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Edited by Moe145
11/10/2017 6:50 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
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Something is wrong here, for an experienced high-rated dealer to be selling such a coin at this price. The portrait is stiff and not correct. I say the perfect candidate for faking, and this is it.
Edited by Coinfrog
11/10/2017 7:05 pm
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Pillar of the Community
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1) I think the coin has had some repair work done at the 12 o'clock position on the obverse. Maybe a loop removal? 2) Why is this coin not in a TPG slab? (See #1 above!) 3) The listing title and picture says it is a 55-S but the listing discription specifics says it's an "1858S" from the "Philadelphia" mint. Strange, but might be just some listing typos. Edited by westernsky
11/10/2017 7:06 pm
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Pillar of the Community
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I don't know much about these, but it looks to be repaired/damaged in four places, 12, 4, 6 and 8 o'clock. Maybe an ex jewelry piece or something  Edited by edweather
11/10/2017 7:33 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
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As I look closer, I agree.
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Pillar of the Community
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Holed, plugged, and reengraved in multiple locations.
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Pillar of the Community
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 Just look at the D in UNITED and first S in STATES. Edited by chesterb
11/10/2017 7:48 pm
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Pillar of the Community
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Looks genuine, just had a lot of work done on it. Too bad it's not an auction, would be interesting to see what it goes for. It's been cleaned too  Edited by edweather
11/10/2017 8:00 pm
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Pillar of the Community
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the 5's in the date look wrong.
On the examples I looked at, the fives have a leaner curve at the bottom ending with a smallish ball. The balls on this one are blob-ish.
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Pillar of the Community
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And I see what I believe is evidence of abrasive cleaning on the obverse.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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With 8 watchers, some sucker is going to make the worst purchase of their numismatic journey so far...
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One word - Ugh.....  |
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United States
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Here is one to compare.   |
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Pillar of the Community
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I think it's worth at least $200, maybe I'll make an offer :-)
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I think you all are seeing exactly what I'm seeing. This appears to be a holed/plugged/repaired coin.
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Posted 11/10/2017 7:03 pm
