Imaired proof USPI 20 centavo?

gecko109

Notice the bids already on this piece. Also notice the reflective surfaces.


http://cgi.ebay.com/1904-Phillipines-20-Centavos-Coin_W0QQitemZ190212830679QQihZ009QQcategoryZ45139QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

ormandh

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JoesMaName

I'd guess polished.

gecko109

<< <i>I'd guess polished. >>




Then why the early "aggessive" bids on this piece? I wonder if the top 2 or 3 bidders think its an impaired proof?

FilamCoins

I wouldn't pay $39 for it, either proof or mint set (the later often PL making it quite difficult sometimes to distinguish the 1904 proof from its mint set cousin; no business strikes were made in 1904 for circulation). This is most definitely a problem coin, having been cleaned or polished or both. Tell tale signs are hairlines on both faces and artificial-looking shine.

Justhavingfun

I'm with Mr. Filam. A badly mistreated coin.

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USAROK

<< <i>I'm with Mr. Filam. A badly mistreated coin.

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