1859 O Seated Liberty Dollar - Question Before Purchase

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MrBreeze Valued Member United States 357 Posts	Posted 12/14/2020 10:38 am I am looking at purchasing a 1859 O Seated Liberty dollar. The coin has what appears to be two letters or initials scratched into the field of the obverse. It would probably grade G4 to G6. My questions are with the letters scratched in, should I still look at purchasing if the price is right? Could it ever be graded by a TPG? Thanks for any general thoughts on this topic. Edited by MrBreeze 12/14/2020 11:00 am Report this Post to the Staff

That Coin Dude Pillar of the Community United States 1427 Posts	Posted 12/14/2020 10:44 am Are they counterstamps or knife marks? Report this Post to the Staff
MrBreeze Valued Member United States 357 Posts	Posted 12/14/2020 10:49 am They appear to be hand scratched initials. Definitely not counterstamped Report this Post to the Staff
MrBreeze Valued Member United States 357 Posts	Posted 12/14/2020 10:59 am Photo added Report this Post to the Staff
Adam590 Pillar of the Community United States 751 Posts	Posted 12/14/2020 11:06 am The coin is technically "damaged goods" in the eyes of TPG and many collectors. The price should probably be significantly under G(4) or G(6) money--maybe AG(3) or FR(2)? IF you really like the coin, though, then why not go for it if the price is right? The initials tell a personal story and add character unique to that specific dollar. I personally love coins with unique characteristics (sometimes defects) because I love imagining the story of how the coin acquired those characteristics. Again, only IF you like the aesthetics of the coin would it worthwhile. Edited by Adam590 12/14/2020 11:08 am Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 12/14/2020 11:11 am This is graffiti. It'll be a tough coin to resell someday. Report this Post to the Staff
panzaldi Bedrock of the Community United States 18644 Posts	Posted 12/14/2020 12:30 pm if you have no intention of selling it then buy what you like and to answer your question. the coin would receive a details designation Report this Post to the Staff
MrBreeze Valued Member United States 357 Posts	Posted 12/14/2020 12:32 pm Even at $80 I think I will pass. Thanks all.! Report this Post to the Staff
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