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Yeah, I was looking and admiring that beauty on ebay! If I hadn't already picked up my proof; you would have had some competition here! How is it in hand? |
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It's very nice. Pretty heavily toned, but I would say it well deserves at least an AU-53 grade. I'd also say that it's one of those coins that has to be looked at under a loupe to see the detail completely because of the color, which could explain the low ending price. I have an 1849-O Half Dime that is a lot like this. Edited by coinguybrian
07/17/2009 4:05 pm
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Quote:It's very nice. Pretty heavily toned, but I would say it well deserves at least an AU-53 grade. I'd also say that it's one of those coins that has to be looked at under a loupe to see the detail completely because of the color, which could explain the low ending price. I have an 1849-O Half Dime that is a lot like this. Are you referring to the NGC MS-63 in the listing? or the one you purchased from me? |
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Nah, not the NGC MS-63 (I hope at least). I just bought it yesterday and it will probably take a few days to arrive.
I'm talking about the one I bought from you.
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Oh, ok. I'm glad you like it. :-) Yeah, the even slightly mottled toning kind of makes the devices blend into the fields. The luster is a bit harder to judge I thought. It's definitely there, and quite abundant; but the toning masks it a lot on the obverse so it's hard to tell where it starts and ends. On other Seated coins I have, it's a lot easier to tell exactly where the luster has worn off due to circulation hairlines/rub. The reverse definitely has a better cartwheel affect. |
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I don't like really bright white coins that much anyway. Either toned and flashy, or more subdued like this (I prefer the flashy toned ones for my album though).
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Well unfortunately, the 1890-S turned out way too dark in hand. It really stinks how all the coins (pretty much) I buy for type end up not being up to the picture standard...
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:-( Sorry to hear shadow. Yeah, ebay is a gamble. All you can do is make an educated risk. Are you going to send it back? Well, at least you got a great rip on that 20 center! I just bought one too, which I will be posting soon. Not nearly as good of an overall value as yours though. Are you putting together a Dansco 7070? If so, the dime you bought from me would be a strong filler. I heartily suggest starting one if you haven't already...:-) |
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I am sending this one back certainly...I paid close to retail only because it was for my type set. I get some monster deals on ebay, but for type set coins, it just looks like that isn't the case. I have a dansco 7070 coming together, but I guess I'm just too picky, lol. |
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I have a dansco 7070 coming together, but I guess I'm just too picky, lol. Give us pictures shadow!  We're having a type set marathon run lately.... |
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Posted 07/17/2009 4:03 pm
