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United States
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Since I am not good at determining whether or not a raw coin has the appearance of being cleaned, and what grade would you give it. Seller is saying XF/AU, so it may be a weak strike. I would like to ask the CCF their opinions on this w/rays Shield nickel. The reverse is what grabbed my attention. Thanks!  (sellers image)  Edited by oih82w8
12/18/2012 06:45 am
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Pillar of the Community
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Awesome cracks!!  Can't help you with the cleaned/not cleaned issue though... |
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I don't see anything which makes me think it's been cleaned. Glorious coin.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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looks ok to me, I dont think it has been cleaned
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I agree with XF/AU a beautiful example of a Longacre classic designed coin! Very cool die cracks give it some real character as well.
"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 |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3453 Posts |
High XF with a weak strike IMHO. Those cracks are amazing - if it were me and the price was right, I would buy it.
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Pillar of the Community
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The asking price is just under AU50 numismedia trends, but the character is what is making my trigger finger itch. I would like to have a similar character 1867 with rays to go alongside my cracked 1867 w/o rays Shield. Hmmm...offer submitted.  Edited by oih82w8
12/18/2012 10:37 am
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I think the sellers grade is just about right, I do not see anything from the pictures that would make me think it was cleaned either so it looks like a nice coin
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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It's a gorgeous coin. Those cracks really give it a special feel.
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United States
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Using Heritage results as my grading guide, I think this one goes XF40 in a PCGS slab and should be valued around $125. Maybe a little premium for the character if that's your inclination.
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United States
613 Posts |
Crack-a-Lackin'!
I'm no judge, but it seems like natural surfaces to me. Great eye appeal; I'd be happy to have it represent its kind in my 7070.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Even though the details looks more like a VF coin, the luster is nearly full. I think the coin could grade AU-55 and possibly a bit higher. Neat coin with some nice die cracks!
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United States
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Wicked nice, awesome eye appeal.
It sure is clean for being that worn.
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Posted 12/17/2012 3:48 pm
