Love the luster. I need to bid on it with my fake money:-)
For the coin community it was good that he started this thread and discussion. Otherwise some unsuspecting soul would have paid a lot of money...
Sometimes it's good not to brag too loud. I think all of this should be taken as a good learning experience for everyone.
Sweet coin! Despite the cost I'd have it slabbed.
I agree completely. I hope to learn a lot more about this series now that I'm retired and have the time and interest to do so. I still have the...
I came to the same conclusion as well. Thanks for your input.
Some of the other certified business strike examples for the rare dates have proof like rims so sometimes the rims can't be the only criterion.
You are correct about the die crack at 12 o'clock on the reverse. I didn't notice it.
Here's a PCGS graded MS62 with similar rims. A few lower graded coins didn't have rims like this one. Is it possible that this slabbed coin is...
I've looked at a lot of 3CNs from other, more common, dates and the rims definitely look different on business strikes than the 1883 in question...
Thanks for your opinion. You are among several other CT members who's opinion I respect.
I'm going to look at a lot more post auction examples of both proof and business strikes. The thought crossed my mind that with such low mintage...
After more comparisons it can't be an altered 1873 since the position of the first 8 in an 1873 is higher than an 1883. The first 8 in the coin...
Well proof coins are more likely to have been saved since whoever bought them would have done so with the intention of keeping it. Business...
Thanks for the quick feedback. I didn't consider that this could be a proof.
I noticed a few rare 3CNs coming up for auction this week. One of them is an1883 advertised as being AU/UNC. This is a very nice looking coin...
I'm impressed! You did good:-)
Let us know what you think it is when you look at it in hand. Pretty interesting coin to say the least.
I'm still trying to find out what caused the appearance of a pillar between the second and third roman numeral on the reverse.
I wish that I didn't start this thread. I'm just too jealous of your coins. Your last post is fantastic! I hope that I can find a few even...
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