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Pillar of the Community
Sweden
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Have my eyes on this one, but I am quite bad at grading 3-centers...and these are the pictures I have to go by when making my offer. Any and all help much appreciated.   |
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Moderator
 United States
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Nice. Among the lower mintages of the series, not a common coin at all. VF30-ish, in a PCGS holder that's a $200 coin. I believe the patch of discoloration on the obverse would cause a TPG to call it "Environmental Damage," with the resultant effect on the price. Might I ask the price being quoted for it? I understand you're going to offer on it, but if the initial price is too high, it's doubtful you'd get consideration for a "reasonable" offer.
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Pillar of the Community
 Sweden
729 Posts |
It is a governmental blind auction, so I won't know what the other bidders will offer.
It's a part of a 7-coin lot, the rest is nothing spectacular.
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Valued Member
United States
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Other than a small spot it's a real nice coin VF.30. It's harder to find that type of coin without errors than it is to find one with errors.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I see a bit of "Environmental Damage" / tint of green on Rev side,
stay under $150 USD
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Super hard coin to find - that's for sure. I'd go VF details net price around VG10/F12, due to damage on obverse (scrapes on face) and surface damage or corossion. Even though it's a tough date not worth paying much over $130.00
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Pillar of the Community
Sweden
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I made a bid for $100. The other 6 coins might have a value of about $20, so I hope I'll win.
Thanking about what Verdicare would do to help the coin....worth a try? Will of course practice on junk before I use Verdicare on this particular coin
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Pillar of the Community
Sweden
729 Posts |
Just got an email back. I won the auction.
I thought it was a blind auction that my highest bid was what I was going to pay for it. But no, the amount I have to pay was about $1 higher than the second higest bidder.
So, the winning big is....$55!
I'm pleased;) I love getting a rare coin for a bargain.
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Valued Member
United States
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congrats!  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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that worked well. Nice pick up.
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Pillar of the Community
Sweden
729 Posts |
Thanks. It's a great feeling getting a great coin for a fraction of what it's worth
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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That's a great deal congrats
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Moderator
United States
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You scored big time on this one. Nicely done!
I'm also in the mid VF range.
swcoin.ecrater.com
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United States
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Valued Member
United States
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Where does one find these governmental auctions?
Also, wouldnt that stuff for removing verdigris be acceptable for use here (edit: I'm not talking about removing the spot, just the green stuff)?
Edited by donkrx
06/14/2012 05:24 am
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Posted 06/10/2012 07:43 am
