Is this coin really uncirculated?

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  1. mackat

    mackat Well-Known Member

    This coin is listed for sale on eBay as uncirculated. It is very pretty, though I am in doubt over if it is in fact uncirculated. What do you think?

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    mackat, Jan 19, 2017
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  3. sam_raph

    sam_raph Active Member

    It looks pretty good. The details are very sharp, and the toning is nice. i would agree with the judgement that it is unc.
     
    sam_raph, Jan 19, 2017
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  4. green18

    green18 Unknown member Sweet on Commemorative Coins

    Lovely coin.......if the price is right snag it.......regardless of what you think the grade is. :)
     
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  5. sam_raph

    sam_raph Active Member

    I would say that $31 with shipping for that is a nice price
     
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  6. mackat

    mackat Well-Known Member

    Thank you for the help guys! I'm deciding between that one and this one:

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/381927527905

    The other one is definitely a better value, but this one is also very pretty [emoji848]


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  7. green18

    green18 Unknown member Sweet on Commemorative Coins

    Mack? Don't drink the cool aide......the unholdered specimen is much nicer. :)
     
    green18, Jan 19, 2017
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  8. mackat

    mackat Well-Known Member

    I think you're right. I did just buy another very nice graded coin, I should go with the normal one this time given its price and toning[emoji4]


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  9. sam_raph

    sam_raph Active Member

    Yes I agree the ungraded is much nicer, and has more eye appeal
     
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  10. green18

    green18 Unknown member Sweet on Commemorative Coins

    Big plus......you can touch it if you want to. :)
     
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  11. Michael K

    Michael K Well-Known Member

    I would say yes. Technically it prob has been handled and in circulation,
    but it is a spanking nice coin.
     
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  12. longnine009

    longnine009 Darwin has to eat too. Supporter

    Nice color but edges look dingy.
     
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  13. jester3681

    jester3681 Exonumia Enthusiast

    I know everyone's budget is different, but at that price, I'd snap it up in a heartbeat. I'm tempered to myself, but I'm exercising a bit more self control when it comes to purchases outside my focus area.
     
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  14. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator

    No, it is not uncirculated, it is at best an AU53. But then the slabbed coin you posted a link to is not uncirculated either, I would say it is at best an AU55. Personally, if I were choosing between the two coins, I would take the 1st one.
     
    GDJMSP, Jan 20, 2017
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  15. mackat

    mackat Well-Known Member

    Thanks guys! I put in an offer of $25 and it was accepted, I'm really looking forward to it!


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  16. Zohar444

    Zohar444 Member

    The florins are very common. Wait for a true GEM rather than compromising. You can get a near perfect specimen for $100.
     
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  17. laurentyvan

    laurentyvan Active Member

    Would NGC really have been that far off in their grading?
     
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  18. Siberian Man

    Siberian Man Senior Member

    I would say Aunc.
     
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  19. STU

    STU Active Member

    the edges took a beating some rough handling although it doesnt look to bad i myself wnt beter shape coins but as a 50 year collector i can be a bit fussy
     
    STU, Jan 20, 2017
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  20. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator

    In my opinion, absolutely. I see coins that are over-graded that badly, by NGC and PCGS both, by that much and more on a daily basis. As I have said many times, it is my opinion that in today's world they over-grade coins about 90% of the time.
     
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  21. STU

    STU Active Member

    i agree with you
     
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