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Valued Member
Canada
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Hi all, I think I found a 1888 - Middle 8 with bead punch in ~F condition but has damage on the reverse. What would be a reasonable price? Can't find to much in info about this state.
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Valued Member
 Canada
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Or is this a worthwhile coin in any condition?
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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What denomination are we asking about.. And of course photos will help ..
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Valued Member
Canada
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Sorry 1c...and pic Sorry, the pic was too large and so I cropped to the area of the major damage.  |
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Valued Member
Canada
256 Posts |
There we go, a screen shot of a pic to shrink the size.  What would the coin be worth, even in good condition? |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Valued Member
Canada
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Thanks, that's about what they are asking. Just wasn't sure if this variety was super rare and good to grab in any condition.
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
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It may? be a lamination, which has long since dropped off the coin, but a bit difficult to say so for sure, because the alternative is impact damage.
Coin appears at 9 inches diameter on my computer screen, the 'lam' shows up at 5 inches long under magnification, so it was possible to have a good look at it.
To confirm either way, very accurate weight needs to be found. obviously damage will have a big negative effect on value, but
a variety with an error would be quite interesting.
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Valued Member
Canada
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Ok, taking a chance! I'll update when I get the coin.
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Pillar of the Community
 Canada
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In F condition, a bead-punch 1888 Trends for about $15. To me, the "damage" appears to be a lamination issue, not PMD. The bead-punch is fairly scarce, so it is worth much more than the lamination detracts. If you can get the coin for $10 or so, you should pick it up. |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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I agree this looks like a lamination problem and not damage.
Picture of the obverse would help but if it's in a nice fine anything under $20.00 would be a good buy.
Cheers's Bill
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Valued Member
Canada
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Hi All, Finally have the coin in hand! Still looks like F condition. I think I'll post in the grading thread for opinions. But first, Can I confirm this is the Middle 8 with bead punch and comments on the Lamination error?      |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Yes, definitely a "bead punch" 9. And it IS a lamination issue. Did you get it for $10 CDN or US?
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Valued Member
Canada
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Including the shipping I got it for $12.90USD
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Yes, it's worth more than what you paid.
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Posted 09/05/2021 9:42 pm
