Expert: Dmitry Livshits - 9/21/2009

Question
QUESTION: I recently bought a proof 70 1/2 ounce gold Krugerrand.  The coin looks like it turned when it was pressed as the Springbok is at an angle to the rest of the coins and the details of the grasses and the Springbok are smudged.  Being a proof I am not sure if this means I have a really rare find or should be asking for a refund.

ANSWER: Hi Darryl,
It sounds like you may have an error that will potentially add value to the coin. If you can take a clear photo and add it to a follow-up question I can give you a lot more information.
Thanks for the question! =)

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QUESTION: The back of the coin with the springbok stamped at an angle.  The front of the coins are identical.  Trying to look at the grass and there appears to have a potential decrease in the detail of the coin.

Answer
Hi again Darryl,
The alignment of one of the coin seems to be off by about 20 degress or so. This is not uncommon for coins in general, though it is less common for gold coins and proofs which are held to a higher standard.
If your coin came up at a good error-coin auction, you can expect 10% to 15% above normal book value.
Nice find, thanks again! =)