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John -- Your fleagle falls in the 'too good to be true' category. The strike is super sharp, and there is some funny business going on around the edges. If you think it is a genuine coin, submit it to PCGS, NGC, ICG or ANACS. If genuine, it is worth tens of thousands of US dollars.
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I am sorry for the late response; I have been neglecting my e-mails. Is there a chance the coin is a fugazey, a fake? I had someone look at it and they said it had been 'lightly cleaned'. Where is the best place to send it for an evaluation??
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The coin in your photograph is not mine. I have attached a picture of my coin that I took. I know each bag mark, each tiny flaw.
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Hi John -- So I'm not the only one who ignores emails for days on end. Good to know!
The coin in my latest picture comes from the Heritage Auction web site, where it sold for $26K.
Please compare your coin with the Heritage picture. There are some very minor differences. Look at the date, for instance.
The thing that bothers me the most about your coin, aside from the 'too good to be true' aspect, is the roughness or 'folding over' on the rim. I do not know what this is, or if it adds to, or detracts from, the value of your coin.
In summary, it would be well worth your while to submit your coin to PCGS. Other authentication and slabbing services don't rise to the stature of your coin, assuming it is genuine. See:
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Paul Richards
Hello Paul:
I had "Harry from Millers' mint in Patchogue look at the FEC in question. He asked me if it was for sale and confirmed that it is the real deal. I already know this because I had a jeweler (Rocky Point) check the composition and it is spot on -88.0% copper 12.0% nickel and the weight is 4.67 g That's the thing that is most difficult to fake when making a fugazey coin--the weight and composition. I too noticed the edge differences and still feel it is good. Not as nice as the 1858 Proof recently sold. I have several others that are good and fine but this one is the best. It is a shame that some fool cleaned it a long time ago. It also is well struck. Please let me know what you think and next time you're in NY you can have a look at it!
Best regards
John From LI
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So great. Congrats on a remarkable coin.
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Who should I send it to to be appraised??
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In summary, it would be well worth your while to submit your coin to PCGS. Other authentication and slabbing services don't rise to the stature of your coin, assuming it is genuine. See:
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