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2021 starts with a 1921 SLQ upgrade

ad4400ad4400 Posts: 2,167 ✭✭✭✭✭
edited January 17, 2021 1:48PM in U.S. Coin Forum

Usually I'm not a fan of "buy the best grade you can afford", preferring mantra like “buy what you understand” or considering how a piece will fit into a larger set instead. In this case the cliche would have made sense, as eight months after buying a PCGS 15 and making it raw, I've up graded to the coin below. Its graded by ICG as a 40 and came with a relative discount to comparable in the Big 2. Most certainly looks problem free in-hand, and has a lot to like: a better strike, devoid of distracting hits or stains and has nice XF surfaces. In sum just a technically solid piece with eye appeal. It is also a much better fit for the set that has evolved into XF- MS.

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  • Walkerguy21DWalkerguy21D Posts: 11,702 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Beautiful selection, with the shield and date boldly detailed!

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  • erwindocerwindoc Posts: 5,286 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Love it! Well done.

  • WalkerfanWalkerfan Posts: 9,743 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Very nice key date!

    Congrats!!

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  • koynekwestkoynekwest Posts: 10,048 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited January 17, 2021 7:09PM

    That's a nice one, Alain! Mine is VF35.

  • CoinMeisterCoinMeister Posts: 642 ✭✭✭✭

    Super nice key date. Good example of buying the coin not the plastic.

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  • RichieURichRichieURich Posts: 8,553 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Nice coin, great full date!

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  • pursuitoflibertypursuitofliberty Posts: 7,300 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Nice selection!


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  • RollermanRollerman Posts: 1,897 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I could see that in an AU holder. Nice coin, mine is a XF40.

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  • jesbrokenjesbroken Posts: 10,601 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Great strike. Love it.
    Jim


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  • johnny9434johnny9434 Posts: 29,229 ✭✭✭✭✭

    That's a nice sharp coin congrats

  • Namvet69Namvet69 Posts: 9,261 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Good eye with the shield detail. Peace Roy

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  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭

    That is a nice acquisition... I would say an XF coin....Is your set in slabs or did/do you crack them out? Cheers, RickO

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  • ad4400ad4400 Posts: 2,167 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @ricko said:
    That is a nice acquisition... I would say an XF coin....Is your set in slabs or did/do you crack them out? Cheers, RickO

    This set is raw, started as mostly raw buys but more pieces started off certified as I upgraded.

    @CoinMeister said:
    Super nice key date. Good example of buying the coin not the plastic. I’ve had decent luck with ICG, although the buys are pretty thin. I’m 2 for 2 in crossing at grade, and those having been long standing pieces in other sets. In this case I have to believe the holder chased off other suitors, as I was only bidder. Figure that saved me at least $100 over ‘average auction’ for something that is nicer than ‘Average auction’

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  • KudbegudKudbegud Posts: 4,735 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Thank you. Beautiful !


  • OnastoneOnastone Posts: 4,148 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Beauty!!!

  • PTVETTERPTVETTER Posts: 6,024 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Nice strong date
    And that is important for that date

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