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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;AthensHunter, post: 1245187, member: 29025&quot;]What&#039;s your opinion on problem coins? I&#039;m referring to coins that exhibit one of many different problems that severely detract from its value (or for many, its collectibility). Problems, of course, include holes, scratches, bends, cleaning, etc.</p><p><br /></p><p>I&#039;m a fan of problem coins, to an extent, mainly because they allow me to buy a coin that would otherwise be way out of my budget. For example, in the past week I&#039;ve purchased an 1806 half and an 1875-CC twenty-cent piece for less than $150.00 combined. The Twenty-cent piece had been cleaned and had a few nicks on the reverse, but otherwise would grade F-VF (partial liberty on shield). The 1806 half is in VG 8-10 condition and scratches on both the obverse and reverse. The scratches are severe enough to prevent it from being a candidate for grading, but it&#039;s easily a $275.00 coin that I paid less than $100.00 for. It has no holes, which to me is the worst problem a coin can have. </p><p><br /></p><p>What&#039;s your take? Would you invest in a problem coin for the mere fact that, given its problems, it&#039;s still a rare piece of history? <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie1" alt=":)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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