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Canada
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Tamarin, just in my opinion....you are incorrect about EF to AU coins for this series. Here is why. Yes they are tuff to grade...mainly due to the weak strikes......however...here is the catch.....once a weakly struck coin shows wear.....the strike can no longer be counted in the grade as fully struck examples exist. So....a weakly struck coin MUST go from AU 55 to VF with no coins between. IMO. this series by definition Must be grade rare in EF and AU for this reason. Any thoughts.
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Coinsrfun, the secret to this nickel series is lustre. And, of course, with that comes the knowledge the coin has seen little circulation. This is where vendors err. As you've noted, the series often has a weak strike and vendors go by the book. They ignore lustre and start counting pearls. I have some VF coins graded by ICCS here from five years ago. They seem pretty rough to me and so it can't be hard to beat them at the counter. If you can get shimmer and lustre on a GV nickel, it's likely a minimum of EF despite its lack of a strong crown band or exhibited jewels. I often pick up EF to AU common dates of the series for a dollar or less as I roam about just because the coins often can't pass the full band of pearls test. Oh, but they shine!
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Canada
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Thanks guys. After looking at your coins I don't have to send pictures of mine. It would be a F12
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Canada
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Grading is truly suggestive....I give them both VG8...
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Canada
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I see both being VG because of scratches ....
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 Canada
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Scratches don't affect technical grading of Canadian coins.They may well be VG with scatches but not because of.....
Scratches reduce the desirability and thus the value,but not the grade
Edited by DBM
02/03/2011 10:32 pm
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DBM is certainly right. The grade is VG and the scartches would drop the price. I would guess a $100.00 coin.
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Canada
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I would doubt very much you could find a VG for as low as $100
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Canada
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Hi Littlemoney, With all due respect, I have bought them for that price in similar grade. The last 1926 Far I paid $110.00 and it was a strong VG. No scratches. ICCS agreed. As stated, the coin may grade VG but with the numerous scratches the price would come down substantially. I think $100.00 is a fair price for a collector. I like to buy at shows where the deals are better. More compitition and table, hotel rooms, gas and other exepnses to pay. ebay prices on can be misleading. Check the completed items under advanced search to get a better idea. You can list a coin for book. That doesn't mean it will sell. Do you do shows? |
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Here's some examples:
Good 1926 (far"6") Canada 5 Cent KM-29 sold for $74.20.
1926 Far "6" Canadian Nickel - KEY DATE! for $129.99.
CANADA 1926 5 Cents 'Far 6' for $116.24.
These are much nicer examples.
Many "buy-it-now"s did not sell.
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Canada
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One more thing to add. Since nickel is a physically hard substance grading can be somewhat generous. Coins in this series are 100% nickel. US coins for the similar period, Buffalo nickels, are 75% copper and 25% nickel. Weak striking can be common and super nice examples sell for a premium. Canada seems to have had better success with their minting process. Less die breaks and stronger details. |
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can you grade mine? I might have a buyer..   Retired USAF 1983-2003
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07/27/2011 11:12 pm
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According to the scan, and in the 2x2 it looks like a 'Fine' to me
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thanks!
Retired USAF 1983-2003
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I agree, F-12 grade. The reverse is in remarkable condition. I would suspect this coin was weakly struck in the first place, but now that it has lost all its lustre, the technical grade (Fine) prevails.
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