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 Something's wrong with that picture...any guesses? |
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really? I don't see anything amiss besides the obvious porousness and corrosion. The reverse is a bit weak, but strong looking coin overall. However, I would never buy it, simply because I don't know enough about that particular coin type to be dropping cash like that. I'd want to do some research.
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I don't know, the rims? Verdigris? I asked him if I could have a 30 day guarantee to get it certified if I won, and he was okay with it.
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Hint: pop on over to Heritage and compare say a dozen 1794s to this coin, paying close attention to the denticles. I have my doubts...where's Swamperbob?
Edited by KurtS
06/13/2008 10:05 pm
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http://coins.ha.com/common/view_ite..._No=48#PhotoLooks the same to me Kurt. The denticles are of varying sizes and definition, but that seems common for this type coin...or at least on some of them. I still wouldnt be buying it uncertified though unless I had expert confirmation that it's real.
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Johnny, thanks for pointing something out I normally don't see--that cleanly defined outer edge ending the denticles. I guess I'm a natural skeptic.
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This seller passed my general 'scammer test', so if you guys really have evidence that it is a fake, PLEASE let me know so I can pass the knowledge onto him.
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Yeah. I honestly think that the seller believes it to be real. His pictures are very clear, and he takes them from different angles that better characterize the coin. I would think his photos wouldnt be that detailed if he thought it might be fake. Of course, he still could be wrong. I totally understand being a "natural skeptic" KurtS. I'm trying to learn to be one too.
This one definitely needs certification and conservation imho. Would NCS be the best choice in this case?
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This appears to be the common S-65 "shielded hair" variety. It has a very heavy left-side obverse rim which serves to protect ("shield") the hair from wear, so the hair tends to be well-detailed even when the coin is otherwise worn. The corrosion is pretty extensive and the sale price is correspondingly low. This is a perfectly nice type coin for the collector who prefers not to shell out the thousands of dollars that a no-problem example will cost.
I see no reason to doubt its authenticity.
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It is an original piece nice type coin though corrosion has taken its toll. there are better coins for less money out there.
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I like it.
The rev corrosion is sad, but the obv is pretty IMO.
Was obviously heavily cleaned sometime in the past,
as it has a 'new' patina developed.
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Even with the light corrosion, it looks like a very nice piece.
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