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Lucky Cuss Pillar of the Community United States 4883 Posts	Posted 06/09/2014 1:16 pm I picked this up some time back in a pawn shop for about $5 over what was its melt value at the time. A variety that's underrated for rarity and numismatic premium, so while certainly not a primo specimen, I was pleased to find one at all at that price point. A bit atypical in that the obverse is much more presentable than the reverse, where there are numerous nicks and gouges, the worst of which are clearly visible in the closeup of the mintmark (which is the flush "S" type). I imagine that if submitted for certification, it'd come back XF but with a "details" annotation for mechanical damage, the threshold for which has, I believe, been crossed in this case. Colligo ergo sum Report this Post to the Staff

dave700x Rest in Peace United States 10625 Posts	Posted 06/09/2014 1:58 pm I agree with EF possibly details and VAM3 LDS. Great buy for 5 over melt. Edited by dave700x 06/09/2014 1:59 pm Report this Post to the Staff
TypeCoin971793 Pillar of the Community United States 6370 Posts	Posted 06/09/2014 3:23 pm AU-55 Report this Post to the Staff
1000_Rubles Valued Member United States 258 Posts	Posted 06/09/2014 4:16 pm It's kind of hard to tell from the pictures exactly where the flat spots are, but I would agree that this coin is in the Extremely Fine range. I'm not sure about the mechanical damage, but nevertheless, that's a great pick up for $5 over melt! Congrats! Report this Post to the Staff
nlp coins Pillar of the Community United States 2373 Posts	Posted 06/09/2014 4:40 pm AU55 Report this Post to the Staff
Lucky Cuss Pillar of the Community United States 4883 Posts	Posted 06/09/2014 5:32 pm Quote: It's kind of hard to tell from the pictures exactly where the flat spots are... Here's a little better look at some of the high point wear, as well as lesser (albeit still significant) dings - Colligo ergo sum Report this Post to the Staff
1893S Pillar of the Community United States 1554 Posts	Posted 06/09/2014 5:51 pm EF40/45 Report this Post to the Staff
ALP Valued Member United States 234 Posts	Posted 06/09/2014 6:01 pm I've always liked the 1882 O/S Morgans. I'm not sure how it would grade given the dings, but it's a great coin for only $5 over melt. Report this Post to the Staff
zxcccxz Pillar of the Community Canada 5417 Posts	Posted 06/09/2014 6:25 pm The coin does have damage but it's a nice coin still. I would grade AU-50. Report this Post to the Staff
Lucky Cuss Pillar of the Community United States 4883 Posts	Posted 06/09/2014 9:10 pm I never saw this until I took a photo of it, but notice how the cavities across the eagle's body, the two up near the neck and the three others lower down (plus the longer mark on the wing) run parallel to each other. I wonder if these aren't due to its having been put through a coin counter? Colligo ergo sum Report this Post to the Staff
1000_Rubles Valued Member United States 258 Posts	Posted 06/10/2014 11:24 am Quote: Here's a little better look at some of the high point wear, as well as lesser (albeit still significant) dings - Thanks for posting those! I would still say to me it grades a EF-45, but it could possible make an AU-50 in hand! Again great find! Report this Post to the Staff
CoinCollector2012 Pillar of the Community United States 8137 Posts	Posted 06/10/2014 5:55 pm AU-55 Report this Post to the Staff
Joseph7420 Bedrock of the Community Canada 11922 Posts	Posted 06/11/2014 12:28 am AU-50. Report this Post to the Staff
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