1899 1 lira Italy Umberto I - Grade it to me Please!

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  1. Wal888

    Wal888 Well-Known Member

    Hi Experts,
    I just received it in my hands now, but I see some artificial luster (I don't know what). At naked eyes the coin has a strong luster. Is this luster just silver polishment? Seems to me that was cleaned with a some kind of paint. Could you tell me something about her? And grade it to me please.
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    If you need more pictures I provide promptly.
    Thanks in advance.
     
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  3. eddiespin

    eddiespin Fast Eddie

    Hi. Cleaned. Around EF. Maybe half a bill with some luck.
     
  4. jcm

    jcm Active Member

    Definitely cleaned. I'd say F-VF, average circulated.
     
  5. Wal888

    Wal888 Well-Known Member

    Fortunately, I purchased her for $10. Did not a bad deal.
    Thank you all.
     
  6. serafino

    serafino Well-Known Member

    Nice coin, strong strike. Solid VF in my book. On Ebay this grade of coin would bring in more than you paid.
     
  7. DallasCoinsNThings

    DallasCoinsNThings Numismaniac

    I agree... a Solid VF. Looking on EBay, though, the Sold Prices (NOT ones for Sale) for one in similar condition would probably be $10-$15. So, you made a purchase that isn't bad, but you probably won't get much more than that for it.
     
  8. Wal888

    Wal888 Well-Known Member

    Thanks @serafino and @DallasCoinsNThings. I'll keep it in my collection by now.
     
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