1858 flying eagle

[austin2012]

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Both pictures are really crappy. Both shot on my iPod.

 

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[sciflyer25]

Take the pictures in "macro" mode in natural sunlight. That will show coin details. The above pics are too blurry.

 

[austin2012]

Okay thanks for the help.

 

[sciflyer25]

Austin, if you take better pictures, update the thread so we can help.

 

[hogge]

Well, obviously it's NOT a dug coin. Problem I see, it's been improperly cleaned. Either by you or a previous owner. Need better pics.

 

[LuckyThirteen08]

Well, obviously it's NOT a dug coin. Problem I see, it's been improperly cleaned. Either by you or a previous owner. Need better pics.

How you figure that I can barely even see it!!

 

[stefen]

Looks like you drinking when photographed...slightly blurry...

Whats the story like where found, what state, city, county, bedroom drawer, gift...?

 

[austin2012]

The photo's were taken with a iPod, I understand that it is blurry I'm going to take new pictures later today. The story behind this coin is I bought it from a local coin shop years ago, don't remember the amount I paid for.

 

[hogge]

How you figure that I can barely even see it!!

No real patina which makes it NO-DUG. The contrast in the light on the wings and wreath show that someone tried to clean it up. Even though the pics are blurry, I can still see that. With better pics it will show better on what I'm talking about. Comes with experience.