Would Like Opinions On This 1915 $5 Gold Piece Please

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Spud Valued Member United States 308 Posts	Posted 06/13/2014 12:37 am I'm thinking about buying but would love to read your thoughts on grade and price. Thanks http://www.ebay.com/itm/38092057677....m1423.l2648 Report this Post to the Staff

srcliff Valued Member United States 453 Posts	Posted 06/13/2014 06:39 am I dont have the best eye for grading but with a quick calculation it looks to be abou 10% over melt so I dont think you could get too burned at the current 336 price. Report this Post to the Staff
dsfreeworld Pillar of the Community United States 4337 Posts	Posted 06/13/2014 09:20 am Cleaned Would not get a problem free slab Let someone else have it, keep hunting Report this Post to the Staff
Spud Valued Member United States 308 Posts	Posted 06/13/2014 10:33 pm Thanks will do. I didn't have much experience with theses types. But I do know I want a problem free coin Report this Post to the Staff
westernsky Pillar of the Community United States 7648 Posts	Posted 06/13/2014 10:48 pm Buy PCGS and NGC slabbed coins until YOU are comfortable with you grading skills. Most nice looking, unslabbed, key date coins on the internet or not slabbed because they won't make the grade or have been played with. Report this Post to the Staff
Spud Valued Member United States 308 Posts	Posted 06/14/2014 09:19 am Yes, that's how I bought my 1853 $2.50 liberty head. Better keep buying that way Report this Post to the Staff
johnny54321 Rest in Peace United States 4849 Posts	Posted 06/14/2014 09:37 am personally I think the ebay coin is a nice coin. Certainly worth more than 10% above melt imho. With that said though, as others mentioned, you are better off buying one that is slabbed...just for piece of mind that you found one that is authentic. Report this Post to the Staff
SsuperDdave Moderator United States 23522 Posts	Posted 06/14/2014 09:37 am This one's a pretty good poster child for "I really don't trust the surfaces." Evan factoring in digital imagery and lighting variances, the surfaces are too homogeneous for me to be comfortable. Report this Post to the Staff
Jaobler Pillar of the Community United States 6398 Posts	Posted 06/14/2014 12:05 pm I see the point about the homogeneous surfaces being a possible indication of cleaning but overall I would be OK with this piece, at least at the current bid of $341. There are no heavy marks or obvious hairline scratches. Based on the light wear evident on the eagle's shoulder and on the headdress feathers it has AU detail. There would be no chance of a BU grade even if problem-free. Of course, if you could find a similarly-priced coin in a PCGS, NGC, ANACS, or ICG AU slab that would be a better choice. Report this Post to the Staff
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