Titanic Coin Auction Insights

The video discusses a 1906 half-dollar coin linked to John W. Gill, a Titanic victim. The coin's historical significance and auction history are explored, with an expert evaluating its worth. Despite its unique history, the coin's value is debated, with offers falling short of the seller's expectations.

What year was the half-dollar coin, linked to the Titanic, minted?

• 1906

• 2011

• 2002

• 1912

What was the main reason the Titanic sank so quickly?

• A new steel process made the steel brittle

• A design flaw in the hull

• A collision with another ship

• A fire on board

How many bodies were recovered by the ships after the Titanic sank?

• 155

• 239

• 300

• 500

On what occasion was the Titanic coin auctioned in 2002?

• The 100th anniversary of the Titanic

• The 90th anniversary of the Titanic

• The 50th anniversary of the Titanic

• The 75th anniversary of the Titanic

What was the estimated value of the coin according to the expert in 2014?

• $21,000

• $3,850

• $50,000

• $125,000

What was the expert's opinion on the coin's auction history?

• It was sold at the right price

• It was sold to the wrong audience

• It was overpriced

• It was undervalued

What was the seller's minimum price for the coin?

• $75,000

• $50,000

• $21,000

• $10,000

What was the buyer's final offer for the coin?

• $50,000

• $21,000

• $10,000

• $75,000

Why did the seller find the $10,000 offer shocking?

• It was too low

• It was too high

• It matched the previous auction price

• It was the same as the expert's valuation

What does the seller believe about the coin's value?

• It is not valuable

• It stands on its own merit

• It should be sold immediately

• It should be based on previous sales