1807 Bust Quarter at Superior: Oh My!

Baley · November 16, 2003 4:10PM

Wow!

Gorgeous!

Robgetty · November 16, 2003 4:13PM

I'm holding out for a nicer example for my type set.

Baley · November 16, 2003 4:30PM

of course, if you're going to bid on that one, you might consider

this one

as a companion in your type set!

MacCoin · November 16, 2003 4:37PM

you got that right Baley the 96 is killer

geb209 · November 16, 2003 10:17PM

Yet not in a holder? What's wrong with it? Maybe just as simple as it's not an ms64. Maybe not.

pmh1nic · November 16, 2003 11:01PM

Baley

Two awesome coins! I think they fit right in with your type set. And you don't even have to worry about crack the 1807 out of a plastic tomb to put in your type set folder

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XpipedreamR · November 16, 2003 11:11PM

I don't care for all the ugly tarnish on the coin.

Baley · November 17, 2003 12:09AM

You know what? I didn't even notice that the 1807 isn't in a holder! how about that?

CHESSNUTDOG · November 17, 2003 12:27AM

OK...Dont pile on me but why isnt that 1807 in a top tier slab? I dont understand, probably because I have poor grading skills, and whoever buys it obviously will, but wouldnt it go for more slabbed? Mike

Baley · November 17, 2003 12:31AM

that is certainly a good question, and I would be surprised if some members here do not "know that coin" and can story us. I'd be interested to know if anyone has seen this coin in person.

geb209 · November 17, 2003 1:20AM

<< <i>OK...Dont pile on me but why isnt that 1807 in a top tier slab? I dont understand, probably because I have poor grading skills, and whoever buys it obviously will, but wouldnt it go for more slabbed? Mike >>

Ever get the feeling that some people don't read the entire thread (even if it is a short one) prior to posting? Hmm, let's see ...

<< <i>Yet not in a holder? What's wrong with it? Maybe just as simple as it's not an ms64. Maybe not. >>

Eureka!

Colorfulcoins · November 17, 2003 3:36AM

Serious lookers!

CoinAddict · November 17, 2003 11:46AM

Those are both beautiful coins no matter what the grade is.

Baley · November 17, 2003 12:08PM

Those are both beautiful coins no matter what the grade is.

I tend to agree with you. But I also agree with some posters that buying the 1807 raw and accepting Superior's grade, you're basically gambling against all the other bidders on what the actual grade is or will turn out to be when you start trying to get it into plastic. The worst it could be, based on the image, is AU55 and accelerated but very pretty toning, the best is obviously MS64+ or they would claim higher (and more importantly, it would BE in plastic), and the likely value of the piece is somewhere around MS63 because it's so darned pretty. But I'll bet in hand and not at that exact angle with that bright light, it's actually a lot prettier and more natural looking.

Anyway, I can't afford it but will watch the bidding out of interest.

stman · November 17, 2003 12:13PM

If I get a chance, I will look at these coins in person Friday. I'm curious how they actually look in hand.

rainbowroosie · November 17, 2003 12:17PM

Asking "Why is a $25,000 coin NOT in a holder?" is a VERY legitimate question?????????????

elwood · November 17, 2003 12:20PM

The 96 quarter in person doesn't look anything like the picture. The whole coin is virtually the same color.
AT, AT, AT...

The 07 IS a beautiful coin. Very weakly struck on the rims and does appear to have some rub. But great eye appeal.

coinguy1 · November 17, 2003 12:27PM

While I agree with Elwood that the color of the 1796 quarter didn't closely resemble that shown by the images, I strongly disagree with his "AT, AT, AT..." assessment. I did not view the 1807.

airplanenut · November 17, 2003 12:32PM

I'm also wondering why no plastic... I mean, really...

ohbaby · November 17, 2003 2:08PM

The 96 quarter in person doesn't look anything like the picture.

I have noticed Superior and Goldberg images never come close to the real thing. Ever. You would think they would correct this representation. I would then bid on their auctions.

techeff · November 17, 2003 2:12PM

Nice rack... Boo-yah!!!

Nic · November 27, 2003 9:51PM

1796 41K and 1807 26K . K

BillJones · November 27, 2003 11:34PM

<< <i>Asking "Why is a $25,000 coin NOT in a holder?" is a VERY legitimate question????????????? >>

Perhaps the seller believes that it's better to let the bidders speculate on the slab grade might be. That way they could get a higher bid than if the grade were cut and dried.

Back in the '70s and early '80s when the Goldbergs ran Superior, they often undergraded their coins in their auctions for just that reason. Collectors would look at the coins, decide that they saw "something" that the auction house had not seen, and got ready to raise their bid pattles. It's an alternative approach to overgrading the coins in an effort to get higher prices.

lordmarcovan · November 28, 2003 1:11AM

Hey, relax, I was just kiddin'. That's a beauty.

XpipedreamR · November 28, 2003 1:37AM

The '07 will look grrrrrrrrrreat in a new PCI holder!

1807 Bust Quarter at Superior: Oh My!

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