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Pillar of the Community
United States
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OK, I totally could NOT see that on the phone. That looks like a halo of... I dont know what. Lighter colored gunk? PVA residue? Just weird.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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This caliber of a coin would require a problem-free TPG certification for me to take a second glance. Edited by oih82w8
10/10/2014 10:09 am
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 United States
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That looks like a halo of... I dont know what. Lighter colored gunk? PVA residue? Just weird. I don't know what to think of it, aside I've never seen something like that occur naturally. If one considers that Guatemala Hoard coins were cleaned with an abrasive cleanser, I'm thinking that cleaner wasn't entirely removed from the surfaces nearest the devices. It acquired a different patina all its' own in the last 60 years, not necessarily through the usual toning process. Whatever it is, I wouldn't touch this one with stolen money. |
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Pillar of the Community
 Canada
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I see what you're talking about now. I can't tell what that is either but it does look suspicious. Thanks guys, another learning experience for me.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1132 Posts |
The coin is beautiful. The price...not so much. If I found this coin in my collection, I'd have a hard time letting go of it. That is, unless you were offering what the seller is asking!  |
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United States
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The coin is beautiful. I'm sorry, man, but this is not "beauty:"  That is a coin with very_serious_problems. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1132 Posts |
Oh my! I didn't see that image... gross.
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Moderator
United States
23522 Posts |
Yeah, those were in the detail images from the auction. From a distance, it's a pretty coin. Close up? Not so much.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
506 Posts |
That looks like an antique finish where the background is black and the features polished/light to make them stand out
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Valued Member
United States
294 Posts |
To my eye, not a great looking coin, especially for over $1,000. If you want better value, try this coin: We're getting a little tired of you plugging this dealer. Yes, he's a great numismatist, but this is the third time in your 16 posts here that we've had to edit this same dealer out. And since this thread is about silver Seated halves and you linked a gold coin, it's obvious you're only here to plug that dealer. Don't do it again. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3343 Posts |
Not for that polished coin.
If it were an 1856-S or 1872-cc maybe.
"Two minutes ago I would have sold my chances for a tired dime." Fred Astaire
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Valued Member
United States
294 Posts |
As a final comment on this topic, I would stay away from this coin...it looks to be afflicted with problematic surfaces. It's best to strive for coins with original surfaces, the way they came from the mint, and not doctored along the way. Good luck!
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Valued Member
United States
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If the seller has been a collector and shop owner for 55 years as he says, he's not a collector/dealer I'd want to do business with. He knows exactly what that coin is. And isn't. Makes me wonder how many of those 987 positive feedbacks are from people he's taken advantage of.
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Valued Member
United States
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I have a Seated quarter that kind of looks like that. Think I only paid $25 for it I'll see if I can post the picture tonight |
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CCF Sponsor
United States
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Well, yes it has problems and as such I wouldn't go near that ask, but I still think it's a pretty coin, personally. Then again, every coin can be pretty - if it's the right price! ; )
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