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Fugio Cent Help - Early copper pros, interested folks
Pushkin
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I'm looking with interest at this Fugio because I'd like to own one that has some detail and is relatively inexpensive. Does this eBay listing raise any red flags or comments? Thanks in advance for your advice.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/201792672083?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
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I am no expert when it comes to these coins, but for a low grade example, this one looks to be quite nice. It has smooth, brown surfaces, which is a big plus. Many of these pieces are dark and rough, especially in low grade. I think that the variety is Newman 14-O, but don't take that to the bank. The 14-O is rated as an R-4.
Bill has an excellent point about dark and rough Fugios. But maybe the photo has been lightened?
It has a nice "WE ARE ONE" but I think "MIND YOUR BUSINESS" is important to have on a Fugio.
But you know it's there, so if you like it and the price is right at the end, I'd say go for it.
Looking on eBay most are a lot crappier than the one you've shown.
You might want to check this one out. It's damaged, but does have nice detail.
Billjones, TopogaphicOceans,
Thank you for your input - much appreciated !
I agree with Bill. That Fugio looks very nice. That makes me suspicious. For a coin this worn to look this good and with color this nice would be unusual to say the least. The only think that bothers me is that it looks slightly out-of-round, but not badly so, and it looks real to me. So, who knows, take a chance.
Tom
That is worth taking a chance on..... I see it sold already..... Hope you got it. Cheers, RickO
a gamble sometimes is what it is. I've hit home runs and struck out as well.
type2,CCHunter.
Thanks all - I passed. The seller has never sold a coin before and most items sold by this seller were under $10 videos. Maybe I'm overly cautious, but for a raw Fugio I'd prefer to buy from an established dealer or known collector. Might have missed out on a good thing, but in the end something about it "didn't feel right". I hope it turns out well for the purchaser. Oh well, "there is always another coin".
Again, thanks for the opinions.