Ever Knowingly Buy A Rare Coin With A Fingerprint?

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First off, I never, ever knowingly buy coins with fingerprints. I pass on so many coins because of fingerprints.

So , I found this coin with a light (not too bad) fingerprint on an extremely rare coin with a struck in and retained staple. I almost passed on this coin because of the fingerprint , but the cool rare error was so overwhelming on this piece, I decide to buy this coin breaking one of my rules.

I am happy with the purchase and happy with the coin as it is awesome.

Show us your rare or unique coins with a fingerprint that you could not pass on.

ShaunBC5

I don’t think I’ve ever bought an actually rare coin, but I have both passed on and purchased coins with fingerprints. I think you made the right choice. There’s probably not another one that you’ll find without the print, so it’s not much of a factor to me.

Mr_Spud

I kinda like how the arches of the fingerprint are centered on Lincoln’s nose, making it look like like waves emanating from his face

robec

Not rare, but heavy with finger prints

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@robec said:
Not rare, but heavy with finger prints

That coin is actual really pretty.

I guess I should add show us your unique and beautiful coins that have a fingerprint.

ricko

Normally, I would pass on a coin with a fingerprint. @ErrorsOnCoins, in the case of that particular coin though, it makes sense to buy it. Sometimes, rarity will trump condition. Both factors must be considered. Cheers, RickO

Rarity

I used to own an 1894 purple color proof cent with fingerprints but I usually restrain myself from buying coin with fingerprints.

joebb21

TDN and his 1799 $1

CommemDude

This Oregon half isn't rare but the color is vivid emerald green under a light, and I could not resist despite the finger print:

WildIdea

My one MPL I have has a pretty good print going.

Zoins

@ErrorsOnCoins said:
First off, I never, ever knowingly buy coins with fingerprints. I pass on so many coins because of fingerprints.

So , I found this coin with a light (not too bad) fingerprint on an extremely rare coin with a struck in and retained staple. I almost passed on this coin because of the fingerprint , but the cool rare error was so overwhelming on this piece, I decide to buy this coin breaking one of my rules.

I am happy with the purchase and happy with the coin as it is awesome.

Show us your rare or unique coins with a fingerprint that you could not pass on.

Very nice looking coin Chris!

It's a wonderful piece and the fingerprint isn't that distracting to me.

If you are going to break your rule, that's one to do it for!

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@ErrorsOnCoins said:
First off, I never, ever knowingly buy coins with fingerprints.