45-50 IMO
Another option: soak in acetone ,then wrap in brown paper and leave in desk drawer or on windowsill for a year or so. Amazing things can happen.
I hate returning coins, too. Since you bought it with an idea to sell, I think you will do fine.
I think anything under $100 for the 1877s would be reasonable.
Something about it seems off, esp. the look of the reverse. Those marks that go under CENTS strike me as unusual. But , I do not know the series.
If that came out of a roll, it's freaking amazing. I don't care if it's cleaned, dipped whatever, that is quite a score. High five!
given the old holder, assigned xf45, but nowadays 50-53. nice looking half dime!
It's very hard to grade from photos (duh!). I would infer this: from the buyer's photos, there is AU detail but xf luster. To me that suggests...
thanks, difficult to tell without seeing it up close.
I'm not sure about those 3 dark spots on the obv, that might preclude a straight grade. I would be inclined to accept the offer.
I would be upset to be lowballed like that too, but I don't think the thread should be deleted as it demonstrates buying tactics that are all too...
The rev looks like the remnants of a mount as Dougmeister pointed out. The obv has a number of tiny bumps and blobs that make me think it's a...
thanks Eduard, I did not know about the notched stars, nor that it is somewhat scarce. I appreciate the attribution!
I'll post the grades Monday PM.
Useful information about the secret service. Overall I don't think they have the time or resources to investigate issues with collector coins,...
can you provide a little more history on these counterfeits? I have never heard of them.
I just have a couple for type, here is one. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I think F15, I really like the look of the coin and the history it represents. Much more attractive and interesting to me than the standard...
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