I]Mint Error News[/I]. As you can see, it is in absolutely amazing condition (beautiful color and few marks or dings on both sides, great rims) for being at least 161 years old (James Buchanan was in office as President in 1857). [ATTACH=full]765522[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]765520[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]765519[/ATTACH] Nickels on Cent planchets are rare, and incredibly rare as double denominations; they are very scarce in MS65RD, and even more so from the Denver Mint, which is known to have far fewer errors escape than the Philly Mint. And unlike many nickel on cent double denomination errors, the features are strong for both on both sides, including two very distinct and complete, full dates. Even more cool is that each side has a head and a tail on it! [ATTACH=full]765532[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]765534[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]765535[/ATTACH] I hope you enjoy them![/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
>
Coin Chat
>
Incredibly Scarce Type 2 Planchet Error and Beautiful Double Denomination Acquisitions
>
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...