| Author |
 Replies: 18 / Views: 2,873 |
|
Pillar of the Community
 United States
2362 Posts |
For those of us who love old copper but are on a budget it's always a tough when making buying decisions. Here's a good example as I bought the first coin that is low grade but doesn't have any corrosion.   Then I bought the second coin which has much better details but has corrosion on the reverse.   I'd appreciate your opinions regarding the comparison of these coins - grading and values. Hmmmm... or maybe I should sell both coins and buy a single coin of better quality.  Member ANA and EAC "You got to lose to know how to win". Dream On by Aerosmith |
|
|
|
Bedrock of the Community
United States
10284 Posts |
Quote:
maybe I should sell both coins and buy a single coin of better quality. Sounds like a plan to me. I am more partial to problem free coins rather than corroded and scratched. It's a tie for me on which one to keep, but I lean toward the weaker detailed one on top because it looks so natural. However I certainly can't knock either of them as they beat the pants off mine. THIS IS MINE - it fills my type set hole.  Edited by TNG
05/10/2012 8:22 pm
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
516 Posts |
That's a tough one. I think as a type coin, i'd go for the second example - because of how much detail you get out of it. And most of the problems appear to be on the reverse. But, if you are collecting a set, i'd probably choose the first one to keep the whole set problem free if possible. I wouldnt turn away either of them though :)
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
3843 Posts |
I'd say go with the 1st one.  |
|
Bedrock of the Community
United States
20753 Posts |
|
|
CCF Sponsor
United States
702 Posts |
I'd sell both and try to find a better one. Even decent '95's aren't too expensive (well, really decent, both of these are decent enough!). Let me see what I can do to find some for you to look at.
|
|
Pillar of the Community
Canada
986 Posts |
Tough call. I'm in the "sell them both and buy a better one" camp.
|
|
Bedrock of the Community
United States
17884 Posts |
Does either one have edge lettering? I don't think the first one does but it looks like the second one might. If it does then keep that one. Both coins are S-76. S-76 comes both with and without edge lettering. The 76b plain edge is common. The 76a lettered edge is rare, R-5 fewer than 75 known.
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
7840 Posts |
 I would sell 'em both for a better one. All three of the ones above beat the one that I don't have.  Edited by oih82w8
05/11/2012 10:40 am
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
2602 Posts |
The 1st one is not a problem free coin either- cleaned and looks like it could have light corrosion itself. I like the 2nd one better because of teh obverse details. Since they both have problems, the better detailed coin (2nd one) is what I'd keep. However, I do like the idea that you sell both pieces and use that $$ plus a little extra to buy a problem-free example.
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
1770 Posts |
any coins from the 18th century is a WOW id keep them both of course!
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
1510 Posts |
well they are both better than the example I have (empty)
Retired USAF 1983-2003
|
|
Moderator
 United States
16679 Posts |
Even with the corrosion, I would take the second one personally...better detail, better eye-appeal IMO. We are in the same boat cipster, Large Cents on a budget with me too...in the process of buying a home so right now, pennies count :)
swcoin.ecrater.com
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
797 Posts |
I like the second one because the obverse is nice and that is what I see mostly in my albums!
|
|
Pillar of the Community
 United States
2362 Posts |
Thanks for your feedback and your opinions. I do like the 2nd one better and that's why I bought it, but the corrosion is a bit troubling. The idea of selling both to buy a better one makes sense. Quote:
Does either one have edge lettering? Both are plain edge and thanks Conder101 for identifying the variety. Member ANA and EAC "You got to lose to know how to win". Dream On by Aerosmith |
|
CCF Sponsor
United States
702 Posts |
|
| |
Replies: 18 / Views: 2,873 |
Posted 05/10/2012 8:37 pm
