Is This 1869 3-Cent Really Uncirculated?

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johnny676767 Pillar of the Community United States 522 Posts	Posted 02/04/2015 01:44 am What do you think? Note lower curl, hair above the ear, and possible abrasion on cheek. Reverse pillar on the top right might have a rub. Or is it just the strike quality? http://www.ebay.com/itm/20126959133...RK:MEBIDX:IT Thanks! Report this Post to the Staff

kanga Pillar of the Community United States 5825 Posts	Posted 02/04/2015 08:03 am Coin struck in the nickel alloy. Weakness of strike can be expected. Actually I find that coin rather well struck. And of course there will often be bag marks. I also see remnants of a die clash on both sides. UNC is not out of the realm of possibility. If so, the price is low; causes one to pause. Edited by kanga 02/04/2015 08:07 am Report this Post to the Staff
Neo13x Pillar of the Community United States 604 Posts	Posted 02/04/2015 08:04 am I do see what may be slight rub on the hair above the ear and on the curl but I think the pillar is just from the strike. Looks like a nice coin. Report this Post to the Staff
SsuperDdave Moderator United States 23522 Posts	Posted 02/04/2015 09:27 am I see the usual "signs of circulation" on the obverse, which is why with images of this quality I stick to the reverse of a 3CN to determine whether it's circulated. More specifically - like issues with similar design - I look to the upper parts of the wreath and the bow where weak strike and wear both manifest first. I see nicks maybe associated with postmint handling, but no wear on the reverse. If the reverse didn't wear, the obverse didn't either. Report this Post to the Staff
Prethen Pillar of the Community United States 3234 Posts	Posted 02/04/2015 09:41 am I think it shows signs of light circulation. Report this Post to the Staff
ratio411 Pillar of the Community United States 1208 Posts	Posted 02/04/2015 09:54 am It has been cleaned to the point of a details grade IMO. Edited by ratio411 02/04/2015 09:56 am Report this Post to the Staff
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