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adam126402 Pillar of the Community United States 877 Posts	Posted 03/30/2024 1:53 pm Looking for feed back on this damaged coin, grade and thoughts on value. This was purchased in the late 70's or early 80's for $185, presumably the corrosion damage was already present but don't know for sure. I've looked at open and closed listings on ebay, Heritage and Great Collections and find nothing to compare it to from a valuation standpoint, mix of grade and damage. If it were not for the corrosion, I think this might land in VF, but just a guess. I did see an XF details coin on G.C. with multiple significant gouges on the reverse go for ~$2k back in 2023 but that's probably not a good comparison. For those of you that are dealers, if any of you could share your thoughts on potential retail value, I would appreciate it. Thanks in advance for any and all feedback. Report this Post to the Staff

John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 03/30/2024 2:02 pm Looks like a once buried coin. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 03/30/2024 2:09 pm Agree, looks like a dug coin. What a shame! Report this Post to the Staff
Marv65 Bedrock of the Community United States 10484 Posts	Posted 03/30/2024 2:40 pm Nice to see an 1880 - even if the surfaces are pitted. Report this Post to the Staff
apcol258 Valued Member United States 202 Posts	Posted 03/30/2024 3:36 pm I would agree with a grade of VF details corroded. It's not recent, but here is an example from a heritage sale in 2003 that sold for $500. Yours is in better shape, but at least it's a comparable example in terms having environmental damage. https://coins.ha.com/itm/shield-nic...ction-120115 Also a more recent 2018 lower grade example with similar environmental issues that sold for $456. https://coins.ha.com/itm/shield-nic...ption-071515 Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 73732 Posts	Posted 03/30/2024 10:13 pm I agree, VF details. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
IndianGoldEagle Bedrock of the Community United States 36575 Posts	Posted 03/31/2024 10:06 am VF-30 details, environmental damage. Report this Post to the Staff
panzaldi Bedrock of the Community United States 18640 Posts	Posted 04/01/2024 08:09 am VF details ( PMD) Report this Post to the Staff
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