Grade and Book Value?

[undertaker]

I purchased this 1783 Nova Constellatio Blunt Rays coin a few days ago and I have done some research on its history but have no knowledge about its book value or grade. I found one like it metal detecting that had very little graphics and wanted this coin to show friends what mine actually looked like. Can anyone give me a approximate grade and book value? I plan on keeping it but Im curious about its grade and value. All letters and embossings are there although some letters show up better than others. Seller had it graded as good.

 

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[djabend]

http://cgi.ebay.com/Nova-Constellat...goryZ528QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

That is it right?
Seems like a fair price.
My redbook lists it at $120 at VG and I woud say that as a Good 4.
Due to the wear and the corrosion. Nice looking coin though.
HH,
Donny

 

[stefen]

Just curious.

Doing the research regarding grading and values after the purchase is like closing the barn door after the horse got out.

 

[l.cutler]

Grading and pricing colonials is not as cut and dried as regular issue US coins. There are many variables to consider, eye appeal and surface quality are often more important than grading by wear or remaining detail. What it is worth depends on how many collectors want it at any given time. Regardless, it is a nice historic relic of an interesting time in US history.

 

[undertaker]

I hear you and definitly agree. US large cents and bust halfs along with your other US coins have pretty predictable price ranges. Colonial coppers like the Novas, Vermonts, Conn, Mass ect... have price ranges that are all over the place. Ive seen some that are almost unidentifiable go for more than I thought and others that are decent go for less. I guess its all about how bad some one wants one that determines the price and of course condition issues.