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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Numinaut, post: 3105817, member: 91259&quot;]Hi Doug, thanks for the input. I am considering what you are saying but it is difficult to respond without writing a page or two. Though I say I’m a casual collector, don’t think I can’t appreciate this coin, lowly though it may be. I have a very large library and spend many hours studying coins, and have for many years. I would hope I’m in your 1% who can look beyond the faults.</p><p>The underlying coin here has great artistry, style, historical and technical interest, but due to the altered surface, you could almost say it is a real coin disguised as a fake. I haven’t identified the seller, but anyone who is interested can find out easily enough by googling the photo caption. There are other similar examples on the site. No mention is made of altered surfaces. Imagine if someone did this to a 1794 cent and tried to pass it off at an EAC meeting.</p><p>I don’t normally sell any coins, and don’t really want to be rid of this one. I obviously couldn’t sell it for what I paid. The market value is maybe half that, on a good day. The trade idea sounds ok if someone wanted it. I’m happy to keep it though.</p><p>Thanks for your advice.</p><p>Almost forgot - I&#039;m hoping to go to the FUN show next month in Orlando on Thursday or Friday. I might take the coin along if anyone wants to look at it.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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