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I'm thinking about buying this one - would like opinions before I commit.   |
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This is a pleasing lightly corroded example. vf-details. Since it's raw I wouldn't pay more than $150 for it.
Edit: actually that looks like it might be in an NNC slab. If it's in a basement slab like NNC, then there is NO premium and should be purchased for the same prices as a raw coin.
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03/05/2018 9:29 pm
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I'm thinking about buying this one - would like opinions before I commit. Have fun bidding - like Mike said, $150, unless you are putting a set together having just one doesn't make sense! Unless a type coin. |
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vf20 details lightly corroded.
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I'm pretty sure it's raw. FMV for VG20 is $480. Would $240 be a fair price?
I do have a Whitman Large Cents album started. I have quite a few coins from 1826 and later, but only three from earlier.
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That's quite a coincidence Numismatic Student! I actually bid on that coin and lost. It was part of that Sunday night dump of Carlyle Luer coins that didn't qualify for the signature auction. I purchased like 23 coins from that collection. I've already sold most of them. I couldn't believe those coins were selling so cheap. I suspect it's one of the reasons Heritage scrapped their Sunday night internet coin auctions.
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I'm pretty sure it's raw. FMV for VG20 is $480. Would $240 be a fair price? $240 is way too high. As stated by others in the above posts, $150 is a fair price. |
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I took a pass on it. In the meantime, I ordered books by Sheldon, Crosby and Bowers to educate myself about these coins before making any rash buying decisions. I appreciate everyone's input!
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I took a pass on it. In the meantime, I ordered books by Sheldon, Crosby and Bowers to educate myself about these coins before making any rash buying decisions. Good idea.  When purchasing a coin, especially Half Cents and large cents, make sure to check that the design matches a known variety. If it doesn't, it's most likely a counterfeit. |
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VF details, corrosion. overall the color is consistent and the surfaces appear to be original.
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VF-20 details, environmental damage
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Quote:When purchasing a coin, especially Half Cents and large cents, make sure to check that the design matches a known variety. If it doesn't, it's most likely a counterfeit. Okay, I did my homework on this one - it looks to be of the scarcest type of the three varieties in this year ( BW-2, S-268, B-2). Estimated population: 300 to 400. I guess that makes a difference in its monetary value. Also, that I should be looking for a BW-1, S-267, B-1 coin. Edited by RubyOpal
03/10/2018 3:16 pm
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