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atarian
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i got the 1882 $5 today. i dont know what view he used to take that picture but its very nice. much nicer than in the picture. must have been at a high loop. but from the eye looks great a few marks but not like what the pic had. very happy and nice golden color. strong strike
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I hate it when you see my post before I can edit the spelling.
Always looking for nice type coins
my local dealer
that should link you to the post with the coin. the detail is good a little less luster than normal. which i was told about but i think detail wise can be a high grader
Capped Bust Half Series
Capped Bust Half Dime Series
<< <i>he thought it mihgt have been rubbbed . he wastn sure. i figure the detail is very cool and all and ill be sending in to PCGS and see what they do. the bag marks arent bad on this like those pics make it out ot be. >>
Why waste your money?
Are you thinking this is a BB waiting to happen??
<< <i>Why waste your money?
Are you thinking this is a BB waiting to happen??
I'm thinking the coin is going into a collection and is about as common as dirt. Slabbing it shouldn't make anyone appreciate a coin more, and if he sold it today, the cost of slabbing would outweigh the extra money he made for having a certified coin.
I've slabbed two coins without the intent to sell--both are novelties--barring free submissions. Everything else is for sale, or with the case of one other piece, I couldn't sell it when I looked at it again after it came back.
Jeremy
I think that in the case of classic gold, slabbing does make a difference- even if it is a common date. I think that having the authenticity question settled makes a big difference when it comes to resale value.....
<< <i>Slabbing it shouldn't make anyone appreciate a coin more,
I think that in the case of classic gold, slabbing does make a difference- even if it is a common date. I think that having the authenticity question settled makes a big difference when it comes to resale value.....
I agree. But if you're not selling, are you going to appreciate the coin any more because it's in plastic? I love my $5 gold liberty... and it was moved from a dealer's case in a flip to my album. I didn't need to certify it to enjoy it.
That said, if you sell it in person, maybe you'll get $X for the raw coin. I doubt you'll get more than $X+$grading fee if you slab it first--Indians are much more commonly counterfeited, and with them, I'd say sell it certified.
Jeremy