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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Sometimes I'll pay close attention to a blurry picture on ebay, because it might reveal a variety.  Here's a coin I picked up today for nearly nothing ($3 inc/shipping). The top picture is the Snow-3 1891/1891; the lower my coin. The date positions do look similar, and if I squint, I almost see some markers for the S-3. What do you think--do I have a chance at getting a nice RPD, or am I seeing things? I'll follow up when the coin arrives.   Edited by DVCollector
04/13/2014 6:39 pm
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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I don't think I see it. Sorry.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Number placement in regard to denticles looks way off
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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
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Yeah...I wondered about the date/denticle alignment too, but I also look at the "1" in relation to the bust point. By my eyes, sometimes the apparent width of the denticles throws me off when comparing two coins. Compare relative positions between another S-3 picture. Most likely, I struck out--but I still have a cheap IHC.  Edited by DVCollector
04/13/2014 7:41 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I would say not likely, but I do see what you are seeing. Could be it. I think the denticles match fairly well, the ebay coin is much more worn than the example. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I know little about IHC's, but comparing the two photos, there certainly looks to be a notable difference between the configuration of the denticles. Colligo ergo sum
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I don't see much of a point speculating further w/ more pictures, since I've already posted the best details I have. See my updated picture for position comparison. The coin grades around F-12. Sometimes I slam-dunk these; other times I bomb.  It's like a game for me--looking for clues in poor photos. I'll update when the coin arrives. |
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United States
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Valued Member
United States
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It's close, but I'd say probably not. I hope you prove me wrong.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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IMO I think the denticles and position of the date is spot on.
Oregon coin geek.....*** GO BEAVS ! ! ! ***
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Yeah...the date position is one of the reasons it got my attention. But it's either one or nothing--I'll post results when it arrives. Edited by DVCollector
04/14/2014 1:04 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I like rolling the dice, good luck !
Oregon coin geek.....*** GO BEAVS ! ! ! ***
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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You got it--it's like gambling with a small advantage. Do I also see something inside the loops of the "9"? |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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and?
How about a clear picture
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Well...it came, and it's a negative. Nothing risked--nothing gained.
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