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Pillar of the Community
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Bedrock of the Community
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Looks okay to me. It first appears to be a re-punched mint mark. The first being to the left, the second to the right. Maybe there is a variety? My second guess would be Might be shot at the slightest angle. The shadow from the light makes the body of the S look as if it is to the left. ( The dark shadow ) The bright silver S seems to be in the right place.
It does not look like an added mint mark to me.
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Pillar of the Community
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Could be because of the way the picture is tilted. With key dates it should always be a question of authenticity, especially in this grade. This could be a $200+ coin in this grade (if accurate). Since it is raw, I would think twice. However, the seller does have good feedback. There might be a website with known mintmark locations that you could check. Anyone know?
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When it comes to something important like forging mint marks I always make sure I can get the coin in my hand and inspect it before I buy... or make sure there is a good return policy
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Well, I just looked at about 100 pics of the '32-s. The vast majority have the mm centered right where you would expect it. But there were a few with the mm off to the left a bit, and a very few with the mm way over to the left just as this one is. So I suppose it is a legit location . . . . . . right now it is $5.50 . . . . . . I think I will bit $6.00. Think I will win it?  |
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This got me curious, so I went to Heritage and looked at 32-S mintmark positions. So I put together a grid of 5 certified coins, compared to the ebay coin (enlarging and adjusting perspective/angle):  |
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Bedrock of the Community
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I think it looks like a authentic 32 S ... and seller has a good return policy.
I would think this coin will go for $180+ pretty easily.
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It does look far to the left.
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Pillar of the Community
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Well it looks like the bidding has begun!
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With 3 days left, it's almost at $200 with 14 bids.
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Sold for $202.50 (15 bids)
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Posted 05/25/2011 12:08 pm
