Very true. That is what I have encountered also. What I do find is that in some cases the dealers coin is nicer than is what is being auctioned...
That is what counts the most!
Well most people (not all) on this board have cleaned, preservered, or dipped a coin at one time or another. Just not like the coin Doctors -...
Well - as I said not an expert on these. Then again how many times will you ask before you get it certified. That will end all speculation from...
Not an expert - even though yours is a little porous or corroded it does not seem to have the same sharp strike as the real example you posted....
Certainly an interesting coin. Don't know anything about them, but the face really looks ultra high relief.
So you say no price to cheap for a problem coin - does that apply to this porous coin also -http://www.cointalk.com/forum/t61658/? :mouth:
I think you said it best. I can only see buying pedigree coins if you are willing to pay the premium some of them demand. The only 100% sure way...
I have to disagree from my perspective. "Impulse buying" does not equate to "problems" - all the times. Plus some of us would have to travel far...
Without know the true color of the coin it is hard to say. I also put the details at VF20 and maybe $10 to $15. Just my opinion.
I can't really tell from the pictures. I think I see a lot of little hits. What is going on with the F and forehead?
Probably grade might make a difference.
Nice coppers Kanga!
Well I like the reverse, but the speckled look on the obverse is not my cup of tea. The reverse just seems a nice even toning across the coin.
I would find a nice sturdy envelope for them and leave them in the original packaging.
This is one of the reasons why I like to use paypal. First because I am more worried about a honest mistake with a member - letter gets lost, etc....
I would say AU53 on the 1857 and would have said AU58 on the original coin.
How about a close-up - cause from this angle it does remind me of Durante. :)
Thanks for sharing the rest of the original note. Very cool indeed. I think the designs on these old notes are nicer than the current ones.
When you collect by variety sometimes you take what you can get. Plus they could post an NC variety and it becomes a steal. I see what toad is...
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