Mid-Grade 1875 CC Twenty Cent Piece

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fmtaxguy Valued Member United States 257 Posts	Posted 04/21/2009 8:57 pm Executive Coin Co., with whom I've had some very positive contacts, has this coin for sale. I cannot afford better than a decent mid-grade coin, but would like to further my attainable Twenty Cent Piece collection. Do you agree with the seller's grade assessment of vf/xf? What is a reasonable price? By the way, for those keeping track, I recently obtained my much coveted 1853 Seated Liberty dollar, ANACS-slabbed xf 40. It was affordable, has nice natural toning and even wear. I'll try to get some pictures up in the near future. Thanks in advance on the Twenty Cent Piece opinions. Image: 20C132.jpg 36.79 KB Report this Post to the Staff

Bilbo Pillar of the Community United States 812 Posts	Posted 04/21/2009 10:50 pm It's hard to give a very accurate grade from that picture, but I'd say it's easily VF-20, with a pretty good chance at VF-30. Below is a link to a reasonable retail price guide. http://www.numismedia.com/fmv/price...icesgd.shtml Report this Post to the Staff
CoinHunter53562 Pillar of the Community United States 2049 Posts	Posted 04/21/2009 10:55 pm I would say VF-30 is a fair assesment, and it might even be close to EF. It looks like it has all the breast feathers on the eagle, but I can't tell if the Liberty on the shield is complete. If you have any 20 cent pieces that are duplicates and you want to unload one, please PM me with the details. I dont have any, and would like one for my collection. Report this Post to the Staff
BH1964 Bedrock of the Community United States 10982 Posts	Posted 04/21/2009 11:08 pm Sure looks like it would make VF30 without a doubt. This is an expensive coin even in lower grades so the price would be a big factor to me. Buying it raw, I hope you can get a good price. Yes - I agree with the seller's assessment of VF/XF. ANA #R3154474 Report this Post to the Staff
fmtaxguy Valued Member United States 257 Posts	Posted 04/21/2009 11:16 pm Bilbo, thanks for the link. I often refer to Numismedia price guide, but on the Twenty Cent Pieces, particularly the CC mint mark, they appear to be hugely lower than both the PCGS guide and even the HA guide. It is the largest disparity of prices for this coin than any I have seen. CoinHunter, The Liberty on the shield is complete, with the 'BE' a bit soft. I currently have one each of the 1875, 1875S, and 1876. Since I am not collecting the proofs, the CC is the last obtainable coin in the series. Sorry, no spares yet. Also, I have yet to learn how to PM on this site. Is that the same as emailing? Report this Post to the Staff
fmtaxguy Valued Member United States 257 Posts	Posted 04/21/2009 11:21 pm beherring1964, it is expensive. The asking price is $740. I think if it grades VF30 or 35, the price is not outrageous. Agree? Or is this a case of a fool and his money soon being parted? Report this Post to the Staff
CoinHunter53562 Pillar of the Community United States 2049 Posts	Posted 04/21/2009 11:34 pm Quote: . Also, I have yet to learn how to PM on this site. Is that the same as emailing? If you want to get in contact, just click on the member's screenname, and then look for the link on the profile that says something like "email member" or "email user". It works just the same. Report this Post to the Staff
BH1964 Bedrock of the Community United States 10982 Posts	Posted 04/21/2009 11:47 pm Quote: The asking price is $740. I think if it grades VF30 or 35, the price is not outrageous. Agree? If the coin's problem free, that price is within reason. Watch out for possible tooling/whizzing. Look at the field just to the right of Miss Liberty's knee. It might be my imagination but it looks like something is going on there. ANA #R3154474 Report this Post to the Staff
biokemist6 Bedrock of the Community United States 12437 Posts	Posted 04/22/2009 12:00 am Ok, stop it, you are killing me That coin has an awesomely original, dark, and crusty look to it I would call that one VF30/35 but definitely above average so EF money is not unreasonable for a coin of that scarcity. Report this Post to the Staff
fmtaxguy Valued Member United States 257 Posts	Posted 04/22/2009 01:45 am I don't see evidence of the whizzing mentioned, but the pictures are smallish. This one is a contender. I have my eye and bid one other, as well, so the one pictured here is a back-up. Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 04/22/2009 08:33 am I would also say VF-30. Report this Post to the Staff
wwhitman Pillar of the Community United States 1415 Posts	Posted 04/23/2009 1:25 pm I'd go with the VF-30 Report this Post to the Staff
Jaobler Pillar of the Community United States 6381 Posts	Posted 04/23/2009 1:37 pm I'd say the seller's grade is fair to conservative and I could see this coin in a PCGS EF-40 slab, IF it is problem-free. The dark color and small photos could be hiding some surface issues but it looks like a nice one from the available images. If the seller has a solid return policy this could be a good choice for that double-dime set! Report this Post to the Staff
Prethen Pillar of the Community United States 3233 Posts	Posted 04/24/2009 12:09 pm Choice VF Report this Post to the Staff
rustyboy Valued Member United States 278 Posts	Posted 04/25/2009 08:21 am Finally, a company with a good website, good photos, ok prices, and a supposed good reputation. They might get some business from me! Report this Post to the Staff
daviscfad Pillar of the Community United States 4541 Posts	Posted 04/25/2009 08:23 am I will agree with the VF-30 Report this Post to the Staff
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