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Pillar of the Community
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I've probably way overpaid for this very pretty coin, especially with that terribly scratched holder. Thoughts?   |
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What did you pay? Looks like an early strike,no die clash which they are known for. John1  |
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Pillar of the Community
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594 Posts |
I'm not a 3 cent collector but I'm impressed.
I hope the obverse hasn't been 'fixed'. It looks weak.
Edited by johnjkedel
12/01/2021 09:24 am
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Impressive. I'll say MS-67.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1694 Posts |
I assume that scratch by the date is on the holder? I will say MS-66 but just a guess. Super cool coin and a pretty low mintage too.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
18712 Posts |
looks at least MS66 maybe a + on that one. the thing I look for on these is fully struck columns and you see that on this one  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2004 Posts |
Great coin. High MS grade for sure. They sell a restorer for the scratched plastic lenses. That is why I like to keep my slabbed treasures in small plastic zip locks.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
6396 Posts |
People did a really good job of preserving 3-cent nickels, with large surviving populations of gem proofs and business strikes for most years. The 1889 is no exception. This one looks like a business strike and should grade MS-66 or better. It's very choice!
The mark by the date appears raised; could it be a die crack or gouge, rather than a scratch on the holder?
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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at least ms67 for me
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Pillar of the Community
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MS-66
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Bedrock of the Community
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Rest in Peace
United States
10625 Posts |
I have no argument against MS66. I prefer coins from this series in GEM condition to be EDS without a clash event. Beautiful example and crummy holder. This could be a perfect candidate for a re-holder or even reconsideration if under-graded.
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Pillar of the Community
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1048 Posts |
Well I was convinced that I had gone insane by putting $1300 bid on this coin, and equally no one else would be that stupid, and I would have to apologize to my wife for overspending on it.
I was wrong. It just auctioned for more than $1500 -- a huge premium over the NGC/PCGS retail value
So, alas, I own it not.
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Pillar of the Community
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4680 Posts |
Softness on the obverse for this date is typical. Great strike, EDS, great luster! I'm at MS66 and a great candidate for CAC if it doesn't already have a green bean.
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Pillar of the Community
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Wow, beautiful coin, I'd say MS-66+.
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Pillar of the Community
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I miscalculated, and do not own this coin  . Although the published value is something like $800, it sold for closer to $1500. I'd bid $1150, which I expected would easily win.  Edited by pristine2
12/02/2021 1:41 pm
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Posted 12/01/2021 08:42 am
