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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Hey folks, This seller is claiming he has an 1877 Indian Head cent. It actually looks like an 1867. I believe this "numismatist" is intentionally selling this knowing it isn't genuine and maybe even wore the coin out. I'm tempted to message him. . . YIKES https://www.ebay.com/itm/134123999076You realize when you know how to think, it empowers you far beyond those who know only what to think.
-Neil deGrasse Tyson
Edited by NumismaticsFTW
05/27/2022 03:30 am
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Pillar of the Community
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I don't know how you could say what that date is maybe under a scope you see something but my eyes can't see 77 on that coin
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Bedrock of the Community
Canada
21589 Posts |
Just look at his feedback. Seems all he sells is junk coins.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Good grief.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1018 Posts |
Junk!! Unless the date is very, very clear.....all key date coins should be passed on.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4989 Posts |
Not an 1877 but might have some value as a PO-01 1865. Assuming there's enough date left for a grader to discern it clearly.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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You see the Negs and Neutrals over twelve months
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There are lots of reputable online sellers to deal with ,
seems this is maybe not one of them !
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Valued Member
United States
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The seller is not worth the time of day. There are many, numerous reputable sellers on ebay and in the marketplace. You will gain nothing trying to correspond with the likes of that seller. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1186 Posts |
"Exact coin shown ships". I would hate to get an 1877 sent by mistake.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Don't walk away, Run! What a waste of someone's money.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Being falsely advertised IMO -- you can't list a coin with an incomplete date as being a certain date unless there are one year only dies/die markers (cf. 1859 IHC, 1916 SLQ, 1853 Liberty Seated quarters & half dollars) The position of the date and overall style of the obverse matches more closely with an 1867. Type I obverse so 1887, 1897 and 1907 are right out. The only proper way to advertise this on ebay would be as a no-date or dateless IHC. Member ANA - EAC - TNA - SSDC - CCT #890 "Most of the things worth doing in the world had been declared impossible before they were done." -- Louis D. Brandeis |
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United States
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If people want to bid on this junk, it's hard to feel sorry for them.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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If people want to bid on this junk, it's hard to feel sorry for them. I won't ever justify anyone taking advantage of customers regardless of their knowledge level. As numismatists and sellers or dealers it is our duty to the hobby to educate and inform buyers and collectors and knowingly listing coins with incorrect or fraudulent information is deceptive and unethical. Sadly, there are a lot of sellers out there like this yahoo selling the Indian Head cent who don't agree with this and are just looking to put one over on the uninformed to make a quick buck. Member ANA - EAC - TNA - SSDC - CCT #890 "Most of the things worth doing in the world had been declared impossible before they were done." -- Louis D. Brandeis |
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Posted 05/27/2022 04:39 am
