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<p>[QUOTE="gsimonel, post: 5292019, member: 82549"]When we call a coin uncleaned, we usually mean covered in earthen deposits or still in the condition it was in when it was first dug up from the ground. Your coin has already been cleaned. It is just heavily toned.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>The price seems about in line with what a dealer would charge for a coin like that. We would expect eBay prices to be lower, however. I think part of the cost of your coin is due to the NGC holder. Even though we tend to loathe them here at CT, many collectors, especially collectors who mainly collect modern coins, are willing to pay a premium to have a coin certified and encapsulated. Personally, I like to hold an ancient coin in my hand. But just be aware that, if you decide a year or two from now that you want to sell/trade the coin, you will have a harder time recouping your investment if you remove it from the slab.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Doesn't the slab already include the weight?[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="gsimonel, post: 5292019, member: 82549"]When we call a coin uncleaned, we usually mean covered in earthen deposits or still in the condition it was in when it was first dug up from the ground. Your coin has already been cleaned. It is just heavily toned. The price seems about in line with what a dealer would charge for a coin like that. We would expect eBay prices to be lower, however. I think part of the cost of your coin is due to the NGC holder. Even though we tend to loathe them here at CT, many collectors, especially collectors who mainly collect modern coins, are willing to pay a premium to have a coin certified and encapsulated. Personally, I like to hold an ancient coin in my hand. But just be aware that, if you decide a year or two from now that you want to sell/trade the coin, you will have a harder time recouping your investment if you remove it from the slab. Doesn't the slab already include the weight?[/QUOTE]
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