I would either upgrade my chain cent or get an early gold piece (pre 1820).
A bit of a weak strike/worn die on the obverses, but I see nothing to suggest that the coins would grade any lower than 66 -- with the possible...
p.s. cool clashed die too!
This will be a very interesting auction to watch -- top-pop FB 1916 mercs don't surface very often.... Any guesses as to the final hammer price?
King Farouk >> King Spock ;) :D
Why do you think it will change?
LDHair, if you ever want to get rid of that beauty, please let me know. :) Here's my addition to the thread: [img][img]
Did they brainwash you in California? ;)
That's quite a difference between photographs -- particularly the obverse. The first photos give the appearance of both obverse and reverse being...
I'm (gasp) with GDJMSP on this one.... That's a lot of money (to me) for a coin that (apparently) isn't good for the grade. I also think the...
+1 -- it is either one or the other.
A Farouk pedigree would add significant value to a coin.
I agree with your agreement. :)
High-end VF IMO. I'd need to see the coin in hand to be sure, but it seems to be lacking the luster of an XF.
IMO, those are flow lines and the result of die wear. They do not detract from the value of the coin. To the contrary, coins with flow lines...
I like your idea! I would love to do a 17xx type set. :)
I (think I) see high point wear and some slight luster imparement. Therefore it looks like an AU 58 to me. However, I reserve the right to...
PCGS/NGC grade: MS 64 NTC grade: MS 66
Very nice!
Nice collection with many TOUGH coins!
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