Well..this thread isn't about the merits/value of slabbing--it's my way of sharing my cherrypicking with other collectors. Besides, if you know what 'problem-free' looks like, and it doesn't make the grade--you have 14 days to return it. I'm just reading that auction--I'm not offering guarantees--attribute and grade it yourself.
Thanks DV, I offered the guy ten bucks and got it.
* that was a few months ago when somebody posted here about the 57 with 56 obverse. I went through every 57 on ebay and found this one unattributed. It was a cheap way to get one.
Quote: Would the rub/abrasions on the reverse get it a details grade?
I see that--and I would have to examine it in person to know for sure. But if it's not obvious already, I enjoy finding varieties without worrying if they slab.
Quote: I went through every 57 on ebay and found this one unattributed. It was a cheap way to get one.
Good eye! I know of 4 others right now on ebay. If anyone wants the links, PM me.
As promised here is the coin that DVC linked to. Offered the seller a bit less than his asking and got it. I had some concerns about an abrasion on the reverse from the seller's photos, but in hand I don't even see it at all so I think it would grade ok. The coin is darker in hand (more like the seller's photos on ebay, mine make it look cleaned I think). I just figured out some things with my camera and lighting, but it was after I took these. Thoughts on grade? F-15? Thanks to DVCollector for sharing this with us!javascript:insertsmilie('')
Hey--that looks even better in your pictures! The color is the norm for circulated FEs. It's at least a solid F-15, but I might grade it more like VF-20 for the feather definition--nice even wear! Compare to Rick Snow's grades in the video below. I don't see any issues except perhaps a slight rim bump at 11:00? With the 1856 type obverse, I think it's worth $75 easily.
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Posted 02/22/2014 4:03 pm
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With the 1856 type obverse, I think it's worth $75 easily. 
