Wow nice coin... May I ask which source you chose for this coin in the end? I don't think apmex sells these... I think the late 19th century European gold coins look amazing - especially the Belgium, Bavaria, Prussia, Hungary and Russian ones...
thanks...I know it was probably a bit more than I should have paid but it was in the best shape of the ones I could find...I am not in any way able to grade a coin...what would you say the grade is? I am going to order some of these to put it in (and future nice coins, thanks sivereagle): http://www.airtiteholders.com/Categories/category.aspx?CID=1
well...shucks...I thought it might be higher...I shoulda taken the advice and gone with these: NEN 1872-A Gold 10 Mark NGC MS-66 = $249 1872-A Gold 10 Mark NGC MS-65= $219 Steinbergs 1872-A Gold 10 Mark NGC MS-66 = $195 1872-A Gold 10 Mark NGC MS-67 = $250 live and learn
I think the photo I bought it from was a bit misleading... it doesnt show the nick in the ear and looks in general better shape...not that I am disappointed...I think its a nice coin...next time though I have to be a bit more carefull.
The nick in the ear is a minor distraction, but it counts. What keeps the coin from grading higher are the rim dings. If not for them it would be a 65 easy.