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Is that a scratch on the cheek? Reverse pic looks blurry. John1  |
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I'll give it an AU55. Great details. Very sharp.
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AU-55 ,Eye Appeal 7/10  |
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I'm going to repost new pictures without the green stuff. I'll do before 12. Thank you all so far. Pretty much what I thought on the grade.
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AU-55, perhaps AU-58. Get after that green!
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reverse strike a little weak. I think its closer to AU58 than 55
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Pillar of the Community
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The green stuff is likely PVC residue.
"Nummi rari mira sunt, si sumptus ferre potes." - Christophorus filius Scotiae
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AU-58, I doubt it actually circulated but has been mishandled over the years.
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It was listed as "1883 NO CENTS Liberty nickel XF/AU" so being full AU was a nice surprise ;) |
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I'll give it a PCGS 99 code until you give it a soak in acetone.
After that AU seems correct.
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I agree with bump. More likely that it's PVC. Especially from your description.
It's always good to examine your options when you decide to purchase a particular coin.
The 1883 no cents is the single most common 19th century coins, up to and including MS-65.
They are available in PCGS or NGC holders for no upcharge from raw.
I'm not knocking your purchase. But a bit of research can get you your very best example of any coin for a good price.
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I'm happy with this coin. It's exactly what I wanted for the price I wanted to pay so I'm happy (it's even a higher grade than I thought, I was looking at XF, but happy when it came in AU). Like I posted several other times I have no interest in slabbed coins. Doesn't mean I won't buy one, but I won't pay a cent more for a slab over a raw. I also collect to enjoy my collection. This isn't about getting the best, I have no interest in the best what I have interest in is getting the best coin for the price I am willing to pay. I love the "scrap" coins at LCS. I get stuff I want at great prices.
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I also reposted pictures almost of the green stuff is gone from Just a simple acetone dip.
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09/17/2019 6:39 pm
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Quote:
Like I posted several other times I have no interest in slabbed coins. Doesn't mean I won't buy one, but I won't pay a cent more for a slab over a raw. I also collect to enjoy my collection. This isn't about getting the best, I have no interest in the best what I have interest in is getting the best coin for the price I am willing to pay. Those are pretty close to the same feelings I have. |
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