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Wise to Get Second, Third Opinions on Possible Variety

■ What agency do I contact if I think that I have stumbled upon a new coin variation?

It is wise to get a second set of eyes to determine if you have a new coin variety or an anomaly. You might want to start by having a fellow collector or dealer with whom you have a working relationship examine the coin first. Should that party agree that you appear to have a new variety, you may want to consider getting yet one more opinion from another collector or dealer, then invest the money it will take to have a well-recognized, third-party

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