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Pillar of the Community
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Hoping those white flecks in the pictures aren't damage to the coin......
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Looks better than low mint state to me. WADR, what led you to that assumption? This can very easily be a mid AU example. Could even be cleaned. And possibly MS as well, I guess. I'll wait for in hand pics in this one. |
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Good luck. I can't even tell if it's real. My eye is drawn to how badly disfigured the obverse letters appear. OF and the last A for example. Then there's the nose. I wonder if it's been badly photoshopped or something. With your two posts ending in emojis I think you might be yanking our chain.
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Rest in Peace
United States
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That is one crazy gamble I would not take .  |
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United States
4472 Posts |
MS, you have done well with buying raw coins from poor photos. I have been impressed with some of your finds, but it appears that you are taking buying coins from poor photos to another level. Most of the coins that you recently posted are simply not gradable from the seller's photos. Maybe some day you can write a book, "How I made a Million Dollars buying coins on ebay from poor photos", or, "How I lost thousands buying coins on ebay". Wish you the best on your new purchases. |
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United States
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I agree with Coinfrog on this one. You can't see any hair definition on the forehead. You think this is above low MS and I will guess it is not even MS.I would not have paid low AU for this coin based on the images.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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The seller would be better off using a scanner...sheesh
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Of all the bizarre stuff NS has bought from seller's pics over the years, this has to be the wildest of stabs. God bless your good intentions, sir!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Hmmmm, not so sure on this one. There seems to be a scratch from the top lip to the ear and a circular scratch across the neck to the ribbon, along with some rub lines between the nose and AMERICA. The reverse has a small but deep gouge around 3:00 and a possible scratch below the bow. If it's UNC, it's likely 61-62.
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Bedrock of the Community
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This finally came in. I think fortcollins nails it again at 61-62 so I ended up paying about retail for this one. The coin is blast white. Nice luster on this one. Thoughts? Thanks!   |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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AU-58 tops for me. Scratches detract.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4680 Posts |
AU58- MS60, can't see this hitting 62
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Pillar of the Community
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Wow, that was definitely a huge gamble, one that I would never take on a seller's photos like those. That being said, I am pleasantly surprised at how it turned out from your pictures, but I would still say AU-58 and not MS. As Frog mentioned, the scratches are detracting, and it appears to have a weaker strike, whereas many 1913 dimes have sharper strikes.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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AU55 for me, sorry. Unless the pictures lie, the rub in the middle of Liberty across the band and down through the hair is unmistakable, and the fields show AU, particularly above and below One Cent. If you love it that's all that matters, but I think you paid about $40 too much.
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United States
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Seeing the in-hand pics, I have to agree that it's AU. It still has plenty of luster, but it's seen light circulation. I know the coins you like, and I think you can snag a better one. Maybe throw it back and re-bait the hook?
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