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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;physics-fan3.14, post: 2957086, member: 19165&quot;]Are you limited to these three coins, or are there other options? What are you trying to accomplish (do these add to a set you are building?, or do you just like these designs?, etc.)</p><p><br /></p><p>Each of these three coins has concerns, so I&#039;ll tell you what I&#039;m seeing: </p><p><br /></p><p>1831 - the light spots on the obverse are odd. The coin has been dipped, and is retoning in a strange pattern. This hurts the eye appeal, but the luster appears strong. I&#039;m also concerned about the long vertical line in front of Liberty&#039;s face. Is that a scratch? If so, avoid this coin like the plague. </p><p><br /></p><p>1839 - This appears to be a very attractive coin. I&#039;m concerned about the top of the reverse, from the D to the eagle&#039;s beak. That appears to be a scratch or damage of some sort, from the pictures. If so, again, this coin should be avoided. If it is just a weird toning spot, you have to decide if that&#039;s something you want or not. </p><p><br /></p><p>Barber: The barber is too out of focus to grade accurately. Can you take better pictures? I know some people love the old holders because they think they can upgrade them, but by this point that is difficult. Most coins that would have been potential upgrades have been upgraded. I&#039;d expect that this coin would probably be a 62. </p><p><br /></p><p>So, in summary - figure out your purpose for buying the coin, figure out what you are looking for in the coin, and figure out which coin accomplishes your goals.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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