mountainplayer
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Hi All,
I did not find this coin (sniff, sniff).
It was found by my co-workers mom while digging bottles. The coin was inside of a leather pouch, which accounts for its excellent condition. The story goes that her husband was leaning against a tree taking a break, and drinking a beer, when it popped out of the ground. He took one look, and proceeded to dig up the rest of the hill.
I looked at PCGS and my heart almost stopped when I saw the values. They provide a photo of this coin in MS-61 condition, and I swear, my friends' coin looks to be in far better shape.
I'm asking for your help in approximating a grade and value. I am a newbie at this and would really appreciate your opinions.
Thanks in advance for any help you can offer. The photos are the best my camera can do, even on macro.
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Update:
When I posted this, I forgot to mention that the designer initials(?) are crisp and clearly visible at the base of Liberty's neck. Might be tough to see in these photos, but it jumped right out at me when I first saw the coin.
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MP
I did not find this coin (sniff, sniff).
It was found by my co-workers mom while digging bottles. The coin was inside of a leather pouch, which accounts for its excellent condition. The story goes that her husband was leaning against a tree taking a break, and drinking a beer, when it popped out of the ground. He took one look, and proceeded to dig up the rest of the hill.
I looked at PCGS and my heart almost stopped when I saw the values. They provide a photo of this coin in MS-61 condition, and I swear, my friends' coin looks to be in far better shape.
I'm asking for your help in approximating a grade and value. I am a newbie at this and would really appreciate your opinions.
Thanks in advance for any help you can offer. The photos are the best my camera can do, even on macro.
****************
Update:
When I posted this, I forgot to mention that the designer initials(?) are crisp and clearly visible at the base of Liberty's neck. Might be tough to see in these photos, but it jumped right out at me when I first saw the coin.
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MP
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