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Wild Bill Pillar of the Community United States 744 Posts	Posted 02/28/2011 4:39 pm I just found another "Pointed 5" in circulation and this is about the average condition I find.....I do not have a Canadian Coin Grading book so, I'm not great at grading Canadian coins.....so my question is "what is this avrage grade?" Report this Post to the Staff

SHAFTA9a Bedrock of the Community Canada 10743 Posts	Posted 02/28/2011 6:18 pm You know Bill.. I have so much trouble grading Canadian coins, I really don't know...a guess, maybe EF. Nice pointed 5 though, I have a couple of these. Report this Post to the Staff
TwoCentsWorth Valued Member Canada 250 Posts	Posted 02/28/2011 9:42 pm In hand it may be EF-40...but from the picture if I was buying it on ebay I'd bid VF-30 prices. Nice find! Report this Post to the Staff
littlemoney Pillar of the Community Canada 902 Posts	Posted 03/01/2011 4:59 pm Needs to be MS to be worth anything Bill, sorry Report this Post to the Staff
Wild Bill Pillar of the Community United States 744 Posts	Posted 03/01/2011 10:58 pm Quote: Needs to be MS to be worth anything Bill, sorry Even if the Numismatic value of a 1985 Pointed 5 in EF condion is only 3 or 4 bucks.......I would find it very, very difficult to toss any $3 variety back in the "wild". I am very lucky to be someone that searches rolls for the "Hobby" of it....not for profit littlemoney is right on the mark with reminding me not to have any illusions of great value because circulation.....when I do find little treasures like this in circulation....my heart beat always gets faster and I get excited with the find....it's always a "rush" with being a person in recovery......this is the least expensive addiction I've ever had....and I find it very rewarding Edited by Wild Bill 03/01/2011 11:01 pm Report this Post to the Staff
jimgimli New Member Canada 39 Posts	Posted 03/02/2011 01:07 am well said wildbill Report this Post to the Staff
pk_boomer Valued Member Canada 51 Posts	Posted 05/07/2011 2:13 pm Yeah I would say about VF30 also...I've been looking for one of these for some time now. They sell regularly on ebay for 12-15 bucks, even in lower grades like this. Report this Post to the Staff
Tam Valued Member United States 200 Posts	Posted 05/07/2011 8:14 pm I have to agree, even though it's the less-common, the real value doesn't show until the MS states. However, this is for grading, not value, LOL. {Even though those two terms are symbiotic}. Well, I do agree that it is above the F-12 range, in that the shoulder fold shows well, as does the drape under. The crown and rim beads are distinct. The issue is with the Laurels on the reverse. The stem doesn't show distintcly through the middle of the leaves, and there is loss at the points of the leaves. VF-30. If it wasn't for the reverse, I'd state EF. In any case, congrat's on your find, wish I was that fortunate. Edited by Tam 05/07/2011 8:21 pm Report this Post to the Staff
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