Lowball Coin Contest (sorry, no prize, just for fun)

From a collection I was given, all circulation finds. Most were actually decent condition just a few lowballs, like this Canadian 1888 25 Cents

 

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I love that! Well, I do love all lowballs, but nice one!

 

Or how about this one? It has some age to it....

 

Probably the most modern coin on here.

 

Ha, ha! That looks amazing to see a 1984 coin this worn. That is the flattest 1984 coin I have ever seen. I wonder where you found/got it?

 

I have a bunch that fit the category but I really appreciate this one.

 

It always amazes me to see commemorative coins this heavily worn. I wonder if this one was just a pocket piece for many years.

 

I'm shocked that Calvin Coolidge is still recognizable on that one! Some steamroller or planer turned it into abstract art!

 

How's this for a lowball? Do you think the mark on the obverse disqualifies it?

(not from being fun, just from being a true damage-free lowball)

1853 (with rays) Seated Liberty Quarter

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Not at that level of wear, I don't think.

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I can tell it's an 1887, at least.

 

Awesome coin! P01 in my book!

 

I wish I could figure out how to post links. Anyway, Heritage Auctions has a fair 1971 Eisenhower dollar up for auction. Can't remember whether it's in the Sunday or Tuesday auction. The only question is whether the Union Pacific or Amtrak ran over it. It has a $22 bid. Suppose somebody wants to enter this contest....

 

You know, I thought my 1953 w/Arrows Seated Liberty Quarter was great...until today.

Ladies and Gentlemen, I present to you...

...the poorest 1886 Liberty Nickel (a key date!) I've seen.





Do you think it would grade PO1?

 

No, it would get a details grade

 

Why? The Scratch?

 

Partly. I think it would also get an ervironmental damage tag.

 

Thanks! I didn't think of that. I like low ball stuff!