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January 6, 1955
The Key West Citizen
Key West, Monroe County, Florida
What is this article about?
In Corpus Christi, Tex., B. F. Rimmer thought he had a valuable 1913 liberty head nickel after reading about one in the newspaper, but expert J. V. McDermott proved it was a fake altered from an earlier date. Only five genuine ones exist.
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His 1913 Nickel Wasn't Genuine
CORPUS CHRISTI, Tex. (U) - B. F. Rimmer read in the Corpus Christi Caller of an expert coin collector visiting here with a 1913 liberty head nickel valued at more than $10,000.
Rimmer quickly called the newspaper.
"I've one too!" he exclaimed.
Expert J. V. McDermott of South Milwaukee, Wis., convinced Rimmer the nickel was a phony. The date on many 1910 and 1912 liberty heads have been illegally altered to appear as 1913 coins.
Only five 1913 liberty head nickels were made and the whereabouts of each is known.
CORPUS CHRISTI, Tex. (U) - B. F. Rimmer read in the Corpus Christi Caller of an expert coin collector visiting here with a 1913 liberty head nickel valued at more than $10,000.
Rimmer quickly called the newspaper.
"I've one too!" he exclaimed.
Expert J. V. McDermott of South Milwaukee, Wis., convinced Rimmer the nickel was a phony. The date on many 1910 and 1912 liberty heads have been illegally altered to appear as 1913 coins.
Only five 1913 liberty head nickels were made and the whereabouts of each is known.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Deception Fraud
What themes does it cover?
Deception
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Fake Nickel
1913 Liberty Head
Coin Fraud
Expert Verification
What entities or persons were involved?
B. F. Rimmer
J. V. Mcdermott
Where did it happen?
Corpus Christi, Tex.
Story Details
Key Persons
B. F. Rimmer
J. V. Mcdermott
Location
Corpus Christi, Tex.
Story Details
B. F. Rimmer contacts newspaper after reading about rare 1913 liberty head nickel, but expert J. V. McDermott determines his coin is a phony altered from 1910 or 1912; only five genuine 1913 nickels exist.