What do your eyes tell you?

Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by Hoky77, Mar 19, 2020.

  1. Hoky77

    Hoky77 Well-Known Member

    I won this auction for $12 + shipping. I was the only bidder. Is this a bad buy?
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  3. green18

    green18 Unknown member Sweet on Commemorative Coins Supporter

    Looks fishy to these old eyes.......
     
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  4. Paddy54

    Paddy54 Well-Known Member

    No not an 1870 but what's on the obv.?
     
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  5. Hoky77

    Hoky77 Well-Known Member

    It looks to me as wiping off the cobwebs would be considered cleaning a coin. I think there is a VF hiding under all that.
     
  6. swish513

    swish513 Penny & Cent Collector

    Something about it seems "off"
     
  7. TypeCoin971793

    TypeCoin971793 Just a random guy on the internet

    A lot of people saw the debris on the obverse and assumed they were scratches. Rinse the coin in acetone when you get it, pat dry, and enjoy the good deal you got
     
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  8. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    Not bad just soak in acetone to make the shield look normal.
     
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  9. Hoky77

    Hoky77 Well-Known Member

    This is why I made this post. Everyone passed on this auction showing just how important clear photos are for a seller. I get some of my best buys from photos like this. I you look very close in these situations, often there are tell tale signs of what it will grade. (obviously not a exact science) I will post photos when I receive the coin. I will be surprised if it doesn't grade VF or better.
     
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  10. Hoky77

    Hoky77 Well-Known Member

    This was delivered yesterday. The obv. was tacky and there was paper fiber and hair stuck to it. Whatever it was acetone wouldn't touch it so I washed it with soap and water and then soaked it overnight in acetone. The result is posted in the "Under $50 Purchase" thread.
     
  11. green18

    green18 Unknown member Sweet on Commemorative Coins Supporter

    Blast......just put a link here, old fellow. :)
     
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  12. Treashunt

    Treashunt The Other Frank


    How ya doing, Ken?
     
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  13. Treashunt

    Treashunt The Other Frank

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  14. messydesk

    messydesk Well-Known Member

    You're not losing money on that one.
     
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  15. Hoky77

    Hoky77 Well-Known Member

    I'll just post the after pics. IMG_8738.JPG IMG_8737.JPG
     
  16. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

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