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NewP 1870-CC Seated Liberty Quarter
GoldenEyeNumismatics
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Recently bought raw on eBay. Off to the slab factory shortly, where I think VF details would be appropriate.
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GoldenEyeNumismatics
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I'd much rather own a damaged VF (like yours) than a slick FR/AG
Love it! It should have no problem grading VF-Det
I would see how much to have it professionally repired for the hole. I can live with the scratches.
<< <i>I'd go for the repair. And I think the coin would be worth more with the hole filled, if they do a nice job. >>
I agree.
Buying top quality Seated Dimes in Gem BU and Proof.
Buying great coins - monster eye appeal only.
<< <i>of all the coins that someone could have fished out of their pocket in the 1870's it has to be a 70cc that was drilled out on that fateful day. >>
If it hadn't been holed, it would probably have remained in circulation and eventually been lost or destroyed, like most of this date.
My Adolph A. Weinman signature
BustHalfBrian: <<I'd much rather own a damaged VF (like yours) than a slick FR/AG>>
I disagree. I like 19th century, Fair-02 grade coins that have pleasant natural toning and have minimal problems. In many ways these are really neat. Although I have tremendous respect for GoldenEye, I really cannot become enthusiastic about this purchase. Where should pertinent lines be drawn? Should we all buy coins that have much added metal and/or have been polished, too?
I am very fond of the Battle Born 1870-CC, one of the greatest circulated coins that I have ever seen:
Battle Born 1870-CC Liberty Seated Quarter
In other contexts, mostly in past auction reviews, I have written positive remarks about several not gradable 1870-CC quarters. Some of those in PCGS details holders have problems that are relatively minor in contrast to the one pictured at the top of this thread. Indeed, there are quite a few not gradable 1870-CC that are desirable.
<< <i>BustHalfBrian: <<I'd much rather own a damaged VF (like yours) than a slick FR/AG>>
I disagree. I like 19th century, Fair-02 grade coins that have pleasant natural toning and have minimal problems. In many ways these are really neat. Although I have tremendous respect for GoldenEye, I really cannot become enthusiastic about this purchase. Where should pertinent lines be drawn? Should we all buy coins that have much added metal and/or have been polished, too?
I am very fond of the Battle Born 1870-CC, one of the greatest circulated coins that I have ever seen:
Battle Born 1870-CC Liberty Seated Quarter
In other contexts, mostly in past auction reviews, I have written positive remarks about several not gradable 1870-CC quarters. Some of those in PCGS details holders have problems that are relatively minor in contrast to the one pictured at the top of this thread. Indeed, there are quite a few not gradable 1870-CC that are desirable. >>
I absolutely agree. If I were buying the coin as a collector (instead of a flip), and if the prices were the same, I would take a certified Fair over this piece any day.
Hoard the keys.
Dimeman: <<I also would rather have the lower grade problem free coin. >>
Most collectors are budget-minded and I hope that people keep in mind that there are many, inexpensive, terrific, classic U.S. coins that are characterized by pleasant natural toning and honest wear, with no serious problems. In another words, a collector does not need to spend a fortune to acquire many classic U.S. coins that are scarce, attractive, naturally toned and qualify for numerical grades from the PCGS.
Many Exciting, Classic U.S. coins are not Expensive