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P0CKETCHANGE
P0CKETCHANGE Posts: 3,739 ✭✭✭✭✭
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I've been looking for a type example for about 6 months, after selling another SLD that I liked, but didn't love. So many of the coins in this series look scrubbed or messed with, even if they're straight graded.

This 1870 presented itself at a GC auction recently, and it checked all my boxes—great original-looking eye appeal, a thick skin, some character/color, generally uniform surfaces, and no problems. It arrived this week and I'm very pleased.

The coin I sold was a 58, but this is a happy downgrade to this 50 (my minimum grade for my type set). Any and all comments welcome, even if you don't like it as much as I do.


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  • AndyK
    AndyK Posts: 72 ✭✭✭
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    A very nice looking coin!

  • bronzemat
    bronzemat Posts: 2,700 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    It's a beauty.

  • braddick
    braddick Posts: 25,190 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Super nice.
    They are definitely scarce/rare with that "look".

  • TomB
    TomB Posts: 23,192 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I like it. It appears to flash a bit of PL surfaces at certain angles. Is that the case in-hand? Regardless of if it does or not, I think the coin is attractive.

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  • ms71
    ms71 Posts: 1,693 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    As nice a 50 as I've seen.

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  • dbldie55
    dbldie55 Posts: 7,753 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    For "pocketchange", that must have been an incredible find. ;)

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  • habaraca
    habaraca Posts: 2,121 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Nice looker.....

    How about some pictures of the 58 you let go.........

  • Batman23
    Batman23 Posts: 5,494 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Looks nice.

  • tommy44
    tommy44 Posts: 2,347 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    What's not to like. Congratulations!

    it's crackers to slip a rozzer the dropsy in snide

  • justindan
    justindan Posts: 992 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Great NEWP!

    Love the originality.

  • golden
    golden Posts: 10,536 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Nice.

  • RichieURich
    RichieURich Posts: 8,640 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Great coin, congrats on acquiring it!

    An authorized PCGS dealer, and a contributor to the Red Book.

  • ricko
    ricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    A very nice coin... and I can tell you are thoroughly pleased with it - which is what really matters. Cheers, RickO

  • No Headlights
    No Headlights Posts: 2,176 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I would wager it would sticker as a 45. Nice look. Congrats.

  • WildWestHalfDollars
    WildWestHalfDollars Posts: 7,106 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Very nice congrats!!!

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  • bigjpst
    bigjpst Posts: 3,236 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Nice coin. I had it in my watchlist and didn’t end up bidding.

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  • shish
    shish Posts: 1,224 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Very nice example!

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  • P0CKETCHANGE
    P0CKETCHANGE Posts: 3,739 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @TomB said:
    I like it. It appears to flash a bit of PL surfaces at certain angles. Is that the case in-hand? Regardless of if it does or not, I think the coin is attractive.

    She’s got pretty thick skin but under bright light, yes. There’s a tinge of mint luster left around the letters and stars as well.

  • johnnyb
    johnnyb Posts: 90 ✭✭✭
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    I really like the look. And it’s not an 1871!

  • 1northcoin
    1northcoin Posts: 5,545 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Wow, the TrueView makes it look so much better. I'm guessing GC didn't use the TV or you might have had a lot more competition. Even your bottom two iPhone shots bring out the positives better than the GC photo.

  • Walkerfan
    Walkerfan Posts: 10,392 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Wholesome 50!!

    Congrats on picking up a very eye appealing SLD!!

    Sometimes, it’s better to be LUCKY than good. 🍀 🍺👍

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  • PeakRarities
    PeakRarities Posts: 4,858 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    great look to it, congrats! love the crust

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  • kaz
    kaz Posts: 9,378 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Good choice!

  • Pnies20
    Pnies20 Posts: 2,605 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Looks great! Id be happy to own it

    BHNC #248 … 140 and counting.

  • TheCuyunaCollection
    TheCuyunaCollection Posts: 26 ✭✭
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    Very nice SLD! I’ve been struggling to find (and getting the winning bid) on the two I need for my Dansco7070.

    By any chance you have a link your type set? I’d be really interested to see what else you have!

  • HillbillyCollector
    HillbillyCollector Posts: 736 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Wonderful looking coin!
    Congrats on snagging it!👍

  • TPRC
    TPRC Posts: 3,819 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Way nicer than the GC photos show. Congrats!

    Tom

  • ParadimeCoins
    ParadimeCoins Posts: 179 ✭✭✭✭
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    wholesome!

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  • coinbuf
    coinbuf Posts: 12,573 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Congratulations on a nice newp.

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  • jayPem
    jayPem Posts: 4,119 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    It's a beauty 👏

  • P0CKETCHANGE
    P0CKETCHANGE Posts: 3,739 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @TheCuyunaCollection said:
    By any chance you have a link your type set? I’d be really interested to see what else you have!

    Sure, it’s posted publicly—here’s the link.

    It was 100% complete at one point, but I’ve sold a few examples off that need to be replaced, which was the case for this SLD.

  • Kliao
    Kliao Posts: 5,802 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Really nice piece. Congrats on the pickup!

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  • lkenefic
    lkenefic Posts: 9,519 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Very Nice! These are tougher than the Price Guides let on!!

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