The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly. 1852 C $5

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  1. 7Jags

    7Jags Well-Known Member

    I’m not sure to be happy or sad over this one got recently:

    the good - FDAC6523-1EC2-4725-955C-F36E1DE32437.jpeg The bad:

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    the ugly:

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    7Jags, Sep 30, 2022
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  3. masterswimmer

    masterswimmer A Caretaker, can't take it with me

    Gold in any shape, condition or size is always good......if the price was commensurate with the piece in hand.

    Yours definitely has some 'interesting' characteristics to it, without getting into the disparaging details. Which you seem to already know about.
     
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  4. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    It isn’t that good, nor is it that bad and it’s gold so it’s certainly not ugly.
     
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  5. fretboard

    fretboard Defender of Old Coinage!

    I would think any gold coin from Charlotte Mint would be a good! Condition doesn't matter that much, only thing wrong is the edge. Looks good to me, I think I would be happy! thumbsup.gif
     
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  6. SensibleSal66

    SensibleSal66 U.S Casual Collector / Error Collector

    I guess it depends on how much you paid for it. I would be happy only for the right price. :happy:
     
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  7. johnmilton

    johnmilton Well-Known Member

    Yes, price paid is the key. It is harder to find Charlotte Mint coins in the better grades than Dahlonega Mint pieces.
     
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  8. 7Jags

    7Jags Well-Known Member

    Well, I will say is that in hand the coin looks better than pictures (as we ALWAYS say) - the main issue is with the rim damage that looks almost like a mount. Surfaces good however - I think the coin has been dipped and a bit yellower than I would have thought. The price not bad, and I got the previously posted 1854 S dollar at the same time...The hairlines from IMO mild cleaning also not so bad in hand. Overall I guess it is alright though..
     
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  9. messydesk

    messydesk Well-Known Member

    On the bright side, I don't think you'll have to worry about when you'll be able to send it to CAC.
     
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  10. Mainebill

    Mainebill Bethany Danielle

    These seldom are pretty. It’s a survivor. And they were used hard and often melted. Especially during the war and post 33
     
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  11. okbustchaser

    okbustchaser I may be old but I still appreciate a pretty bust Supporter

    It isn’t that good, nor is it that bad and it’s gold so it’s certainly IS ugly.

    FIFY, I HATE that baby crap yellow color.
     
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  12. Mainebill

    Mainebill Bethany Danielle

    Lol. I love silver for coins. I love gold for jewelry. The gold coins I love I can’t afford. And just not a silver jewelry girl. Gold is good platinum is better
     
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  13. ToughCOINS

    ToughCOINS Dealer Member Moderator

    I haven’t thought of it in a while now, but this date was one of the coins I lost over a decade ago . . . An exceptional coin that I suspect has been melted to avoid being traced.
     
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  14. 7Jags

    7Jags Well-Known Member

    Ah, sorry to hear. This one came from England so don't imagine it is the same.
     
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  15. ToughCOINS

    ToughCOINS Dealer Member Moderator

    I’m quite sure it’s not, as it was one of more than two hundred scarce coins, not one of which has surfaced after 13 years. I fear they were all destroyed.
     
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  16. Mainebill

    Mainebill Bethany Danielle

    God I hope not. Hopefully they’re hidden and hoarded
     
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  17. ToughCOINS

    ToughCOINS Dealer Member Moderator

    I found the photos . . .

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    ToughCOINS, Oct 2, 2022
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  18. 7Jags

    7Jags Well-Known Member

    Wow, not my series but that one appears quite special. Thanks for sharing!
     
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  19. masterswimmer

    masterswimmer A Caretaker, can't take it with me

    masterswimmer, Oct 2, 2022
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  20. ToughCOINS

    ToughCOINS Dealer Member Moderator

    That was a beauty, yes . . . thanks.
     
    ToughCOINS, Oct 2, 2022
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  21. masterswimmer

    masterswimmer A Caretaker, can't take it with me

    Most likely still is. Just not YOUR beauty ;)
     
    masterswimmer, Oct 3, 2022
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