[Stolen Item Alert] 1873 Port Phillip Kangaroo Office Half Ounce Token

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  1. goldpelican

    goldpelican Administrator Staff Member

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    The following token was stolen from Universal Coin Co shop in Melbourne on Thursday 4th September.

    1873 Port Phillip Kangaroo Office Half Ounce Token in Brass - gEF Rare & Unique

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    Any information please contact Scott Waterman, 03 9654 2997.
     
    goldpelican, Sep 9, 2014
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  2. Lunardragon

    Lunardragon Well-Known Member Silver Stacker

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    What's the valuation currently, GP?
     
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  3. goldpelican

    goldpelican Administrator Staff Member

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    About $10,000. It's a unique item.
     
    goldpelican, Sep 9, 2014
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  4. Captain Kookaburra

    Captain Kookaburra Well-Known Member Silver Stacker

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    Expect it in the $8k-$12k Range
     
    Captain Kookaburra, Sep 9, 2014
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  5. Captain Kookaburra

    Captain Kookaburra Well-Known Member Silver Stacker

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    Snap....
     
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  6. Silver Soul

    Silver Soul Well-Known Member Silver Stacker

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    WOW. They screwed up really bad with Queen Victoria's effigy on that token. :D
     
    Silver Soul, Sep 10, 2014
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  7. serial

    serial Well-Known Member Silver Stacker

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    I hope they find this. a loss to numismatics if they don't.
     
    serial, Sep 10, 2014
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  8. bubblebobble2

    bubblebobble2 Administrator Staff Member Silver Stacker

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    It's error alright.... perhaps the mint master got her before shaving :)
     
    bubblebobble2, Sep 10, 2014
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  9. sammysilver

    sammysilver Well-Known Member Silver Stacker

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    Why would it matter if the mint master shaved or not?
     
    sammysilver, Sep 11, 2014
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