Post something you bought from poor images that made your jaw drop upon arrival
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1869 Independent Order of Odd Fellows - Philadelphia Fiftieth Anniversary Grand National Celebration, 51mm Diameter, Silvered White Metal
I first saw an example of this medal about a decade ago and really liked the nouveau obverse design however it was holed for suspension which turned me off. Over the years I’ve seen a half a dozen others which all had either environmental damage or abused in some fashion. None have compared to the quality of this specimen which looked wonderfully preserved based on the seller mediocre images. Well I had a major eyegasm once it arrived and I had it in hand being fully proof-like with wonderful pull-away patina.
Enjoy!
I first saw an example of this medal about a decade ago and really liked the nouveau obverse design however it was holed for suspension which turned me off. Over the years I’ve seen a half a dozen others which all had either environmental damage or abused in some fashion. None have compared to the quality of this specimen which looked wonderfully preserved based on the seller mediocre images. Well I had a major eyegasm once it arrived and I had it in hand being fully proof-like with wonderful pull-away patina.
Enjoy!
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so dark, it was impossible to make it out. I decided to take a flyer and was ecstatic once it arrived.
Prooflike.
Sellers Images
In Hand
(Not the greatest pictures. They were taken with my phone at the time)
This is the only coin that comes to mind. It's not expensive, but I was surprised when I opened the package and seen it.
The seller's images (highest resolution available)
My images:
To say I was happy would be a major understatement
It was also sold unpedigreed but through some sleuthing and a lot of luck, I've pieced together a pedigree reaching back to ancient Rome:
Calico reference guide plate coin (number 604)
Ex. CNG Auction 78, lot 1744 (May 2008)
Ex. HD Rauch Auction 75, lot 360 (May 2005)
Ex. Lanz Auction 70, lot 166 (Nov 1994), the collection of Margaretha Ley, one of the most famous and successful personalities in the world of fashion
Ex. Leo Biaggi de Blasys (coin 306)
Ex. Bank Leu Auction 30, lot 326 (Apr 1982)
Ex. Auktion Glendining (Jan 14, 1953), lot 22
Ex. J.C.S Rashleigh collection (formed ca. 1920)
Ex. Boscoreale Hoard of 1895
Originally found at Villa Pisanella, part of the wealth of Lucius Caecilius Iucundus and his family.
Commems and Early Type
guess that not that many people owned them at the time. Congratulations on a super acquisition. BS
The catalog photo was horrible:
But when I saw the coin in auction lot viewing, it was stunning. This is what the coin actually looks like:
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Here's a CBH I found on eBay a couple of years ago:
My photo
I was a bit surprised I guess.
jom
This one looked completely BN in the listing
Terrible teletrade photo need I say more
This ebay listing showed just a tinge of blue highlights
You really have to see this one in hand. Photo showed no color and the listing did not even mention it. Bob had a tough time getting a good pic of this one. I plan on getting a TV.
Poor scan I could see color but no detail
This was a horrible ebay pic. I thought I saw album toning. No returns either. Picked it up for around $35 I think
You can find the heritage image of this one. Former anacs holder
Another ebay pic. Really could not see anything special but it had on questions returns and a good price.
The seller used a scanner for his selling images. He said it had nice color. I can not put into words how happy I was when I opened the package and saw this Buff.
<< <i>Just wanted to add that the OP coin is really awesome!!!!! >>
+1....It is a lovely piece!!
Keep them coming!
peacockcoins
Actual Coin:
Purchased a 1936-P Buffalo Nickel (PCGS MS66) on eBay seven years ago that had three terrible images with the auction. The images were so dark it was almost laughable. However, in one of the images I could barely make out what appeared to be some detail above the Indian's braid indicating a potential full strike.
For those who don't know, this is a date/mm that often has good strikes, but very rarely has a true full strike. In Ron Pope's magnificent study on strike quality for this series, he estimates that only 0.3% have a full strike. I agree with Ron's estimate as I've only seen three that would qualify as full strikes in over 13 years of collecting this series.
Anyway, the price for a 36-P wasn't significant so I took the risk even though I didn't need the date. I won the coin at the opening bid of $100 and received an absolute MONSTER piece. Although it's one of the least expensive coins in my collection, it's probably the one I'm most proud of as it's virtually irreplaceable with such a strike.
Sorry, I don't have a camera to take images. Sux, I know.
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I'd swear those are two different coins.
peacockcoins
<< <i>I'd swear those are two different coins. >>
+1
What happened to the toning around the stars?
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+1 >>
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I see a lot more wear on the eagle in the second set. There appears to be much more detail remaining in the feathers on the top image...
mbogoman
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<< <i>Did the stars change shape on these two 1875's? >>
Good eye.
They sure did.
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I see a lot more wear on the eagle in the second set. There appears to be much more detail remaining in the feathers on the top image... >>
I see many differences. That's a different coin.
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I see a lot more wear on the eagle in the second set. There appears to be much more detail remaining in the feathers on the top image... >>
I see many differences. That's a different coin. >>
I'd guess that was braddick's point, the seller advertised the the coin in the first picture, and shipped the coin in the second picture
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I see a lot more wear on the eagle in the second set. There appears to be much more detail remaining in the feathers on the top image... >>
I see many differences. That's a different coin. >>
I'd guess that was braddick's point, the seller advertised the the coin in the first picture, and shipped the coin in the second picture >>
Yep, that would have made my jaw drop. LOL
The coin really looks more like a sterling gem than a comic book Indian:
The last image is mine and was difficult to get right in the slab. I had hoped PCGS would cross it at PF 67 and I could get a TrueView, but no luck this time around.
OINK
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I'd swear those are two different coins. >>
oops, wrong 20 center.
<< <i>Did the stars change shape on these two 1875's? >>
Good catch, and the obv rim scrape at 3 o'clock disappeared
BHNC #203
But, they had a good return policy.
so I took a shot, and got it below AU bid.
Now:
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Much more red than my crummy pictures show.
BHNC #203
<< <i>Post something you bought from poor images that made your jaw drop upon arrival >>
Turned into these...
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Sent it in, in hopes for the 1921 and sure enough....a G4
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Erik
Became this (still looks better in hand)
I was pleased.
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1921 (VAM-1H) Peace Dollar - Well Struck - (Ex Stack's Bowers March 2012 Baltimore Auction - Lot 8540)
Stuart
Collect 18th & 19th Century US Type Coins, Silver Dollars, $20 Gold Double Eagles and World Crowns & Talers with High Eye Appeal
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Original Seller's - Scanned Images
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Stuart
Collect 18th & 19th Century US Type Coins, Silver Dollars, $20 Gold Double Eagles and World Crowns & Talers with High Eye Appeal
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What it is:
The coin as it in hand , with my image. Not a home run but I am pleased to add it to my typeset.
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