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United Kingdom
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I only picked this up because it's a 19th century coin in reasonable condition - and I'll keep it as an example of a type. Not silver so it was only £2 - but quite a nice coin. My photography is rubbish though.  [/URL] Edited by Bacchus2
07/30/2013 1:51 pm
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United States
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An incredible buy for 2 Pounds!  And not a bad looking coin either! Low-XF(40) based upon the wear on the III and the hair of LIBERTY. Edited by oih82w8
07/30/2013 2:36 pm
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Thanks - it's much "brighter" in hand - not sure why the photo makes it look so dull and green.
I always find it amazing that you can obtain a great looking link to history (not just the US but all coinage) for so little. I believe this was minted round about just as the US civil war was ending so that's a great link to a historical moment.
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Canada
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WOW! Nice score for that price!  with EF |
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United States
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Lincoln was assassinated in April of that year; wonder if this was minted before or after?
Also, this series is notorious for die clashes; take a close look at the fields and see what you can see!
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Rest in Peace
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An incredible buy for 2 Pounds! and 2 Pounds = US dollars? Nice coin Bacchus2. |
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Congratulations That's a very nice coin at a bargain price  Member ANA and EAC "You got to lose to know how to win". Dream On by Aerosmith |
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United States
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Why does the reverse look like it is struck incuse? Is that how these coins look struck inward like that or is it the picture?
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Nice find, I too will agree with the EF-40 grade.
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Pillar of the Community
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@tomtom777: The reverse looks incuse because, unlike the obverse pic, the light is from the bottom, not the top!
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United States
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I see now, the light is at a very strange angle giving that illusion, thanks philadelphian.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Good buy - you done good getting it for that price!
"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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United Kingdom
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Yes - the reverse was photographed "upside down" - I didn't realise until I was merging the photos - looks like I didn't get away with it :)
I don;t see any signs of a die clash - and £2 = $3 - so inflation of 100%
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Bedrock of the Community
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Lincoln was assassinated in April of that year; wonder if this was minted before or after? After. Lincoln was shot April 14th, the bill authorizing the nickel Three Cent piece was passed April 22nd. |
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Guess I should have just looked up those stats myself, Conder!
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