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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I was hoping maybe people could tell me if they see anything suspicious about this coin. It looks like it's in great shape to me, but I don't know that much about classic US coins, and I want to make sure I don't get scammed or buy something that's been badly cleaned. How high should I be willing to bid for this coin?   |
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Rest in Peace
United States
18456 Posts |
Some die cracks , some scratches . I don't like the overall appearance of this coin . If you like it thread lightly or look for something better .  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
7276 Posts |
It has more scratches than I would like. I would pass.
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
6530 Posts |
Current bid is $13 . To much IMHO
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
3237 Posts |
Thanks guys! Trying to just watch the market a bit to get a sense of what fair prices are. Also, are die cracks a bad thing on coins like this? I mostly collect modern errors and varieties, so I'm used to seeing die cracks as a good thing!
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
8938 Posts |
@SamCoin,
I'm going to give a bit of untraditional advice. If you want to own a 3CN as a type coin don't waste your money on a circulated example. Type coins are plentiful in mint state and rather affordable. Look for a well struck, lustrous, and attractive example in the MS-62/3 range and one can be bad for no more than $160. You wont regret it.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
6530 Posts |
Die cracks are not a bad thing. But scratches are. and I agree with Grape if you what a coin like this Buy a good one. May cost a little or a lot more but worth it
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4469 Posts |
I do care for the scratch by the date. The reverse shows a cleaning. The coin also has some type of green contaminate. Pass
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1613 Posts |
While I would hold out for a better one as well, I do like where your taste lies. Not all that often are we treated with someone who collects the obsolete coinage. Thanks for sharing!
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
Canada
3733 Posts |
nice die breaks, but there is 4 heavy scratches, that are kind of hidden with the toning.  |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
3733 Posts |
with the coin in hand, I don't think you would be happy with it, unless it was achieved at a great price.
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Moderator
United States
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Quote:
Die cracks are not a bad thing. But scratches are.  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
20753 Posts |
If you go by the majority of people here, pass on this coin.
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United States
18 Posts |
I do much prefer 3CS but good luck in your quest!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
992 Posts |
Like the die cracks on the OBV! I'd say it's about a $5 coin. Buy a better one of you can.
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Posted 04/11/2020 2:11 pm
