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Valued Member
United States
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I couldn't pass this up today, the shop had some cleaner ones but for one reason or another I chose this one. What do you think it would grade? I'm thinking about VF. I know it's difficult with how dirty the coin is.   Look forward to your comments Steve |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
10284 Posts |
Can you get a better image of IN GOD WE TRUST? Looks funny to me.
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Valued Member
 United States
74 Posts |
I should be able to pull a better resolution view of it from the original photo, but I won't be able to do that until tomorrow night, I'll get it up though.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
10284 Posts |
I have learned here that it is one of the first places to look closely at on a raw Trade dollar. I am sure those with more knowledge will chime in. Fingers crossed. |
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Valued Member
United States
275 Posts |
It looks good to me Love the Trade dollar. Nice catch. Notice this guy is a newbie |
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Valued Member
United States
74 Posts |
I am indeed, and I can't fulfill my need for more coins!
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
21786 Posts |
A couple of micrographs on those parts of the coin you consider worst will help for us to comment. Looks OK so far. See if you can also get a pic of the edge, in the part you consider worst. Because of the coloring, you may not get it graded by a TPG, nevertheless they will be able to confirm it's authenticity, after comments here. If you are able to get it over these two hurdles, can I have it? |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3184 Posts |
I would only trust certain coins like those in a slab. Too many counterfeits. If its real, I like the crusty look
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Valued Member
United States
74 Posts |
I will get a real good few shot, I'll do each quadrant of the obverse and reverse and get them up for your viewing pleasure, as well as to educate me. I sure hope this isn't a fake, I bought it from a reputable dealer whom I trust. I should have the photos up tomorrow night.
Thanks for the infos
Steve
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3843 Posts |
I don't see any blatent red flags, but I'm by no means an expert in this series.
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Rest in Peace
United States
9104 Posts |
If gen-u-wine, looks like a good candidate for conservation.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3755 Posts |
I see nothing that screams fake to me. Nice coin.
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Valued Member
United States
74 Posts |
The best I can do for now is to upload higher resolution images. Here are some better quality photos of the obverse and the reverse. Clicking on the images should bring up the much larger and better resolution photos. Thanks Steven   |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Aye, no blatant red flags at all, but that toning/tarnish sure makes it tricky.
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
21786 Posts |
Is it possible to re photograph this coin with a completely different light source such as a florescent lamp with a strong blue color balance?
I think the strong orange cast in the pictures on the screen may be throwing us somewhat.
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Valued Member
United States
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Sure will, but it will be a cople days until I can make that happen.
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Posted 04/25/2012 10:40 pm
