Yeah or Nea?

Thinking of buying this one, what do you think

https://ebay.io/m/yxgDto

 

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It's a PASS for me. Bad condition plus you can't tell that it's an 1872.

 

Looks more like an 1873 or 1878.

 

I think the price is to high for the poor grade. I would hold off for a nicer coin in better condition even if it cost more.

 

Nay. Too low ball for me.

NGC has it listed PrAg for $80.00 so it seems like a good price/deal.

I would like/be happy over the price for this keydate, but I think I would be unhappy with the coin.

 

I would need to see it in person, hard to tell the date.

 

i agree. Enlarged it looks a dead ringer for 1878.

 

For a key date, I'd want the date to be clear enough that there is no doubt.

 

Might look better in hand but the pic says no thanks.

 

I wouldn't touch it either. The date is "iffy" and condition very poor. It's your choice though so go for it if you like it.

Bruce

 

I have bought coins in similar condition as "hole fillers" until I could find a better one. If I didn't find a better one, then I, at least had one. I agree with the others that this looks a lot like a 1878. But, the worn 2 can look like an 8. In hand you may be able to read the date better? Like has been pointed out, it's what you are happy with. I totally understand having a tight budget. But, I would try my best to make sure the date is legible. If there is a return option, you could buy it, and if the date wasn't good enough, return it. But, check out the return policy very carefully. Sometimes the return gets expensive. Bottom line is, do you like it enough to maybe have it for a very long time? Can you increase your budget enough to get a better one? The one that needs to be happy with the purchase is you.