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Peter4805 Pillar of the Community Canada 987 Posts	Posted 02/11/2012 02:30 am I just bought this coin today for melt price. I realize it isn't in the greatest condition but I'm hoping it might be worth a little more than melt since it's the scarcer large date variety. Also, sorry about the picture quality. I can borrow a better camera if these pics aren't good enough. Thanks for any help you can give me. peter Report this Post to the Staff

BH1964 Bedrock of the Community United States 10982 Posts	Posted 02/11/2012 10:56 am Is that a piece of solder on the reverse? You can't go wrong buying a genuine quarter-eagle at melt price. XF Details. ANA #R3154474 Report this Post to the Staff
Peter4805 Pillar of the Community Canada 987 Posts	Posted 02/11/2012 12:15 pm Yes, it looks to me like it is a piece of solder though I'm not certain. I thought about trying to remove it, but don't want to damage the coin trying. Thanks for your reply. Report this Post to the Staff
Jaobler Pillar of the Community United States 6396 Posts	Posted 02/11/2012 12:25 pm Probably EF-40 details. This coin often has strike weakness on Liberty's hair so it could be a higher technical grade than the hair detail suggests. According to Douglas Winter's book on New Orleans gold there are just 75-85 survivors known so it is quite a scarce piece. The pebbly texture plus the apparent solder blob on the back suggests it was used for jewelry. To the right buyer it should definitely be worth more than melt but it might not be easy to find that buyer. Still, I think you made a shrewd purchase. Congrats! Report this Post to the Staff
Peter4805 Pillar of the Community Canada 987 Posts	Posted 02/11/2012 1:47 pm I took a couple of new pictures with a better camera. Hope these help. I just discovered this forum yesterday. I love it here already with the great coins and helpful, knowledgeable people. peter Report this Post to the Staff
jeffrose Pillar of the Community United States 1432 Posts	Posted 02/11/2012 2:11 pm to the forum peter. Definitely worth more than melt. If in fact only 75-85 survivors known you should do quite well when you find that interested buyer. I don't own any slabbed coins but I feel this is worth a trip to ANACS for a "genuine" with a details grade. Report this Post to the Staff
westcoin Pillar of the Community United States 9793 Posts	Posted 02/11/2012 7:41 pm I'd send this coin to NCS for conservation before grading as it is a pretty rare gold piece. Though not especially expensive in grades below AU, I think this coin would net out at VF still if the solder was expertly removed and you resubmitted it to a grading company it might go EF40 with no issues, that is a big "if" on the solder removal and how good it is done. On the other hand the scratch in front of Liberty's head and behind her head will most likely keep it out of a non details holder. Probably would grade Ex-Jewlery, scratched VF30 Details. "Buy the Book Before You Buy the Coin" - Aaron R. Feldman - "And read it" - Me 2013! ANA Life Member #3288 in good standing since 1981, ANS, Early American Coppers Member (EAC), Colonial Coin Collectors Club member (C4), Conder Token Collector Club member (CTCC), Civil War Token Society (CWTS) member, Liberty Seated Collectors Club (LSCC) & Numismatic Bibliomania Society member (NBS), USMex, Member in good standing, 2¢ variety collector. See my want page: http://goccf.com/t/140440 Report this Post to the Staff
Peter4805 Pillar of the Community Canada 987 Posts	Posted 02/13/2012 02:59 am Westcoin I didn't know I could get conservation done on a problem coin . I'll look them up and see if I can find out what is involved. Thanks for the tip. Report this Post to the Staff
biggfredd Rest in Peace United States 9104 Posts	Posted 02/16/2012 10:54 am , Peter4805! Contact http://www.crs-stockton.com they can tell you if NCS will remove solder, and if they know NCS won't, what CRS will charge. If NCS will remove it, then go with them for removal and slabbing. Report this Post to the Staff
mkman123 Pillar of the Community United States 3184 Posts	Posted 02/16/2012 11:36 am Be careful with.raw gold coins! Report this Post to the Staff
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