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New Member
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Folks, Can you help me with a grade on this. I bought at a show and probably paid too much.   |
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Moderator
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Welcome to Coin Community, rickytd. Although these are very nice images, I'm hesitant to comment about the originality of the surfaces. Assuming the coin is uncleaned, I'll estimate a grade of VF25 and a value of $300+, close to $350 in a PCGS slab. Nice coin.  |
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Valued Member
United States
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I agree. My first impression looks as though it had been cleaned, but definitely VF details
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I would think maybe old cleaning that tone back, but what is bothering me is the obverse rim that looks like its been repaired above the 'R' of liberty.
I would grade this one as VF-30 detail.
May I ask how much you pay for it?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I agree, VF30 details, possible old cleaning.
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New Member
 United States
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Thanks to all for your replies. I have committed to filling all the holes in my Mercury book that I started with my father in 1963. I was missing all the usual suspects, but now I just have the 16D left. (Like a Lot of folks, I bet)
As far as what I paid, I am in the range SuperDave suggested.
I think I need a better loupe. I have noticed a lot about the coin from the picture that I could not see otherwise.
This is my first attempt at photographing coins. I will say that the photo makes the coin look a little harsh. Would filtered light, and a darker backdrop, improve the appearance? I will have to experiment.
This is my first post on this site, but I have enjoyed reading and learning here in anonymity for some time. Thanks for the advice on this coin
Rick
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01/14/2012 9:16 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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First...  Great looking coin for this date. I still have a lot to learn about cleaned coins. Can the people suggesting this tell what in the coin indicates it might have been cleaned? |
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United States
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If you're in the range I quoted, you're good. This is a (relatively) undervalued date, a little obscured by the enormity of the 1916-d. Notwithstanding that, 1921 is a key date for anything but the Dollar coin, and to find a good one is a coup. This is a good one, whether the surfaces are original or not. After further study, I think the surfaces are not original - the crud around the branches and fasces on the reverse indicate otherwise - but I have no reservations about $300+ as a viable price for this coin.
It's a key. Don't worry about what you paid today, because the market will catch up for this one. Excellent coin, and excellent investment.
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Rest in Peace
United States
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, rickytd! I wouldn't go higher than Fine, because of the obverse rim cut and other minor damage. If you didn't pay full vf price, you did OK. |
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