Suspicious auction, raw 1922 No D cent
seanq
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Among the red flags: private auction, very high value coin being sold raw, 10% restocking fee, and to top that all off the obverse photo looks like it was photoshopped to remove the mintmark. Last but not least, based on his feedback, most of his private auctions sold to the same buyer. Does anyone here see any reason to take a chance on an auction like this?
Sean Reynolds
Among the red flags: private auction, very high value coin being sold raw, 10% restocking fee, and to top that all off the obverse photo looks like it was photoshopped to remove the mintmark. Last but not least, based on his feedback, most of his private auctions sold to the same buyer. Does anyone here see any reason to take a chance on an auction like this?
Sean Reynolds
Incomplete planchets wanted, especially Lincoln Cents & type coins.
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"Keep in mind that most of what passes as numismatic information is no more than tested opinion at best, and marketing blather at worst. However, I try to choose my words carefully, since I know that you guys are always watching." - Joe O'Connor
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I know some people on these boards have gotten good deals from time to time on raw coins. But when it comes to rarities, I will not bid on a raw coin. There is a reason this MS64RD 1922 no D is raw, it will forever be that way. Maybe in 100 years it will be market acceptable, so unless I was putting a collection together for the great grandchildren, I will pass.
Your right, the area below the date looks odd like something was done to the photo.
i don't like it for a no d
i'd think removed weak d and way too strong of a reverse...cleaned and recolored
i could make my own for less
Recipient of the coveted "You Suck" award, April 2009 for cherrypicking a 1833 CBHD LM-5, and April 2022 for a 1835 LM-12, and again in Aug 2012 for picking off a 1952 FS-902.
I would stay clear of this auction its a win win for the seller not much left for the buyer.
If that coin was real it would be in a real auction and slabbed..
I bought one raw and sent it into pcgs. That coin needs to be examined in hand by someone that can tell a real one from a fake.
BUT if you must bid good luck to you
K S
1912 Matte Proof doesn't look like a Matte to me as well. Others will chime in but I'd not bid.
bob
It was recently sold on the bay ( by another seller ), then Ebay cancelled the listing...
<< <i>The 'listing' has been removed. I thought the 'D' was removed, rather than photoshopped. >>
That was my thinkin as well, it was much more obvious in the other sellers pics. Shocker did a bit of doctoring on the pic as well.
Looks like it's back.......................Link
Recipient of the coveted "You Suck" award, April 2009 for cherrypicking a 1833 CBHD LM-5, and April 2022 for a 1835 LM-12, and again in Aug 2012 for picking off a 1952 FS-902.
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would this be only the second time???
his feedback (on slabbed) is good otherwise...