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1857 Seated Liberty Quarter

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I recently received an Amazon gift card for my graduation. I am anxious to spend it and I need a Seated Liberty quarter for my Dansco 7070. Thoughts? Grade? Would anyone recommend purchasing it?

Thanks

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 Posted 06/23/2017  8:35 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add TypeCoin971793 to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
Grade? VF details. Value? Melt. Should you buy it? Only if it is melt. This is a purchase you will regret if you pay more (trust me; I've been there).
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 Posted 06/23/2017  8:51 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add numismatic student to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
This one is scratched. Try to find the best problem free coin you can find. Even if you have to drop in grade.
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VG details worth melt IMO, probably could get a non details one for less than $10 more.
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You can find a nice circulated example without issues for $20-$40
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This is a very common date that's been severely scratched that's bad enough to qualify as graffiti.

Do not buy it. Wait for better.
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Thank you guys for your inputs.
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VF-20 Details, and I agree with the others that it is probably not worth buying.
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Yep, keep looking. Being anxious to purchase coins leads to mistakes. Be patient and find one you are proud to own.
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You got the color and originality right so good eye with that! Actually looking past those scratches it's a nice coin. The scratches though distract too much and knock the value way down. If it's under $12 then it's worth a flyer. Anything else is too much. I have a few coins like this that I buy cheap and put it in my desk at work or on my dresser. I like to hold and mess with them and aren't worried about it if they're cheap.
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Ugh! Pass...I found a 1877-CC for $21
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As stated above, I've learned it sometimes takes months or years for the right coin to come along. Patience is always best.
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VF-20 details, scratched. At one time we would just call this one a "cull" with no grade.
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Fine details, intentionally scratched, which makes it not desirable. Pass if you still can. You can do better than this.
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Fine details at best.
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