ChrisKampmann

Hello All,

Since I had so much fun with my first post of a 1922 Lincoln No D, I decided to try another coin. I find you guys much easier to talk to versus my hometown coin dealer. Up for opinion is an 1871 Seated Liberty my opinion on this coin is conflicting. I feel like Liberty is worn, but is seems like the obverse is really good. I am expecting the opinion to be a VF, but without you guys I would have been completely lost trying figure out the coin collecting bussiness. I will have many more coins to ask you guys about, I think I also have a MS Indian Head, but I will need your opinion too. Let me know what you think of this.
Cheers,
Chris Kampmann

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Leadfoot

Hi Chris. VF (or even low-end XF) seems about right, detail wise.

While some are prooflike, I'm concerned with a lack of luster -- the coin has an odd look to it, and I can't quite put my finger on it.

ksparrow

It looks VF to me too. I believe I see some vertical striations in the right obv. field which might indicate a prior cleaning, but can't be sure.

mark_h

I am confused - without seeing liberty clearly on the shield I have to go with F-12. The pictures make it look flat in color so probably over-dipped. Just my opinion. I look at the seated dollars almost every time I go into the coin store - one of these days I might get one.

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GDJMSP

The coin has been harshly cleaned, fine scratches all over the place. And it has very unusual wear pattern. I would normally suspect it was a jewelry piece given all of the wear on the obv and little on the rev - but I can see no signs of mounting. Perhaps it was set in a bezel that prevented that.

As for grade F12 at best and probably VG10.

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ChrisKampmann

Thanks for the advice guys, I am slowly learning how the coin world works. I just want to make sure I have a good idea of what I have on hand. I think I want to start selling some of the collection to upgrade the Flying Eagles, Indian Head, and Lincoln Cents that I have.
Cheers,
Chris Kampmann