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Another auction win...color on three cent nicks are cool...and 2 seated dimes...and a half for jaybo
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True, it is rare to see three-cent nickels with much color, but this woodgrain pattern is something I have seen in the past and I always thought of this look as coming from longterm storage in paper. The colors on this coin are also consistent with what I have seen in the past on these pieces and they are primarily a grey, auburn and mauve over a background of grey and light green. I can imagine that many folks would not think this coin attractive, but I think it is a very nice MS piece. The 1841-O dime is fantastic and also appears to be an MS piece, or at least a very choice AU, but the luster appears muted. The 1855 WA dime looks to be a choice AU with very good, intact luster and the mild rose and forrest coloration over the auburn is quite typical for coins of this era. Lastly, the 1861 half dollar is a nice AU coin with original skin, since it looks to have a trace of wear beneath the knee, but the spot of possible corrosion within the crook of the elbow would have me concerned.
In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson
Like the last two Seated pieces and I LOVE that '41-O dime. If it is for sale, let me know via PM. I probably can't afford it right now, but who knows.
Collector since 1976. On the CU forums here since 2001.
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etexmike
I very seldom bid on ebay as most stuff I find on there is crap. However, I was pleased by this sellers coins and their quality overall.
As far as the individual coins, I evaluated them as such.
3cent- I liked this coin because of the toning...and the fact that it looks very natural. Toning on three cent nickels of this nature is rare, but this one has the look for sure. The streakiness made me at least feel better about the color as I agree with Tom that it usually is the result of some sort of tissue paper or envelope type toning. The seller had it listed as a MS64. I am not sure if I agree with that grade since I cant see the luster...but I imagine it is muted. I guess a MS63 if that is the case.
The 41-O dime was my focus coin to be sure. I just cant seem to find coins that look like this and have the originality that this one shows. I am hoping that the luster is present when I get it.
The 1855 dime, while common, was a great buy and get as well. Looks original and I grade AU53/55 depending on the luster.
The seated half was graded by the seller as AU55. I thought that was a bit tough. It does have the slightest bit of friction on the knee, but it is a perfect slider to me. Again, luster is going to be interesting. I am also concerned about the possible corrosion in the crook of the arm. If it is, it was not mentioned and will be going straight back.
The seller has a return priv and 100% feedback...I will take my own pics when I get them.
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1841-O Dime XF45 Nice originality
1855 Arrows Dime XF45, possibly AU50 if the lusters there.
1861 Half Dollar AU58, a very nice slider. I was thinking about bidding on that one last night. Congrats, looks like a superb original piece.