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Valued Member
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Edited by youngfee101
01/23/2010 02:36 am
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Basement slabbing aside, not even CLOSE to MS66 as posted in auction.
Hair-lined to all heck. I cant go right to the limb since I cannot say with any absolute certainty about it's cleaning history, but with such a preposterous label I would bet it has had a bath or two in jewelry cleaner at least.
The incuse design on these coins can shield the inside against dings so even when dipped it would not show as wear, the fields however tell a much different story,...this coin HAS been handled. Small abrasions and hits seemingly everywhere.
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Valued Member
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thanks for the info! I really want a quarter eagle there are a lot on ebay! not looking for a certain date just want one haha any tips are appreciated! |
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Pillar of the Community
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i agree with RFB you can do a whole lot better stay away from that one
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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It is cleaned (tons of hairlines) and possible AU-50 (note wing). The $2.50 are common and pretty easy to acquire> I would get one slabbed by PCGS or NGC. You can do way better than this for less than $300. This coin is worth bullion value.
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Valued Member
United States
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thanks guys! I'll search for one thats slabbed.
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I wouldn't buy from that seller with stolen money.
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Valued Member
United States
118 Posts |
one quick question.
i was at a coin shop today and they were selling an indian head for $150 it wasn't in bad condition but there was this burn mark on the date so you can't even read the second digit haha
Would it still be an ok buy considering it's gold value. maybe a good keeper in the long run?
all comments appreciated~
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I would stay away from the coin you saw at the shop....with that burn you will get something that really has only melt value (unless that is what you want). Buy something you would be proud to keep til the day you die - if you feel that way abt it, other will too, and you'll have an easier time selling it if necessary. That ebay one is possibly the worst I've seen......ms-66, with those terrible marks in the field? I only consider buying slabs from pcgs, ngc and sometimes anacs....they seem to have the best rep with collectors. |
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I wouldn't buy a damaged "generic" (common date) gold coin unless it was at or below melt.
I think the best bet on an Indian quarter eagle is to find a choice AU-58 example slabbed by PCGS, NGC, ICG, or ANACS. Such a coin is likely one that was submitted in hopes of getting a mint state grade but the grading service detected slight wear. It would be guaranteed genuine and undamaged and might have much better eye appeal than one graded MS-60 to MS-62. Plus, it should sell for less!
Good luck!
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find a choice AU-58 example slabbed by PCGS, NGC, ICG, or ANACS. That is a statement which could be applied to any issue, anywhere. There are *pristine* coins in AU58 slabs which your wisest collecting friends couldn't tell from a high-end MS65, and if you're going to do a 7070, IMO this is the way to go. |
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Thanks guys!
Ya I'll save up a little more and get a slabbed one!
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