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Edited by tomasal
10/25/2017 4:53 pm
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I'm no LMC expert for sure, but personally I don't see much value here at all. Hope I'm wrong.  to the CCF! Edited by Coinfrog
10/25/2017 5:01 pm
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to CCF. None are worth more than face,sorry.Wide AM is normal for 1988. No high grade either. But,keep/collect what you like.Hope you stick around and enjoy our great site. John1  |
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Thanks guys. I'll agree with most of the comments. However, #4 is Wide AM RDV6 (1989 reverse on 1988 coin), so that's an error and a fairly high grade coin that trades for $1500+. I have a 88 D as well, which is supposedly more rare. I still love my 1980 toner though... my baby. I am LMC geek. What can I say. Thanks for having me on the forum and I appreciate all the comments. Correct me if I am wrong about that Wide AM but it has the seriff and the AM have blocked tops Edited by tomasal
10/25/2017 5:57 pm
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Think I know which ebay fraud you're getting these off of, one I've sent this letter to: Quote:
Hi, from a fellow error coin collector
I would be willing to help you identify what a true error coin actually is, if you so choose to have my assistance. The examples of most of your error coins are not listed in the Cherry-Pickers guide nor numerous other error coin references within the numismatic community. Your coins are nothing more than common circulation or environmental damages.
Please let me know if you do need some help, I am willing to advise if needed. Error coin Collecting can be quite enjoyable if the coins are truly a recognized and valuable error. Thank you for your diligent attention to correct these erroneous listings.
Hopefully, a new friend
This was a no response and a continuation of bogus sales. #'s 1-3 have virtually NO numismatic value whatsoever, just tugs at your "feeling" of a gotta have, very deceitful IMHO. #4 is questionable. It possibly does have the 89 reverse die, pix are to blurry and distant. Even so, where in heck are you getting the $1500 figure from, The Coin Lotto Winner's Handbook? Those because of their population estimates are $150 MAX in MS68+. Sorry dude, you've been snookered.   |
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Crazyb0 That's what I see these coins listed for in ebay. I am not sure what it would grade out at but there's very few high grade Wide AM's for 1988. Maybe I mistakenly believe it would would grade high. Am I wrong. It may not be a ms68 but 66 or 67? They list on ebay at lower grades for anywhere from $750 to $1500. Whether they are selling, I don't know. As for the Wide AM, see attached. Most focus on the G but the F is very telling with the fatter top and seriff on the end pointed down. Just my opinion anyway   Edited by tomasal
10/25/2017 6:44 pm
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Again no expert, but I'm thinking that neither of your '88 coins is anywhere near 65, much less higher.
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Maybe but I am going to grade that one anyway. I'll leave it to luck I guess. I feel that it's cleaner than the MS 64 that's listed under PCGS. Anyway, thanks for the comments.
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Good luck and keep us informed!
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None of them excites me. Between them, tens of billions were made. Outside of some nice luster, they'll never be worth more than perhaps a few cents each; however, they are nice to look at.
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That RDV6 was ungraded but in good shape. Like most coins, ungraded gets you very little. The big question is at what graded value will they truly sell. But hey, $35 is not bad for an ungraded penny.
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@tomasal, first welcome to CCF. Second, while I don't know modern varieties well enough to comment on your questions, I agree with some of the earlier comments about the grades being lower than you are expecting. However, if you must, send in what you want for slabbing and then please let us know what PCGS says.
"If you climb a good tree, you get a push."
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"The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed."
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The problem that kills #4 is that carbon spots on the obverse and the crap in the lower reverse fields, be lucky to go above a 64 at the very best. And, ebay is not the industry standard for prices BTW, I look at it as Fools Gold, iron pyrite, looks pretty and golden but ain't worth squat. If you can realize and actualize a higher that appropriate price, more power to ya. But in 10-15 years after this has played out, that high $ won't be there. This is an artificial bubble market pumped up by the few to make them money, now. I believe it is nothing more than a scam, a temporary fad, and I also believe it is dishonest. Especially this "Transitional" die error, not a striking error at all, just the wrong die used is all. No different than the 1998-2000 WAMs that command $10. I have 8 of them, wanna buy them? |
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