1885 Canada Newfoundland 50 Cents Up For Bids

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Coin-Flipper Pillar of the Community Canada 605 Posts	Posted 09/07/2019 6:46 pm Hey guys wishing everyone in the community is doing great. Was surfing the bay and came across this pretty cool coin I think. Looking at this coin I'm at the impression of a VF 25 / 30. Reverse careful observation shows cleaning and for sure it was once cleaned. Sadly the seller is from US and part of the global shipping program. Also import charges apply which makes the decision even more difficult. I am not sure if the starting bid price throws me off, import charges and shipping cost but any US members may wanna check it out... https://www.ebay.ca/itm/1885-Canada...1?nav=SEARCH Report this Post to the Staff

fortcollins Pillar of the Community United States 3658 Posts	Posted 09/07/2019 8:48 pm Ouch! You are spot on. Sadly, it is cleaned. Left alone, that would have been a beautiful coin. Report this Post to the Staff
tamarin Pillar of the Community Canada 576 Posts	Posted 09/07/2019 9:21 pm It's a nice coin. I can't be sure it's cleaned but the starting price likely means it'll sell. The Global Shipping Program is punitive for Canadian buyers and I've certainly stated that to many US sellers. What sometimes works is this: as long as the coin has no bids (I am strictly against a seller changing a listing once a bid is present)you can contact him and tell him what your max offer is if he relists with ten dollars shipping. If you really want the coin you could try that. Report this Post to the Staff
okiecoiner Pillar of the Community Canada 5589 Posts	Posted 09/08/2019 07:38 am I'm seeing a VF-20 in my opinion. Don't think it will make 30 with the efigy wear. Report this Post to the Staff
DBM Pillar of the Community Canada 9865 Posts	Posted 09/08/2019 4:46 pm In my book (Standard Grading Guide) and in my opinion the ear and adjacent laurel leaf have worn so they are no longer defined and thus the coin is no better than F15. With shipping it's overpriced before the first bid. "Dipping" is not considered cleaning... -from PCGS website Report this Post to the Staff
tamarin Pillar of the Community Canada 576 Posts	Posted 09/08/2019 8:50 pm Just a terrific reverse! So strong. Typical obverse. I see this coin as an easy VF-20. Report this Post to the Staff
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