A nice looking FE

sadysta1

on Yahoo. I do not want to buy it but I think it looks nice. Seller has a rating of 3 with 1 neg for cleaning. does this one look problem free???
linky poo....

goose3

That's Birddog's coin.
It IS a nice looking coin!

Singapore

Anybody that describes any raw coin as 'Gem BU' is not to be trusted.

If it was truly a gem, the benefit to be had by submitting it and having it slabbed as a 65 or more makes it inconceivable to me that someone would not do it.

Honestly, the coin seems OK based on the scan, but I bet anything that in person its corrupted.

DesertLizard

I agree with Singapore/

Anytime you see a nice coin NOT in a slab use extreme caution. I don't care what the pix shows.

I also dont care for the chocolate swirl on the coin and the "ATE" in states look weak. NOT a MS65.

Lakesammman

Keep looking - you can do better if your patient.

copperhead

I disagree when it comes to a "raw" coin not being certified. Although I own quite a few slabbed coins I prefer coins NOT in a plastic holder. There are many coins remaining out there that are "Gem BU" coins not in a plastic holder. There are also many collectors out there (me included) who don't care for the manner in which grading companies conduct business. Just my opinion!!!!!!!!!!
AL

shylock

Interesting planchet flaw (?) on the breast that spreads up to the eagle's wing.

Flying56eagle

Could the old say fall it to play here,"If it looks to good to be true," (and so on)

Copperhead has a point.
But with this guys feedback, I think this coin should be in a graded holder, Call it Insurance.
I think it would be safe to say that a high % of people (collectors,dealers,traders,) place coins like this in a holder.
Graded coin we all know bring higher prices..
My only ? is , Why isn't this coin graded?

dlshaw

On this FE, the date at the bottom right side of the 1, looks a little off, is this some sort of variety?