Uh, WOW. 1896 Indian Cent.

Discussion in 'Coin Chat' started by C-B-D, Jun 24, 2015.

  1. C-B-D

    C-B-D Well-Known Member

    Just look and enjoy. My friend's coin that he asked me to photograph. NGC MS65 BN. For some unknown reason, it doesn't have a star...
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    C-B-D, Jun 24, 2015
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  3. miedbe7

    miedbe7 Wayward Collector

    Beautiful coin, stunning, wowzers.

    btw...I think I might know a guy who can help your friend out

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    miedbe7, Jun 24, 2015
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  4. coinman1234

    coinman1234 Not a Well-Known Member

    Nice toner, Looks like it deserves a star to me! My guess is 66 not 65 too
     
    coinman1234, Jun 24, 2015
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  5. NSP

    NSP Well-Known Member

    I bet some vinegar and some TLC from a wire brush could get that "unsightly" color off of it...

    Just kidding! That is a beautiful coin. It probably should have the star on it. Or a CAC sticker. Or both.
     
    NSP, Jun 24, 2015
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  6. Coinchemistry 2012

    Coinchemistry 2012 Well-Known Member

    It is gorgeous. Too bad your friend didn't consign it to you so that you could sell it to me. :p
     
    Coinchemistry 2012, Jun 24, 2015
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  7. Coinchemistry 2012

    Coinchemistry 2012 Well-Known Member

    P.S. NGC is very inconsistent with its star designation. I agree that the piece should have received a star.
     
    Coinchemistry 2012, Jun 24, 2015
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  8. Aidan_()

    Aidan_() Numismatic Contributor

    You got some awesome friends CBD. What a fantastic piece. :D
     
    Aidan_(), Jun 24, 2015
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  9. coinzip

    coinzip Well-Known Member

    Very Pretty....
     
    coinzip, Jun 25, 2015
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  10. charlietig

    charlietig Well-Known Member

    Wow! :wideyed:
     
    charlietig, Jun 25, 2015
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  11. mac266

    mac266 Well-Known Member

    You're a dealer, CBD? I'm curious what the retail price would be if that coin were sold in your store. Not consigned by your friend, but if you owned it, what would you set the price at?

    Beautiful coin.
     
    mac266, Jun 25, 2015
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  12. C-B-D

    C-B-D Well-Known Member

    Not sure. I'd send it to CAC, then ask MS66 retail money, probably.
     
    C-B-D, Jun 25, 2015
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  13. -jeffB

    -jeffB Greshams LEO Supporter

    I find myself wondering how the grader must feel about typing the "BROWN" designator for a coin like that. It's the only choice, of course, since the coin is not at all "RED", but still...
     
    -jeffB, Jun 25, 2015
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  14. C-B-D

    C-B-D Well-Known Member

    When the coin isn't in the light, the greenish color in the centers appears more brown. But the purples and reds around the peripherals are exactly as shown. Nothing "brown" about them.
     
    C-B-D, Jun 25, 2015
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  15. ridgway0531

    ridgway0531 New Member

    I'm surprised to see no star designation, too. Definitely deserves it!!
     
    ridgway0531, Jun 25, 2015
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  16. mac266

    mac266 Well-Known Member

    I'm curious, not being an expert on cents, does the grader have the option of not putting any color designator?
     
    mac266, Jun 26, 2015
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  17. Coinchemistry 2012

    Coinchemistry 2012 Well-Known Member

    I don't think they do in the mint state range.
     
    Coinchemistry 2012, Jun 26, 2015
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