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Pillar of the Community
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Pics do not show field details clearly enough to grade.
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Pillar of the Community
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557 Posts |
Unfortunately that's all I have. Coin is up for sale.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I wouldn't buy just from these pics. How is it described?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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The coin does not look natural for circulated gold. It reminds me of gold coins that have had putty added to hide the marks, and the darker colors on the fields look strange.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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It's been Graded by a Canadian TPG (CCCS) as AU50. No details are noted or described. It is slabbed in a plastic sleeve, which may be impacting the photos (?). From my very amateur viewpoint it appeared to graded fairly, but definitely seeking other opinions. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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It most likely is the photos hiding the marks and circulation rub of a circulated coin.
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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
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unless there was return policy or they supply better photos, i'd pass
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Looks like a decent coin, although the photos could be better. The dark spot under AM in AMERICA could be a concern. Otherwise the strike and color look good, there are few contact marks, and detail looks like AU-55 or 58 rather than 50.
Not so easy to find nice examples of this type. If the price were right I might be tempted.
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Pillar of the Community
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Hey Jaobler. The piece is up for auction and I am intrigued. I cannot see anything, although these are the best images, that would indicate cleaning. What do you think the 'dark spot' might be?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Agree with Jaobler's assessment 100%
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Pillar of the Community
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Best guess about that dark spot is that it's a gouge in the surface. Might be enough to generate a "damaged" judgment but based on this photo it doesn't look that bad.
Problem-free slabbed examples in AU55 and 58 sell in the $1000-$1300 range. AU details coins go for maybe $500 less.
I'd be interested in this piece at maybe $800, especially if you could return it after purchase.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Worst case AU-58, maybe details for a cleaning, but judging from these crappy photos this could be an MS coin. Like others said, it's a gamble but for the right price worth a shot if it has a return privilege.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Yep, there is a 30 day return. If I acquire it I will post some decent photos for input before I make a keep decision.
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Pillar of the Community
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Need a quarter eagle Classic for my Type set. Hard to come by at reasonable price point.
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Pillar of the Community
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Any guesses on what this piece went for?
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Posted 06/25/2021 10:12 pm
