A coin I remember from 25 years ago
tradedollarnut
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Back when I was actively going to shows, I remember being offered this 1882 NGC PF68 trade dollar. I passed on price [$40k was a lot back then] but I distinctly remember putting a glass to the coin and seeing the eagle’s crown. I have never seen this on any other trade dollar in my life. These are raised straight lines engraved into the die
https://auctions.stacksbowers.com/lots/view/3-1KO4AW/1882-trade-dollar-proof-68-cameo-ngc
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How many times am I going to have to refresh this thread until I get to see a picture?😢
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In case you’re just not seeing it. In person, readily apparent with a glass
That's Awesome, always love notable toning patterns that distinguish a coin uniquely.
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Huh. Wacky.
The Heritage images make the lines look incuse, but you said they were raised?
Not toning. Raised lines
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I had never heard of that, very interesting! All of us will be checking every trade dollar from now on looking for it…
Curious what you all think about the 68 grade with the coins rather conspicuous lines in front of Miss Liberty?
Very interesting…
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My Full Walker Registry Set (1916-1947):
https://www.ngccoin.com/registry/competitive-sets/16292/
From my 25 year old memory, I recall the coin having hard clear mirrors with somewhat pleasing heavy gold toning. I passed on price and because I wasn’t sure the lines weren’t post mint damage which would be a no no for me. Subsequent recent examination by another testifies to them being raised on the coin. His comment was die breaks to which I emphatically state no way no how - die breaks aren’t perfectly straight and perfectly placed in a crown pattern. IMO, this was intentional at the Mint and must have been late in the game since I’ve never seen another example of any date.
I hereby dub this the Royal Eagle specimen of the 1882 trade dollar
So cool. Thanks for sharing!
Very interesting!
Regarding grade- since it didn’t cross and didn’t sticker (either of which would yield a higher auction result) I’m guessing it’s not a 68
I see it has sold a couple times at Heritage
2011 for $43+K
2014 for $29+K
the other one with less toning sold for $144K in 2019
any price range predictions for close?
“Regarding grade- since it didn’t cross and didn’t sticker (either of which would yield a higher auction result) I’m guessing it’s not a 68”
It’s been in a long time NGC Registry set and was first graded 68 at least 25 years ago- I’m not certain the lack of cross/sticker is completely relevant
With that said, my advisor said no way on two other coins I was interested in from that set so I can’t comment on the quality either way because it’s simply been too long since I saw it last.
The same coin was offered in a 2007 Stacks auction. The lot was passed.
The other one is now CAC68+ DCAM
Without a current inspection for quality, any price assessment on my part would be total speculation. But I can’t imagine an ngc68 going for less than $35k and more likely approaching $50k
Naming coins is fun. I did that with a 1906-S dime I once owned. To my eyes, it was such a splendid example of this date and mint that named it the Earthquake specimen.
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Ya! So 40 k is a lot now also, just sayin..