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That's a $2 coin in the condition I see.
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a coin cannot be proof and very good at the same time I'm not sure that I agree with this statement. Proof coins can circulate, but are still considered to be proofs: http://goccf.com/t/247650In an extreme case, you could have enough wear that the coin would be rated ad VG. Actually, this might make an interesting thread here on CCF, "Post your circulated proof coins". "If you climb a good tree, you get a push."
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Hey Spence, how right you are. Have found three proof Lincoln's in boxes. The 1957 was toned darker ("cleaned up" well  ), a 1977S & 1999S looked like picked up out of the street, gouged bad on both. Would love to show pics,but...laptop died, no USB camera or access to files until repaired or get new one.  How about a contest to see who or when someone pays the $200 for a Littleton coin! |
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If you don't like the price don't buy it
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Back in the early nineties, I bought nickels from Littleton in those same packages for 3 or 4 dollars. Later I found other sources for around 50 cents a piece!
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How about a contest to see who or when someone pays the $200 for a Littleton coin! Littleton's prices are always on the high side, but I have no gripe about their grading. They grade more conservatively than any dealer I've seen. And they've handled a load of coins valued at more than two hundred bucks, but this isn't one of them. Edited by AES
01/17/2017 10:43 pm
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I don't see where Littleton claimed the coin was a proof, only the ebay seller. How can one determine this coin to be a proof?  Show your financial support of the Coin Community Family (click here)See my topic on Mexican Numismatic Medals (click here)Edited by nss-52
01/17/2017 11:01 pm
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Also, I am curious as to what this means...
Staff edit - please DO NOT alter case within a sentence, again
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I was also wondering about that. I haven't seen it before but want to make sure I don't do it.
Is it the internet "yelling" thing?
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01/17/2017 11:09 pm
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Quote:I don't see where Littleton claimed the coin was a proof, only the ebay seller. That's right. And I'm also intrigued by the altered "case within a sentence". Edited by AES
01/17/2017 11:05 pm
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Pillar of the Community
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In an extreme case, you could have enough wear that the coin would be rated ad VG. Actually, this might make an interesting thread here on CCF, "Post your circulated proof coins". We already have a thread on that! http://goccf.com/t/246953 |
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But of course, $200 is a bit high....  Edited by coin197
01/18/2017 12:33 am
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Everybody go make offers between 25c and 50c.
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Of course the seller only has two sales. I'm also curious as to the altering case thing from the staff?
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