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I know the pictures are small, but it went for VF money and this was one I wanted to upgrade. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...91942449&ru=http://shop.ebay.com:80/%3F_from=R40&_trksid=p4712.m570.l1313&_nkw=370391942449&_sacat=See-All-Categories&_fvi=1&_rdc=1 Opinions? |
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I think you did pretty well. Looks like the photo may have hurt the overall price, which happens alot.
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Thanks. Yeah, I would say it is XF-AU or so. I have to admit though, part of the reason I bid on it is because I thought it had a very miniscule shot at being the overdate(probably less than 1%, but still a shot). It's hard to make out what is going on in the tiny pic, so I blew it up to try to study the bottom loop of the "8"...then compared it to certified XF-AU examples of both the 18-s and the 18/7-s.  Doubtful, and I'm obviously fine with it if it isn't the overdate, but that tiny chance adds a bit to the excitement factor.  Edited by johnny54321
06/10/2010 8:08 pm
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If it is the overdate you will officially be the luckiest person in the world. Still a great deal and looks like a nice original coin.  |
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Yeah, well a lot of things would have to go right. Even if it has the right look in hand, it could be altered. I am willing to bet there are more altered dates than genuine overdates. There are certain diagnostics(die flow pattern and die pits next to the date) that will require examination with a loupe. Also, the 8 looks close, but still a little off compared to the genuine overdates though I can't quite make out what's going on. It will definitely be educational. :-)
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LOL - I've picked up a few of these for the same reason. No luck as of yet.
I keep hoping though.....
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I think its an EF coin - just really tough to tell what the actual color of the coin is and true wear. Head and shield both seem to have pretty good detail. I would think that in hand, it'll look much better, and may have a shot at AU due to detail and/or luster.
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That would be a sweet pickup if it is the overdate. I'm hoping for you. Keep us updated!
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That would be a sweet pickup if it is the overdate. Thanks scooby. I'll post the coin when I get it in hand. I'm certainly not counting on it this time. |
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It does look similar to the other examples you posted. Either way, it would still be a good deal. Good luck!
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It does look similar to the other examples you posted. Don't you go and get my hopes up now... sheesh, I don't even know what I'd do with a $10,000 18/7-s. After running around the house screaming for a couple of days, I guess I'd send it off to ANACS and then consult Heritage for the sale. |
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pft, I would keep it. Slabbed of course. Basically money in the bank, with a better return of investment if you ask me.
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06/11/2010 5:22 pm
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pft, I would keep it. Slabbed of course. Basically money in the bank, with a better return of investment if you ask me. I wouldn't keep a $10,000 coin that I didn't collect. I like SLQs, but am not really into varieties, so I'd sell it and dump the money into coins I collect, and buy something for my wife... Ok, now it's time for me to wake up...  |
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Hmmmm...The picture does look like an 1818/7 overdate... (Johnny! Calm down and quit running around the house like that!)  |
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Posted 06/10/2010 8:06 pm
