[CLOSED] LordM Giveaway #45 (pick your prize)

Zombucks are issued by Provident Metals so you can find them on their website and they can also be found on eBay. However, even on eBay it is rare to see a presidential Zombucks listed. I’ve seen a George W Bush version before but there don’t appear to be any currently listed on eBay. However, I do recommend that if you purchase off eBay that you verify the round’s authenticity with a Sigma Metalytics or other similar device. I don’t know if there are fake Zombucks out there, but I test all my silver purchases for peace of mind.

 

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How much are these devices , Is like a Gold detector ?

UPDATE : WOW ! AVG $900 !! I'll go to a jeweler or reputable ( and I use that lightly ) Coin Dealer .

 

It’s a precious metals detector, like what they have at coin shops. Imagine a scale, so the device has a flat surface. You select the metal type you want to test, calibrate the device, which just means pushing a button, then put your metal on the flat surface, next the device will show a dot on the screen that should fall between two lines. If the dot is in between the two lines, the metal is authentic. If it’s outside the lines, it’s some other kind of material. The calibration is to set to test the metal on the flat table surface, there are also wand attachments for testing smaller pieces like 1/10 gold coins. I believe a Sigma Metalytics runs about 1000-1500 today. There is a regular version and a pro version. I think the regular version works well enough, I can’t justify purchasing the pro. Their whole pitch is that if the device prevents you from purchasing just one fake ounce of gold, it just paid for itself.

 

I use the" weigh the coin thing" for about $16 , thx but no thx on buying that . LOL
Oh , I have used my $800 White's Metal detector . That works also . Good indicator anyways .

 

Nice! I have a MineLab. I’ve never used it in that way to test a coin’s authenticity from a purchase. Good idea.

 

I tested it on a 1804 Dollar ( U. S ) bought in Vietnam, it was sold as Novelty coin . It read "garbage" , VERY scratchy signal if you know what I mean ?

 

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Here is a picture of my Edward I penny minted in London from 1272-1307.

 

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Haven't bought much recently but found a San Marino 1974 plastic set in a market in Palermo. The plastic had split round the 500 lire so I removed them all. At €10 I don't even feel like I paid too much "tourist tax".

 

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Over 99% of my coins are from CRH (coin roll hunting or cash register hunting) - can't loose money that way. Been unbelievably lucky lately, especially, it seems, with finding "collector-quantity mintages" in CRH. Can't seem to find your "swapstock collection" but I'm sure there's something I'd like.

 

Yes I do.

 

I have all thee insect coins from San Marino.

 

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Including these 2 San Marino spider coins...

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Prize ? I am interested in your...
Italy: nickel 50-centesimi of Victor Emmanuel III, 1925-R, smooth edge variety, AU

 

So a quick question....would this be worth it to purchase... If it's ok to ask this here.. already have my entry post up... But, am curious as to what you guys think in here... It'll cost per it's weight.. $1,800+ and actually best the weight cost by $4... Hahaha... The signature is of the Retired Engraver and they have these available elsewhere with THE ACTUAL Engraver.. but since it is a supposed graded coin at MS70.... Just like to know what The "SMART GUY" would do!? LoL

 

I’d start a separate thread on this. You’ll get more answers.

 

I've never been. Palermo's in Sicily - somehow the holiday I booked for the girlfriend's birthday way back in about February happened despite the chaos. I've had my fingers crossed for a long, long time.