1859 Silver 3 cent coin

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  1. mralexanderb

    mralexanderb Coin Collector

    This is a new acquisition to my collection. The coin is dark gray, but in good shape. What's the grade?
     

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    mralexanderb, Nov 24, 2007
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  3. clembo

    clembo A closed mind is no mind

    Looks like a nice, original coin.

    I'd say VF35-XF40
     
    clembo, Nov 24, 2007
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  4. bqcoins

    bqcoins Olympic Figure Skating Scoring System Expert

    vf25/30
     
    bqcoins, Nov 25, 2007
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  5. huntsman53

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    VF-30!


    Frank
     
    huntsman53, Nov 25, 2007
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  6. Indianhead65

    Indianhead65 Well-Known Member

    I'd say VF35. Nice coin!!
     
    Indianhead65, Nov 25, 2007
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  7. Leadfoot

    Leadfoot there is no spoon

    Having trouble deciding between VF and XF.
     
    Leadfoot, Nov 25, 2007
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  8. monkeyman

    monkeyman Coin Hoarder

    vf-30
     
    monkeyman, Nov 25, 2007
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  9. 900fine

    900fine doggone it people like me

    Vf35
     
    900fine, Nov 25, 2007
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  10. Coinlover

    Coinlover The Coin Collector

    nice coin! :D
     
    Coinlover, Nov 26, 2007
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  11. mralexanderb

    mralexanderb Coin Collector

    I'm guessing that this coin was weakly struck on the obverse. The letter F in OF is incomplete. It's missing the lower part of the F. There is really little wear on this coin to speak of. If you click on the image another window pops up and allows you to enlarge any area.

    Bruce
     
    mralexanderb, Nov 26, 2007
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  12. clembo

    clembo A closed mind is no mind

    Tough coins to grade period as they are so small and THIN. Like minting a coin on a piece of aluminum foil.

    The shield lines and reverse are what made me state my original grade and I'll stick to it.

    FV35-XF40.

    ...and I'd put this coin in my set!
     
    clembo, Nov 26, 2007
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