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Tips on buying a 1907 St. G.?

Hello everyone,

I am considering taking a plunge on getting a big coin for me. A 1907 St. G. Any advice? I am not getting the high relief example at this time, though I am curious to hear any advice, things to look for, price figures, and/or stories on this beauty!

Thank you,
Jeff

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  • PerryHallPerryHall Posts: 46,837 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Hello everyone,

    I am considering taking a plunge on getting a big coin for me. A 1907 St. G. Any advice? I am not getting the high relief example at this time, though I am curious to hear any advice, things to look for, price figures, and/or stories on this beauty!

    Thank you,
    Jeff >>



    Which one? High relief or low relief?

    Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
    "Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
    "Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said."----Voltaire

  • stealerstealer Posts: 4,035 ✭✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>Hello everyone,

    I am considering taking a plunge on getting a big coin for me. A 1907 St. G. Any advice? I am not getting the high relief example at this time, though I am curious to hear any advice, things to look for, price figures, and/or stories on this beauty!

    Thank you,
    Jeff >>



    Which one? High relief or low relief? >>


    OP states that he doesn't want a HR
  • tightbudgettightbudget Posts: 7,299 ✭✭✭
    If you're looking for a No Motto type piece, certainly not a bad choice. Would rather have that than a 1908 NM.
  • PerryHallPerryHall Posts: 46,837 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I've always liked the first year of an issue as a type coin. Also, the no motto version is closer to the original intent of the designer.

    Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
    "Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
    "Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said."----Voltaire

  • SoCalBigMarkSoCalBigMark Posts: 2,802 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I think a 66 that you can't figure out why it's not in a 67 holder would be a great purchase.
  • roadrunnerroadrunner Posts: 28,313 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Depends which grade. The premiums in the lower grades for the 1907 arabic numerals have been swallowed up in price by gold price increases.
    It's quite possible that down the road that MS64's lose most of their premium to the gold price. Right now you can get a very
    nice 64 for $2100-$2300. I nice looking ogh 64 sold at FUN for $2185. Just don't be disappointed that in a few years a plain old
    1908 nm in MS64 sells for nearly the same price as the 1907. And even the MS65's could eventually see a lot of their premium swept
    away as well. But compared to how many 1908-1928's you see, the 1907 is a "rarity." The very nice Duckor 66+ secure CAC brought over $18,000 and
    really didn't look much different from a 67. Regular 66's are worth about a 1/3 of that.
    Barbarous Relic No More, LSCC -GoldSeek--shadow stats--SafeHaven--321gold
  • baseballjeffbaseballjeff Posts: 1,085 ✭✭✭
    Thanks everyone for the feedback!

    I pulled the trigger on a beautiful 64 BIN on the Bay that was actually priced better than most 63's I was looking at! Pretty jazzed! image

  • goldengolden Posts: 9,995 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Please show us a picture when you get it.
  • baseballjeffbaseballjeff Posts: 1,085 ✭✭✭
    I've got the pictures from the ebay auction, but the file size is a little too big? I don't know how I would do this?
  • BochimanBochiman Posts: 25,556 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>I've got the pictures from the ebay auction, but the file size is a little too big? I don't know how I would do this? >>



    Link the auction would probably be easiest then.
    Else, you would want to save the pics to your own photo storage and then link from there.

    I've been told I tolerate fools poorly...that may explain things if I have a problem with you. Current ebay items - Nothing at the moment

  • mkman123mkman123 Posts: 6,849 ✭✭✭✭
    Would be interested in a pic of the coin you bought!
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  • Tdec1000Tdec1000 Posts: 3,852 ✭✭✭
    Way to go Jeff!
    Awarded the coveted "You Suck" Award on 22 Oct 2010 for finding a 1942/1 D Dime in silver, and on 7 Feb 2011 Cherrypicking a 1914 MPL Cent on Ebay!

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  • baseballjeffbaseballjeff Posts: 1,085 ✭✭✭
    Ok, I have been having trouble adding the image. It says the file size is too large, but I don't get it, some people post HUGE pictures on here? Still need help with that.

    Here she is! image

    Link
  • StaircoinsStaircoins Posts: 2,577 ✭✭✭

    Looks like a nice coin.

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  • baseballjeffbaseballjeff Posts: 1,085 ✭✭✭
    Staircoins, thank you!

    Looks perfect to me with the minor spot (?) next to the sun on the reverse.
  • joebb21joebb21 Posts: 4,770 ✭✭✭✭✭
    For your future knowledge-

    This particular seller you could have called them up in person and made a deal that would have saved you both ebay and paypal fees ($200+)

    I have done that a couple of times.
    Nice coin though!
    may the fonz be with you...always...
  • roadrunnerroadrunner Posts: 28,313 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>For your future knowledge-

    This particular seller you could have called them up in person and made a deal that would have saved you both ebay and paypal fees ($200+)
    I have done that a couple of times.
    Nice coin though! >>



    This was the upper end of the 64 price range which should have been able to get you a stickered specimen. Note also that spots do subtract about 3-5% of the value
    on anything but stickered coins. I would say the quality is fairly average for a 64 grade. But if you can get it stickered it will be fair value for what you paid.
    This one doesn't have as much softness/friction on the eagle's breast and no spot but typical marks.
    PCGS MS64 ogh from FUN sale at $2185.
    Barbarous Relic No More, LSCC -GoldSeek--shadow stats--SafeHaven--321gold
  • baseballjeffbaseballjeff Posts: 1,085 ✭✭✭
    What do you mean by a "stickered"?
  • RaufusRaufus Posts: 6,890 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>What do you mean by a "stickered"? >>



    CAC green bean sticker

    Essentially a fourth party grade - indicates that CAC agrees that the coin is solid for the grade.
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