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Baley · November 8, 2003 11:27AM

Recently picked this one up, do you like this "Centennial" coin?

what do you think it grades? How much is a coin like this worth these days?

and for that amount, would you rather have something like this, or a PF70 state quarter. Why?

Also, post any interesting seated quarters!

razorface1027 · November 8, 2003 11:31AM

I think it's GORGEOUS. In fact, I've been hankerin' recently to obtain one of those types along with a nice 64 Barber half..Again, SHARP piece!...

lordmarcovan · November 8, 2003 11:35AM

<< <i>I'm not sure if I like this one or not: >>

Baley, whatchoo been smokin', man? I'm with razorface on this one!

As a matter of fact, I used to own one that looked a lot like that... 1876 or '77... I dunno what the technical grade on that on there is, but mine was in an ANACS 62 holder. (Edit to add- mine was a Philly coin. I think it was a '77.)

Cam40 · November 8, 2003 11:37AM

Looks really nice to me.
A coin that old WITH luster is pretty great.

Wonder if anyone in 1876 thought about it being 100 years since the founding of our nation.
No unicentenial pieces or some kind of commemorative coins were minted I guess?

Baley · November 8, 2003 11:39AM

I guess I should rephrase the question: do you like the coin as an MS62?

I'm considering it for the Dansco as the "with motto" companion to this no motto example:

How do you grade the above coin? how do the 2 look together?

lordmarcovan · November 8, 2003 11:39AM

Found a (poor) old pic of mine...

lordmarcovan · November 8, 2003 11:41AM

<< <i>I guess I should rephrase the question: do you like the coin as an MS62? >>

I reckon so. It has marks that I would say 61 on, but the luster of a 63-64 coin, IMO. I like it. And that NM coin is awesome.

kieferscoins · November 8, 2003 11:43AM

Awesome coin! I love it.

Cameron Kiefer

Cam40 · November 8, 2003 11:43AM

do you like the coin as an MS62?

in a heart beat.

62 seems accurate to me.

anyone else think its a grade better? or worse?

maybe market grading would bump it to a 63-64?

lordmarcovan · November 8, 2003 12:12PM

That's pretty much what I think.

XpipedreamR · November 8, 2003 12:14PM

Yeah, why not? Nice luster, very attractive overall.

jdimmick · November 8, 2003 12:14PM

Baley, thats a very nice 76 seater, I like it.

Baley · November 8, 2003 2:36PM

thanks, that's along the lines of what I was thinking, but it's nice to have a few more pairs of experienced eyes give their input. I do like the fact it's the U.S. centennial year of 1876, and I especially like the reverse of this coin, which I think makes a decent argument for 64, even if the obverse is a little scruffy.

so, how much is a coin like this worth these days?

Coinosaurus · November 8, 2003 2:43PM

If the luster is as good as the picture looks, 63 is possible. More likely 62 though, due to the marks. As for the reverse being nicer, for some reason the obverse seems to carry the coin these days. Switch 'em around and it is a slam dunk 63.

airplanenut · November 8, 2003 2:43PM

I like it!

Baley · November 9, 2003 3:20AM

thanks, I'm starting to like it more this morning. What does something like this cost these days?

stman · November 9, 2003 3:32AM

Here comes stman. I think it has nice luster, probably graded right if no rub can be seen at a different angle. BUT, and Baley you knew this was coming, and get ready to dog pile me, but I would want one with original surfaces. You might get some re-toning from the dip on this one. If that don't bother you than I say enjoy.

billboat · November 9, 2003 3:40AM

I agree with the stman's dip comment and also think that some of the apparent marks are on the holder and not the coin--I'd take it at MS62 all day long.

stman · November 9, 2003 3:57AM

Baley to try and help with your question... My BS (Blue sheet

) sheet dated 10/10/03 has mint state type coin seated quarter with motto.... ms62 $192.00 ms63 $302.00. It shows one (1) price so this usually means a bid price. Hope this help. You're probably aware the BS (Bluesheet) is a sight unseen price for a dog ugly one. Or a place to start and move up or down from there.

grip · November 9, 2003 5:07AM

What CAM40 said,I like it a lot.Al

koinkrazy · November 9, 2003 5:31AM

I like the coin as well, no major hits in the main areas, seems to be a fair amount of hairlines, but that could just be on the holder or whatever it is in. If you like white coins go for it, if you like toned coins wait. My guess would be it should run from $180 to $240. There are alot of them around if you want to look for a cheaper one if this one is too high.

JoyofCollecting · November 9, 2003 5:57AM

I would pay 62 money for this coin.

Bikingnut · November 9, 2003 6:39AM

I would take that coin as an MS62 over a PF 70 State quarter any day.

roadrunner · November 9, 2003 7:23AM

MS62 looks right on. And with that much luster on the coin, I don't see it having rub. Could even be a shot 63 coin but it seems solid as a 62 if no other chatter is hiding (not visible in the scan.)

That 1861 quarter looks very similar to one I used to own. Had resided in a PCGS63 holder and was very dusky and clean looking.
I stupidly cracked it out and gave it a light weak solution ammonia wash to remove some of the grunge and brighten it up. Thinking it might be a 64. Unfortunately lots of hairlines popped up and upon resubmittal I got what I knew would happen....MS62 at NGC! Sold it for a loss. Oh well.

roadrunner

MRK · November 9, 2003 9:23AM

A beautiful coin that may bring about $180-$200. However, it does look to be dipped a few times but if it's pleasing to you that's all that matters.

Baley · November 16, 2003 3:20AM

Here comes stman. I think it has nice luster, probably graded right if no rub can be seen at a different angle. BUT, and Baley you knew this was coming, and get ready to dog pile me, but I would want one with original surfaces. You might get some re-toning from the dip on this one. If that don't bother you than I say enjoy.

Well bro, it's tough to find em with "original surfaces" and had to settle on one that at least didn't look to Warshed Out. My budget for the type was a couple hundred, not a couple thou

But I would like to have a look at one in Original Gem, if anyone has a pic!

That 1861 quarter looks very similar to one I used to own. Had resided in a PCGS63 holder and was very dusky and clean looking.I stupidly cracked it out and gave it a light weak solution ammonia wash to remove some of the grunge and brighten it up. Thinking it might be a 64. Unfortunately lots of hairlines popped up and upon resubmittal I got what I knew would happen....MS62 at NGC! Sold it for a loss. Oh well. - roadrunner

Sorry to hear about your 1861, this might be the exact coin, as it was purchased in an NGC MS62 holder!

It's now out of the plastic an in an album, where it thinks of itself as a nice MS63 coin once again.

roadrunner · November 16, 2003 10:00AM

Baley,

From what you said that 1861 is probably my old coin. It was a sweet 62+ in the NGC62 holder. Funny how as soon as I saw it I recognized that look. The light hairlines above the eagle are what showed up after the light rinse. That was about 4 years ago and the last time I tried anything like that. Glad you got a nice coin.

roadrunner

Baley · November 16, 2003 10:12AM

actually, a lot of the marks are from die clash, thereis an imprint of the eagle's wing edges and the arrows and leaves in the obverse fields, and marks from the base and outline of Liberty on the reverse. Yes, I like the coin, still have the cert. in case you would recognize it. Funny how some coins "make the rounds" and "get fooled with" in the hands of various owners. At least I know who did it to mine,
if it is indeed the same coin, it has a bit of a pedigree, then. Plus, would have cost more in the pcgs63

Did your coin have the little rim bleb at 2:30? How about the dark spot between the eagle's left (facing) talon and arrow feathers?

stman · November 16, 2003 10:30AM

<< <i> Funny how some coins "make the rounds" and "get fooled with" in the hands of various owners. At least I know who did it to mine >>

LMAO

roadrunner · November 16, 2003 10:39AM

Baley,

I cannot be sure of the details you state as it has been several years since I saw the coin last. I sold it at a show in Auburn, Mass. and had orig purchased it at the Bay State Show.

I don't consider light ammonia baths as working a coin. It is not destructive like using dip and it does take off PVC while not removing luster. It does take of layers of grime and toning so the downside is that as the color comes out of those hairlines and scuffs, they will become more visible. Ammonia works good at getting PVC off brilliant silver coins with no real downside. The coin comes out looking blastier and doesn't look dipped. I've had coins with fairly encrusted green spots (even proof nickels) that came out by 95% due to several hours soaking in a 20-50% solution. In a few cases the coins were unsaleable and ungradeable before the bath. Only use clear ammonia. But on toned coins, you'll get more luster coming through but at the expense of a few more chatter marks.

roadrunner

Baley · November 16, 2003 10:49AM

Roadrunner, i will give the ammonia a try on some coins from the junk bag. Like I said, I like the coin a lot and don't mind it's past, my winky face was meant to apply to the previous couple of sentences and indicate that all was aok.

Stman, I am still waiting for you or someone to post some pics of some nice original seated quarters, koinkrazy indicates that there are "lots of these around" (although I don't seem to find them often) and I would like to see a gem original piece in order to know what to look for when it's time to upgrade..

agentjim007 · November 16, 2003 10:54AM

just bought this today for 9.95

Baley · November 16, 2003 10:56AM

Wow, great details (AU?), all it needs is a good soak in some ammonia!

stman · November 16, 2003 10:59AM

Baley, sorry I do not own any seated liberty quarters. Hope you don't feel I was knocking your coin.

tjkillian · November 16, 2003 10:59AM

Tom

relayer · November 21, 2003 6:21PM

Baley · November 21, 2003 6:33PM

Wow Tom, nice type set ya got there. Gem, AU, AU, and Gem?

Thanks for ttt-ing, relayer. I guess not many other folks have any seated liberty quarters to share?

I think they are scarcer than most collectors realize.

tjkillian · November 21, 2003 10:31PM

The quarters are graded as follows by PCGS:
1861 MS-64
1853 AU-50
1854 AU-53
1891 AU-58, but I bought is as a MS-63 raw

Seated coins are the best. I just wish I could collect them all in uncirculated.

Tom

JasonRox · November 22, 2003 1:27AM

I was thinking MS60-61.

I see lots of dings, which shows some circulation.

HISTORY:
1876 - Mom comes home from the bank. Kid snoops around in her purse, steals the seated quarter, and hides it.

2003 - You own it.

windwhispersintrees · November 22, 2003 1:33AM

I recently dug this one up. The only one I own and it was free.

Baley · November 22, 2003 2:57AM

I recently dug this one up. The only one I own and it was free.

Nice to be able to find one in the ground! But as for "free", I guess it was... unless you factor in the cost of your metal detector (this amount can be depreciated and amortized by dividing the total value of objects found into the cost of the instrument) as well as the value of the time it took to locate the coin, dig it up, and gently wash it off. But then when you count the fun, exercise, excitement of the hunt and find, and the satisfaction and wonder of being the first person to see the coin in however many years, I'm sure you're coming out way ahead.

Tom, your 1891 looks to be worth at least MS62 money, regardless of the plastic around it. I know for a fact that it puts 99% of OTHER AU58's to shame.

Android · November 22, 2003 3:51AM

PCGS MS64

berylcoin · November 22, 2003 6:52AM

Baley, that looks like a nice match to the other coins in your set.

Here are a couple of EF45ish examples that I like:

BC

mgoodm3 · November 22, 2003 7:33AM

Here's another bronze toned one.

Baley · March 19, 2004 5:50AM

nice coins, android and beryl

mgoodm3, your pictures aren't showing up for me.

everyone else, let's see your seated liberty quarters!

mgoodm3 · March 19, 2004 5:54AM

They are wiped off of my webspace after a couple months, I only have so much space to play with. Maybe I will restore it for you.

Nic · March 19, 2004 6:00AM

Great looking for a 62 Baley. Fits the albumn nicely. K

kamehameha00 · March 19, 2004 6:12AM

Don't have a picture of mine...Its a dark 1843 in VG-8 cond.,a gift from my grandfather.

FullHorn · March 19, 2004 6:39AM

Here is one that I bought for $40, with not so original surfaces

coinlieutenant · March 19, 2004 6:54AM

Dave,

I'll be honest. I dont like it much. It has been obviously dipped. I would wait for a nice original 63...

Just my opinion. I like alot of the coins you buy but not that one so much.

V.r,
John

coinlieutenant · March 19, 2004 7:53AM

Berylcoin,

REALLY like that 1859...

Here are some that I currently own/have sold in the past.

Still have the first one(NGC PF66). Second (PCGS MS66) and third (PCGS PF64CAM) are gone.

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