Any Chance Of Being Choice Unc Bu? $10 Indian

Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by mralexanderb, Sep 9, 2008.

  1. mralexanderb

    mralexanderb Coin Collector

    Just looking at these pictures made me shudder to think that this is an UNC coin. Granted, it's GOLD and we all have salivated, one time or another, over GOLD, but can this be an uncirculated piece? Help me here. Are my eyes failing me or do I see a scam? Do I now go back and let all the TPG's do the work for me?

    OK, here...Look: Why are there so many marks on the face and in the field on the obverse, and still called a BU. Is it the photography or what? It's on eBay at:

    http://cgi.ebay.com/1916-S-10-GOLD-Indian-Eagle-CHOICE-UNC-CHOICE-BU_W0QQitemZ280262601208QQihZ018QQcategoryZ39471QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
    or, 280262601208[​IMG]
    Bruce
     

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  3. spock1k

    spock1k King of Hearts

  4. Leadfoot

    Leadfoot there is no spoon

    AU at best to me
     
  5. stainless

    stainless ANTONINIVS

    Ding on cheek automatically disqualifies this coin

    Nice coin though:thumb:


    stainless
     
  6. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator

    Definitely not unc, XF/AU.
     
  7. mralexanderb

    mralexanderb Coin Collector

    I believe that Greatsoutherncoin has been mentioned here at CT before. This auction is just so ludicrous that even I, had to say something. Is this their MO? I'm trying to be nice here, but Is this how they do business? If so, I'll just say, KEEP AWAY!!!

    Bruce
     
  8. mralexanderb

    mralexanderb Coin Collector

    spock1k---That sure sounded like an evil laugh. hahahahaha...ha

    Bruce
     
  9. gopher29

    gopher29 Coin Hoarder

  10. spock1k

    spock1k King of Hearts

    i thought the OP was joking thats why i laughed i didnt think it was a serious question :)
     
  11. spock1k

    spock1k King of Hearts

    oops i just realized you were the OP :)
     
  12. ksparrow

    ksparrow Coin Hoarder Supporter

    Au, the lack of obverse luster also makes me wonder about cleaning on that side, too.
     
  13. mralexanderb

    mralexanderb Coin Collector

    I was trying to be sarcastic, really.

    Bruce
     
  14. Treashunt

    Treashunt The Other Frank

    Sure, it is BU, Beat Up.

    Or it WAS BU before it was circulated.
     
  15. 900fine

    900fine doggone it people like me

    Lotsa wear on the eagle's wing. Can't blame that on weak strike. Beatdown baggy.

    It's a shame... 1916-S is a better date.
     
  16. spock1k

    spock1k King of Hearts

    just buy any in 66 date wont matter
     
  17. davidh

    davidh soloist gnomic

    Major hits on cheek, jaw and neck. The overall granular look of the field makes me think this could be a cast copy. Not nearly a "Choice BU", whatever that means.
     
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