Got this one in the mail today

Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by rlm's cents, Jan 9, 2009.

  1. rlm's cents

    rlm's cents Numismatist

    I am reasonably sure that this coin has not been oiled or soaped. It is about as well struck a 24-S as I have seen. Since no one has slammed it too bad, I will say that it is compliments of HCC i.e. Budgood. And I am pleased all around about it.
     
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  3. Bedford

    Bedford Lackey For Coin Junkies

    Thanks- RLM I appreciate it, I am pretty sure myself that the coin was not treated with oil or anything else too.

    Its always nice to see the responses & sit on the sidelines some times.:)
     
  4. zekeguzz

    zekeguzz lmc freak

    Looked awfully shiny to me too. Oil, huh. Whoda thunk. What a waste. Still it's a mighty nice looking cent.
     
  5. Bedford

    Bedford Lackey For Coin Junkies

    Read the thread- the buyer doesnt think it was coated .
    I sold it & I know it wasnt coated with anything.
     
  6. zekeguzz

    zekeguzz lmc freak

    Then what's the shine from? A copper cent cent should have SOME patina. New proofs don't even shine like that. And I still say that I like the coin. Is it in an Airtite or plastic container of some kind? :pencil:
     
  7. Bedford

    Bedford Lackey For Coin Junkies


    Looks like a bid picture to me , possibly its in a 2x2 with mylar over it or just glare. I dont see the "shine" .

    Here is my picture of the coin as displayed on the website.
     

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  8. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator

    Guys, you are nisreading my comment -

    - was made merely for the purpose of illustration. I was merely saying that coins that have been washed in a soap and coins that have been coated with oil - can and often do look like that. I was not saying the coin was or was not coated with anything.
     
  9. mralexanderb

    mralexanderb Coin Collector

    Sharp looking coin. It's on my want list.

    Bruce
     
  10. DJP7x0s

    DJP7x0s Sometimes Coins Arouse Me

    Thats a nice coin. Mr. BudGoods Pictures are clear and easy to see. That is one of the nicest 24S I have ever seen.

    Based on Mr. BudGoods pictures, I would say AU-53 with exceptional strike. It is nice to get a better look at the jaw.
     
  11. cherylkubucko

    cherylkubucko Grandma Froggie

    I am still learning how to grade put that looks good to me. thanks for sharing. Cheryl
     
  12. Arizona Jack

    Arizona Jack The Lincoln-ator

    I would take the word of a knowledgable numismatist anyday over a pic on the net.

    Also, you can try this your self....do a before and after pic of a RB or BR copper and use some Coincare or Blue Ribbon. It's quite obvious once you know what to look for.
     
  13. rlm's cents

    rlm's cents Numismatist

    Heard from PCGS today. It got a 63 BROWN.
     
  14. Arizona Jack

    Arizona Jack The Lincoln-ator

    Once I received the coin in hand, I guessed a 62 BR and kept that private between Dick and myself. I was pleasantly suprised today to get my latest batch of grades and see this as a 63 BR.

    Another perfect example of the difficulty to both take a digital image, and to grade from one.:kewl:
     
  15. Boss

    Boss Coin Hoarder

    You scored there RLM. Big money!! Market grading I guess most would think, but justified as the strike is unbelieveable.
     
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