Pick the best of three 1845 Seated Dollars in PCGS Plastic

Southcounty · February 23, 2010 6:21PM

A few months back I posted my collection of 1840's seated dollars in PCGS holders and one coin I had considered upgrading was my 1845 seated dollar. Now the collection has three 1845 seated dollars in PCGS plastic and I want to get some opinions as to which example is the best. My collection focuses on original toned examples in the VF30 to EX45 range for the most part. Each of these examples has some pros and cons in my opinion, but if you could only pick one which one would you keep and why?

#1

#2

#3

Thanks,
Scott

shish · February 23, 2010 6:45PM

#3 is the one. The reverse strike and the overall detail is much better. Also has the most original look.

coinkat · February 23, 2010 8:34PM

All three are very attractive- I suspect coin 3 may grade the highest=- not sure that it would be my choice. I like 1 alittle more. Sell me one

ColonialCoinUnion · February 23, 2010 8:43PM

I guess I'd take #3 based on these photos, but it is not an easy decision.

savoyspecial · February 23, 2010 8:43PM

i like the first one

Flatwoods · February 23, 2010 9:57PM

#1 suits me the most.

RYK · February 23, 2010 10:01PM

<< #3 is the one. The reverse strike and the overall detail is much better. Also has the most original look.

>>

, but I might keep looking.

DoubleEagle59 · February 23, 2010 10:15PM

should be #3

mrdq · February 23, 2010 10:16PM

3

DeepCoin · February 23, 2010 10:48PM

Number 3 stands out to me from the other two.

Blackborder · February 23, 2010 11:47PM

#2 is the lowest grade, but the most eye appeal.

illini420 · February 23, 2010 11:51PM

<< #2 is the lowest grade, but the most eye appeal. >>

I agree with that.

DennisH · February 23, 2010 11:57PM

I like #3 best and I think it's the highest graded.
I like #1 next and I think it's very close in grade to #1.
That leaves #2, which isn't a bad coin but it's a bit too light in color for my taste. I think it's the slightly lowest grade of the group.

partagas · February 24, 2010 12:03AM

1,3 then 2. I like them all. But if you were so generous to have a giveaway then I want them in the order given.

ponderit · February 24, 2010 12:05AM

I'm in the #3 crowd, but they're all nice

ziggy29 · February 24, 2010 12:14AM

I think I also prefer #3. #1 looks a little splotchy and #2 looks better than most Seated Dollars in this grade, but of these three it looks the most "messed with".

ziggy29 · February 24, 2010 12:14AM

duplicate post -- never mind

Baley · February 24, 2010 12:42AM

the third one has the best detail; none have original surfaces.

Blackborder · February 24, 2010 12:44AM

<< the third one has the best detail; none have original surfaces. >>

I agree, I think all three have been cleaned at some point.

ModCrewman · February 24, 2010 1:03AM

I think I like #1 for the cleaner reverse fields. The chatter on #3 just bugs me. JMHO

ziggy29 · February 24, 2010 1:05AM

<< the third one has the best detail; none have original surfaces. >>

Of course, when it comes to Seated Dollars in the XF range, how many of them really are 100% original? Probably about 12.

Blackborder · February 24, 2010 1:09AM

<< 

<< the third one has the best detail; none have original surfaces. >>

Of course, when it comes to Seated Dollars in the XF range, how many of them really are 100% original? Probably about 12. >>

I think around 10%.

lkeigwin · February 24, 2010 1:14AM

Obviously #3 is the highest grade with the most detail/definition. Then #1, then #2.

#3 shows circulation nicks more but that doesn't bother me a bit. I like its over all look the most though I'd be thrilled to have any of them.
Lance.

Billet7 · February 24, 2010 1:15AM

3 looks like a higher grade so I would probably take that (since it also has nice eye appeal.) Based strictly on eye appeal, I would take #1. I don't care much for #2.

stinkinlincoln · February 24, 2010 1:15AM

Id be all over number 2. Ewwwww.

It has the most even looking color and the surfaces look issue free for the most part.

rhedden · February 24, 2010 1:29AM

#1 is my least favorite by far. The area above the eagle's head seems to be lightly wiped, or missing some of its original toning. I also don't like the look of the obverse patina. #2 is a real nice coin, and I like the overall look and color of its surfaces. However, #3 is also an original coin, but with much better overall sharpness, especially on the shield. #3 gets my vote, even though its toning may be a touch on the dark side for some people.

PTVETTER · February 24, 2010 1:34AM

#3 would be my choice

magikbilly · February 24, 2010 4:04AM

Hi there,

3 here as well - for the reasons already mentioned. One looks problematic and 2 has no character to me anyway.

Best,
Eric

grip · February 24, 2010 4:28AM

2 It has the cleanest fields by far.To much chatter on # 3 reverse.

johnny9434 · February 24, 2010 4:29AM

all being good coin ill take the 3rd one. what ever suits your fancy i reckon

kryptonitecomics · February 24, 2010 4:33AM

I like #1

shorecoll · February 24, 2010 4:38AM

Post the prices/grades and let us vote again.

I think 3 is the most original, but I like #1 better (from the pic as opposed to in hand).

#2 cleaned with dip on a Q-tip 25 years ago; #1 cleaned with something similar 75 years ago (but I like it anyway).

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COALPORTER · February 24, 2010 4:41AM

#3 is highest grade, but i do not like the toning. It almost looks like it had black paint on it. I don't think any are 100% original surface, but none are really too bad. I'd keep all three and see if one grows on you more than the others.

Throw them at the wall and see if any stick. lololol

dizzyfoxx · February 24, 2010 4:41AM

Easy one for me, #3.

ColonialCoinUnion · February 24, 2010 5:00AM

<< #2 cleaned with dip on a Q-tip 25 years ago; #1 cleaned with something similar 75 years ago >>

That's uncanny!

shorecoll · February 24, 2010 5:28AM

I'll change my handle to ShoreKreskin!!

speety · February 24, 2010 8:49AM

Ummm for this date in XF i'd choose none of the above. They come around more than their "semi-key" status would make you think in grades up to MS-62.

Wait for one to pop up with this look (it's an 1859-o...), they ARE out there for the 1845...

speety · February 24, 2010 8:50AM

As for the three coins in the OP, the first coin looks like trouble imho. The reverse wear does not match up correctly with what normal wear would look like. And i know it started out with a weak strike, but the wear pattern still looks 'wrong' to me.

Hussulo · February 24, 2010 9:03AM

3 looks like it has the highest grade and best strike so I would choose that one but the downside on it for me is the toning.

jakeblue · February 24, 2010 9:09AM

numero uno

MidLifeCrisis · February 24, 2010 9:09AM

<< I guess I'd take #3 based on these photos, but it is not an easy decision. >>

Ditto

Musky1011 · February 24, 2010 9:36AM

I like #2 but I would keep #3

airplanenut · February 24, 2010 9:39AM

Just on eye appeal, #2 looks too light, and #1 has some splotchiness on the obverse that I don't like. I'm not 100% for #3 (something in the back of my mind about the dark toning coming and going in the fields the devices, rather than being consistent throughout the fields near the devices) but it's the best of the bunch. That said, I'd probably keep looking for one evenly dark example.

jesbroken · February 24, 2010 10:17AM

#3---I like the originality and the leg feathers maiking it a superior coin. JMO.
Jim

kaz · February 24, 2010 11:55AM

I'm partial to #3 because of the crust and the detail; any of them would be an upgrade from my VF example, which led a very hard life.

Raybo · February 24, 2010 12:18PM

<< #1 suits me the most. >>

I agree.

TwoSides2aCoin · February 24, 2010 12:29PM

Number 3 would be my preference for the Dansco type set, but I would not crack it out. I'm just sayin'.

Coinosaurus · February 24, 2010 12:40PM

#3 looked the most original of the bunch to me.

Barberman55 · February 25, 2010 11:39PM

I like the look of coin #2 the best. I'm not crazy about the toning patterns on the other 2 coins. Here's an image of my 1845 Seated dollar, certified by PCGS, AU-50.

Blackborder · February 25, 2010 11:56PM

No disrespect, but Barberman's coin is far superior to any of the OP's 3 in both originality and eye appeal.

Pick the best of three 1845 Seated Dollars in PCGS Plastic

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