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Non-Bidder Remorse---1886 3CN
itsnotjustme
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I thought seriously about bidding on this one, but held off. It would have been out of speculation although it would be an upgrade for my type set. This looks like a clear cameo and shot DCAM unless the photo is funky. PR66, sold for $737.
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Russ, NCNE
David
<< <i>How could PCGS miss the designation on that one? >>
Maybe they weren't assigning it when that was graded. CAM and DCAM designations on some of the 19th century proofs is a fairly recent addition, I believe. I also believe it's fertile ground for cherrypicking, if one can buy nondesignated coins like this and get 'em into CAM or DCAM holders.
I would say this was a perfect example of such a cherrypicking opportunity, and I can see why Brian is feeling the remorse. You can bet it won't be in that plain-old PR66 holder much longer.
Collector since 1976. On the CU forums here since 2001.
Collector since 1976. On the CU forums here since 2001.
the coin is dipped out hence the haze scans do an excellent job at showing this
the toning was so deep it ate into the mirrors hence the haze and cloudiness after the dip
i cant say for sure as i cant see the coin in person but based on the image there are numerous large carbon on the coin and also two planchet flaws mint made surface disturbances that are extremely enhernet on the proof only 1886 three cent nicks
again sight seen might be different but i cant be sure from a scan
typical yuk yuk dipped out hazy cloudy mirrored stripped coin strong cameo or not and i think the way this coin was shot in flourscent light the coin is no way as cameo in person as the scan suggests
i would love to see this coin in person
michael
I'm feeling better already. Thanks for posting this; good analysis. Couldn't commit with that lousy scanner pic (scanners suck); a decent photograph would have been a different story entirely.
A Deep Cameo would be a major score as there are none yet so graded at PCGS but the picture appears to have been tweaked a little, unless those fields are really deep it may not have the contrast to go DCAM. I can't tell without seeing the coin.
What concerns me however is that huge scratch(?) running down the cheek, it seems to extend all the way up above Liberty's eyebrow. If that's on the coin then it will likely never fetch a strong price because discerning collectors would not buy a PR-66 with issues like that.
As such, based on what I can see in the picture, I conclude that the coin was no bargain.