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i think it would be more constructive to talk about how much you would have to spend to get a problem free example with similar wear. there are several pretty decent ones on ebay around $60. that means a patient buyer could probably pick one up for $45 or so. is the discount worth the damage? its impossible to know that without knowing what this coin is priced at and the OPs budget. maybe OP is a mason and finds the graffiti attractive for that reason. its a bad buy at $100 but what about $40? $30? $20? I will buy as many as I can afford with my cash on hand at $20. silver content is what $9? I will mortgage my house to buy them at $9. the point I'm trying to make here is that there are collectors for this. they will pay a decent chunk more than its silver content. at the right price its a great piece of history. many coin collectors would be thrilled to have this in their collection. you just need to get it at the right price. |
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Of course you shouldn't buy it. If you want my opinion on value: $20 tops.
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1836 is a date that is difficult to get in attractive condition in the middle to higher grades. Even though a small problem coin may need to be settled for, this damage is way too significant. I wouldn't pay more than $20.
I actually recognize that grafitti. I had an 1800 bust dollar with the same style A in the obverse field. Likely coincidence.
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Agree, no more than $20 and I'd rather you pass altogether. Easy to buy, tough to sell.
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I'd not be interested in this coin - just my opinion of course.1836 is not an expensive coin and I'd look for a problem free coin.
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Then it is settled gentleman.
$20 max
You realize when you know how to think, it empowers you far beyond those who know only what to think.
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Lol so it was this plus a few other coins (indian heads & stuff). everything for $50. but the guy flaked so I didn't buy! :) Looks like that all worked out !
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So you went against every collectors better judgement? Yep you're doomed  You realize when you know how to think, it empowers you far beyond those who know only what to think.
-Neil deGrasse Tyson
Edited by NumismaticsFTW
01/06/2023 04:03 am
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@ NumismaticsFTW
No I was saying that the buy included that plus 40 additional coins for a total of $50- Which the other coins alone were worth.
BUT the buy didn't happen.
I also can't figure out how to get alerted when someone replies to a post—— If you could help me figure that out, I could respond in a more timely manner.
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I also can't figure out how to get alerted when someone replies to a post—— If you could help me figure that out, I could respond in a more timely manner. Not sure how to get alerts, I just check back into the forum every day. I know you can subscribe to a topic but I don't know if it will send you an email notification. Hopefully a knowing participant or moderator can help us out. Suffering from bust half fever. Want to learn how to attribute early half dollars by die variety? Click Here: http://goccf.com/t/434955Shoot me a PM if you are looking to sell bust halves. |
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Yes if you subscribe to a topic, it's will send you emails (if you have it set to be allowed to send emails).
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Amazing!! Thank you guys!!!
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