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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Found this cent in a dealer box at our local coin show last weekend. They labeled it as a "1908 AU-58" with a marked price of $28 (and they wouldn't bargain). I was still a willing buyer at that price. Comments?   |
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Valued Member
United States
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well at 28 Bucks that was a Steal! Its the 08 S, Mintage of 1.115 million...Very hard to come by and yours is in great condition, I can see all 4 diamonds.
I'd Gladly Pay 28$ for that...I see much worse ones at Shops for double that
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Rest in Peace
United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1659 Posts |
Nice pick! I'll admit I didn't notice the "S" at first glance. The surfaces look like they've been messed with unfortunately, but you still got a steal!  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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yup I agree thats good buy. especially for $28. wow thats nice I've only been able to get lower grades for $40 of this date and mint.
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Moderator
 United States
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There is no_way they knew that was a San Francisco coin. You got one over on 'em.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3234 Posts |
You definitely got a lucky pickup. As mentioned previously, those surfaces have definitely been altered and would it never get in a "good" slab.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2044 Posts |
What has been done to the surface of the coin, exactly?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3234 Posts |
What has been done to the surface of the coin, exactly?
Improperly cleaned; unnatural color.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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What has been done to the surface of the coin, exactly? the coin is too bright so the patina has been cleaned off. The coin was probably originally the color of the dark spots. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Great pick up regardless of the cleaning.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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wow awesome find
Retired USAF 1983-2003
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Yeah...even w/surface problems--that's a steal!  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2044 Posts |
I think I will try to avoid coins that have been cleaned. I also looked at the results of various low value coins to see the effects of cleaning. But yeah, that is a nice Indian Head cent. I have one that is severely damaged, 1907. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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You got a great deal! It's nice to win one once in a while.
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Posted 10/25/2011 03:29 am
