| Author |
 Replies: 21 / Views: 1,642 |
Page 2 of 2
|
|
|
|
Bedrock of the Community
 United States
25453 Posts |
Not sure it would straight grade with that corrosion at K1 on the reverse.
Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures
|
|
Pillar of the Community
 United States
1791 Posts |
In these auctions I watch, people don't seem to be worried if something will straight grade or not. For instance, there's a 1858 Flying Eagle (very brassy looking so definitely cleaned) that even I can tell is no where near the EF the seller is calling it. Yet the bid on the coin is over $60.
|
|
Bedrock of the Community
United States
10595 Posts |
Quote:
Yet the bid on the coin is over $60. Auctions are almost impossible to get a feel for how they will actually end up. There is such thing as alot of uniformed buyers who think they are getting a deal just because it is in an auction setting. Takes experience - and never get discouraged you weren't the highest bidder! Sometimes you will thank that you lost the coin to a higher bidder. |
|
Pillar of the Community
 United States
1502 Posts |
Leftover dirt/grime in LIBERTY highly suggests a past cleaning.
I swing a metal detector and have a knack for finding dirty old coins. Dirt coin restoration projects - https://www.prodetecting.com/restorationsDirt coin restoration blog - https://www.prodetecting.com/blog/ccawDirt coin dig videos - https://www.youtube.com/@prodetecting |
|
Bedrock of the Community
United States
74707 Posts |
I'll say VF details, cleaned. I had a feeling it was cleaned. The color doesn't look right.
Errers and Varietys.
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
1660 Posts |
VF, cleaned, and if that's corrosion between the S and O on the reverse, not in collectible condition.
|
|
Bedrock of the Community
United States
94367 Posts |
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
1095 Posts |
Corrosion doesn't look great and I'm not convinced the color is right. Could be lighting. I would pass.
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
7063 Posts |
Hard pass...environmental/surface damage (reverse) heavy cleaning (obverse)
|
|
Pillar of the Community
Canada
5400 Posts |
|
|
Bedrock of the Community
United States
18689 Posts |
something is going on between STATES and OF. not sure if its corrosion or something was on the coin and was attempted to be cleaned. lighting can be skewing surfaces VF35+ possibly cleaned
|
|
Bedrock of the Community
United States
12057 Posts |
Agree with most others at VF details. I would note that the coin appears to have been damaged on the reverse at "S OF" unless this is a lamination peel.
Member ANA - EAC - TNA - SSDC - CCT #890 "Most of the things worth doing in the world had been declared impossible before they were done." -- Louis D. Brandeis |
|
Bedrock of the Community
United States
36841 Posts |
EF-45 details, environmental damage, cleaned.
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
1791 Posts |
Again thank you all for your opinions. In the auction I was able to zoom in on that area between the S and OF. My impression is that something was in contact with the coin and probably rusty. There is a very slight indent there. Might have been under/on top of a square nail. Who knows. lol Anyway, this coin is now mine and will look at it closely when I have it in hand. My sights are now set on 2 low grade 1804 Half Cents - 2 different auctions and 2 different varieties. |
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
1791 Posts |
The coin is actually darker than the auction pics show - kind of coffee colored. That area that is a different color appears to be less toned, like something was laying on it or maybe a stain. Its actually less noticeable with the coin in hand. I put it in acetone for a minute to try to remove that black and its green underneath.  |
|
Page 2 of 2
|
Replies: 21 / Views: 1,642 |
Page 2 of 2
|
First Page
Posted 11/12/2024 7:22 pm
