Which one of these Charlotte $5 half eagles looks like they have original surfaces?
ajman
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I have my opinion on what I would like based upon the photos given, but what are your opinions? Which coin would you prefer to own? NGC 1842-C $5 or PCGS 1855-C $5
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The 42-C up close pics are poor and give the coin an unnatural color. The slab pics show a much more pleasing color and dirt in the recesses.
Technically, from my iPhone look at the pics, there is more technical strength in the 55-C. Makes me a little concerned it has some "help" as it probably would sticker given the surfaces and detail I see.
I'd vote for the 42-C but as a collector of southern gold I would pass on both. I want more color and uniqueness for my money.
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The pics of the 42-C show "scratches" which could be on the coin or on the holder. The one over the left wing on the reverse would concern me most. If you actually considering either coin I would call Doug Winter and ask him to represent you at auction. For 5% fee you get the piece of mind that this is a solid coin.
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Since you are looking for coins on the EF level, I'd go to some major shows and shop for one of these, if you can't go to the auction and examine them yourself.
I'll tell you that the Charlotte coins are lot harder to get nice than the Dahlonega pieces. The 1842-C half eagle I have is nothing to write home about since it has "enhanced,' but it has a lot of "meat." You really have dig to find these coins, and I'd advise you to not bid on pictures alone.
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<< <i>Based on the pics i would pass on both. >>
If you don't care for the stickers then up to you to decide
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