A good day for cherry picking
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Went to my local coin show today, came back with this:
1884 O PL not pictured
Most notable was the three cent piece, which is a unattributed proof! It has a good amount of hairlines unfortunately, so I grade it a 61. Still very nice for 200. The other nice find was the 1881-S, flawless cheek and very few marks. I grade it a 66.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqKbql8etio
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Can we see a better pic of the "proof" 3c please?
Micah Langford - https://www.oldglorycoinsandcurrency.com/
Why am I not crazy about these "cherry picks"/
I’ll take pictures when I get it out the flip for submission, but yes it is proof. I did a considerable amount of research before this, and the strike sharpness especially the bottom corners of the shield are unmatched by any business strike. The proof surfaces are also a very obvious giveaway.
Sorry for original pictures. These do it justice.
That's AWESOME !
Nice find! You are photographing at an angle to show the surfaces, but it's also important to take photos straight on for accurate assessment of the die markers. The date placement appears to be correct for a proof, however. There are also diagnostic die lines that would photograph well under a usb microscope, if you have one.
Good luck with your submission. It may take multiple submissions and a long fight with TPGs to get a low-grade proof attributed correctly, especially on a small coin like a 3cs. This can throw a real wrench into your plans, especially if you are planning on a quick flip.
Is the 1890 cc vam7 a tail bar variety? I forgot 🤔
@may, What's your definition of a cherrypick?
A proof 3cn piece for 200.
@johnny9434 Nope, at least mine doesn't. It has a slightly doubled CC, though.
@291fifth Meant the 3c. The others are just hole fillers.
The 81-S looks like a 64 shot 65 to me. Too many hits on the cheek for a 66 based on the photo. Also I am skeptical the 3CS is proof - appears to be a polished MS coin.
I think the OP is correct in identifying his trime as a proof.
It's a good day for cherry selling, too.
You don't like the price on the 81-S?
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Impossible to be sure about the 1860 from the photos. The rims don't look like a proof to me, but the photos are not good enough to really be able to determine anything.
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I think it is a proof though not sure I agree with either of his grades but he has had them in hand and I have not so I will concede ignorance. Cool coins are cool coins
11.5$ Southern Dollars, The little “Big Easy” set
Just some toning messing with my camera for that- If I can get better photos with my crappy camera, I will post them. My old phone that cost me $60 had a way better camera than this one it seems.
-short video, looks a little shiny but that's just how the majority of the 81S's come.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UyYW_AJdTBM
Update on the trime- IkesT has identified it as a proof die, but it got used for business strikes aswell.
I'm cryptically referring to my cherries. I just auctioned off a picked 1855/54 half off eBay ($103) for $455 on Great Collections.
Haha I got all those Morgan’s for about 80-90. I only spent about 500, but I did do a trade for the 3 cent.
You paid $90 for the CC?
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No 225. The other Morgans meant.
Really like that 81s - especially at $90!
The 3c piece with those scratches is a cull,
Simply stated
That is a PROOF!
No questions.
The raw 81- s dollar I got a CACG MS 64 for $120 awhile back.