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I really like this coin EXCEPT for?

RayboRaybo Posts: 5,356 ✭✭✭✭✭
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There is always an "except" for me, I ALWAYS find at least one if not two that burst my bubble.
What is your bubble burster on the following coin?

https://coins.ha.com/itm/two-cent-pieces/1864-2c-small-motto-fs-401-ms65-red-and-brown-ngc-cac/a/1272-3211.s?type=bidnotice-dailystatus

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    3keepSECRETif2rDEAD3keepSECRETif2rDEAD Posts: 4,285 ✭✭✭✭✭

    ...well for one, the sticker looks thumbed and the photos are way too big....definitely a pass ;)

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    ChrisH821ChrisH821 Posts: 7,126 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Maybe the small spot under CENTS? However it has been in that holder for a couple decades so it's probably not getting any bigger. The N is a little weak but I don't know the series so I assume that's typical given that this is an old 65.

    Collector, occasional seller

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    cameonut2011cameonut2011 Posts: 10,483 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited February 17, 2018 4:48PM

    But, but it stickered...

    (Just kidding)

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    bolivarshagnastybolivarshagnasty Posts: 7,359 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I find the die cracks a distraction. Some are ok with them.

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    cameonut2011cameonut2011 Posts: 10,483 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I thought the die cracks added character. All joking aside, I like the coin a lot.

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    yosclimberyosclimber Posts: 5,311 ✭✭✭✭✭

    The motto is too small for my liking. :smile:
    Maybe if it was an 1863 I'd like it better?

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    Walkerguy21DWalkerguy21D Posts: 12,128 ✭✭✭✭✭

    For the most part it looks like a pretty nice coin.
    A tiny spot on the obverse and the reserve, and a patch of darker toning on the obverse, are
    the only flaws I see.
    And I'm sure you don't mind the woodgrain toning ;)
    Actually the only bubble burster for me is the price!

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    ChangeInHistoryChangeInHistory Posts: 3,119 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @bolivarshagnasty said:
    I find the die cracks a distraction. Some are ok with them.

    Usually I don't mind and even enjoy die cracks. But I agree with you on this one, they are distracting.

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    oih82w8oih82w8 Posts: 13,120 ✭✭✭✭✭

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    BillJonesBillJones Posts: 35,865 ✭✭✭✭✭

    The NGC holder. I know that for a lot of you that is a non starter.

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    RayboRaybo Posts: 5,356 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @ChrisH821 said:
    Maybe the small spot under CENTS? However it has been in that holder for a couple decades so it's probably not getting any bigger. The N is a little weak but I don't know the series so I assume that's typical given that this is an old 65.

    You nailed it Chris.
    The obverse had me hooked, I like my copper brown but this coin was so beautiful that I was willing to take a chance on a RB because of the obverse....than I perused the reverse and that "spot" made my stomach churn, it was a volcano of puss IMHO, I was so disappointed.
    Hey Bill! Wanna see some of the PCGS coins that don't pass "my" standards?

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    lkeigwinlkeigwin Posts: 16,895 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Looks pretty nice to me. Maybe BN, not RB. But otherwise wholesome.
    Lance.

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    RayboRaybo Posts: 5,356 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @lkeigwin said:
    Looks pretty nice to me. Maybe BN, not RB. But otherwise wholesome.
    Lance.

    Is that the same coin Lance?
    I like your image better than what Heritage has to offer..........I think...................I keep looking..............brown is better..........
    Yep, I like your image better!

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    RayboRaybo Posts: 5,356 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I don't think it's the same coin......................

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    ParadisefoundParadisefound Posts: 8,623 ✭✭✭✭✭

    the price?

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    rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭

    The spot and the small ding on the base of the shield are distracting.... but not show stoppers for me. Die cracks such as those are not bad, add a little character. Cheers, RickO

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    lkeigwinlkeigwin Posts: 16,895 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Raybo said:

    @lkeigwin said:
    Looks pretty nice to me. Maybe BN, not RB. But otherwise wholesome.
    Lance.

    Is that the same coin Lance?
    I like your image better than what Heritage has to offer..........I think...................I keep looking..............brown is better..........
    Yep, I like your image better!

    Yes, it's the same coin.

    Heritage often offers two sets of images. "Glamor shots" which are brightened and color enhanced. And slab shots. The latter almost always better represent the coin. I merely cropped them above.

    Below are the glamor shots and full slab shots.
    Lance.


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    oldabeintxoldabeintx Posts: 3,169 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Looking at the photos in the holder, would not buy it if I were looking for an RB example: however, Heritage photos..... would want to see in hand if convenient.

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    BuffaloIronTailBuffaloIronTail Posts: 7,754 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I don't know. Coin looks nice.

    I really like it EXCEPT for the fact that I can't afford it.

    Pete

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    BillJonesBillJones Posts: 35,865 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I can't see any reason not to like it. The little spot on the reverse is really out of the way, and the surfaces and color are pleasing. Remember MS-65 does not mean "perfect." The little spot is not a problem because it is small and NOT GROWING.

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    mannie graymannie gray Posts: 7,259 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I like the coin, and see no real negatives.

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    divecchiadivecchia Posts: 6,714 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I like this particular coin, but in general spots will bother me if they are in any area that makes the spot pop. Large hits/bag marks in the fields will bother me also.

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