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1932-D Washington Quarter
GiveMeProof
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In the market for a '32-D quarter for my album. Does this coin look problem free and if so estimated grade?
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Looks rather nice for not being in a slab. My concern is the field area above IGWT, in front of the mouth and below the middle of the nose. It looks like it could be cleaned or smoothed. We need to see reverse before grade estimate. Is there another obverse pic?
Suggestion: Ask the seller why it’s not in a TPG holder.
From here yes, with reservations on the obverse centering .
On the reverse in the word Dollar looks forced (Dol).
Looks very good all in all.
Sorry Dave, just the one obverse pic. And yes Cougar, I will message him.
Could you explain "forced" please?
It looks like a dipped-out AU. Aside from that, I can't tell with those images. If that's what you like...
In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson
I'm not a big risk-taker, so take this with however many grains of salt you wish.
Whoever is selling that coin wants it to look like a nice, uncirculated coin, the most valuable of the series. PCGS price guide for an MS63 is $1750.
IMO, no legitimate seller would sell that coin raw (if it is, indeed, a nice uncirculated coin); having it certified by PCGS or NGC (again, if it is, indeed, a problem-free, uncirculated coin) would enhance the value far, far more than certification would cost. Given that, the fact that it is not certified is a glaring issue, to me.
Add to that the fact that the photos are useless for telling its grade (or whether it has been cleaned), and I wouldn't touch it.
YMMV
Shop around. Take your time. There's more out there (especially slabbed ones).
Pete
Why take a chance on an expensive raw coin. Wait for a coin that is slabbed by a major TPG and priced right as well. It may be a key date but it is not a rare date.
Just found this seller on ebay. Only information on the seller is as follows:
About us
Location: United States
Member since: Sep 10, 2014
Lots of ungraded coins.
No contact information. This is very unusual. I'm wondering if this is a fake ebay page hoping to get your information?
It's not a fake ebay page.
The seller has over 3,000 feedback as a seller and 457 in the last month.
The seller advertises a lot of coins as uncirculated that are AU or cleaned.
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@GiveMeProof The coin looks AU and not UNC as advertised. Use caution, the bid is already high and sure to go higher.
I would pass, something does not look right to me with hair and is that a medium motto ?? plus cleaned
$400 with 4 days to go https://ebay.com/itm/266154630915?hash=item3df80d5f03:g:9EoAAOSwc4FjsKjz&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAsLeiEkV3MOcKeAdH4gJH8xnqE4DwJnL41v8AeKtL7Pf3hwt6tKd%2BK6tcYx95QnvRWEg3nAJ8ryp28EUJ35Ly0tyOXsXxV5A%2BRyGfqVh7385FF1NK8UWTlMaeM9FXGaYM958lsTq1LkOoUXhwbxoN99qwVvaHFqB4%2F6uWL9GVfwVIE3zrok7MpwBG2rdXmSp5J%2BaT3kJjHPDLDDbA8wxeUpBuHiQ9P4tEmd0cgV4oTHVG%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR6yor5LWYQ
The picture is dark, with shadows... That is a key coin and will command a significant price. I would not take a chance based on those pictures. Cheers, RickO
Thank you and interesting. I was unfamiliar with the seller and just typed COINSNCARDS which gave me this website -
https://www.ebay.com/str/coinsncards
showing 100% Positive feedback
6.0K Items sold
1.5K Followers
which was completely different than that posted above by davewesen . Being ultra cautious, I decided not to go any further.
I am familiar with this seller. Raw coins that may be cleaned. Bad lighting to hide defects perhaps. With me he was not pleasant to converse with if you question his coins. He may block you if you question the advertised condition. I would avoid at all costs. Buy a graded coin for sure
I personally don't care for it and would pass on it.
Great suggestions and research has been posted already, I'll go along with the ones that are promoting caution.
If you could get it at a low price it probably would look really good in an album.
Mr_Spud
If you don't mind a problem coin at problem free prices then this is for you.
My Collection of Old Holders
Never a slave to one plastic brand will I ever be.
All of his coins have the same dark lighting and one even says in the description "Details" yet is raw.
Unless you’re willing to take the word of someone you don’t know and at the same time, risk insulting him, I don’t think there’s much to be gained by asking that question.
Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.
Looks like most of this sellers coins have problems.
Appreciate all the feedback. I will avoid this coin and look for a slabbed one as most of you have suggested. Thank you all for your knowledge.