$5 Gold 1880...thinking VF30-Vf35 - Opinions?

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peteramadeus Valued Member United States 79 Posts	Posted 03/15/2013 11:39 am I know it's hard to tell from photos, but I have the opportunity to purchase this $5 gold piece and this is what the seller sent me. I'm thinking VF30-VF35 would be a fairly safe grade based on the photos. Obviously I will be inspecting it in person before agreeing to purchase. Thoughts, opinions, pointers on what to look for on these? Thanks again in advance... Edited by peteramadeus 03/15/2013 11:42 am Report this Post to the Staff

BH1964 Bedrock of the Community United States 10982 Posts	Posted 03/15/2013 1:29 pm The coin is easily choice very fine and might make XF. Circulated common dates such as this 1880 trade at melt value plus a small numismatic premium. The biggest concern is authenticity and that coin appears genuine. Try to find one with minimal contact marks and good color. The pictured example looks pretty good to me. ANA #R3154474 Report this Post to the Staff
peteramadeus Valued Member United States 79 Posts	Posted 03/15/2013 4:20 pm Well I jumped on the opportunity, got it for a very low premium over melt. Here are scans: Report this Post to the Staff
D0ubl3Eagle Pillar of the Community United States 5854 Posts	Posted 03/15/2013 4:55 pm The coin looks good. I think it would grade EF-40. Report this Post to the Staff
sel_69l Bedrock of the Community Australia 21786 Posts	Posted 03/15/2013 6:59 pm TLAR (That Looks About Right) Report this Post to the Staff
RK55 Pillar of the Community United States 2189 Posts	Posted 03/15/2013 11:48 pm VF-30 Report this Post to the Staff
Gothic Florin Pillar of the Community United States 2541 Posts	Posted 03/15/2013 11:50 pm I like it. Congrats on the pickup! Report this Post to the Staff
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