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What are everyones thoughts on the coin I just purchased? Do you think the bllack spot is very distracting? What might that spot be?

http://coins.heritageauctions.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=420&Lot_No=1625


Thanks, Steve

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  • LeianaLeiana Posts: 4,349
    Link!

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    -Amanda
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  • FatManFatMan Posts: 8,977
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    I like the overall looks, but I do find the spot on the reverse a bit distracting. The price was very reasonable.
  • LeianaLeiana Posts: 4,349
    I like the pastel hues in the toning. image

    -Amanda
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    I'm a YN working on a type set!

    My Buffalo Nickel Website Home of the Quirky Buffaloes Collection!

    Proud member of the CUFYNA
  • flaminioflaminio Posts: 5,664 ✭✭✭
    Man, that is one crappy picture:

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    I'll wager the coin looks a lot better in hand than that picture shows.
  • BigEBigE Posts: 6,949 ✭✭✭
    Looks like a nice coin. That spot is most likely where a rubber band touched it, I have one just like it with the same type mark. The sky blue makes up for it and I bet you like it in hand---BigE
    I'm glad I am a Tree
  • It's a nice coin. The spot really only matters to you--if you find it distracting now my fear is that it will only bug you more in future. You got it for a good price and can always get your money out of it---
    Curmudgeon in waiting!
  • Getting the fatman "seal of approval" is a sure sign of a good pickup, IMO image
  • mozinmozin Posts: 8,755 ✭✭✭
    Your Columbian, without that black spot, would likely bring $300 more money. My blue sheet is 9 months old, but it shows $340 sight unseen for such a PCGS MS65 1893 Columbian. If the spot doesn't bother you, no problem.
    I collect Capped Bust series by variety in PCGS AU/MS grades.

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