Posted 03/20/2014 2:56 pm
Very nice coin. Because these are so small, most are not problem free. Holed for Jewelry, bent in circulation, badly scratched up,; you name it!
Even though this is the msot common date and by itself almost counts for half of the mintage of the entire series (1851-O, 1851-P - 1873-P); for $43 and what looks like a nice XF, you did well (Even as this coin is cleaned). People still haven't caught on to how rare these coins really are and IMHO this coin will see a hefty premium in the next 10-15 years.
I'm not sure on the stars but I know that a lot of these coins see a good die rotation (Up to 180 Degrees). Regularly it should be a coinage axis but they also come in the Medallic alignment which is a good bit rarer. Check for that.
Even though this is the msot common date and by itself almost counts for half of the mintage of the entire series (1851-O, 1851-P - 1873-P); for $43 and what looks like a nice XF, you did well (Even as this coin is cleaned). People still haven't caught on to how rare these coins really are and IMHO this coin will see a hefty premium in the next 10-15 years.
I'm not sure on the stars but I know that a lot of these coins see a good die rotation (Up to 180 Degrees). Regularly it should be a coinage axis but they also come in the Medallic alignment which is a good bit rarer. Check for that.
Edited by zxcccxz
03/20/2014 2:58 pm
03/20/2014 2:58 pm
. I do not think 43 is bad, it can be hit and miss with cleaned coins. I think I would have paid that for it. 
