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bw_8 New Member United States 2 Posts	Posted 02/07/2015 10:43 pm Hi! I'm new here and very very much an amateur when it comes to coin collecting, but I enjoy it. I was casually looking around ebay, and this coin caught my eye: http://www.ebay.com/itm/1859-Indian...em2349fd3559. Now, I know it is in pretty unfortunate condition, but I was wondering whether not not this was worth the $8.95 it is listed for. I do like cent pieces more than anything else, so I am very interested in it. As a side note, how would you grade (G-4, maybe?) this and what are the chances that it isn't authentic? There is an estimate here of a 'Good' coin for $9, although I can't really know myself how accurate that price is. http://www.coinstudy.com/1859-india...y-value.html Thanks in advance for any advice! Report this Post to the Staff

edweather Pillar of the Community United States 7375 Posts	Posted 02/07/2015 10:47 pm I would pass. Looks corroded and cleaned. Report this Post to the Staff
Nickel Guy Pillar of the Community United States 604 Posts	Posted 02/07/2015 11:50 pm One in G-4 condition that is problem free retails for only $13. I would wait. Report this Post to the Staff
Night Hawk Valued Member United States 300 Posts	Posted 02/08/2015 12:36 am Definitely pass on that one, for a few bucks more you can get a nice looking coin that you'll be happy with for years. Report this Post to the Staff
Mike1487 Pillar of the Community United States 709 Posts	Posted 02/08/2015 12:59 am Wait for a pleasing example. There are plenty out there. Are you putting together an album? Report this Post to the Staff
Celticsoul Pillar of the Community United States 1566 Posts	Posted 02/08/2015 06:07 am to the coin community! You did the right thing by asking the opinion of other collectors before purchasing this coin. I collect primarily cents and in my opinion this coin is not worth the $9. Be patient and the right coin will come along. Feel free to post other coins and ask for opinions. Education is the key to success when it comes to coin collecting so go online and read up about the Indian Head cent series. The more you learn the better informed desicions you'll make. Good luck on your cent collecting! Report this Post to the Staff
jimbucks Pillar of the Community United States 4691 Posts	Posted 02/08/2015 09:56 am Welcome to the forums. I would not waste my money on that coin, and neither should you! Report this Post to the Staff
scottk Pillar of the Community United States 767 Posts	Posted 02/08/2015 10:29 am I agree with what everyone has said. and... Edited by scottk 02/08/2015 10:30 am Report this Post to the Staff
T-BOP Rest in Peace United States 18456 Posts	Posted 02/08/2015 10:32 am that's literally throwing your money away. there are thousands of IHC'S on e-bay. be patient and a nice one with a nice price will come along shortly. Report this Post to the Staff
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