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Beachcomber Coins v. Boskett
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| Beachcomber Coins v. Boskett | |
| Court | Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division |
|---|---|
| Citation | 400 A.2d 78 |
| Date decided | March 2, 1979 |
Facts
In 1916, the Denver Mint produced a small # of dimes featuring the visage of Mercury, the Roman god of commerce & trickery. Because of their rarity, their value has skyrocketed; at the same time, these coins have become an attractive item for counterfeiters!
One of these aforesaid Mercury dimes was the basis of a contract between Beachcomber Coins, Inc. ("Beachcomber") & Boskett.
Beach-comber was a retailer in coins. Mr. Boskett was a part-time coin dealer. Boskett claimer to possess a Denver 1916 Mercury dime for $450.Case Text Links
