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Prethen Pillar of the Community United States 3234 Posts	Posted 07/30/2007 9:13 pm Yep, I went 3CN crazy! I'm ecstatic about these recent purchases, from three different sources. 1875 3CN AU58-Nice luster remains on this coin, although a bit muted; very, very difficult to find in this high grade 1875 3CN PCGS MS62-Improper allow mixture gives this coin its streaky copper color; PCGS might not have liked the coloration much and netted it down a grade; lots of luster, but not gem-like 1880 3CN NGC XF45-The strike is a bit stronger than I'd like for a coin where I can't see the edge to be certain it's not a Proof, but the Gifford die variety appears to place this is a business strike 1882 3CN F15-Has the immediate look of an old-time VG+ grade, but the vertical lines on the reverse show it's closer to VF than it is VG; great original surfaces 1882 3CN VF35-Absolutely superb surfaces and great original look; not quite XF 1882 3CN AU50+-This has AU58 wear, but a lack of luster nets it to an AU+; overall nice strike and decent coin Edited by Prethen 07/30/2007 9:15 pm Report this Post to the Staff

Amazon99 Pillar of the Community United States 2443 Posts	Posted 07/30/2007 9:26 pm Nice ones! I can see why the demand is growing on them...because your hoarding them all! Report this Post to the Staff
madhandles761991 Pillar of the Community United States 577 Posts	Posted 07/30/2007 9:36 pm Wow, those are some incredible coins! I hope that my collection grows to be even half as great as yours someday! Report this Post to the Staff
Benji Valued Member United States 459 Posts	Posted 07/30/2007 10:02 pm I really like the mottled look of the slabbed 1875. Report this Post to the Staff
scoutjim99 Pillar of the Community United States 4589 Posts	Posted 07/30/2007 10:15 pm Very nice Report this Post to the Staff
t360 Pillar of the Community United States 2703 Posts	Posted 07/30/2007 11:13 pm quote: I really like the mottled look of the slabbed 1875. Time for a new collage? Report this Post to the Staff
Prethen Pillar of the Community United States 3234 Posts	Posted 07/30/2007 11:40 pm Yep...I was thinking the same thing myself. I'll have to update that 1875 3CN collage now. Report this Post to the Staff
humpybong Pillar of the Community Australia 1262 Posts	Posted 07/30/2007 11:43 pm Very nice coins.... Thanks for the pics Report this Post to the Staff
trdhrdr007 Pillar of the Community United States 2335 Posts	Posted 07/31/2007 09:21 am Nice coins. I've got a question about your remarks on the 1880. quote: 1880 3CN NGC XF45-The strike is a bit stronger than I'd like for a coin where I can't see the edge to be certain it's not a Proof, but the Gifford die variety appears to place this is a business strike How can you tell if the coin is a proof from the edge? Report this Post to the Staff
Prethen Pillar of the Community United States 3234 Posts	Posted 07/31/2007 09:54 am The edge on a high-grade circulated coin usually can give a coin away if it's a Proof or not. A Proof should have a squared-off, almost sharp, edge and they should be mirrored. The edge will appear somewhat rounded on a business strike like you see above. If it's been in circulation too long, all bets are off, unless there's some other diagnostic that hasn't worn off. Report this Post to the Staff
TimJing Valued Member United States 346 Posts	Posted 07/31/2007 10:30 am I'm sooo jealous. Fantastic coins Prethen. Report this Post to the Staff
SsuperDdave Moderator United States 23522 Posts	Posted 07/31/2007 4:35 pm I'm glad I already have the 3CN covered in my 7070. Sooner or later, all the rest will be ending up at Prethen's house. Report this Post to the Staff
Prethen Pillar of the Community United States 3234 Posts	Posted 07/31/2007 4:58 pm Dave - don't EVEN THINK about saying that to my wife. She'd spend every last one of 'em! But, seriously, I had to laugh out loud at that one. I have more 3CN now than I can shake a stick at. When is it too many? Report this Post to the Staff
Amazon99 Pillar of the Community United States 2443 Posts	Posted 07/31/2007 7:35 pm How many do you have? I think you have too many when people start calling them 3 Prethen Cents! Lol Report this Post to the Staff
Prethen Pillar of the Community United States 3234 Posts	Posted 07/31/2007 8:03 pm Well, let's just say I have less than a hundred. I do know of a least one guy who has bought thousands of them. I will only buy superb coins that I feel are a value for the year, grade, and eye appeal. Unfortunately for my bank account, I stumbled across more than a few recently. Report this Post to the Staff
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