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Paid too much for this coin today at a local coin show. What would you guys call it. I call it VG-10 but really really really want it to be F-12. I've tried starring at it real hard to see if it will morph into an F-12. If you think it is VG-8 we can't be friends.  No, seriously, tell me if you think all it can pull is an 8, but be gentle. I'm in a fragile emotional state. I also picked up an 1858 O quarter that is on the VF/EF line also. I'll post it in a minute.   |
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I think there is enough there to call it VG10. F12 is not out of the realm of possibility.
Edited by amida17
11/30/2013 5:41 pm
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I think there is enough there to call it F12.
It's a nice looking original coin :-)
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United States
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Looks good enough to be called fine to me. Heck, you own it....you can call it whatever you want too! Nice pick up any way you look at it.
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It's a nice looking original coin :-) Quote:
F12 is not out of the realm of possibility. Thanks! To me it looks better in hand. I'm excited to own it. It's a tough coin to find.  |
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I'm thinking that your coin looks better than several 1839-O PCGS VG-10 Capped Bust Halves I've looked at online. Congrats on a major addition to your collection! The prices for these seem to be continuing to climb.
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Bedrock of the Community
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United States
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Great coin....I've owned 2 but have since sold them.....this coin is difficult to find and costs a lot!
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Thanks for the compliments. I wonder what the estimated surviving number of these is? Anyone know?
Edited by jpbone
12/01/2013 10:07 am
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Bedrock of the Community
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It could make F12. This is a valuable date and worth close to a $1,000 in that condition.
P.S. Survival estimate is 2,000 pieces in all grades and I'm sure many of those are below F12.
Edited by BH1964
11/30/2013 9:53 pm
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FYI, PCGS has graded only 1 F12 but 13 F15.
Highest is a single MS67.
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I'm jealous! I say it is F12
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In my humble opinion, this coin is definitely better than VG8. That is for sure, and it could it make Fine 12. A coin to be proud of.
I am sure I purchased mine 20+ years ago, before prices rose so much.
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Estimated survival rate of 2,000. Thanks for the info. I checked Heritage archives and it seems there are a lot that have been cleaned. I will leave this coin wild, but it looks like if I were to consider selling it in the future, it should probably be slabbed. I've completed a 7070, but I am going to start a key date 7070. This should fill a hole!
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