Instead of "Guess the Grade"
TwoSides2aCoin
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How about "Assess the Value " ?
That might be fun.
Please feel free to post yours here.
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I've had mixed success asking people to do that but maybe this time there will be more interest.
Here is a fun one to try:
(Whipple Dollar, PCGS MS 63)
Well, that is a tough one. Never heard of a Whipple Dollar.... is it brass or gold?
bob
$300-$400 , depending on a few variables, on that Whipple Dollar.
Maybe more, maybe less. Considering low pops, one would think much higher. And it's cool.
Gilt Bronze according to PCGS
Here is the description from so-calleddollars.com
"To some, the Whipple Dollar represents an uncompleted shell or embossed store card, lacking the back which was used for advertising. It is the belief of shell card adherents that this was one of the last embossed store cards to be made. Reason for its being unfinished, they say, was that about the time of its intended issue, the Federal government clamped down on its use because of its resemblance to the dollar and as a result it never was released. That it is patterned after the 1878-type dollar cannot be questioned, and it bears the actual denomination One Dollar and the words Legal Tender, as well as the eagle. Those who would call it a so-called dollar refer to it as the Whipple or Bland-Allison Trade Dollar, and give it various issue dates, ranging from 1885 to 1900. Some say it was issued during the Panic of 1893 and was, therefore, depression money. Most place the date at 1896 and class it as a private issue of that campaign year, along with the Tiffany and Gorham Bryan Dollars, or with the private issues of Joseph Lesher in 1900 and 1901. Although some sources assert that the piece had a limited circulation before being prohibited by the government, others say it never was issued. The piece was made for C. M. Whipple and Co., Westfield, MA, makers of whips, who long since have been out of business."
It does appear to be a top pop at PCGS although NGC has them as high as MS 66.
And my purchase price was within your range, so I think that it is a fairly good estimate.
Interesting and thanks for that..... $450.
bob
vegas baby!
That’s a new one on me too, never seen or heard of one but it is great looking and interesting.
Obviously if it’s gold, it would be gilt, but I haven’t a clue. If I were guessing, I would say brass because typically gilt has a bright yellow gold color, not subdued like a “real” gold coin.
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As to value, I have no clue!
I have no idea what the right valuation is for this one... but I really like the idea of posing the valuation question
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How about this one:
End Systemic Elitism - It Takes All Of Us
ANA LM
LSCC
EAC
FUN
Five dollars, it states it right on the coin.
@edwardjulio that is another challenging one. It appears that a typical AU 58 has gone in the 4k-5k range lately. But then you add the gold CAC, which suggests it is an Unc coin in JA's opinion (what grade though?). Normally a gold CAC adds a big premium on a common coin but how much would it add on a coin that is already 5k? Is it on par with the 62s that have sold in the 10k range? It's probably not going to bring 63 money (30k+ for the last few sales per coinfacts). I would give a broad range of 7k-11k but anything is possible at this level.
Oh that (1911-D) is tough to asses. $7k+
I know a few dealers and shops which would offer spot, due to spots.
Nice to look at ( for me ).