I wasn't looking for a 20 cent piece, but (pic)... Come on! Somebody have an opinion!

mirabela

I was at a very tiny coin show in Burlington, VT on Sunday morning. It's a dozen tables or so, you can zip in and out in no time at all, and it is very close to my parents' place so we went. I was looking at a guy's display who had lots of 19th century type in mid-circ collector grades, and I asked to see this 20 cent piece. He had it marked "Fine" on the 2x2, busted down to "G+" for the damage. The written price was well below bid for Good. As I looked it over, he said "I could sell that one for [ten less than that]." We told him we'd do the circuit and see, maybe we'd be back. I took a walk down the hall and discussed it with my wife; we agreed I'd kick myself if I didn't bring it home, so I went back and bought it. It compares pretty well with ANACS stuff net graded anywhere F12-VF20 in the Heritage auction archives. I like it. Your thoughts?

Cladiator

I like the crusty looks of it Cool die cracks on the reverse. Shame about the damage to lady liberty though. What's going on with the obverse rim under the date and infront of lady liberty?...possible cud?

Jody526

I've bought more than one "problem" coin, simply because I liked it. Sometimes that's the only way I can afford to get a certain coin with any amount of detail remaining.

Personally, I think it's a great coin. I certainly wouldn't be ashamed to own it.

Sorry, I can't comment intelligently on the TPG and net grade angle. I don't follow that stuff much.

cohodk

Nice coin. I've seen several with a similiar look. You would have no problem getting VG money for it on Ebay

morganbarber

The most noticable "damage" I see on this coin is a slight porosity/pitting. I think that it has good eye appeal for a low grade coin, and VG details. I like it. period. Especially if for a discount from "G" price.

airplanenut

<< <i>The most noticable "damage" I see on this coin is a slight porosity/pitting. I think that it has good eye appeal for a low grade coin, and VG details. I like it. period. Especially if for a discount from "G" price. >>

VG details? More like VF...

Here's a VG I cracked from a PCGS slab:




Remember, LIBERTY isn't incuse--it's often completely gone until at least Fine...

Jeremy