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Take a look in the Grading forum.Okay, I decided to pull the trigger on a coin I saw on ebay that didn't sell and bought it from the dealer directly. I was a little hesitant because the prices have rapidly risen since the last time I bought this coin. I'm paying double for it now but I haven't bought anything in awhile and I deserved a little "treat" Can you guess what I bought (and for once you can cross off any 3CN as your guess)? I won't receive it until next week. I'm hoping it's as decent as the dealer described it in hand. I won't hesitate to send it back if there's any issues with it, though. Here are the hints, plus for those still learning about the hobby this should read as a "guide" for the optimal in circulated material: Some consider this a key date/mint for the series. I do not, but it is a nice coin to have.Completely original surfaces."Gem circulated" condition (based on dealer's description) - no blemishes or "but's".In a third-party grading service (TPGS) holder and UNDERGRADED by virtually any standard, in my opinion.In demand and very difficult to find in the above noted condition.What is it? Pix will come next week after I get it (and hopefully keep it...fingers crossed!). Edited by Prethen
01/09/2008 9:22 pm
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I'll take a guess ... how about a 22 no-D Lincoln?
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Give us a price range to guess in!
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I'll give ya another huge hint...you guys are guessing in the wrong century!
Under $1000.
Also, it's in a middling circulated grade.
Edited by Prethen
01/04/2008 2:33 pm
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1856 Flying Eagle S-9 variety (proof)
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I'll give a mintage hint this evening if we're not close yet. But, I will say this...you should already know by now, I don't go for the "common" stuff!
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I'm new, Prethen, so I didn't know you don't like the common stuff :)
Let's see... how about denomination ?
Copper, nickel, silver or gold ?
Business, proof or pattern ?
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reletively new too......so I don't know Prethen well either.......but I'm just sitting back grinning !
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Right idea, Ken....wrong series. That's definitely a coin that I'm always on the look out for in VF-AU with a decent strike and great surfaces. It's near impossible to find it, though.
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In a third-party grading service (TPGS) holder and UNDERGRADED by virtually any standard, in my opinion
Makes me think it's copper, since it's known that the TPGs are inconsistent in grading them. |
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Posted 01/04/2008 1:16 pm
