I’ve always had a long-standing rule of never buying coins in details holders or straight graded below G04. Last night I finally broke that rule on a whim when I got the winning bid on this straight graded AG03. I couldn’t resist the honest wear and thinking about all the stories this coin could tell. Best of all it didn’t break the bank. Does anyone have any other favorite lowballs to post? Coins that you actually like and not just purchased for registry points?
Mine , FREE, Dug while Metal Detecting as crude as it is ,I am fortunate to have found it . Fugio Cent .
It's hard to find a nice low grade certified coin with so much detail, and a full date. Nice coin. Congrats
The next highest bidder bid only a dollar below my top bid. I paid above PCGS guide, but when comparing other recent auction prices of low grade examples I’m happy with how I came out. It’s nice to have one that isn’t severely corroded or holed.
Wow, can’t beat the price on that one! I’ve never found anything with value other than pocket change.
I try to avoid coins below VERY FINE (I have some exceptions). And I really try to avoid DETAILS coins. EXCEPTIONS When I can't find an undamaged one (I'll reluctantly go for a space filler). OR When I can't afford an undamaged one. This coin is graded AU Details. I got it for about a half to a third of catalog.
Nice it has a good patina. Here is one I bought for $3 the other day. Unfortunately the date has been worn away or else it would have been worth many times what I payed. Oh well, I just thought it was a neat coin to pick up for $3. 19-- Clad Kennedy half dollar, Genuine - PO01 details
Interesting. I didn't think a coin could be graded, even PO01 Genuine/Details, if it couldn't be dated.
i recently read an article at PCGS that was about collecting the really worn ones... Does anyone have a complete set or one in progress? https://www.pcgs.com/news/collecting-a-low-ball-set-of-kenney-half-dollars
I got mine in change when I hijacked @lordmarcovan's time machine and hacked the date, going way back in time. LOL