Now that's the kind of low-ball I can appreciate...

carabonnair

and in my price range at the moment.

Link to auction
But since it is unique, I don't suppose it will remain a bargain

Smudge

Can't appreciate a $280 buyers premium.

TommyType

Ok....this might be picky. But I find it hard to believe a coin that far our of round is still worthy of a straight grade....even at PO-01.

(I feel silly saying that. LOL)

DNADave

Rolled or train track victim?

AUandAG

Not even round and it straight graded??? How?

bob

blitzdude

Looks like one of those Chinese Saints to me. How could they even accurately identify authenticity?

Timbuk3

Interesting !!!

coinpalice

imagine working for over 2 weeks, than getting paid with a coin that looks like this

COINS MAKE CENTS

Looks just like a coin ran over by a train to me!

Zoins

Here's the TrueView.

Not only is it a PO-01, it's also a POP 1/0!

blu62vette

That is crazy cool!

hchcoin

@TommyType said:
Ok....this might be picky. But I find it hard to believe a coin that far our of round is still worthy of a straight grade....even at PO-01.

(I feel silly saying that. LOL)

From the listing:

A dies trial from the regular-issue Saint-Gaudens No Motto double eagle dies. Struck in brass with a lettered edge. This piece was passed through rollers after striking, flattening both sides and producing the distinct oval shape. Although now virtually without any relief, except for the edges, which are sharp, the design elements remain mostly visible. The Poor 1 assessment is somewhat arbitrary; the piece is as-made and never circulated, not to mention it is unique. A highly important offering for pattern collectors and Saint-Gaudens enthusiasts.

hchcoin

Double post

3keepSECRETif2rDEAD

Interesting thread...honestly I was hoping maybe this thread would be about a fine whiskey/whisky...although I no longer endulge, I have never collected low-balls at all...on the new Netflix Ricky Gervais, he does a funny bit about low-balls...he doesn’t mention coins however

Jimnight

Hmmmmmm.... now that's different!!

ricko

The identification/description provided by @hchcoin certainly adds a dimension of understanding. Initially viewing it in the OP raised several questions... Not something I would want, but interesting nonetheless. Cheers, RickO

ColonelJessup

@ricko said:
The identification/description provided by @hchcoin certainly adds a dimension of understanding. Initially viewing it in the OP raised several questions... Not something I would want, but interesting nonetheless. Cheers, RickO

Sir, there are days when I harbor a suspicion that you are not a serious coin geek.

I put a bottle of Premium Grolsch and this weird numis in front of you.
"Not want"?
Take your time..............

TommyType

@hchcoin said:

@TommyType said:
Ok....this might be picky. But I find it hard to believe a coin that far our of round is still worthy of a straight grade....even at PO-01.

(I feel silly saying that. LOL)

From the listing:

A dies trial from the regular-issue Saint-Gaudens No Motto double eagle dies. Struck in brass with a lettered edge. This piece was passed through rollers after striking, flattening both sides and producing the distinct oval shape. Although now virtually without any relief, except for the edges, which are sharp, the design elements remain mostly visible. The Poor 1 assessment is somewhat arbitrary; the piece is as-made and never circulated, not to mention it is unique. A highly important offering for pattern collectors and Saint-Gaudens enthusiasts.

Well, that makes much more sense, (and I should have followed the auction link). I withdraw my objection, and suggest MS-65 as the proper grade.

(In reality, it just points out how UNIMPORTANT grading sometimes is, despite how much we stress over it!)

ricko

@ColonelJessup...The Grolsch would be half consumed prior to viewing the item.... Cheers, RickO

ColonelJessup

@ricko...
@MrEureka would likely respond in exactly that way. His (sublime) reasoning: the coin would stay cool but the beer would get warm.

MrEureka

@hchcoin said:

@TommyType said:
Ok....this might be picky. But I find it hard to believe a coin that far our of round is still worthy of a straight grade....even at PO-01.

(I feel silly saying that. LOL)

From the listing:

A dies trial from the regular-issue Saint-Gaudens No Motto double eagle dies. Struck in brass with a lettered edge. This piece was passed through rollers after striking, flattening both sides and producing the distinct oval shape. Although now virtually without any relief, except for the edges, which are sharp, the design elements remain mostly visible. The Poor 1 assessment is somewhat arbitrary; the piece is as-made and never circulated, not to mention it is unique. A highly important offering for pattern collectors and Saint-Gaudens enthusiasts.

The cataloger was being generous. The grade is not "arbitrary", it's wrong. Should have been graded 60 or, even better, not given a grade at all. I would just call it "Genuine" and leave it at that.

MrEureka

@ricko said:
@ColonelJessup...The Grolsch would be half consumed prior to viewing the item.... Cheers, RickO

Better yet, consume the whole six pack. Then you and the coin would both be smashed.

ms70

That is one bizarre TrueView and one amazing coin.

TommyType

@MrEureka said:
The cataloger was being generous. The grade is not "arbitrary", it's wrong. Should have been graded 60 or, even better, not given a grade at all. I would just call it "Genuine" and leave it at that.

Now-a-days, "Genuine" is a dirty word. It's like telling you your blind date "has a great personality". It's a compliment....but, not really.

carabonnair

Update - it just sold for $10,800 including the 20% buyer's fee.

Walkerfan

It's freaking oblong. Major damage and wear. Difficult to look at and would never pay such a premium for it.

messydesk

No wear outside of the mint. It was rolled flat by the mint. As for grade, while meaningless, I don't agree with it. Full detail, bad luster, lousy eye appeal, only one big, fat mark on each side (OK, the mark is the size of the coin). MS60.