Nicest problem coin . . .

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  1. ToughCOINS

    ToughCOINS Dealer Member Moderator

    Okay, let's make this interesting.

    We've all considered a problem coin at one time or another, and most of us have bought at least one, simply because it seemed a nice enough coin for inclusion in the collection.

    I'm eating lunch at work right now, and don't have photos to put up, but I'm curious as to how nice some of your problem coins are.

    Anyone care to share their photos?
     
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  3. potty dollar 1878

    potty dollar 1878 Well-Known Member

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  4. Publius2

    Publius2 Well-Known Member

    Here's one of my favorite problem coins. Purchased for 50% of Greysheet 3 years ago at a time when I thought I might never spend $3000 for a coin. Still, I like this coin even though I almost never buy problem coins now.

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  5. Seated J

    Seated J Well-Known Member

    This one, because I got it from Great Collections for less than bullion value (even including commission).
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  6. expat

    expat Remember you are unique, just like everyone else Supporter

    My Wife's great, great Grandmother had this 1763 Saxony Thaler as a necklace. Her Grandmother had the attachment removed by a silversmith leaving a small uneven part of the rim, and of course it was cleaned, often.
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  7. Marshall

    Marshall Junior Member

    Like these? upload_2021-10-27_11-59-28.jpeg

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    Marshall Junior Member

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  9. Lehigh96

    Lehigh96 Toning Enthusiast

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  10. Mountain Man

    Mountain Man Well-Known Member

    All of my coins are well behaved and anyone calling them a problem can kiss my grits. LOL
     
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  11. CoinCorgi

    CoinCorgi Tell your dog I said hi!

    Picked up this 1807 half cent raw at a local coin show...

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    The scratch on the obverse would likely details this coin.
     
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  12. scottishmoney

    scottishmoney Buh bye

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    A ground find.
     
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  13. KBBPLL

    KBBPLL Well-Known Member

    VG Details - Damage. "Nice" is subjective, but this is the toughest transition variety to find ("thick ribbon" reverse).
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  14. Chris B

    Chris B Supporter! Supporter

    A lot of the German States coins that I collect are considered problem coins by the TPG's. That doesn't seem to matter as much on world coins. This must be one of my favorites....that fits the category.

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  15. MIGuy

    MIGuy Supporter! Supporter

    I don't mind "problem" coins in general, though of course MS is always more desirable (a bigger bank account would also be more desirable), I'd single out two of my SLQs that I could never afford in higher non-problematic states - my 1916 FR02 Details, damaged (mintage 52,000), and my 1923-S VF30 Details, corroded, cleaned (mintage 1,360,000), which I like a lot: 1923sslqobv1.jpg 1923sslqrev.jpg
     
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  16. Paddy54

    Paddy54 Well-Known Member

    Key coin by date cleaned and the hit or strike through on the reverse rim 1k s-l286_resize_92.jpg s-l1600-7_resize_1.jpg
     
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  17. Evan Saltis

    Evan Saltis OWNER - EBS Numis LLC Supporter

    My only coin in a details holder. Got it at low F price. I love it. Very common but intriguing die variety. AFCA22FD-C17A-4F20-AB77-10598A58784B.jpeg
     
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  18. Evan Saltis

    Evan Saltis OWNER - EBS Numis LLC Supporter

    1820 Large 0 ten ¢
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  19. CoinCorgi

    CoinCorgi Tell your dog I said hi!

    Crack that coin out and make it a pocket piece. Once it's at F12 it should look great! ;)
     
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  20. potty dollar 1878

    potty dollar 1878 Well-Known Member

    $25,the toning isn't natural some said it might of been from a fire,either way looks nice. 20211027_160251.jpg
     
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  21. Paddy54

    Paddy54 Well-Known Member

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    Look at the meat on this puppy...nice rpd too! So you whizz a coin then laquer it.
    Look at the 1 below the base as well a secknd flag under the primary
     
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