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I think that's a bad idea. Purposely circulating a coin? Not what I would do.
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 I was leaning towards leaving them alone too. |
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My guess...if the scratch is deep enough to be unsightly now...it would take a lot of wearing down to make it totally dissapear. Would probably have to be worn down to a "G" grade before all traces would dissapear. My other question is...why? We aren't talking about a coin with hugely significant value to start with (would I be wrong guessing $65 as stands and $70 if things turn out as planned?)....how much value difference are we talking here...a few dollars maybe?
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11/14/2013 01:57 am
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Edit: Yes I think that's close. Numismedia has an F12 at $102, a VG8 at $86 and a G6 at $79. It's not overly substantial but it's still $20. I really don't know how much a scratch dings the price but I'm thinking it's gotta be a lot.
I don't know maybe I'm being too emotional about the fact that it's there and I didn't notice it when I bought it. I'm gonna try to get some decent pics and see what you all think.
2nd Edit: Unholyroller - This is the most expensive coin I've purchased so, to me at least, it's substantial. :) I'd like to think I'm getting better at this hobby and not worse! :)
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11/14/2013 02:15 am
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I am going to be the one to go against the grain here (shocker eh?). IF the scratch is not that deep, then yes, making it a pocket piece to wear the scratch out is just fine. Simply pay attention to it, and the moment it is at the point that the scratch is gone or reduced enough, its good. You can argue all you want about difference in value between the grades, but her eis the thing. Myself, and most other people, will buy a lower grade coin quicker than a higher grade with damage for the same price. There are exceptions of course, but that is generally the truth.
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Myself, and most other people, will buy a lower grade coin quicker than a higher grade with damage for the same price. There are exceptions of course, but that is generally the truth. I agree.  |
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Okay here we go. Tips for photography are good too. This is my version of iPhone 4s with a 10x loupe so the edges are a little distorted. So here is the 09s. There is separation in the cheek and his ear looks a little better than this. Are these scratches unsightly?   Like I said, I'm not the best at coin photography but the left side of Lincoln's hair that looks like highlighting from the window looks more like newly circulated wear. The entire rim is the same color too.   |
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I would say "preserve your coin" and not add damage to it.
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I think they are both fine the way they are.
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Are these scratches unsightly? Nowhere near as bad I was expecting. I would be inclined to leave this one and the other alone. |
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Oh cool really? Those scratches wouldn't earn it the dreaded 'details' grade? I'm not planning on sending it for grading but I do want my set to be as honest as good ol' Abe, as it were.
Do you all agree with my F12 assesment and again, to all, thanks for looking and giving advice! Further up further in!
Russ
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Id leave that one alone as well. I doubt those really jump out in hand considering how much that picture was enlarged.
They may/probably would get a details grade but its not an atrocious scratch worth sacrificing detail to remove. Its got a nice look to it already.
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They're just fine the way they are. |
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Those scratches wouldn't earn it the dreaded 'details' grade? In my opinion, no, but I could be wrong. Since you are not going to send them in (which I would not, either), you have to decide if you are happy with them. Quote:
I doubt those really jump out in hand considering how much that picture was enlarged. I agree. For what it is worth, my Lincoln Cent Dansco album has more than one Wheat cent with similar marks. To be honest, I forget they are there until I view cents with magnification. |
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Posted 11/13/2013 11:18 pm
