My pics of Dahlonega half eagle
lunytune2
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A few days ago I posted dealer pics of a half eagle purchase I was going to make . The thread went poof for some reason , but here are the pics , nothing like the dealer pics I posted in the first thread.
(Photos deleted to protect seller )
(Photos deleted to protect seller )
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I would really like to know what is was about the original post that made it go poof. I though it was quite educational as a whole.
Joseph J. Singleton - First Superintendent of the U.S. Branch Mint in Dahlonega Georgia
Findley Ridge Collection
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However, the image still suggests the coin is lacking in originality. Not as blatant as the first image and that's what makes working with images so difficult. Until I actually see a coin in hand my comments on originality are conditional.
Again, not uncommon with Dahlonega pieces as a great majority have been messed with.
To me this is an average to above average example for a 50-D $5 as long as originality is not an objective. If you are assembling a complete set of Dahlonega Half Eagles then this could very well work as this is a very scarce issue in AU and higher. But if your objective is to obtain well struck, attractive Dahlonega Half Eagles you should consider Half Eagles from the 1840s, especially the 43-D or 44-D, both known as some of the most attractive minted at Dahlonega.
Joseph J. Singleton - First Superintendent of the U.S. Branch Mint in Dahlonega Georgia
Findley Ridge Collection
About Findley Ridge
I will say that if I were the dealer who you bought this coin from, I would be very hesitant to honor the return after making this such a public discussion. The coin if returned would be significantly less liquid as a result of the negative attention which it has received.
In the future I would recommend reaching out to a few people privately who's opinion you trust before purchasing the coin if you need an opinion on it.
Latin American Collection
It appears brighter on the NGC website.
Nowadays, I do look for originality, and wish I had learned that lesson earlier, because it would've saved me a fortune. To each his own though... collect what you like. Here are a few examples of original AU half eagles from my collection, so you can see what I'm talking about:
"There are no called strikes in coin collecting."--
Henry David ThoreauRYKnice coins mvs7 !!!!
Boy, I'll say!
All the coins posted are great coins and the originality of the 4 of Mvs7 is quite outstanding.
I've always been a fan of natural coins and if it has great luster I'll even accept those that are quite dark.
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One of my favorite coins that I feel is an important subtype (much like the 1807+1808 halves) I had to buy this coin when it came up. I know it's been dipped but hope it will age in the holder.
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The OP has the same situation where he's got a great and important coin but has been dipped (or similar treatment), But experts feel that close to 70% of small eagle $ in holders have been dipped).
It's at least 70%...but I'm guessing that the percentage of messed with old gold coins is probably much higher than that...it's a real problem for those of us who want to buy original coins...how long do we wait...and at what price?
For the 1850-D...there are an estimated 175 coins surviving...but only 9 have been stickered by CAC...
Thanks
Latin American Collection
You said very clearly in your second post in the first thread that you bought it because it had a stronger mint mark than normal and that there was a 14 day return. You then followed up after the first day of posts saying "13 days left". You also said in this post that you would likely keep it after which I have not commented on your coin. Sorry if that doesn't fit your narrative. I won't comment on your coins any longer, post away.
Latin American Collection
consider yourself very fortunate! for consideration:
1. you can buy a gold coin
2. you learned some things
3. you got your money back
you should be very happy. now you can take that money and put it into a nicer coin. best wishes.
Im sure he appreciates the publicity that his newly returned coin has received on these two posts. Seriously, it is really poor form to post coins soliciting opinions in a public forum to only then return them. Am I alone in this thinking?
I don't want to pile on the OP as I feel that he's a good guy BUT I agree with you. Personally I'll only post a coin after its a done deal for all the obvious reasons
mark
Fellas, leave the tight pants to the ladies. If I can count the coins in your pockets you better use them to call a tailor. Stay thirsty my friends......
Joseph J. Singleton - First Superintendent of the U.S. Branch Mint in Dahlonega Georgia
Findley Ridge Collection
About Findley Ridge
A dealer might not be so aggressive to buy it back at a decent price, and a fair amount of time has passed. Or buy if they did not sell it to you. Even if it has all the bells and whistles. They want fresh. Or what they can call fresh. So collectors might want to keep this in mind when they ask for opinions.
More folks than you might think are watching this board.
I never post a coin before a deal is done though.
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I have zero issues with returning it OR with posting it here. It is a really big world out there.. I highly doubt the re-sell has been hurt by a few badmouthing it here. And if it DOES hurt the resell.. that is on yall, not him. You could always private message him your bad thoughts about the coin.
x2. That's part of what this forum is for and regardless most collectors don't frequent these webpages.