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slysly Posts: 96
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Are either of these 3 coins worth purchasing as my first coins? I am new and want to get into indian heads. Not sure about the quality so any advice would be welcomed including what prices I might want to spend on them. Thanks

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  • slysly Posts: 96
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  • STONESTONE Posts: 15,275 ✭
    I personally like the 1906, but the 1901 is a nice second.
  • slysly Posts: 96
    thanks for the reply
  • relicsncoinsrelicsncoins Posts: 8,103 ✭✭✭✭✭
    The 1902 looks like an OK AU-55ish coin. The 1906 looks cleaned, and the 1901 looks like a decent MS63 Red coin.

    JJ
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  • fcfc Posts: 12,793 ✭✭✭
    if those coins cost more then 50 dollars each, i would probably
    hold off buying raw on ebay.

    why not look for a nice slabbed pcgs example? it allows you a bit
    more confidence in your first few purchases.

    i do not know enough about this series to guess the grade.
  • RedTigerRedTiger Posts: 5,608 ✭
    As these first collector coins ever? Or first Indian cents?

    If first coins ever, I strongly suggest buying some inexpensive certified coins to learn the ropes first. For most new collectors, buying raw coins off Ebay or buying low cost raw uncirculated coins from major magazine ads is a quick way to get a bunch of overgraded crap coins at a high price.

    If a person can make it to a show, even a small to medium size show, a person interested in common Indian cents can look at lots of coins in person and learn more than studying online images.
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  • GoldenEyeNumismaticsGoldenEyeNumismatics Posts: 13,187 ✭✭✭


    << <i>The 1902 looks like an OK AU-55ish coin. The 1906 looks cleaned, and the 1901 looks like a decent MS63 Red coin.

    JJ >>

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  • dan8402dan8402 Posts: 2,163
    Also of note, when people mention to buy certified on eBay, they do not mean NTC, NNC, etc... It will become apparent really fast which grading companies you want to avoid.
  • LongacreLongacre Posts: 16,717 ✭✭✭
    I like the 1st and the 3rd one.
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  • JJMJJM Posts: 8,089 ✭✭✭✭✭
    the 01 is nice , but dont buy raw on ebay unless your real familiar with the serie and the "raw ebay deal"....
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    ditto on this too !!!!!

    If a person can make it to a show, even a small to medium size show, a person interested in common Indian cents can look at lots of coins in person and learn more than studying online images.
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  • slysly Posts: 96
    ill keep this in mind
  • ShortgapbobShortgapbob Posts: 2,332 ✭✭✭
    Certainly educate yourself as much as possible about the coins that you are purchasing, as even advanced collectors can be fooled at times by counterfeit coins, cleanings, etc. For the right price, I like the 1901 Indian out of the three.
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  • LostSislerLostSisler Posts: 521 ✭✭✭
    High-grade Indians are so cool.

    Points to whomever can name the model!
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  • relicsncoinsrelicsncoins Posts: 8,103 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>High-grade Indians are so cool.

    Points to whomever can name the model! >>



    I believe it was rumored that Longacre's daughter, Sarah I believe was her name was the model/inspiration behind the design, but I'm not sure if it has been proven conclusilvely or not.

    JJ
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