2 1/2 dollar coin

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2 1/2 dollar coin

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Not having much luck looking this coin up. Any idea on how much something like this would go for
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Looks like a 1911 Indian Head $2.50 Gold coin . Based on condition, which can't clearly can not be evaluated you would have to refer to Daniels Grading section on his Home Page . https://coinauctionshelp.com/$2.50india ... DO-1JeSmDI
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Ok Thank you

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Hey, me again . Do your self a favor and find a better holder for that Nice coin . Also, remember to take Pics outside of holder if you can . Here's Daniel's Value page but we need to see better pics if we are to determine a "ball Park" grade . Good Luck.
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Just go to ebay and click sold auctions on the right side bar. Coin looks cleaned and these are also highly faked.

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Daniel wrote: Mon Feb 22, 2021 8:07 pm Just go to ebay and click sold auctions on the right side bar. Coin looks cleaned and these are also highly faked.
Ok Thank you Daniel..

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SensibleSal66 wrote: Mon Feb 22, 2021 10:35 am Hey, me again . Do your self a favor and find a better holder for that Nice coin . Also, remember to take Pics outside of holder if you can . Here's Daniel's Value page but we need to see better pics if we are to determine a "ball Park" grade . Good Luck.
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These do sell north of $350 but they need to be authenticated.

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ok i just got it out of the case and looks very good.. but i have no idea but I have to show u this one. Penny on one side and dime on the other, I told my wife i think it's fake but i have no clue

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Need Pic please .
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SensibleSal66 wrote: Mon Feb 22, 2021 9:08 pm Need Pic please .
OMG Iv'e been trying but it won't let me click a new link to send pics

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Pics of the penny dime
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Note how on the dime side you can see the rim of the penny? Someone machined out one side of the penny and inserted the dime. Why? Use a search engine to look up "magician's coin." Neat seeing one this old!
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This is made up, I showed mine in one of my videos. I sent you a video on how to start a new topic. Hard to know where to help when you post a coin on another coins' topic.

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Earle42 wrote: Mon Feb 22, 2021 10:46 pm Note how on the dime side you can see the rim of the penny? Someone machined out one side of the penny and inserted the dime. Why? Use a search engine to look up "magician's coin." Neat seeing one this old!
What magic trick was this please?
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What magic trick was this please?
The first time I saw one of these used was when I was a kid. At the local magic shop I was interested in buying the famous Scotch and Soda half dollar trick/coin.
The guy at the store also showed me two versions of your magician's coin. One I still have. Mine is a hollowed out penny that a dime can fit inside of. He also showed me a version like yours where the dime was fixed inside the penny shell and was not removable.
The double denomination coin simply makes it seem, in any situation you can fabricate for a trick, to make it look like a dime turns into a penny, or vice versa. Palming this trick coin also then allows a legit penny to be handed to the person wanting to inspect the dime you just turned into a penny.
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Earle42 wrote: Wed Feb 24, 2021 6:39 pm
What magic trick was this please?
The first time I saw one of these used was when I was a kid. At the local magic shop I was interested in buying the famous Scotch and Soda half dollar trick/coin.
The guy at the store also showed me two versions of your magician's coin. One I still have. Mine is a hollowed out penny that a dime can fit inside of. He also showed me a version like yours where the dime was fixed inside the penny shell and was not removable.
The double denomination coin simply makes it seem, in any situation you can fabricate for a trick, to make it look like a dime turns into a penny, or vice versa. Palming this trick coin also then allows a legit penny to be handed to the person wanting to inspect the dime you just turned into a penny.
Ok Thank you. I've just got back in town and can't wait to look at some more coins..

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