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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Paul M., post: 4298878, member: 73165&quot;]I&#039;m pretty much in agreement with 35-40.&nbsp; Nice coin, but I might have either waited to save up a few more dollars and gone with an UNC type piece.&nbsp; Alternatively, you can get solid VF coins in the $30 range.</p><p><br /></p><p>As for your question, &quot;overpaid&quot; is really a state of mind.&nbsp; I have literally paid 10x multiples of price guide values for certain coins because I liked their look (excellent eye appeal and/or nice toning).&nbsp; The question is: when you pop that coin in the capsule and stick it in the album, how are <i>you</i> going to feel about it in a week, month, year, <i>etc.</i> from now?</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>It&#039;s also not uncommon to have mint state coins with what would be considered VF or XF level of detail if the coin were circulated.&nbsp; As with classic commems (although for a different reason), luster is a more important factor than in most series. With 3 cent nickels, presence or absence of luster is the only way you&#039;re going to see whether a lack of detail represents wear or weak strike.&nbsp; You also need to be very familiar with the typical wear patterns of these coins.&nbsp; This is what will tell you where you should be looking for luster at all.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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