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Just wanted to get some opinions on this blurry auction photo. I took a small gamble on this one and I hope it pays off.  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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United States
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I would say it's probably a D.
What does the seller say it is?
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I think the seller wanted a blurry photo the get buyers to think they were getting an S.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Here is my example. I was told, by a third party, impartial observer, that it was "a nice looking 'S'." My first impression is/was that your coin is an "S." Look at the ends of the S. The vertical line on either end. But I can see a "D" as well, if I squint my eyes. How much of a "small gamble?" I'm still saying that it is an "S."  Edited by matthewvincent
08/06/2012 12:55 pm
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Pillar of the Community
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IndianGoldEagle, there are a number of factors leading me to believe that this particular seller genuinely does not know much about coins. The seller simply describes it as a 1912 nickel, and it is a small lot with a few other coins.
matthew, we're only talking in the $10 range here. So it's not a huge deal either way.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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After looking at the photo posted by matthewvincent, I agree it is a 1912-S. Sounds like you did find a giant bargain.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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10 dollars is not a big gamble.
I doubt that you can do bad with this coin.
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United States
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WOW nice find! I thought I was getting one, but it was a D :/
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Now that the auction is over, I suppose it's safe to post a link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/271028745560Was going to get it for just under $5, but someone bid it up to the final price right at the last second. Luckily I placed a max bid at $10. I'll find out for sure what it is in a few days!  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Did you win all four cons for under $10?
If so, not a good deal but a GREAT deal!
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Pillar of the Community
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Did you win all four cons for under $10?
If so, not a good deal but a GREAT deal! Yep, the fact that the 1936(D or S) Merc is a hole filler is just another bonus! It appears that the Asian coin is a South Korean 100 Won, which is odd because I happened by chance to find one in a coinstar last Friday. |
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Keep us updated! If that is an S you hit a home run!
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Pillar of the Community
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Oh YES! Show us the coins when they arrive, oh PLEASE!
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Well, Numismedia says an 1912-D nickel is worth $4 in Good. And the Merc is worth at least silver price ($3-ish). And the other 2 coins are bound to be worth something as well. So you did quite well anyway even if it's a D  (IMHO looks like a S though. But who knows...) |
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Posted 08/06/2012 12:48 pm
