I think he left a grease mark on the rim

theboz11 · May 27, 2014 7:44PM

You have to marvel at the coins you find on the bay of E. Today as I scanned some items, this one popped up.

A note to those that actually handle coins with care, do not look.

Upper Left Rev,

I won't be making an offer on this one.

lordmarcovan · May 27, 2014 7:59PM

Eew. I've seen some gnarly looking fingers in photos, but this guy takes it to a new level.

Edit to add: this is one reason I often wear white gloves for "coin in hand" shots. My fingers arent that hideous, but still, when it's in closeup, who want's to see any portion of the seller's skin?

coinkat · May 27, 2014 8:01PM

Not a well thought out advertising plan...

Don Draper is shocked and saddened by this development.

theboz11 · May 27, 2014 8:09PM

LM,,,perhaps it was found at a dig, or detecting, and he dug it out bare handed 5 ft down.

lordmarcovan · May 27, 2014 8:31PM

Looks more like he dug it out of a moldy loaf of bread and got the mold on his fingers.

SaorAlba · May 27, 2014 8:45PM

lordmarcovan · May 27, 2014 8:49PM

Oh, thanks.

We really needed the zoomed-in closeup. It was smaller when I saw it on eBay.

I'm off to go puke, now.

theboz11 · May 27, 2014 9:56PM

That was almost cruel without a big warning sign.

rwyarmch · May 27, 2014 11:22PM

That coin could slip right out of his fingers! Savvy Ebay sellers use tongs.

Zohar · May 27, 2014 11:51PM

Coin police should arrest him! That ruined my breakfast.

CIVITAS · May 28, 2014 3:35AM

The coin looks questionable to boot.

theboz11 · May 28, 2014 3:58AM

That was my first impression of the coin itself. Just doesn't look right by the horses tail in the fields . But I am not any where near an expert nor do I play one here..

NiceCurrency · May 28, 2014 6:42AM

marcmoish · May 28, 2014 8:12AM

I'm off to go puke, now.

hey wait for me - sheees talk about nauseating hygiene .

wybrit · May 28, 2014 11:54AM

They make Boraxo for a reason...

Broadstruck · May 28, 2014 4:28PM

I passed on a book today on ebay as the seller hands had worse filth

nicholasz219 · May 28, 2014 8:31PM

Here is my question: Why would you knowingly use your dirty hand in a picture to sell an "uncirculated" coin? Have to move it fast? Too fast to wash hands first? Considering his name contains the word "bargain" spelled incorrectly and he lives in a town mostly filled with retirees, I am hoping that this wasn't a five dirty fingered discount from the locals. Hopefully he is an estate sale shopper, considering the other items for sale. I am also guessing that you will not find him on the roster of the ANA or PNG.

CoinZip · May 28, 2014 11:09PM

I think its safe to say the seller is a "Digger"

Thanks for the training photo, we just hired a NewMismatist (new to coins but older than a YN) to help out with online stuff and this is a great "What not to do" photo.

cacheman · May 28, 2014 11:17PM

He's been scratching his grass...

Broadstruck · May 29, 2014 2:01AM

In case y'all missed it member ricko on the U.S. Coin forum just coined a new phrase "Coin Slob"

thebeav · May 29, 2014 3:47AM

I've seen nicer fingers on the Kracken !

Andres · May 29, 2014 5:19AM

matching pair

Broadstruck · May 29, 2014 2:58PM

Andres, Posting the feet was a bit much!

theboz11 · May 30, 2014 7:21PM

Hope those were not world coins between those toes.

wybrit · May 31, 2014 9:45AM

Feet

I think he left a grease mark on the rim

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