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New Member
United Kingdom
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Hey all, My first post on the forum  Just wondering if anyone could help with grading and info on this coin? Seems in pretty good condition compared to others I have seen, though I'm no expert!   Thanks in advance! |
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Rest in Peace
United States
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First off:  The pics are a bit blurry, but my gut is telling me VF-35. I'd give it an XF if the reverse eagle detail was stronger. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Edited by TNG
07/27/2010 11:49 am
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New Member
 United Kingdom
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Thanks guys,
Yea sorry about the pictures, best I could do for the time being!
Some things that dont seem to come across in the pictures:
Liberty is quite clearly visible in my opinion and "in god we trust" is partially legible.
Are these common coins at all?
Cheers!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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The mintage figure for the 1877-S is 8,996,000. That's a lot compared to the rest of the series (1838-1891) but the series is scarce as a whole. This coin would fetch anywhere between $50~$80 based on condition. The reason Liberty shows more prominently than In God We Trust is that "Liberty" is incuse and the motto on the reverse is raised. The higher points wear first. Nice coin. Edited by SeatedNut
07/27/2010 1:25 pm
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New Member
United Kingdom
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Thanks SeatedNut!
Still makes me wonder how it got into my hands, I must have had it about 6 years now in a collection of coins that were given to me. Must have made the trip across the pond to the UK quite some years ago as I imagine the person I took over from had them a long time.
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New Member
United Kingdom
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oh and did you agree with the previous grading opinions seatednut?
Thanks again
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Rest in Peace
United States
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I would also say VF-30/35, maybe cleaned I can't tell...
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New Member
United States
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VF25, maybe 30. Good rims and drapery detail; a little too much wear on the back to warrant an XF.
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Valued Member
United States
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I originally said that VF is far too high for the amount of wear on the reverse, but upon a second look I would have to concur with VF. A solid VF-20 is what I would give this coin.
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New Member
United Kingdom
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Cheers guys,
I shouldnt think its been cleaned, unless it had been years ago, as far as I know its been in the box I have it in for a few decades at least!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Can't really tell much about the cleaning but I do agree with VF-20
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Posted 07/27/2010 11:43 am
