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Pillar of the Community
United States
2224 Posts |
Got this from my LCS, for what I felt was a great price. Based on what you see, what would you have paid? I'll post my cost a little later. It's raw, and probably XF/AU. Shows evidence of a possible cleaning in the past.   |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3077 Posts |
great looking coin I would pay five Dollars for one like that
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3453 Posts |
 5? I'll give him 10! JK, I would pay more for this one.  While it may have seen some action, it looks well struck to me. The areas that tend to be weaker all seem to be well struck to me. I think you did well and this is a nice one! |
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
 United States
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While almost any Oregon Trail Memorial half-dollar is a wonderful example of what can be done with coin design when placed in the hands of true artists â€" and the Frasers certainly were true artists! â€" I'm afraid I wouldn't pay very much for a coin that "shows evidence" of a cleaning. I'm assuming, of course, that by "cleaning" you mean an abrasive form of cleaning that has scratched the coin's surfaces.
In my view, the Oregon is far too common of a coin to purchase one in "damaged" condition when so many lovely examples are out there waiting for a nice home.
How much would I pay? If it has been abrasively cleaned, not more than $50 to $60.
Please understand that I'm not trying to be overly critical of your purchase, just sharing my thoughts per your original question.
Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
2224 Posts |
commems,
I agree. I paid less than your guess, and I wouldn't have paid much more than I did. I bought it mainly because Graysheet bid is $115 in XF, and I thought even with the possible cleaning it was a bargain to resell. It looks much better in hand than my not-so-good photographic skills show.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
7840 Posts |
Sounds like a real good price to me CND!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
8516 Posts |
Wow that was a steal !
Oregon coin geek.....*** GO BEAVS ! ! ! ***
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Moderator
United States
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Very nice!  |
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Valued Member
United States
112 Posts |
That really is a beautiful design... and for that price! I think this may be the next commem on my list. Thanks for sharing!
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
36744 Posts |
Nice coin at a bargain price, I'd say you did well on that one.
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Valued Member
United States
416 Posts |
I would have bought it for $40 as well, nice.
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Moderator
United States
15422 Posts |
I do not see evidence of 'harsh cleaning' in the photos ... and defer to CND personal evaluation of the coin in hand.
If he is happy ... then I am thrilled for his acquisition of the tremendous coin.
David
Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art |
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Valued Member
United States
98 Posts |
$40 is a great price. The coin is much better than XF -- in fact I don't notice any wear.
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Pillar of the Community
United Arab Emirates
557 Posts |
That's a very nice looking example and I agree, it is well struck.
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