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topstuftopstuf Posts: 14,803 ✭✭✭✭✭
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Which do you want in your stocking?



I am trying to remedy an unwiise SALE of a coin I shudda KEPT and..... maybe... just maybe..... I have done it.



It's only "on the way" but I thought I'd run it past you guys just for an opinion.



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  • FlatwoodsFlatwoods Posts: 4,246 ✭✭✭✭✭
    That's tough.

    #2 looks a little meatier but I like the overall look of #1



    I'll take either. Surprise me. image
  • mannie graymannie gray Posts: 7,259 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Originally posted by: Flatwoods

    That's tough.

    #2 looks a little meatier but I like the overall look of #1



    I agree



  • Jackthecat1Jackthecat1 Posts: 1,122 ✭✭✭
    The second one, by a hair. Both are great.
    Member ANS, ANA, GSNA, TNC



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  • topstuftopstuf Posts: 14,803 ✭✭✭✭✭
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  • panexpoguypanexpoguy Posts: 1,239 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Originally posted by: Flatwoods
    That's tough.
    #2 looks a little meatier but I like the overall look of #1

    I'll take either. Surprise me. image


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  • keyman64keyman64 Posts: 15,521 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Without knowing much about them and by only using the small photos...I would go with #2.
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  • BaleyBaley Posts: 22,663 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Both nice, as has been said, the 1795 appears to be slightly higher grade.

    I'd like either one for my collection, this is the grade range I'll be shopping for, hopefully in the near future..

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  • oih82w8oih82w8 Posts: 12,513 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Toss up...they both look "very-fine" to me.
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  • topstuftopstuf Posts: 14,803 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Ah but the top one was only FINE!



    grrrr.... or as the label procalimed. Thus easing my foolishness into a sale of it.



    But..... as compensation, the replacement is the OFF CENTER bust and that variety is one I've liked for a LONG time and haven't owned since they were $400 in the 1970s.



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  • CoinZipCoinZip Posts: 3,253 ✭✭✭
    Bottom

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  • braddickbraddick Posts: 24,632 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Take the second one- sell if. Take some of the proceeds and purchase the first one.

    Profit!

    peacockcoins

  • topstuftopstuf Posts: 14,803 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Originally posted by: braddick

    Take the second one- sell if. Take some of the proceeds and purchase the first one.



    Profit!




    See, I'm one step ahead. I did it just the opposite.
  • TomBTomB Posts: 21,987 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I think they both should grade Fine and think the top coin (1796) has better color and overall eye appeal.
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  • yosclimberyosclimber Posts: 5,000 ✭✭✭✭✭
    1795 - more nest detail.
    Either one would be great to have, though - they're pretty close.
  • jughead1893jughead1893 Posts: 1,712 ✭✭✭✭✭
    1796
  • CharlotteDudeCharlotteDude Posts: 3,146 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Can't... I like 'em both too much.

    Lovely pair of ladies there.
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  • johnny9434johnny9434 Posts: 29,070 ✭✭✭✭✭
    i like the first one better but the second has more meat on it.
  • oldlinecoinsoldlinecoins Posts: 183 ✭✭✭
    I like #2 better. To me, the darker surfaces on #2 indicate better originality.
  • coindeucecoindeuce Posts: 13,496 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Where have I seen that 1796 before ? imageimage

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  • telephoto1telephoto1 Posts: 4,948 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I like the 1795 in terms of eye appeal but it appears to have a rim bump near the 5 in the date. So if that is the case I'd go '96. If that's just a glitch in the image- then the 1795, hands down.

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  • etexmikeetexmike Posts: 6,852 ✭✭✭
    I like the look of the first coin but the date of the second.



    Wouldn't be disappointed with either.





    Mike
  • TopographicOceansTopographicOceans Posts: 6,535 ✭✭✭✭
    Hard to choose, but I'd go with #2
  • luckybucksluckybucks Posts: 1,318 ✭✭✭
    Tossup.



    Bottom this month, and top next month ????
  • USMarine6USMarine6 Posts: 1,949 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Wish I was in your situation or maybe not but I'd go with the 95
  • LindeDadLindeDad Posts: 18,766 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I don't think I have any with first ones date yet?
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  • BarberianBarberian Posts: 3,969 ✭✭✭✭✭
    The first one. The second on looks to have a rim ding that will always draw my eyes to it.

    I HATE rim dings.
    3 rim nicks away from Good
  • kazkaz Posts: 9,246 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I like the 1796, but both are very nice & original looking
  • WalkerfanWalkerfan Posts: 9,668 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I like the 1795 (bottom) better.

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  • lkeigwinlkeigwin Posts: 16,893 ✭✭✭✭✭
    They are both splendid.



    I like the surfaces of #1 better.

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  • goldengolden Posts: 9,972 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I will go with #2. You do not have to wait until Christmas to send it to me Santa.
  • topstuftopstuf Posts: 14,803 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Originally posted by: Barberian

    The first one. The second on looks to have a rim ding that will always draw my eyes to it.



    I HATE rim dings.




    I have another coin with a image rim nick. CAC musta MISSED seein it.

    After reading your post, I am putting it in the Coinstar machine.



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    Those are collar EJECTION marks. image
  • Rayman311Rayman311 Posts: 423 ✭✭✭
    Based on those photos I would give the 96 the edge. Like the date and the 95 appears to have a rim bruise at 5 o'clock on obverse and appears that something is going on with rim at 11 o'clock on the reverse, but photos is too blurry when blown up. I look for nice rims with no brings so that does it for me. Just my preference. Maybe you can post larger photos when you get them? Like seeing the small eagles. Good luck!

    Edit: Didn't see telephoto1 until after I posted, or page 2 for that matter. Oops!
  • rte592rte592 Posts: 1,855 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I'd lean toward the 1796, but really Which ever one doesn't stick to a magnet.

  • mariner67mariner67 Posts: 2,746 ✭✭✭
    #2
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  • HoledandCreativeHoledandCreative Posts: 2,825 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I think you did it right.
  • EastonCollectionEastonCollection Posts: 1,513 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I really like the look of both of them - the coin that I would choose for my cabinet is #1
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  • rheddenrhedden Posts: 6,631 ✭✭✭✭✭
    The 1795 looks like it might have a little rim bump by the date, and if so, I just wouldn't enjoy owning it as much. I am also a fan of 1796-dated silver coinage in general. My vote would be for #1, despite the fact that #2 has a little more detail.
  • topstuftopstuf Posts: 14,803 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Well I sold the 96 so that one is history.

    My comp is that the 95 is off center and I've always liked that feature and don't know why.

    In any event, it has demonstrated the difficulty in finding ANY bust buck with pleasing old color.



    The 95 also has a drumstick. Yum.

  • VanHalenVanHalen Posts: 4,326 ✭✭✭✭✭
    #2
  • ShamikaShamika Posts: 18,785 ✭✭✭✭
    The second coin is meatier, but I like the look of the first coin more so.


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  • topstuftopstuf Posts: 14,803 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Originally posted by: Shamika

    The second coin is meatier, but I like the look of the first coin more so.









    BUT I AIN'T GOT IT NO MO. IT IS AN EX-COIN. KAPUTSKI. GONE! A MERE MEMORY. TESTAMENT TO NUMISMATIC ERROR. A REGRETTABLE INCIDENT. TRAGIC. HISTORIC. NOT TO BE FORGOTTEN. FINIS! C'EST MORT! ADIOS!



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  • NicNic Posts: 3,400 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Originally posted by: topstuf

    Originally posted by: Shamika

    The second coin is meatier, but I like the look of the first coin more so.









    BUT I AIN'T GOT IT NO MO. IT IS AN EX-COIN. KAPUTSKI. GONE! A MERE MEMORY. TESTAMENT TO NUMISMATIC ERROR. A REGRETTABLE INCIDENT. TRAGIC. HISTORIC. NOT TO BE FORGOTTEN. FINIS! C'EST MORT! ADIOS!



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  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I prefer #2.... Cheers, RickO
  • topstuftopstuf Posts: 14,803 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I like RickO.

    an everbuddy else who picked #2
  • PTVETTERPTVETTER Posts: 6,005 ✭✭✭✭✭
    The bottom one.

    Just looks nicer to my eye.
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  • MidLifeCrisisMidLifeCrisis Posts: 10,550 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Originally posted by: TomB

    I think they both should grade Fine and think the top coin (1796) has better color and overall eye appeal.




    Great minds think alike. image

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