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Rest in Peace
United States
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I have been looking for a decent 12-S for quite awhile without spending a lot of money .   |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
94367 Posts |
I'll say VG-10+. Not quite a Fine to me.
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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
18654 Posts |
i think the reverse will pull this one up to F12
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Valued Member
United States
269 Posts |
Full Liberty visible - gets you a F12...
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Pillar of the Community
United States
7010 Posts |
Full Liberty..yes, however I would like to see more of the hair detail around her neck area to pull a f-12
Therefore I'll agree with coinfrog on this one VG-10+
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Rest in Peace
 United States
18456 Posts |
Thanks all for the grades and comments .  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4680 Posts |
Good looking coin! I'm in F12 group as well, just barely.
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Rest in Peace
United States
18456 Posts |
Ok , this is the problem I'm facing ; The seller wants $275 or best offer for this coin ,lets say it's a F-12 . I just looked at Numismedia's Price Guide ; The 1912-S V-Nickel in F-12 is stated at $162 .  That's quite a difference . What the heck can I possibly offer him .  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
94367 Posts |
Personally, I'd keep looking.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2869 Posts |
The price guides can't keep up with the auction prices. I saw a vg08 looking raw 12s go for $180 on a estate auction 3 months ago. I think that a little higher than the guide is ok. Maybe for that coin if I needed it maybe $200 would be a fair enough price considering that most everything goes above book.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
857 Posts |
If you like it, then grab it, but if you know you can get a better deal and coin elsewhere, then don't be hasty. This coin is rare by mintage, not availability.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I agree with Coinfrog, keep looking. It has full LIBERTY but nothing else on the obverse. I have also been looking for a decent 12 S now that does not break the bank for about 30 years now.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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the price is too far off. although a decent example I would not pay more than retail even if I liked it. plus its not 100% guaranteed that it would come back F12 if you had it graded
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Rest in Peace
United States
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Ok , thanks all , I decided not to go for it . I'll keep looking .  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3634 Posts |
A lot of the lost detail is strike weakness. That explains the full LIBERTY, some stars with centrils, and loss of hair detail. It explains the detail on parts of the wreath, and lack of detail elsewhere. Remember, this was the first year branch mints struck nickel coinage.
Parts of the detail suggest F-15. That said, parts of the detail suggest VG-10, as well. Overall, it's F-12. the overall appearance is decent.
The price is way too high for this coin. IMHO, somewhere around $140-150 would be in the ballpark.
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Posted 08/12/2021 12:38 pm
