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Pillar of the Community
United States
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/1858-Seate...AOSwnHZYQJGCI'm thinking on this one. I believe this to be whizzed and cleaned, although if so some time ago. The strike and reverse fields, however, lead me to believe this is a proof coin. If you've seen and read past posts I sometimes buy them based on appearance. The one in question is no different. Thoughts? ANA member - PAN Member - BCCS Member There are no problems only solutions - the late, great John Lennon
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Agree it's probably been cleaned, but seller does not offer close-ups, and I think it's quite a stretch to rate this as a proof. I'd start by asking for larger images.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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 Nice looking coin...Good Luck |
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Valued Member
United States
320 Posts |
I am sure there are nicer pieces out there for u.
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Pillar of the Community
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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As a strong proponent of originality, I do not like this piece.....it has no skin left on it. Pass.
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Valued Member
United States
295 Posts |
Obverse looks polished, as others have said. For that money, I'd wait for something unaltered.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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If it was a proof, it has been circulated quite a bit judging by the upper reverse weakness. I think it's a cleaned business strike. Pass.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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If it was a bit cheaper I'd buy it.
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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The extreme detail of the head and reverse leaves are why I think, again think, this could be a circulated proof strike. Although I'm basing this on a photograph, it does appear to have a slight bit of frost to the design elements. Then again, whizzed in the distant past? As for passing on it, I believe I will since I've come across those graded as such for not much above his open. None the less I don't feel it's a bad coin, just a bit higher than I'd pay. So thanks all for the confirmation as to what I had been thinking.  ANA member - PAN Member - BCCS Member There are no problems only solutions - the late, great John Lennon
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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This is not a proof. It is a cleaned AU business strike.
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