Opinions _Please on this 1866 Hong Kong $

BBQnBLUES

Thanks in advance

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ps. the seller is asking $950.

Rickc300

Mintage was 2.109 with both reeded edge and non reeded edge proofs... My book is extremely old (1990)so the prices will not even be in the same ball park but XF 100.00 and UNC 400.00 as of 1990

worldcoinguy

My 1994 edition has it at $175 in XF and $500 in UNC. I think Rickc300 and I need some new Krause guides!

BBQnBLUES

Thanks Guys !

I really need to buy a 19th cent. Krause..

The coin I'm considering (through a private sale) is a reeded edge & will first get authenticated.. Seller is asking $950.

coinpictures

Current Krause lists at $600 in XF and $1,700 in UNC.

BBQnBLUES

Just wanted to bring this TTT since I need to let the seller know if I'm interested...

CIVITAS

True UNCs bring over catalog right now. Nice AUs bring $1200 or so last time I checked.

I'll admit, I don't like the eye appeal of the coin, but the detail is certainly there. It probably looks better in person too.

Dentuck

The 14th edition Catalog of Modern World Coins (2008) lists Victorian Hong Kong dollars at $750 (EF) and $2,750 (Unc).

BBQnBLUES

<< <i>I'll admit, I don't like the eye appeal of the coin, but the detail is certainly there. It probably looks better in person too. >>



Josh;

I trust your judgement & feel the same way about the surfaces...

Might be a good candidate for NCS conservation..

Unfortunately, I can't see this coin "in hand" until I buy it...

decisions, decisions..

OnlyBuffalos

Here are a few prices realized on 1866 Hong Kong Dollars in overseas auction sales. These coins appear to have better eye appeal than the one shown. (It is difficult to judge coins from pics, however)

St. James Auction 6/8/07 $948 AU

St. James Auction 6/8/07 $689 XF

St. James Auction 10/03/05 $5,264 a true gem, great coin

Spink Auction 10/30/06 $590 VF cleaned

Spink Auction 6/29/06 $580 F/VF attractive

In my opinion, any early Hong Kong Dollar is worth owning. There just aren't all that many available. Problem free coins are very scarce. Now for a real challenge, find an attractive problem free 1866 or 1867 Hong Kong half dollar, especially an 1867.

shirohniichan

The coins looks like it has been cleaned and oddly retoned. I collect coins with eye-appeal more than technical grade, so I'd pass on that coin (especially at that price).

Daltonista

Glenn, I'd hold out if I were you.
Lots of nicks and knocks on that obverse (and edge).
Going after these is sorta like missing a bus...
there'll be another one along in a little while.
A few bucks more and a few months down the road...
sounds like an old Merle Haggard song, doesn't it?

Meanwhile, that new avatar of yours is fabulous!!
Tom