WOW. I'd love it more if it were a real, authorized mint issue actually struck in or close to 1803 -- Proof or not -- but I'd not kick it out of my collection in any event.
Now just wait a dam minnit here. You don't OWN this coin. You want to BUY this coin.
so....
"Oh what a SHAME! See those marks above the 'A' in America? That's called .....'damage.' Yes, I know it's minor, but, see, collectors don't like ....RIM DINGS.....but.....you're in luck! I know...ONE....collector (on a budget) who just.......might.......take it for a 'lucky piece.'"
<< <i>I would guess ( and this is just a guess) that the coin would sell for about 1.5 mil >>
Bustman, not only are you cheating on your wife (according to Laura and confirmed by you), but also, I think your guess is way too high, regardless of whatever price might be quoted. >>
Mark, Ok, so my wife will be a little mad! Whats the big deal ....I cheated on my wife and spent 1.5 mill on a coin that is only worth..................????? Mark, what is your best guess? I could not find any info on prior sales for the 1803. My guess was based on the fact that the Walter Childs Pr68 1804 Dollar sold for 4.14 million back in 1999. In todays market the 1804 pr 68 could go for well over 5 million. So given the fact that the 1803 is only a proof 66, not nearly as famous, but has a mintage of only 10 (the 1804 has a mintage of 15), I came up with 1.5 mill. Again, just a wild guess.
Weakly struck areas - especially in Miss Liberty's hair -- are common features of Unc. Draped Bust coinage (and all other Unc. open collar coinage, for that matter). I can't comment re proofs; this is the first image I've ever seen of PF Draped Bust coinage.
Hate to ask, but does that color look all right for an original PF Bust $? I honestly do not know.
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Hate to ask, but idoes that color look all right for an original PF Bust $?
To be honest, I don't think an artists could have designed a better color scheme than that coin has. When you first look at it it is the overall strike and color that makes it such a beautiful coin. Can't think of any other toning that could make it loook better.
Almost looks as good as my darkside 1802/1 $1 ANACS EF/Net VF 20, that had a bunch o' dirt on it as it was being dug up....ALMOST....... NOT!! That proof is ONE SWEET PIECE OF SILVER!!!
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rainbowroosie April 1, 2003
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Very cool!
Tom
Hard to tell from the pic, but it looks more like slight weakness in the strike to me.
Now about the price....how much?????
$200k??
Russ, NCNE
<< <i>Now about the price....how much?????
$200k?? >>
I don't think $200K is even in the ballpark.
Russ, NCNE
Well I'm sorry but that is my final offer.
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so....
"Oh what a SHAME! See those marks above the 'A' in America? That's called .....'damage.' Yes, I know it's minor, but, see, collectors don't like ....RIM DINGS.....but.....you're in luck! I know...ONE....collector (on a budget) who just.......might.......take it for a 'lucky piece.'"
Ok, how'm I doin?
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<< <i>I would guess ( and this is just a guess) that the coin would sell for about 1.5 mil >>
Bustman, not only are you cheating on your wife (according to Laura and confirmed by you)
Mark,
Ok, so my wife will be a little mad! Whats the big deal ....I cheated on my wife and spent 1.5 mill on a coin that is only worth..................?????
Mark, what is your best guess?
I could not find any info on prior sales for the 1803. My guess was based on the fact that the Walter Childs Pr68 1804 Dollar sold for 4.14 million back in 1999. In todays market the 1804 pr 68 could go for well over 5 million. So given the fact that the 1803 is only a proof 66, not nearly as famous, but has a mintage of only 10 (the 1804 has a mintage of 15), I came up with 1.5 mill.
Again, just a wild guess.
Edited to add: PCGS price guide is $200k in PF64.
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Weakly struck areas - especially in Miss Liberty's hair -- are common features of Unc. Draped Bust coinage (and all other Unc. open collar coinage, for that matter). I can't comment re proofs; this is the first image I've ever seen of PF Draped Bust coinage.
Hate to ask, but does that color look all right for an original PF Bust $? I honestly do not know.
"Seu cabra da peste,
"Sou Mangueira......."
To be honest, I don't think an artists could have designed a better color scheme than that coin has. When you first look at it it is the overall strike and color that makes it such a beautiful coin. Can't think of any other toning that could make it loook better.
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<< <i>blue, green, lilac and orange hues swarm over a flawless Proof surface >>
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