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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I picked up this 1857 flying Eagle today, I am hoping I got it at a good price. I think it has some good detail, but the motto is very weak or maybe Struck Through Grease. Any opinions on this, or grade and value would be helpful.   |
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Valued Member
United States
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I am not at all good at this series but I would say VF+; this is just my opinion thouhg.There is a decent amount of wear
Edit changed due to learning about the FE series more!
Edited by needgames4lyfe
05/27/2010 6:27 pm
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Rest in Peace
United States
4849 Posts |
Way stronger than F-12 imo.... I think it only has XF wear, but strike issues would bring it down to high VF-30/35 market grade. Nice lookin coin!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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This was struck on a misaligned die and ended up with a very poor strike. It looks like a VF/XF coin as far as wear goes. Maybe XF40.
Edited by Prethen
05/27/2010 5:58 pm
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Moderator
 United States
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It's definitely got strike issues. It was weakly struck that would account for the "mushy" reverse details. Obverse has XF45 details but I would downgrade due to the overall strike to XF40. CDN bid is $95
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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
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Interesting replies you all are giving. I do not have that much experience with this series. I like hearing your opinions on the strike issues, they do make sense. Are you all saying that if this coin was sent in to be graded (not that I would send it in) that it might get a VF/XF grade? I guess I am asking this because I am not sure how a TPG would deal with the poor strike issue. I bought this today at a small local coin shop for $22, so I guess I did ok. |
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United States
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$22? You did just fine! A TPG would at the very least give it a VF++ grade. I think it would make XF though. swcoin.ecrater.com
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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That's an excellent buy price.  |
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Valued Member
United States
285 Posts |
Great buy at $22, I recently paid $20 for one in good condition!
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Rest in Peace
United States
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I bought this today at a small local coin shop for $22, so I guess I did ok. I'd go back to the shop and see what else they had for sale at 25% book.. Nice score! |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I would have jumped all over that one for $22. Nice VF or better coin.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I would give this a VF-12 grade. It seems that alot of FE's show a weak STATES. Does everyone else see this trend to?
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Rest in Peace
United States
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I would give this a VF-12 grade. What is VF-12?  |
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Posted 05/27/2010 5:40 pm
