I think maybe I just cherrypicked a 1905 micro-O dime...?

seanq

eBay Auction link

The last time I thought I'd snagged one unattributed I was fooled by a poor reverse picture. This one seems to look like the real thing, though, and judging by the final hammer at least one other bidder thought it was the micro-O as well. As usual, I'll post better pictures when it arrives.


Sean Reynolds

GoldenEyeNumismatics

maybe, but the coin is pretty fugly

whats it worth if it is a micro O?

speety

looks like one to me, if it really is one when it shows up, congrats!

eyoung429

In fine...about 60-75. Past that....starting about $190 and up.

ziggy29

<< <i>In fine...about 60-75. Past that....starting about $190 and up. >>

If that's the case, $40 for this doesn't seem like much of a deal.

If another bidder knew what it was and chases a bidder to the full value of it, even if it was a desirable variety not mentioned in the description, did they really "cherry" it? I mean, the seller may not know what they had and might have been willing to sell for less, but they still got full value for it...and then some, arguably.

Fletcher

Regardless of the price, you still cherrypicked it ... these things just do not come along very often. Only 20 total have been graded by PCGS. Nice pick up

NumisOxide

Sure looks like it to me.

seanq

<< <i>In fine...about 60-75. Past that....starting about $190 and up. >>



I sold one in a PCGS Good-6 holder last year for $90, and I know of another in a similar grade that went for more. I'm really hoping the obverse isn't too fugly to keep it out of a PCGS holder, the reverse looks full VG. Then again, I've seen some raw AG/G examples (properly attributed) go begging on eBay at around $30.

I figure worst case I paid full retail for it, okay case I got it for about a 50% discount, and best case it's a rip. I'll take those chances.


Sean Reynolds