I saw that coin and there are aspects of it I like, Like the crisper lines of the
date and fonts, but the discoloration is a little freaky.
The main thing is that I prefer to buy a raw coin. Some probably think I'm oh... what's a nice word for stupid..
but I feel like the diagnostics are strong enough to get a good raw coin in this date.
Also I believe the only way I can get a "deal" is to buy raw. It would only get cracked out anyway.
The owner of a local B&M, and president of the area coin club has stated the same; If your careful
an 1877
IHC can be bought raw. He seldom gets them in and they fly of the shelf when he does.