I just received my 1875 Seated Liberty Quarter (Proof).

[Truth]

Just wanted to know if I got a good deal. It has a scratch on the top of the obverse. I got it for $300. Thank you for your time and wisdom.


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[dirtdigginfool]

It's hard to say, did the buyer provide a grade? Or somewhat of an estimate of a grade...as grading us very subjective and better left to the pros and the collectors that have dealt in old US silver. It's not encapsulated so im sure it hasn't been recently graded so I'm assuming the seller "estimated" grade...your best bet is to package it up, insure it and send it off to NGC or PCGS to be professionally graded and then, and only then can you get a close $$ value...and yes, that scratch will be a big ding. Good luck! Ddf

 

[Truth]

It's hard to say, did the buyer provide a grade? Or somewhat of an estimate of a grade...as grading us very subjective and better left to the pros and the collectors that have dealt in old US silver. It's not encapsulated so im sure it hasn't been recently graded so I'm assuming the seller "estimated" grade...your best bet is to package it up, insure it and send it off to NGC or PCGS to be professionally graded and then, and only then can you get a close $$ value...and yes, that scratch will be a big ding. Good luck! Ddf

I sent it back. Even if it was worth the $300 I'd rather spend more for one that wasn't such a "problem" coin.


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[Honest Samuel]

Before you send it back, you should had it check out my local coin dealers.

 

[Truth]

Before you send it back, you should had it check out my local coin dealers.

Yeah that cut was worst than I thought. The bad thing is I was thinking if I asked my coin dealer he would wonder why I didn't buy from him. I have been known to over analyze things.


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[dirtdigginfool]

Lol...u think like I do....I tend to mind-f**k things if u get my drift...I also forgot to mention that the coin appears to have been cleaned too...strike two! I think you made a wise choice...I buy tons of silver coins off of ebay but only for the silver content..no key date or collectible stuff, and it pains me greatly to see coins advertised as "MS"...or "BU", and Helen Keller could see the scratch marks from a harsh cleaning...Ddf

 

[trdking]

none of the major graders will grade this coin. It has serious rim damage. The very best you would get are "Damaged" AU characteristics. You did the right thing sending it back me thinks.
Always buy the best you can afford and if it is damaged you can't afford it!