Question About The Wear Pattern On This Coin

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Hondo Pillar of the Community United States 1211 Posts	Posted 08/27/2012 10:59 am I was looking through ebay and this coin caught my eye as a nice circulated example. it has the contrast which I like, but I feel like something is off. Can anyone tell me if they think the wear on Columbus' is over the top in comparison to the lettering and edges? Similar pattern on the reverse, just not as dramatic. Is this coin honest, or does something look fishy? http://www.ebay.com/itm/1892-Columb...em1c2ab85e76 Report this Post to the Staff

bpoc1 Rest in Peace United States 4078 Posts	Posted 08/27/2012 11:48 am On the reverse it looks like two drilled holes on the top. This coin has seen a lot. If coins could talk. Edited by bpoc1 08/27/2012 11:49 am Report this Post to the Staff
dsfreeworld Pillar of the Community United States 4337 Posts	Posted 08/27/2012 11:49 am nothing fishy...its just extra wear that could be a result of an older cleaning...i see extra wear on the mirrors of both the obverse and reverse that say older cleaning to me... you can do better....lots of auctions happening right now on that coin that will end over the next week to come that I think you can snag an under $20 price on...keep searching...pass on this one... Report this Post to the Staff
Hondo Pillar of the Community United States 1211 Posts	Posted 08/27/2012 12:03 pm Thanks, good advice. It looks good from far, but it's far from good. Or something like that. Report this Post to the Staff
matthewvincent Pillar of the Community United States 3486 Posts	Posted 08/27/2012 4:51 pm Yeah, many circulated examples available. Those which did not sell at a dollar were released in to circulation at face value of fifty cents. The 1892 is slightly better than the 1893. They look good circulated so keep shopping. Report this Post to the Staff
Not Mint to Be Valued Member United States 469 Posts	Posted 08/27/2012 6:57 pm bpoc1 is correct about the start of drill holes. This one should go for melt or a little more. Report this Post to the Staff
Hondo Pillar of the Community United States 1211 Posts	Posted 08/27/2012 7:39 pm I completely missed those drill holes. Thanks guys. Report this Post to the Staff
nickelsearcher Moderator United States 15395 Posts	Posted 08/27/2012 8:22 pm What a shame ... this was an honest AG/G Columbian half with the tremendous circulated cameo that I always enjoy. Authentic wear ... alas the holes in the reverse render this a bullion coin. David Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art Report this Post to the Staff
Billie Pillar of the Community United States 592 Posts	Posted 08/27/2012 8:30 pm http://www.apmex.com/Product/23723/...Xe4AodGSsANw Report this Post to the Staff
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