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United States
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I read a few sites about coin quality, but my untrained eye is still unable to tell what condition they are in. I found this today, and would appreciate it if the experts here could tell me what quality this is.   |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1081 Posts |
Looks to be about VF20 with an old cleaning, but would need larger pics to give a better estimate.
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New Member
 United States
17 Posts |
Let me try this again then...   Sorry... either my camera is terrible, or I am terrible at using my camera. Edited by repxen
01/09/2013 11:51 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1227 Posts |
Repxen, try holding your camera DIRECTLY above the coin and shooting. When I first began photographing coins (not all that long ago), I practiced getting the shot "right" by lining a juice glass with copy paper to reduce glare, then resting my camera on the rim of the glass. My shots aren't arty by any means, but I think most people here who have seen them would agree they do the job. Try this and see if it works for you!
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New Member
United States
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  Darn camera has a tough time focusing on small objects, but I think this is better than before. |
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Pillar of the Community
Israel
2420 Posts |
I would put this one at F.
Too worn to make VF.
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 United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1510 Posts |
I met Rick at a coin show--great guy
Retired USAF 1983-2003
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New Member
United States
17 Posts |
Actually the replies so far have helped me determine my course of action. I'm really not much of a collector, but got laid off recently so everything that's not nailed down is being sold.  I just slapped it on ebay starting at $1 so will see what happens. Thanks again guys.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
716 Posts |
F 12-15, its hard to tell from the photo but I think all the letters in LIBERTY are visible, but not necessarily readable,and I don't think lower edge of headband is complete
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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repxen, *** B/S/T reference removed by the Staff *** I have a 1900 but if you hang around long you'll see me talk about my Rescued Natives Tribe (these are IHC that have been damaged or cleaned, and I do my best to restore, then put in flips), and this lady looks like she'd fit right in. If nothing else she has gorgeous eye appeal and with some of the crud removed via acetone or VerdiCare I think we might find a lower-end XF under there yet. |
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Valued Member
United States
380 Posts |
that's a cool idea ninamason!
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New Member
United States
17 Posts |
It is Destronomy, and the pictures are the same ones as I posted on here so it should be familiar. Thanks for all the help you guys have been amazing. I may not be a great collector, but you have definitely made me pause before spending loose change now. BTW.. what is the best way to send coins through the mail? I bought some small jewelry bags to put them in, and thinking I will tape the bag to a piece of cardboard and put the cardboard in a bubble wrap envelope. Edited by repxen
01/10/2013 6:46 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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By Rick Snow's grading, a distinct lower headband is the boundary for VF.
It's VF details at least...that obverse scratch might drop it some.
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New Member
United States
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Is that the line under her chin?
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Posted 01/09/2013 10:54 pm
