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Valued Member
Canada
444 Posts |
Why do so many coins I look over have the UGLY? Scratches, bag marks, oxidation, something taking perfect to poor. The coin that inspired this post has one for each side.   |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
604 Posts |
Some people just have no respect in preserving coins for us collectors
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Valued Member
United States
487 Posts |
I do see the scratch on the obverse but your photos of the coin make it look quite nice.
Edited by rastatodd
11/15/2014 03:10 am
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Pillar of the Community
 Canada
2360 Posts |
Marks add character, are not always wanted, but are part of the coin's history.
If it was a die break or Cud, we could be talking premiums now, so,
one person's mark is another person's treasure. That coin has nice luster,
and has been around for 79 years. Compared to mine, it is clean, shows
little wear on the crown, it is a piece of Canadiana.
Like a grilled cheese sandwich burnt on one side,
serve (show) it bad side down. 
Edited by SilverDon
11/15/2014 08:16 am
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
21788 Posts |
I would be happy with either coin, if the price was OK.
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Forum Kid
Canada
1074 Posts |
yes  with sel69I on this one, I like picking things up at a good price whether it is in great condition or poor, if I don't end up liking the coin I will re-sell it. |
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Valued Member
 Canada
444 Posts |
Unfortunately tpgs don't slab coins with the phrase beauty mark or added character.  |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
2360 Posts |
It is what it is - scratched. The nature of the soft metal will result in marks.
Try to remember why you two got together in the first place, if you can't reconcile
then it may be inevitable, you may have to separate or at least seek counseling.
You could sell it and buy one with no scratches or impairments, ie. move on.
Then get that one slabbed, but make sure before you commit.
Someone will eventually love to have this coin in their collection, set it free.
We are only here for a limited time,
the coin will outlive you and the next owner,
give it to a kid maybe, cultivate the hobby.
Edited by SilverDon
11/15/2014 11:28 am
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Valued Member
Canada
444 Posts |
Please grade minus the scratch / bag mark, then give it a deduction for the marks. Possibly a value in grade. Eg. Ms64 price of a Ms62. It will end up on ebay. |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
9866 Posts |
MS63 ugly
MS$50
"Dipping" is not considered cleaning...
-from PCGS website
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Valued Member
Canada
403 Posts |
Coin Scavenger: with those photography skills of yours, you can turn the "ugliest" coin into some eye-appealing treasure! If I were looking, I'd totally buy that 1935 $1...  |
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Valued Member
Canada
444 Posts |
Every photo I post is taken, cropped, and load to this site with my cell phone, I'm very impressed with this phone.
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Valued Member
Canada
180 Posts |
Great pictures Coin Scavenger!
What make and model of cell phone are you using?
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Valued Member
Canada
403 Posts |
Yes, do tell Coin Scavenger! Those pix are amazing!
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Valued Member
Canada
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