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<p>[QUOTE="Marshall, post: 1720013, member: 21705"]If it's eye appeal you're after, just go down to the bank and pick up a roll of new coins of any denomination or pick up a proof from the mint.</p><p><br /></p><p>This coin cannot be obtained in such a manner. It is unlikely that you could afford it, even if it were possible. Coins of this era and scarcity rarely come in attractive packages and $10K wouldn't touch one when they do. But if you're not a lover of the early copper, you will never get it. While the pictures aren't great and this particular specialist is normally high on his prices, the copper lovers know that he is a source for those rarities that are almost impossible to find. My biggest peeve is when a variety like this, which is dependent on a distinguishing edge for it's rarity, is marketed without a picture of it's edge.</p><p><br /></p><p>The price is simply what he hopes to get. The market will determine whether it is worth it. But if two dozen people want the variety, several people will have to do without. Imagine what you would ask for if you had a coin of this rarity?[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Marshall, post: 1720013, member: 21705"]If it's eye appeal you're after, just go down to the bank and pick up a roll of new coins of any denomination or pick up a proof from the mint. This coin cannot be obtained in such a manner. It is unlikely that you could afford it, even if it were possible. Coins of this era and scarcity rarely come in attractive packages and $10K wouldn't touch one when they do. But if you're not a lover of the early copper, you will never get it. While the pictures aren't great and this particular specialist is normally high on his prices, the copper lovers know that he is a source for those rarities that are almost impossible to find. My biggest peeve is when a variety like this, which is dependent on a distinguishing edge for it's rarity, is marketed without a picture of it's edge. The price is simply what he hopes to get. The market will determine whether it is worth it. But if two dozen people want the variety, several people will have to do without. Imagine what you would ask for if you had a coin of this rarity?[/QUOTE]
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