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Here's one I'm thinking about buying Don't know whether this is a vdb or not as all I've got to go on is the one picture. Anyone care to speculate at a grade  |
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What exactly is that coin inside? It could quite easily be damaged by the mounting...something about the rim looks damaged.  Btw--if you want a 1909, I'd recommend buying it from somebody on CCF who can provide better photos of both sides. |
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I'm looking at this one to resell. It's been placed in the wrong category.
Obviously I'm not going to shell out $20 for it... But $2? Heck ya...
Even if it is screwy at $2 I can resell it and get my money back and then there's the chance that it's not damaged.
I'm just kinda wanting to get an idea of the grade. I'm leaning towards AU, but I tend to undergrade lincolns.
Edited by SpringCypress
05/09/2008 2:09 pm
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$2? Not bad...it's worth that as an antique item with the holder.  I won't guess a grade because I think it's damaged, and hard to tell details from pic. |
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My guess is an EF. Worst case is gray sheet 1909 EF @ $4.50 ask so for $2 you can't go wrong.
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TO me it seems awfully Red to be an EF. Wish the picture was better.
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Auction ended up with a selling price of over $30....
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$30 is a lot for that coin, since I'm fairly certain there's damage to the rim.
For $30 I should be able to get an MSRB that's problem-free.
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It looks similar to an Encased Cent except the holder doesn't really look like an aluminum ring like most encased cents It appears to be more of a cardboard-like material, maybe just an advertising card? Encased Coins usually start out as an uncirculated coin but they are subject to fingerprints and surface abrasions from handling. The aluminum rings can also damage the rim in some cases and the damage is usually only visible once the coin has been removed. |
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For a piece like that the value isn't necessarily in the coin, what and how it is advertising can make a world of difference. A jeweler's advertising compact from 1909 in pristine condition with an intact mirror would be worth something on its own. The combination numismatic/advertising is what makes it worth the price to someone, not the numerical grade of the coin. If it were in better shape and if the mirror is in place and without significant damage, cracks or other flaws, I would expect it to sell more in the $50-75 range.
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I don't want to suggest the coin has no collector value in that holder. I was commenting more on the wide, flattened look to the rim, particularly on the right side of the coin, which I don't feel is original.
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It didn't have the mirror on it... I already deleted it from my watch list and the auction has ended or I'd place a link to it.
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