1809 capped bust dime...moon money and still outbid

commoncents123 · May 30, 2009 9:15AM

I seriously thought I was bidding hella moon money on this piece at $182.88...guess somebody else reaaaaaaally wanted it!

Bayard1908 · May 30, 2009 11:43AM

I think the winning bidder actually believed that thing was VG-8.

jessecarlk · May 30, 2009 11:46AM

I'd give you $30 for it.

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stinkinlincoln · May 30, 2009 11:55AM

No where near a VG8.

LanLord · May 30, 2009 12:03PM

As much as I want a 1809 dime, I would wait for one better than that. You're fortunate to get outbid (IMHO)

Barndog · May 30, 2009 12:10PM

as worn as it is, it does appear to be problem-free

commoncents123 · May 30, 2009 12:17PM

Yea, I think if that thing sat for long enough it could probably sell for $300...maybe more if it's slabbed as a problem free coin ...agree?

Barndog · May 30, 2009 1:48PM

I think it could sell via BIN at $350 if it was in a PCGS Fair-02 or AG-3 holder. PCGS 1809s in circulated grades are tough to come by

Kdog08 · May 30, 2009 1:59PM

PQMorgans may have won it....I know he has been asking for one on the BST for a long time

CoinJunkie · May 30, 2009 2:08PM

IMO, you're lucky you didn't end up with it...

mozin · May 30, 2009 2:11PM

You are better off not wining this one. A nicer one will come around sometime.

SirAnthonyAC · May 30, 2009 3:03PM

That's a poor to AG, no way is that VG8.

I think he's quoting the book on Barber coins, where is you can see three letters of LIBERTY, usually LI and Y it's VG with full rims, G4 if the rims are full but less than three letters there.

Anyways, as others said, a nicer one will come along for your collection.

Raybo · May 30, 2009 3:44PM

That coin looks like the crappiest piece in crap town!

RaginsteveK · May 30, 2009 6:10PM

Wondering if it's an OK coin, but simply a horribly out of focus photo: the rim and edge on the right side are far too "nebulous";

if this were a decent photograph of a nearly featureless coin, the rim and edge would be clearer. (handheld Logitech ClickSmart?? not at all intending to disparage Logitech)

I'd make a small wager (being given reasonable odds*), that portions of all letters/ most letters of Liberty are visible; and enough detail remains to make it G6 or VG8.

* the odds would have to be long enough that I'd be able to buy a VG from the winning bidder ...

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mumu · May 30, 2009 7:01PM

I see the term moon money tossed around a lot in titles, then I see the numbers and im like "You cant even get half way to the moon with that". I think there should be a rule. 2x PCGS or NGC retail list minimum befor eyou get to use the term moon, and at least 500$ The other day someone posted "Tonights moon shot" and it was like a 40$ Ase or something lol.

Mistercoinman · May 31, 2009 11:28AM

I have search for an 1809 and I can asure you that $188.00 on that coin is not moon money. I did not purchase the coin but know of a couple coins that have sold higher. In the right forum, he could get that money back no problem. If he gets it in a PCGS holder I would buy!!

1809 capped bust dime...moon money and still outbid

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