1858 Seated Liberty, Took A Chance, With PMD, Input?

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yuengling101 Valued Member United States 232 Posts	Posted 01/23/2012 11:31 pm Well last week I took a gamble and purchased this very nice 1858 Seated Liberty half dollar. I bought it for $61 the only problem is that it has some sort of counterstamp. I am no grader but ot seems to have AU details, I was hoping I could get some input on if I made a good purchace or not. Also your thoughts on the grade thank you. Report this Post to the Staff

biggfredd Rest in Peace United States 9104 Posts	Posted 01/24/2012 08:29 am I'd agree with AU. As far as value, I think the counterstamp hurts. How much? That's an individual decision, different on every coin. If you're using it for the obverse in a type set, you've done great. Report this Post to the Staff
ExoGuy Pillar of the Community United States 4421 Posts	Posted 01/24/2012 1:54 pm I agree with the AU grade ... AU-50. The c/s likely drops it to VF/XF money, I'd venture. At $61, there's not much of a downside for this otherwise pleasing type coin. An afterthought ... The c/s makes this coin highly identifiable, should the coin ever turn up missing! Report this Post to the Staff
VACookey Valued Member United States 155 Posts	Posted 01/24/2012 3:07 pm I like counterstamps and I love how it's right in the middle of the shield. I'd be happy with that purchase. Report this Post to the Staff
dave700x Rest in Peace United States 10625 Posts	Posted 01/24/2012 4:23 pm I like it. The counter stamp is not very distracting and kind of adds a distinction like a Trade dollar. Wonder where it traveled to get this? Report this Post to the Staff
Hondo Pillar of the Community United States 1211 Posts	Posted 01/24/2012 7:17 pm I agree, nice au and I like the counterstamp. If it was my coin, I wouldn't care if effected the grade. Thanks for sharing. Report this Post to the Staff
yuengling101 Valued Member United States 232 Posts	Posted 01/24/2012 8:17 pm Well I'm glad every one seems to like it, I ussualy dont buy coins with PMD so I was nervouse. I just couldnt pass up such a nice coin. I did have to email the seller though, on the pics you couldnt tell what the counterstamp was and it kinda looked like a swastika, but he assured me it wasnt. Report this Post to the Staff
SsuperDdave Moderator United States 23522 Posts	Posted 01/25/2012 12:45 am For $61 I'd barely be able to contain my laughter until I was out of the seller's earshot. Report this Post to the Staff
amassey08873 Pillar of the Community United States 584 Posts	Posted 01/26/2012 02:15 am Heck Yea, I'd go for it! I say job well done. That CS wouldn't of held me off even with a swastika.....lol I like it ALOT, if you change your mind I'd be happy to buy it for $62 :-) Report this Post to the Staff
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