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Valued Member
United States
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Edited by spring423
02/17/2012 3:42 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
Canada
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Looks O.K. to me, also, looks EF, nicee coin.  |
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Pillar of the Community
 Canada
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Appears to be genuine
Appears to be VF30
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Super nice half. First impression I graded it VF35, Dosen't quite make EF because of the wear on the leafs and bow on the reverse.
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Previously Ousted
Canada
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Hello, without saying much, I copied your coin and here is a comparism with one that is certified, although not as good as yours. there are distinct differences... you be the judge. If I were you, I would have the coin certified.  |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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I don't see anything to indicate a Chinese copy,what is it you see coingirl?
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Coingirl what grade is the certified bottom coin as you didn't say. Looks to be F15 the bottom coin.
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Valued Member
 United States
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Thanks for the opinions, The coin was given to me by a very nice neighbor. Her late husband collected coins, She gave most away years ago and has found a few here and there. She knows I metal detect without much luck maybe she feels sorry for me. Anyway I would like to compensate her for the coin, Any opinions on what a fair price would be, Not to familiar with these type of coins, Thanks for any info.
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Previously Ousted
Canada
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Previously Ousted
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DBM, I never said or eluded to it being a chinese copy.
all I suggested that there are differences....
remember, there were also differnt dies
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Pillar of the Community
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I think the first/top coin is an 1872 Large-2 .... and the second/bottom coin is an 1872 Small-2
... ummm, or vice versa? ... man, I'm absolutely horrible at that part of our hobby!
Edited by stevex6
02/22/2012 9:56 pm
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Valued Member
United States
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Looks like the top of the 8 is wider on the top coin than the bottom. The seven looks different as well.
Edited by kensho52
02/23/2012 09:16 am
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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remember, there were also different dies Yes. That would account for differences like the E in CENTS on the certified coin is tilted slightly left and is farther from the C. But, wouldn't all the dies be made with the same master hub. If so, there should be no differences in the bust. It appears that the eye is set farther back from the bridge of the nose on the certified example. Thoughts  |
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The 1872H quarter actually had two different Victoria portraits (Q1 & Q2) ... the Q1 being the more valuable of the two coins (but again, I have a very difficult time trying to distinguish between the varieties)  Oops => Oh sorry => this is the 1872H "50 cent piece" ... hmmm, you're correct => it only has one Victoria portrait mentioned in the Charlton catalogue? (5 different varieties of the coin, but only one portrait => H2) ... that is odd? Ummm, maybe the fact that one coin is more worn than the other is clouding our judgement? Edited by stevex6
02/23/2012 5:03 pm
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