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NumisMattyUk Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 2217 Posts	Posted 07/15/2007 02:14 am Columbian exposition half-dollar --------------------------------------------- I've been thinking about this coin for a couple of weeks on and off. Found this on ebay, it's hard to size up! The website commem.com says for the 1893 variety (over 1.5 million) you should pay on average $48 for the UNC and about $20 for the AUNC. The photo below (it's a link to ebay) shows the coin - I believe it to be an AUNC by the photo which would make it slightly over-priced. however, I really cannot say for sure. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI....photohosting I need help in grading this coin. Is it worth it, do you think? Thanks, Matt Edited by NumisMattyUk 07/15/2007 02:16 am Report this Post to the Staff

Metalman Pillar of the Community United States 7123 Posts	Posted 07/15/2007 02:23 am The obverse looks EF to me ,, the reverse may look AU the pics are pretty small,, but good ehough to see the rub on the cheek and hair . have you looked at the one listed in the forum ebay links page ? Metalman Report this Post to the Staff
NumisMattyUk Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 2217 Posts	Posted 07/15/2007 05:13 am I saw something earlier, yes... However I'm trying to find a bright one for long-term holding as part of my collection... Edited by NumisMattyUk 07/15/2007 05:16 am Report this Post to the Staff
SsuperDdave Moderator United States 23522 Posts	Posted 07/15/2007 09:25 am I see way too much wear on the jaw to call it better than EF. In my opinion, pass this one by. Report this Post to the Staff
SeatedNut Pillar of the Community United States 2797 Posts	Posted 07/15/2007 09:57 am Definitely not a bargain at that price. I've seen many better examples on U.S. ebay listings at half the price. Have you checked the U.S. listings? Report this Post to the Staff
NumisMattyUk Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 2217 Posts	Posted 07/15/2007 11:12 am I see way too much wear on the jaw to call it better than EF. In my opinion, pass this one by. Thanks, and I did so about 2 hours ago...i didn't think it was impressive enough.. ^SeatedNut - yes, I did that a couple of weeks ago but not thoroughly, I may add a few (sh)opportunities to my watch list soon.. Edited by NumisMattyUk 07/16/2007 12:37 am Report this Post to the Staff
SsuperDdave Moderator United States 23522 Posts	Posted 07/15/2007 11:48 am I don't know what price range you wish to play in, NumisMatty, but Roman (TwoKopeiki) has a really appealing example on ebay right now: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...330147227626 I have that one in my sights, too, though. Report this Post to the Staff
trdhrdr007 Pillar of the Community United States 2335 Posts	Posted 07/15/2007 12:03 pm How many people besides me have TwoKopeiki's coin on their watchlist? As a buyer I hate to see this much competition. edited to put in correct seller's name Edited by trdhrdr007 07/15/2007 12:05 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Metalman Pillar of the Community United States 7123 Posts	Posted 07/15/2007 12:11 pm Ummm its in mine also . Metalman Report this Post to the Staff
Susanlynn9 Forum Mom United States 5877 Posts	Posted 07/15/2007 12:28 pm I was able to enlarge the pics some, but they're still not great. I think this coin is an EF40. I don't see it going any higher than that. Report this Post to the Staff
USArmyParatrooper Pillar of the Community United States 1283 Posts	Posted 07/15/2007 12:33 pm SuperDave, I love it! I'm going to put that on my watch list. NusmisMatti, let me know if you plan on bidding on the one SuperDave listed. If you do I'll stay out of it. :) Report this Post to the Staff
tights24 Pillar of the Community United States 2254 Posts	Posted 07/16/2007 06:29 am USAP, I think it's Roman's coin that is listed, and as far as I can tell, there are quite a few of US that are watching it.... trdhrder, you are correct, as a buyer it does stink to know about competition. But look at it this way, if you didn't know the buyer, you'd have no idea how many people were watching the coin. At least now, you know of at least 5. I don't think Roman minds one bit. Although I think he should have definitely listed this one here in our forum instead of ebay. I can't blame him though. He may have gotten a small premium from one of us, but the ebay premium on a toned coin in good shape is unlimited!!!! Report this Post to the Staff
NumisMattyUk Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 2217 Posts	Posted 07/16/2007 1:48 pm I am looking at a large list para', I want to weigh them up yet as I know nothing about them yet! Also, what do you know about this? http://cgi.ebay.com/Columbian-Expos...BU_W0QQitemZ 270143673238QQihZ017QQcategoryZ3454QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem#ebayphotohosting Edited by NumisMattyUk 07/16/2007 1:49 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Amazon99 Pillar of the Community United States 2443 Posts	Posted 07/16/2007 3:03 pm I'm watching TwoKopeiki's coin also. Report this Post to the Staff
biokemist6 Bedrock of the Community United States 12437 Posts	Posted 07/16/2007 4:31 pm NumisMattyUk, That is a so-called dollar(not really a dollar, just a type of medal) issued for the 1892-3 Columbian Exposition in Chicago along with many others. This particular one is HK-155 and was sold as a souvenir at the US Mint exhibit. http://www.so-calleddollars.com/Eve...an_Expo.html Report this Post to the Staff
biokemist6 Bedrock of the Community United States 12437 Posts	Posted 07/16/2007 4:31 pm NumisMattyUk, That is a so-called dollar(not really a dollar, just a type of medal) issued for the 1892-3 Columbian Exposition in Chicago along with many others. This particular one is HK-155 and was sold as a souvenir at the US Mint exhibit. http://www.so-calleddollars.com/Eve...an_Expo.html Report this Post to the Staff
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