Need some help on this 1859 Canadian cent

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There is a funny coin I have. It has a 9 with a second tail. It seems maybe a 9/9 or even a 9/8? Not sure. There are marks on top of the 9 that looks as an 8? I messed up. there are two coins I posted in photo's. Only the right one is the double tailed 9. When viewing it through a loop there is also a line on the ball at the end of the nine. You can see the discoloration, There is a definate line as where an 8 would be? Maybe my imagination??
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Welcome to the forum! You've had very intriguing questions on coin community forum, and I'm glad you chose to join here. Your coin is definitely an overdate. It is a scarce variety and it's very desirable! It could easily fetch $125-$250 when sold to the right buyer. Values are speculative, but, It's a rare variety nonetheless!

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I do know a little about coins. My father collected coins all my life. I still to this day do not put change into my pocket till I have looked it over. It becomes a habit. The major point for me is where do I go from here? I have found the coin, figured out what it is, now what? Do I get it authenticated or graded or what? This part is new to me. Just like on the 76 quarter I had on the other site. How do they know it is a machine error and not a DD? From photo's it is hard to tell, I think? Thank you for the information.
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zakota wrote:I do know a little about coins. My father collected coins all my life. I still to this day do not put change into my pocket till I have looked it over. It becomes a habit. The major point for me is where do I go from here? I have found the coin, figured out what it is, now what? Do I get it authenticated or graded or what? This part is new to me. Just like on the 76 quarter I had on the other site. How do they know it is a machine error and not a DD? From photo's it is hard to tell, I think? Thank you for the information.
It is a good idea to have it graded by a reputable company, and you've come to the right place. There are MANY bad TPGS's out there, and, you need to be informed on them, before making your decision.

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I would have it authenticated because the pictures make it appear corroded. I could be wrong, but the coin deserves a holder.
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I only wish I look like that at 150 years old. :D
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zakota wrote:I only wish I look like that at 150 years old. :D
Try telling that to the conspiracy theorists who say the world will end in 2012! :lol:

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It will end when it ends, But I will have fun till then 8-)
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zakota wrote:It will end when it ends, But I will have fun till then 8-)
Me too!

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Yeah, 2012. I know what we can do to make a fortune. We can make up our own grading company and hire a private mint to produce concept pattern 2012 Dooms Day Coins.
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We can call it the new error coin. :mrgreen:
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TPGSadmin wrote:Yeah, 2012. I know what we can do to make a fortune. We can make up our own grading company and hire a private mint to produce concept pattern 2012 Dooms Day Coins.
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Yes, and we could call our auctions pre-sale and if the world comes to an end you owe us nothing.
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Oh no! I am not going with out my money. :twisted:
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It all depends on how we go out. We might have a better chance with out metal coins then with paper.
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I have more paper than coin. So that would work for me also :D
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TPGSadmin wrote:Yeah, 2012. I know what we can do to make a fortune. We can make up our own grading company and hire a private mint to produce concept pattern 2012 Dooms Day Coins.
I see an SGS success story. :D

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