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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Here is what came in the mail this afternoon. I purchased the coin for $89.99 and I'm going to keep it as it's a variety which is relatively HTF and I needed it, but the seller really positioned it where the (H) on the obv blended in well, wouldn't you say?  http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...WN:IT&ih=006Take Care Ben  |
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Valued Member
United States
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Another great bust! Gotta love that reverse. The sellers pics don't show true depth of the "H" gouge(when compared to your photos), but it is visible.
Either way, definitely a keeper.
Thanks for sharing.
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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I'll bet some vigorous rubbing/thumbing would smooth that H down to almost nothing, LOL.... Just kidding  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Hi Ben,
I like the coin, even with the graffiti. The seller did mention that there was a scratch in the obverse field, so he wasn't being very deceptive about it.
About how much should a similar coin without a scratch cost? Just curious!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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The coin could bring $130 or so even with the graffiti, it was a pretty good buy. But IMO a scratch in a field is significantly different than a letter H carved in a field.
The pictures used to advertise the coin really didn't picture the coin accurately. I've taken several pictures and the only way I can get the carved H to look like the 2nd auction photo is to use photoshop...
Ben
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Ben, you are absolutely right. The seller didn't give an honest description of the condition of the obverse and didn't supply photos that would allow a buyer to fairly estimate the condition, either. There's no doubt in my mind those oversights were intentional.
I love the coin, though, and for the price would have strongly considered it!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I've found that whenever I see a coin listed by that partucular seller I move on. Your coin is a pretty juicy F details, and if it fits your collection and you're planning on holding it for some time, then you'll be fine.
Edited by halfabustisbetter
08/09/2007 5:42 pm
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Aw, c'mon. You weren't looking at the obverse anyways, were you?  |
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United States
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"Aw, c'mon. You weren't looking at the obverse anyways, were you? " You're absolutely correct.  |
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