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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I have been spending a lot these last few weeks and fun money has run low. I can scrounge up some cash if I have to...not eating lunch out this week, riding the bus to work, etc.  But, seriously, I have been offered this 1935 1/2 cent. I am not an expert at these old copper coins. Therefore I am not quite sure of the grade since it's older copper.  The guy is claiming it's MS, thoughts? What would be a fair price for it? Your alls input will help me decide what I am going to do. I have to give a reply and how much by Wednesday at 9 am!    Edited by Nelrak
07/28/2007 12:58 am
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Valued Member
United States
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wow superb coin! how much is this person asking?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1984 Posts |
Without having it in hand my instincts on first glance were to say, "$200." I guess I'm questioning the originality of the obverse surfaces based on the pics. It might be all-natural happily mottled steely toning overlaying gleaming luster-rich surfaces, but I can't tell. That along with the stray nicks keep me from recommending any bank-breaking outlays. But it is a very nice coin that I would certainly want to own, I'm just not sure I'd pay an MS-63 price for it. Love to hear what he wants for it.
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Pillar of the Community
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Edited by t360
07/24/2007 10:23 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
590 Posts |
$200 probably would be a fair price but the seller may want rid of it so start at about $150 if you have the funds. It may be an MS60 or better, it sure is easy on the eyes whatever the grade.
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Valued Member
United States
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Mint State and great strike and details but, I am not sure about the questionable color. Might have been cleaned then retoned? I would pick it up if available for $175 or less.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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My first thought was I liked the luster and overall look. However, the hit on the face and reverse spotting sort of bug me. You might want to show this coin around a couple other boards that have some EAC members that might be able to throw in some comments. My apologies if I didn't recognize any previous posters on this thread as EAC. I don't know a whole lot about early copper, especially if it has been messed with. Try the PCGS and/or NGC boards.
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Pillar of the Community
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I think that the coin has been retoned. I won't say its been cleaned though, just something about the colors. (Could be and probably is the pictures) If I had seen this on ebay, I would of bid it up to about $150.00, taking a chance on it. Nice details on teh coin thats for sure, the mark on the cheek is in a bad place though. |
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United States
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It looks cleaned and AT'd to me. It has pretty nice eye appeal, but I'd pass.  Edited by DJCoins
07/24/2007 11:05 pm
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Pillar of the Community
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Hmmm, I am going to check around still. He's down to $180 firm, which I am gathering is not a bad deal from most of your input. He says that it hasn't been "heated" and give off some rainbow toning with mostly blues and reds. I am going to HA and look at other graded coins to see if there are any on there that have similar toning. Thanks and keep the opinions coming. Decisions, Decisions...if I didn't need it for my type book it wouldn't be as big of a dilemma as it appears to be as nice as any I have seen. It appears he's a bad photographer or may have over-enhanced the pictures using Photoshop or something. Here are some additional pix he has. This one is suppposed to be more representative of the coin:  These are the same views as I originally posted that have/have not been enhanced.   Edited by Nelrak
07/24/2007 11:21 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I don't know much, but if he says it's MS63, I'd think it would be AU. I like the luster on it...maybe it was dipped? I like the blue toning on it. I'm pretty sure that you would always be able to sell it pretty easily because a lot of people like the blue toning on copper coins. The RedBook lists MS60 for $350...so think why the major discount? If you really like it and it feels right for you, then go for it. |
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He said I can return it within 7 days if I don't like it for any reason, so I may as well go for it and I'll take it to my local shop and get their opinion. Thanks all! I'll post pics upon receiving it!
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Pillar of the Community
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i would try to get it for $175
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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It looks cleaned and AT'd to me. It has pretty nice eye appeal, but I'd pass.
I agree with that.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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It was $180, so I guess I'll see and I me no likey, I'll return it!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2443 Posts |
Ken, it's good that he offered you a return policy. Like you said, take it to your coin shop and get their opinion. Good Luck!
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