Two semi key date walkers, sold as scrap silver!

I found this auction today. I do not think it will stay at junk price. I noticed that the 1916, and 1921, are semi-keys. I do not know if this is an un-knowledgeable seller, or marketing technique. I have seen this kind of thing go on Ebay quite a bit

http://www.ebay.com/itm/FIVE-SILVER...01?pt=Coins_US_Individual&hash=item23366175e9

 

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I'll bet the 1921 is actually a 1927...it looks like a 7 in the photo to me.

Also, there is no 1916, it's a 1936.

 

I agree with Camaro, it looks to be a '36 versus a 16. The other coin in question is a bit tougher...I suppose it would be worth a gamble if the auction doesn't go much higher than melt. The problem for the seller is that a buyer thinking they are getting a '21 and finds that it's a '27 will likely return the coins, and potentially leave something other than positive feedback.

 

Agreed. If you only pay melt for it...it's not really a loss. But, if I thought I was getting
a key date and didn't...I'd be very unhappy.

 

If there is a question about the date, one could simply ask the seller, so if they chose not to over a hoped-for pick, the only one they've to blame is themselves.

 

The seller states in the listing that it's a 1921. So, they seem to think it is.

 

Not much of a pick if the seller lists the date, is it?

 

I agree. It makes me wonder. It's an odd listing. Either the seller has no clue that 1921 is key or knows and doesn't think it is and is trying to sell it as one.