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Valued Member
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Found it in amongst a tub of Condor tokens and other old coppers at a market today. It's my first proper colonial copper so very happy to find it. Any opinions on grade?   www.kingstoncoincompany.co.uk
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Terrific catch! I assume you got it for a great price too?
Looks to be an 8-string variety.
Somewhere around "VG8+ Details, damaged"
Edited by CheetahCats
11/03/2010 1:59 pm
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Valued Member
 United Kingdom
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Thanks for the info cheetahcats.
It was a great price, I bought Five coins for £4 (about $6), so about $1.20!
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 United States
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Wow! Excellent buy for a $1.20.
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Valued Member
United States
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Want to double your money on that one? Just kidding! You made a great find. I think I would call it Fine-12 details at least, based on what I have seen in slabs.
ACE Mike
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Valued Member
United Kingdom
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Between VG-8 detail and Fine-12 details would be about what I was hoping. Have to say I've not found any sale prices for them in this grade, only very high grade examples. I'm tempted to keep it but really trying to be strict in not staying out my collecting area!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Jeff - Here's a link to a slabbed NGC Fine Details (F-12) specimen that was sold by Heritage. Upon inspection of the specimen's reverse you'll notice that its devices are slightly better defined. Hence the VG-8+ Details opinion of your specimen. http://coins.ha.com/common/view_ite...&Lot_No=3131The price you paid for your specimen is spectacular! The Fine specimen noted above sold for US $373.75 just last month. - Cheetah Edited by CheetahCats
11/03/2010 11:02 pm
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United Kingdom
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I agree cheetahcats, Definately a noticeable difference on the F 12 example. If I sell it i'll stick to a VG 8+ details description. My mark up on $1.20 should still be pretty good  Thanks very much for the opinions www.kingstoncoincompany.co.uk
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Found it in amongst a tub of Condor tokens A "tub" of Conder tokens? ARRRGHHH!  So frustrating, I'm over HERE, and all the tokens are over THERE. Edited by Conder101
11/04/2010 09:24 am
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Valued Member
United Kingdom
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Don't get me wrong it not swimming in condor tokens here! But admittedly they are comparitively easy to find cheaply in lower grades. If you ever get a chance go go for a coin hunt in London, i'll be happy to give a few tips on places to start
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Don't get me wrong it not swimming in condor tokens here! But admittedly they are comparitively easy to find cheaply in lower grades. If you ever get a chance go go for a coin hunt in London, i'll be happy to give a few tips on places to start I bet. Some of my best sources for specimens are out of the U.K... and we're not just talking about Conder Tokens either. |
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United States
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Great pickup!
VG10 Details/damage
swcoin.ecrater.com
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United States
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Valued Member
United States
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A nicely centered coin with a small amount of porosity. I think you did very well!
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Valued Member
United Kingdom
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Thanks all for your comments! Decided to put it up on ebay.... ends Sunday if anyone is interested :-D www.kingstoncoincompany.co.uk
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