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The seller had it graded at VF-20, I graded it F-12 and was willing to go $950 (It sold for $1,050). I think I'm happier without it

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  • Purple73Purple73 Posts: 2,016
    I think you can find a better piece dude.
  • RollermanRollerman Posts: 1,897 ✭✭✭✭✭
    It's sure not a VF and it looks like it has been cleaned at some point also. I think you were wise to stop at $950.
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  • BillJonesBillJones Posts: 34,850 ✭✭✭✭✭
    The sharpness grade of the coin is Fine-12, but if the color in the photo is accurate, I don't like the coin one bit. I think that it is AT.

    As a Fine the coin went cheap according to the Gray Sheet. The current type coin bid/ask is $1,035 / $ 1,135. I think this coin had problems.
    Retired dealer and avid collector of U.S. type coins, 19th century presidential campaign medalets and selected medals. In recent years I have been working on a set of British coins - at least one coin from each king or queen who issued pieces that are collectible. I am also collecting at least one coin for each Roman emperor from Julius Caesar to ... ?
  • RedneckHBRedneckHB Posts: 19,711 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I grade it fine. But not original looking.
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  • anablepanablep Posts: 5,160 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I don't think it has the right "look." It should have that characteristic dark toned look to it.

    Still a nice coin, but dipped or cleaned perhaps.
    Always looking for attractive rim toned Morgan and Peace dollars in PCGS or (older) ANA/ANACS holders!

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  • jdimmickjdimmick Posts: 9,786 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I grade it a fine as well, and surface color is not original.

    jim
  • relayerrelayer Posts: 10,570

    Well, now I'm VERY happy it sold to somebody else image
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