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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Maybe an old chop mark to make sure it was solid silver? Does that make any sense?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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AS much as I hate to call it problem free, I bet the X, and the scratch on the bust are barely visible in hand. I think the very original surfaces also make up for it. Not sure how it CAC'd though but hey, buy the coin not the slab.
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Valued Member
 United States
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I would not call that X graffiti in terms of graffiti detailing an otherwise problem-free coin. If that makes any sense.
Can we see the reverse? Ok, here is the reverse:  Many thanks for the comments. I am still unsure about this one though. I agree that the obverse marks are minor. The adjustment marks on the reverse, while acceptable, are also causing me to be apprehensive about purchasing this coin when I consider the obverse marks. Once again, many thanks, you guys are a great help! KK |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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This is a super coin even with those minor issues.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Rest in Peace
United States
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Count me in ,I'd still like to own it .  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
10982 Posts |
That is a sweet looking coin and not close to a "Details" piece. Most collectors would love to own such a coin but few have the spare cash such a purchase would entail.
P.S. It looks like a $10,000 coin.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Love it. To me, this has an Eye Appeal of 8 or 9, issues aside.
Edited by Coinfrog
08/20/2018 7:04 pm
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
1267 Posts |
I had to enlarge the image to find the x, I doubt that you would see it in hand without magnification.
That said, I have learned over the years that if something about a coin bothers you, it always will. It will be the first thing you see every time you look at it.
Shame, because it truly is a beautiful piece, but.....
I'm not a fan of the adjustment marks on the reverse either, regardless if they are acceptable or not.
For that kind of money, I don't want any 'buts'.
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Valued Member
United States
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Ultimately, I have to agree with Hadleydog. I really love this coin, and was prepared to purchase it, but the obverse mark, intentional or not, is going to bother me. This coin will likely approach five figures when it sells, and I can't live with any "buts".
Thanks for all the comments. I was pleased to see how many agreed with me as to eye appeal. It makes walking away from it even harder, however.
Thanks again! KK
Edited by Krusti-Koin
08/21/2018 10:14 am
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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it's a nice coin, but it has graffiti on it. speaks poorly of the grading service that let it go.
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Posted 08/19/2018 10:09 pm
