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I am posting 2 of my coins that are both being graded right now by PCGS - take a guess at what PCGS will grade this coin at - I will post its grade once my coin comes back which should be around the 12th or so. This is the 1st of 2 coins I'm posting. 1880 3 dollar gold coin - only 1000 ever minted! -sorry- photo was taken behind plastic. Image:  1880big.jpg94.63 KB Image: 1880rbig.jpg96.5 KB |
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Rest in Peace
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I think it is a proof :-) ok just kiddin'
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Whoa, that's quite a spread on grade estimates! I see considerable wear on Liberty's cheek, hair, and headdress; ditto for the wreath on the reverse. I'd go with VF-30. It looks like a no-problem coin that saw a fair amount of circulation. Quite a rare date, too (mintage 1,000 pieces). Very nice!  |
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Looks VF-35ish to me. Very nice, one you don't see very often...
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I think its a counterfeit
The numerals are too rounded and mushy. I just don't like the looks of it. Too many signs of a forgery. So, I think it wont grade.
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The numerals should be crisp around the edges as seen on this coin. The 1880 coin shown looks like a cast copy. On those, the edges of the numerals don't come out as sharp as a struck coin. I hope I'm wrong!  |
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The numerals should be crisp around the edges as seen on this coin. The 1880 coin shown looks like a cast copy. On those, the edges of the numerals don't come out as sharp as a struck coin. Also, the denticles should be pretty sharp and distinct. I hope I'm wrong! |
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I havent gotten the coin back yet but I know their grades by checking my submission status online. Drum roll please ........ the 1880 3 dollar gold coin is graded by PCGS as XF45!
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Thank goodness! I am happy to be wrong on this! But it did have the look of some copies I've seen. I am thrilled for you that that coin graded and is the real thing! Congratulations!
Bill
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Whoo Hoo, I think I'm getting better at this. Congratulations on making the grade.
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Posted 08/07/2007 8:25 pm
