1856 1C PCGS says it was repaired....

Insider quote:
IMO, the entire reverse has been "worked" to smooth the fields. Note the difference between the obvers and reverse fields. That is probably why PCGS called the coin "repaired." The damage is on the berries.[/QUOTE]

Yes that's what I was trying to point out. The reverse was likely a mess before got worked/repaired.
I'd pass on this one.

Not sure what happened when I hit post but quoting Insiders reply.

 

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To all the "Political correct," moral authorities, and thinned skinned watchdogs of free speech - you know which 2 or 3 you are:

On several occasions, I have listened to a well regarded, long time, professional grader/authenticator, silver dollar expert, major state numismatic organization president, and seminar instructor (who shall remain unnamed ) advise students, ANACS and ICG clients that: They need glasses or should have their eyes checked on a regular basis. This is because HE HAS PERSONALLY OBSERVED (over thirty years) that a large majority of collectors & dealers he has dealt with in the past... Let me paraphrase now in my words: ARE BLIND AS BATS!

PS This thread demonstrates he is correct. Additionally, even those with decent eyesight can (as I have done here) appear blind at times!

 

You know me insider and thin skinned isn't in my repertoire so... That was a bit rude especially to a green newbie looking for advise. Just sayin

 

To all the "Political correct," moral authorities, and thinned skinned watchdogs of free speech - you know which 2 or 3 you are:

Very curious & surprising comment from you in Post#43. I did not mention ANYONE in particular in my post above.

 

I Think Someone Spilled Their Coffee This morning

Edited to add: after checking PCGS auction records, most PCGS genuine 1856 flying eagles still fetch somewhere between $5-8K at auction, albeit in lower grades. As the coin in the OP is not too terrible looking I would think $8.5k would be a fair price.

 

I've never seen an 1856 FE.
How many have survived to this day?
What is the population of graded specimens?
TY

 

And I wasn't referencing you calling me thin skinned. Just giving you a little constructive criticism. When I first read that my thought was that it was a touch rude and uncalled for even for you. Take it as you will. And this has nothing to do with political correctness or people being thin skinned bro. Lets just move on. After you show Patrick who the real emoji "King" is

 

You've used faces that I cannot relate to. They don't make sense in the context of your post.

Anyway, the coffee was the only good thing. I overslept, traffic jam, long line at the bank, got the last jelly donut at work but jelly came out on my lab coat and I dropped the donut! That was just the first part of the morning before I logged on to see this typical CT thread!

...and then @Cascade rags on me.

 

The color looks off to me on the reverse between 7 and 8 o'clock. looks to me as if the rim has been repaired in that area.

 

You guys are cracking me up here.

And here I thought you were describing what the string of emojis really meant. It's like learning a new language.

 

That may be: I overslept , traffic jam , long line at the bank, got the last jelly donut at work but jelly came out on my lab coat and I dropped the donut! See, easy and fun. Besides , I can refer to a member as and they may think I'm being funny and not 100% serious.

 

Thanx,

 

I am wondering that, too. They probably suspect the sender could be a counterfeiter, or could learn how to counterfeit coins with that info.

 

It was direct and to the point yes, and no, it wasn't cushy and coddling, but "rude"? Not a chance... reality trumps handholding. If one missed or simply didn't see the issue in question, they need to do exactly as the man said, and for their own good.

When truth and reality are forced to the backseat in favor of feelings, it falls perfectly in with today's political correctness nonsense.

 

OH MY GOD! Leave it to you books. It was the very definition of rude but I'll give you it went to straight to the point. Not harsh or brash or constructive just plain rude although I wouldn't really expect you to see it as such. Should we now get into a 3 page argument over it?

 

Once the coin leaves their office, they don't have the coin to comment on! I believe the only thing they know are "Detail Codes" in the computer.
Therefore, poster got his coin back. Called PCGS and they said it was repaired but could say no more because all the customer service person sees is the "Code."

From what I hear, it's the same thing. In some rare cases, an authenticator will remember the coin or look for "notes" in the computer and tell the client what to look for that makes the coin counterfeit. These days, I'll bet all they probably say is "typical modern Chinese counterfeit."

 

Is this what you guys are referring to? Or my statement that some people may need glasses?

 

Stop crying! What the man said wasn't a tiny fraction as rude as the accusations you spew in other threads, so why is it you're so overly sensitive here yet oblivious when you're the one dishing?

Think about it.... especially considering the value of the coin in question, was what he said really that unreasonable? No, not at all. If one could not/cannot see the damage, the SHOULD either have their eyes checked or start carrying a loupe for their own good!

 

its called couth. But I wouldn't expect you to know the meaning of the word. I'm done with you on this though. I have no desire to go back and forth with your nonsense today

Man I'd hate to see the world though your Mercedes' winshield. Life's to short