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Definitely belongs in a holder.
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Thank you all for the support and guidance. It's very much appreciated.
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Do what you want. I personally keep all my coins raw. Most hardcore Early American Copper collectors do as well. So slabbing is not necessary as the EAC market has acclimated to raw collecting. Large coin shows will have raw five figure coppers for sale in flips.
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I understand slabs are gas chambers, but what other reasons do you prefer coins raw?
High end coins should not be raw, that leaves too much of a chance of mishandling and ruining the coin.
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I understand slabs are gas chambers, but what other reasons do you prefer coins raw? If you really want to go in depth, start a new thread as I would prefer not to take the attention off of the OP's lovely double strike. Quote:
High end coins should not be raw, that leaves too much of a chance of mishandling and ruining the coin. If one should handle coins raw, they should know the best way to handle coins raw without damaging the coin. I agree with you to an extent, but the basics can be learned. Today I handled what is a likely proof 1838 Liberty Eagle with a mintage a 5. Raw in hand. If the professionals handle coins raw, experienced collectors can too. 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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Would you spend the money to send in to be attributed? I think it depends on what you want to do with it. If selling, as a buyer I'd want it authenticated and attributed. If I was that hardcore EAC buyer who wants a raw coin to expertly play with, I could always crack it out. If I was keeping it for my heirs, I might still want it authenticated and attributed. If I was just keeping it, I'd put it in safe storage with a note. Etc. |
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Even with the email opinion of a respected expert, people will always wonder if it's a genuine error or not and it will be priced accordingly. I generally agree that EACs shouldn't be slabbed, but I have a different opinion for error coins that are likely one-of-a-kind. I say this infrequently, probably once every year or two, but I'd get it slabbed- not to preserve it, but to conclusively and unambiguously verify it's what we all think, and for value.
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Tom asked me if I wanted to sell it, to let him know.
Large cents aren't my main interest, however I do sell quite a few. Not sure what I want to do with this one just yet. I do agree if I sell, it does need to be sent in for authentication reasons.
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Also depends on who you are selling it to. If you have a line of EAC members waiting to buy your coin, you probably don't need to throw it in a holder. If you are going to sell it on ebay, authentication is best. 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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I personally believe this would be appropriate for a Heritage Coins sale (slabbed, as required).
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Simply has to be holdered, no question.
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I like it. Congrats. Quote:
Large cents aren't my main interest, ... Since large cents aren't your main interest, why not sell it to Tom (a known expert) to save the time and money. Then you have the funds in hand to pursue coins you really enjoy. Let him decide to send in or sell raw since he has a larger group of collectors to offer it to. Edit: If this is a variety, wouldn't the secondary date be on the die and not be double struck? Words of encouragement are one of the major food groups.
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