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United States
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I'd say it's definitely worth sending in for confirmation! Good chance. Good find!
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United States
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I see the dot but I am not sure if I see anything below the dot. On some pictures I think I do. Not sure if this helps but here is a close up of my 1912 S AG3.  Knowing you, if you think it is there, it probably is. |
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United States
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In some of the pics I can't see it but in others I'm almost positive that you have a S there. I took the pics and outlined what I'm seeing so maybe you see if I'm just crazy or if anyone else sees it (the S is hard to make on a iPhone so it's not the best outline)   |
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United States
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It looks more like a "D" than a "S" to me. The left side appears to have two serifs while the right side appears to have a slight curve.
Edit: The more I look at it, the less it looks like a "D". I'm unsure if it's an "S" or not.
Edited by D0ubl3Eagle
05/29/2013 01:23 am
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United States
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 I see an "S". |
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United States
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Just not sure.. but don't use Nick-A-Date.. would make the coin about 50% less value.
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I know nicadate will devalue the coin. I'd like to sell this one. Unfortunately, without a better pic it won't sell, plus I don't want to sell it as an S if it's not. In hand it looks like an S as long as you hold it just right....but that could be wishful thinking on my part.
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United States
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Would it be worth it to send it to ANACS?
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United States
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Well, if you say it's a S, I would say yes.
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United States
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Based on my experience submitting worn Standing Liberty quarters I'd presume ANACS would certify it if they determine it's a 1912-S. It might be worth gambling the grading fee to find out. |
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United States
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Do not use nicodate!
I lean towards an "S" as well.
I would search for a coin dealer close to you for an opinion.
It is best to do nothing to the coin at present.
Any treatment MIGHT reveal an "S" but destroy any sale value.
"Between a rock and a hard place" comes to mind.
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United States
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IF I had a batch of coins I was sending to Anacs it might be worth submitting. At this point I don't have a group to send & don't believe I'll have one anytime soon. There isn't a competent coin dealer within reasonable driving distance. I think it's a long shot for the coin to reach an AG grade. It looks like actual ebay sales show a value of around $80(or less) for a raw 1912-S with the S visible. There were several that sold in the $40-60 range that had indistinguishable mint marks, were cleaned, corroded, or a combination. In my mind that means even slabbed this coin would have a market value of less than $80, & probably in the $40-60 range. I'm not sure that's much more than an acid restored mint mark would sell for. It would be nice to have a die marker that would positiviely identify the coin. Unfortunately I haven't been able to find information about one. I may just throw it back into the box that holds all the other coins I'm not entirely sure what to do with. |
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I was afraid that that was the case: no dealer close by.
I approve of the idea to put the coin away for a time.
A separate holder would be a good idea.
Move on and LEARN! After 50 years I still have a lot to learn.
Be brave.
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Quote:It looks like actual ebay sales show a value of around $80(or less) for a raw 1912-S with the S visible. There were several that sold in the $40-60 range that had indistinguishable mint marks, were cleaned, corroded, or a combination. In my mind that means even slabbed this coin would have a market value of less than $80, & probably in the $40-60 range. I don't believe that is correct. When buying raw coins on ebay, buyers are usually willing to pay less than fair value for the coins, taking into consideration that they are taking the risk. The dealers see the coin, knows all of his problems (not to mention the risk of fake coins), and the pics might (intentionally or not) hide some of the flaws. I see here a problem free AG3 example. Raw, without clear mintmark, I'd estimate it'd bring 20-50$, with potentially requiring refund if the buyer can't verify the mintmark. Slabbed, if it's indeed AG3, it's easily 70-80$ on ebay. |
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I'm fairly certain this is a 'D.' I wouldn't put a lot of money on it, but I'd wager a bit. Also consider that D-mint coins had a vastly greater mintage than the S-mints. Also, 12-S is extremely rare in very low grades. It's hard to find any that would grade AG-3. Regardless of what the price guides say, you can buy an slabbed F-12 example for 120-150. I have bought and sold Liberty nickels. Even if slabbed, people buy the coin , not the holder, and even if this was confirmed a 12-S, people will not want it without a clear mintmark. This is probably a $40 coin out of the slab and a $50 coin inside it. |
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