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Pillar of the Community
United States
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From the accumulation of Doris M. I had first dibs, and this was the ONLY coin worth singling out. I sold off the junk silver, told her which ones to cash in at the bank, and gave her a fair price for the old coins her dad brought from Europe. And then there was this one. I said to myself, $25. Was this OK? Doris just turned 85 this year. Still not sure if I gave the mother of my sister's friend a fair deal on this. She was VERY happy with the cash that I gave her, but I have nagging doubts.   |
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United States
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This looks to me like the 1864 "large motto" type. The "small motto" type has some subtle differences and is less common, and valued at several hundred dollars in this condition. Assuming that this is a large motto, I would guess it's in VF-20 condition; $25 was about the exact retail price.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Looks like a decent EF-40. Bold motto, full lines on shield, nice reverse detail. My only question would be the surfaces as the 2 x 2 hides the color and surface texture. Is there any corrosion visible?
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Pillar of the Community
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No corrosion that I can detect. Out of the holder it just screamed to me: "Look at me! I am beautiful." Am not in this to profit - just want to be able to sleep at night. It was sitting amidst a bunch of lousy Kennedy halves. Oh the stories that it could tell if only it could. Just tell me that I did not take advantage of mother Miller. She throws a lovely July 4th picnic! And plays a mean game of Pinochle. |
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I like it at EF40+. $25 was a fair price as I assume you were both happy!
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Pillar of the Community
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Out of the 2X2 I don't do coppers and bronze so I depend upon the kindness of others. 600 dpi scan   |
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Pillar of the Community
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Doris was pleased to get a total of $125 and I just LOVE this two center!
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Pillar of the Community
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Good on ya Matthew. Now break out the Verdicare!
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Pillar of the Community
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Solid EF coin. Nice coin!  |
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Pillar of the Community
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I dared not hope for an EF.
I just dashed off a memo to my sister and Doris's daughter asking them if the detect ANY green on the coin.
As I am red-green color blind, I cannot tell.
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I posted a reply twice but they did not show up so maybe CCF web site is having a problem? Anyway, I apologize if this reply is repeated. matthewvincent - I think the price was fair. I started a Two Cent collection in AU (not quite completed) and found the 1864 large motto in higher grades to be readily available and reasonable in price. I think there were about 19 million minted. Member ANA and EAC "You got to lose to know how to win". Dream On by Aerosmith Edited by cipster
10/24/2012 7:10 pm
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Pillar of the Community
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Boy, sis read me the riot act: "GREEN, both sides!"
You see, Rosemary worked in not only one but two copper/brass mills and knows green when she sees it.
I'll be back tomorrow. Thank you all.
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Pillar of the Community
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It is just a sample type coin, cipster, and I am happy with it just the way it is.
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Bedrock of the Community
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XF was my first impression when I saw the coin and at $25.00 I don't think you took advantage of the lady like it seems you may have felt you were doing. You should be able to relax and sleep good about the transaction. I know how you get though because I have done the same thing myself. I have bought coins I really didn't know that much about and really wasn't all that interested in but was helping someone out. The more I thought about the coins and what I paid I started thinkiong maybe I should go to this guy and give him more money because I knew he needed it and I wasn't sure I had actually given him enough as I wasn't really wanting them and was in a little hurry when we made the deal. After looking up the coins one by one and their pricing I found out that the deal was fair and it made me feel allot better about having the coins. I don't think I would have been able to ever enjoy the coins if I had found out I under paid him with me knowing he was only selling because he needed the money at the time
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Thanks, Bryan1315, your thoughts parallel mine. I feel much better.
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Posted 10/24/2012 4:47 pm
