Just Got A Wreath 1793 !

Amran -- Indeed, it's a decent price. No objection from me. Like I said, it might be slightly high, but within the acceptable range.

There is a difference from a Deliberate damage old or recent. And then there is deliberate damages to a coin -as with a tool of sorts and that's the worst- unless there was a severe corrosion and removing a clump or ect of Verdigris-. Even though there is pitting in the center rev ---it was not a deliberate-but rather a natural over many years of nature eating the coin. Ha ha --but its true

But that having been said, I can where the OP is going. It's a matter of self-assessment and perceived value.

So, in the case of this coin, a few rim dings and nics aside, you've got a strong head strike, MUCH stronger than most in the FR grade tier. You've got a reverse with some meat left on it, more so than the typical FR range. However, it is damaged nonetheless and that's that.

I believe the OP feels that, deep pitted reverse corrosion aside, he's <assumption, forgive please) got the creme dela creme of all FR Details 1793 wreath cents and he ONLY paid $1,000 for this "seemingly" $3,000 coin. I get it. I've been there.

Here's the rub I've learned as my Numismatic education and aspirations have evolved over the years:

The coin's grade and it's worth are not set by the standards of its owner, but by the standards of the market that will decide and support its value through a resale process. Right now, the coin is actually worthless. It's a $1,000 gone and not to be seen again until such time it goes up for sale.

Dsfreeworld feels the coin is worthless because any coin that has a a Details designation is a total fool for buying such a coin and total loss of money. Wow very smartly said-------ha ha ha ha ha ! I'm rolling with laughter"