Listing--1839-d, sorry "o" $2 1/2

logger7

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1839-liberty-head-American-Eagle-2-1-2-gold-coin-034-D-034-/132213599061?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=eyki5OaUa3HUVTfHmZ8gKDKlras%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

What the guy failed to do is run a real listing with good pictures. Anyone have a guess on grade?

silverpop

Auction ended

logger7

I realize that, he did update his comments: "I made a mistake in the listing this coin is actually a 1839-O Coin and referenced it as a "D" coin. In reality the "D" on this coin represents "Dollar".....Again this listing is for a 1839-O Coin!"

Is there special technology to try to correct poor images on coins like this, like they did with Hubble?

jwitten

Not a bad looking coin. 35-45ish?

logger7

Hard to tell from the pics as to whether it is a straight grade, but the guy easily lost a grand by not submitting.

ricko

Nice old gold coin.... seen a fair amount of commerce... Cheers, RickO

logger7

Yes, if the coin straight grades that is a major rip, too bad sellers don't check around for appraisals, any competent auctioneer knows how to get near market value. Even a barn auction in the middle of nowhere with proper advertising would have drawn more money.