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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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I hope it is better than mine...  And yes, that is a 1885 V-Nickel... |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4212 Posts |
Regardless, a legible date will bring $50+.
One sold here recently for $90. Corroded, yes. But very readable.
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New Member
 United States
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Oh wow. There's no corrosion on mine. The date is completely legible. It is just extremely worn. I'm not looking to sell, but it's nice to know it's a good find.
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Moderator
 United States
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Most cell phone cameras will work for an okay pic.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3453 Posts |
Very nice!  Pretty please! |
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Moderator
United States
16679 Posts |
Obverse appears G4.
Reverse?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4212 Posts |
Your looking at a $400. coin, so far.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
917 Posts |
Try taking the coin out of flip your camera might focus better.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1984 Posts |
It appears the obverse is a solid G (dark) and the reverse is AG, I don't see it quite at $400, but between $300-400 retail.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4212 Posts |
Agreed 1/2bust, hoping for a screamin' rev. Just get carried away with/these.
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New Member
United States
39 Posts |
Thanks guys! This seems like a really neat coin to have in my collection.
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Valued Member
United States
196 Posts |
This is why I am a member. I just looked to see if I had an 1885 and sure enough I do and has a perfect date and mirror background. I had no idea it was in there. Reverse is fairly worn though.
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Valued Member
United States
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2013 red box has the 1885 @ $550 in good. This one is not good, maybe about half that?
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Moderator
United States
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We have no photos from the OP that are of sufficient detail to offer a grade opinion ... appears to be an 1885 based on the blurry photos.  I await clear photos taken out of the plastic holder ... then we can offer some educated opinions on grade and value ... all else is pure speculation IMHO. David Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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OK. I took a time out, but I am back.
The following is my opinion and nothing more.
Despite the poor pictures, the coin is an obvious 1885. A very clear date, and THAT is important.
The reverse, normal wear. Typical. Sad, but typical.
If this were my coin, I would offer it in trade for a higher grade. But I do not get the drift that the OP wants to go that route.
I have done so this year with an 1886 and a 1912-S. Cash plus coin.
While I do not think that this is a $400 coin, it is not garbage! Somewhere between $100 and $200.
In any event a keeper and a coin to be proud of!
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Posted 12/14/2012 10:00 pm
