1854-O $3 Indian Princess Gold Coin

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bobbart Valued Member United States 73 Posts	Posted 10/08/2012 2:48 pm What's your opinion 1854-O $3 Indian Princess Gold Coin. What grade would you give it? The thing that is strange for a RARE coin like this one is, there aren't that many bidders http://www.ebay.com/itm/17092132608....m1438.l2648 Thanks you for your replies, bobbart Edited by bobbart 10/08/2012 2:50 pm Report this Post to the Staff

Coinguy1000 Valued Member United States 305 Posts	Posted 10/08/2012 2:58 pm hmm... I see reverse scratches... that would put it: VF30 Report this Post to the Staff
BH1964 Bedrock of the Community United States 10982 Posts	Posted 10/08/2012 3:39 pm Crimp marks at 5:30 reverse might indicate ex-jewelry. It does look "roughed up" with poor images too. If genuine, it's likely worth $1,000 with the problems. ANA #R3154474 Report this Post to the Staff
bobbart Valued Member United States 73 Posts	Posted 10/08/2012 3:51 pm Yes...now I see the Crimp marks, I wasn't what that make was. Report this Post to the Staff
bpoc1 Rest in Peace United States 4078 Posts	Posted 10/08/2012 4:58 pm It is a "private listing." This is a red flag to me. There is a number of opinions on this, ( private listing ) at CCF. ebay connoisseurs can tell you more. Nice gold coin to have Report this Post to the Staff
vermontensium Moderator United States 16679 Posts	Posted 10/08/2012 5:23 pm Just the fact it states "Warehouse Distributor" makes me avoid like the plague. swcoin.ecrater.com Report this Post to the Staff
DavidZerbato Pillar of the Community United States 1081 Posts	Posted 10/08/2012 7:27 pm Looks ok, but I'm no expert. The seller states "100% aunthentic" and then immediately after, "we are not coin experts." Not only is the mis-spelling a pet peeve of mine, but how are they 100% sure authentic but admit they are not experts and it's not graded by a TPG. I would pass. Report this Post to the Staff
Jaobler Pillar of the Community United States 6396 Posts	Posted 10/09/2012 01:28 am Details are very weak but this date usually is poorly struck so that itself is not a serious defect. Color looks OK but the scratches and rim issue degrade its value even assuming it is genuine. Comparable damaged pieces with VF detail have sold on Heritage in the range of $650-850 or so. A no-problem example graded PCGS VF-30 sold for $1775 so you can see how badly damage hurts the value. Might still be a good buy if you can snag it for $600 or less. I would require the seller to guarantee authenticity in writing with a promise of refund if a TPG (I'm thinking ANACS) determines it is not genuine. Report this Post to the Staff
westcoin Pillar of the Community United States 9794 Posts	Posted 10/09/2012 03:19 am I wouldn't touch any $3.00 gold piece on ebay unless it was in a PCGS, ANACS or NGC holder. even then I'd pass on one on ebay, I'd want to hold in hand before purchaseing, many coins in higher grades have been previously puttied to hide tiny nicks and marks. Many have even made it into 3rd party holders (usually older ones). Too much value to trust just anyone selling one. Get one from a very reputable dealer, my opinion. At ANA counterfiet detection courses I've been fooled by some amazing pieces, that even fooled many experts. "Buy the Book Before You Buy the Coin" - Aaron R. Feldman - "And read it" - Me 2013! ANA Life Member #3288 in good standing since 1981, ANS, Early American Coppers Member (EAC), Colonial Coin Collectors Club member (C4), Conder Token Collector Club member (CTCC), Civil War Token Society (CWTS) member, Liberty Seated Collectors Club (LSCC) & Numismatic Bibliomania Society member (NBS), USMex, Member in good standing, 2¢ variety collector. See my want page: http://goccf.com/t/140440 Report this Post to the Staff
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