Compare coinfacts pictures... 1911-D $2 1/2 Indian
jwitten
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A few years ago I had the luck of getting a 1911-D, and sent it in for grading. It was the pcgs coin facts picture for awhile, but has since been replaced by a higher grade. After comparing the other coins, I believe mine has better details on the shoulder and headdress then some graded higher. Do you think it has a shot at upgrading? It is the last one, the XF45. Thanks!
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Best Regards,
George
A more basic question is why would anyone buy a Weak D example of the 1911-D? But your coin is nice in other respects.
Best Regards,
George
Because I bought it as a plain 1911
A more basic question is why would anyone buy a Weak D example of the 1911-D? But your coin is nice in other respects.
Best Regards,
George
Because I bought it as a plain 1911
That works.
A more basic question is why would anyone buy a Weak D example of the 1911-D? But your coin is nice in other respects.
Best Regards,
George
To have and to hold, in short.
it in raw.... a gamble either way.... Cheers, RickO
Your coin appears to be properly graded. You can always try for a regrade, or crack it and send
it in raw.... a gamble either way.... Cheers, RickO
The crack out and send in raw option could be a gamble. This flunked years ago for "improper cleaning." Its sins are far less than some of the pieces I've seen in holders.
it can't hurt to try and you do have a chance. The coin won't change though
The trouble is the market is weak for the "weak D" coins. I doubt that the additional grading points would make much difference even if he got them.
I don't think it is as weak as some think, you just have to find the right buyer. I traded a 1911-D weak D graded NGC AU55 for about $3,000 worth of coins once, and have had offers on this one for $1,500+. Not bad for under $300 investment.
If you have had those kinds of offers for a 1911-D quarter eagle with the weak D, I'd take the money and run. I've seen numbers as low as $450 for those coins. There are enough "investment experts" out there, who don't like those coins, to really hurt the market for them.
As others have said, I'd leave it as is...the upside for a bump to AU50 doesn't seem worth the risk/expense.
I don't think it is as weak as some think, you just have to find the right buyer. I traded a 1911-D weak D graded NGC AU55 for about $3,000 worth of coins once, and have had offers on this one for $1,500+. Not bad for under $300 investment.
If you have had those kinds of offers for a 1911-D quarter eagle with the weak D, I'd take the money and run. I've seen numbers as low as $450 for those coins. There are enough "investment experts" out there, who don't like those coins, to really hurt the market for them.
Whoever has these for sell at that price, I will take them all (seriously!). Here are the LOWEST sales prices on ebay for weak d coins.. "Au details cleaned, $918", "Au details cleaned, $1,461", "Au details cleaned, $1,599", $AU55, $1,800"
Cheapest buy it now price for a weak D is XF details tooled for $1,567. No way would I take less than $1,500 for either (I have 2 xf45 currently).
I don't think it is as weak as some think, you just have to find the right buyer. I traded a 1911-D weak D graded NGC AU55 for about $3,000 worth of coins once, and have had offers on this one for $1,500+. Not bad for under $300 investment.
If you have had those kinds of offers for a 1911-D quarter eagle with the weak D, I'd take the money and run. I've seen numbers as low as $450 for those coins. There are enough "investment experts" out there, who don't like those coins, to really hurt the market for them.
Can you show me a few examples that have sold in that range?
I don't think it is as weak as some think, you just have to find the right buyer. I traded a 1911-D weak D graded NGC AU55 for about $3,000 worth of coins once, and have had offers on this one for $1,500+. Not bad for under $300 investment.
If you have had those kinds of offers for a 1911-D quarter eagle with the weak D, I'd take the money and run. I've seen numbers as low as $450 for those coins. There are enough "investment experts" out there, who don't like those coins, to really hurt the market for them.
Can you show me a few examples that have sold in that range?
Okay, I'll admit that I have not been in the market for these pieces for a long time. But the 1911-D quarter eagles with the weak or missing "D" have not been popular items with most collectors. When I was dealer selling them was very difficult. I guess the market for these coins has continued to go up and up despite the fact that it seems like the market for everything else has been pretty darn slow. I know I'd rather have lower grade than buy a 1911-D in AU with the weak "D." The coin does nothing for me.