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Aside from the obvious rim damage, is there anything to suggest that this is not real? I don't mind the damage if I can pick it up cheap enough. These are the only pictures the seller has provided:   |
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Looks legit to me, however lets see what other members say. I think I would be bothered by the rim dings, but if you don't mind, than I don't see any reason not to buy.
Edited by Rollsearcher37
10/03/2014 09:26 am
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Well, it's for my type album and I really can't afford an example with this much detail without the rim dings. This is at an auction, so it will probably end up selling for a ton of money anyway, but right now it's only at around $500. I'm thinking that, without the rim dings, it would probably grade at around a VG10, which would make it worth somewhere around $1500.
If it's legit and I could get it for under $1000, I'd be happy.
Edited by barryg
10/03/2014 09:35 am
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Canada
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Nothing odd here, although that's a heck of a lot of rim dings for one coin.
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Pillar of the Community
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I'd say authentic.
But I personally would never be happy with such a damaged coin.
To each his own, eh.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I have both a genuine 1799 and a counterfeit.
Makes a great learning aid.
The above example looks legit to me.
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Korea, Republic Of
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Looks definitely legit to me, no problems I could find from those picsâ€"except those nasty rim damage. Arrgh, why should such a beautiful coin with excellent colors and even wear have to be the victim of such disgraceful numismatic violence?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Looks real to me. Personally I'd rather have a lower grade without problems, but that' me.
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United States
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Yeah, it's just that I really have a thing about wanting to make out the key details, and that's about as low a grade as I can stand...
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Authentic. A details coin for damage.
swcoin.ecrater.com
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United States
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Has a very similar look to my pre-turban halves. I would say its authentic.
May not hurt to send it to PCGS for verification, IMO.
Edited by DoubleEagle20
10/04/2014 7:07 pm
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United States
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Well, the coin isn't mine yet, and given the fact that the bidding is now up to $800 (with a 18% buyer's premium), I don't think it will be, either. I definitely don't think this is a $1000+ coin.
Thanks for all the responses!
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