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Valued Member
United States
234 Posts |
Hello folks. After several youtube videos and other research I hope I did better with this coin than my previous one. Seller is asking $101 right now, but I think I can beat him down a bit on that front.   XF 40 is my assessment, but let me know what you guys think. All feedback is appreciated. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I would say VF-30. My only concern is the coin's surfaces. Something looks off, as in light environmental damage or a cleaning and retoning job.
Maybe it's the closeup of the pics, just my opinion.
Somebody with more knowledge than me I am sure will chime in.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3848 Posts |
 non original surfaces. Possibly a wizz and retone, maybe corrosion removed... Suffering from bust half fever. Want to learn how to attribute early half dollars by die variety? Click Here: http://goccf.com/t/434955Shoot me a PM if you are looking to sell bust halves. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4680 Posts |
VF Details. Looks like corrosion that has been removed. Color is off and too consistent, looks like it's been coated in something.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1018 Posts |
Very grainy surface on this one. I feel you would benefit from buying a graded IHC. At minimum, look at a number of high quality images in the grade range. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1018 Posts |
Let me add that I started this hobby the same way. It took me a while to get a good eye for original surfaces, sometimes very difficult.
I like how you are asking before buying. Smart way to go while learning.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
94367 Posts |
VF-30 sharpness but these are almost certainly not original surfaces, I agree. Pass.
Edited by Coinfrog
12/30/2021 2:47 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
8516 Posts |
Yes, that's a much nicer coin Red has shown you. Don't be afraid to message the seller and offer him 85 bucks, probably take it.
Oregon coin geek.....*** GO BEAVS ! ! ! ***
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Valued Member
 United States
234 Posts |
@52Raymo That was my plan anyway, I always haggle a bit.
This whole thing has been very enlightening for me, I think I'm getting there slowly but surely.
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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
18657 Posts |
i would definitely pass on this one. VF details. damaged, cleaned, corroded
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Pillar of the Community
United States
8516 Posts |
Webster it looks like someone bought it. Was it you ? I love to haggle too.
Oregon coin geek.....*** GO BEAVS ! ! ! ***
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Valued Member
United States
234 Posts |
Yep, got it for a steal and another item as well. Thank you very much for the recommendation, very pleasant seller as well.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1018 Posts |
Awesome! Glad we could help. I really liked the look of the one I posted. For being circulated, it was a very clean looking coin free of any major marks.
You will be much happier with this one for your collection.
Again, glad to see you ask questions before you buy! Ask away when you are thinking about the next consideration.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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VF-30 details, environmental damage.
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