1839-O QE

[cameron12x]

Does the toning look natural on this 1839-O QE?

 

 

Technical grade?

[coinman_23885]

This isn't a series that I readily collect, but the color doesn't look quite right on your coin. Additionally, I believe that it has been cleaned at some point in its history. I think the coin is a technical VF. Also note the rim damage.

[cameron12x]

These are the seller's photos... it may look different in hand. Definitely saw the rim damage.

 

Do you think VF-20?

 

1839 was the first year of the New Orleans mint for this series...

 

Naturally toned and problem-free examples can be expensive. They don't come up for sale or auction very often. You get what you can afford.

[michael]

mid range vf cleaned rim damage

 

photos are terrible to tell anything else for sure

 

also i am assuming it is a geniune original coin and until i see it in hand sight seen i cant tell for sure

 

could there be possibly more problems that i can't see in the photo??

 

of course

 

 

[michael]

it is a good popular historical coin for sure

 

it all depends on sight seen evaulation and price offered

 

good luck and a great thread and interesting coin

[cameron12x]

it is a good popular historical coin for sure

 

it all depends on sight seen evaulation and price offered

 

good luck and a great thread and interesting coin

Thanks for your insight and comments, Michael... much appreciated.

 

Obviously she has a number of issues and is a far-from-perfect example.

 

I just like the era when the early branch mints were first coming online. Lots of history there!

 

The sellers photos are not good at all... I'll post other ones once I have her in hand in about a week.

 

Right now I'm estimating VF-20 for the grade. Any other estimates?

[JOBESSI]

I'd say VF20 is spot on.

[coinman_23885]

VF 20 technical details; net grade of F12 (it's worth about F12 money).

[cameron12x]

VF 20 technical details; net grade of F12 (it's worth about F12 money).

Very interesting... what is F12 money in dollars and cents?

[JOBESSI]

NGC Price guide says $575.00 http://www.ngccoin.com/poplookup/NumismediaPricing.aspx?PopSubCatID=56&Designation=MS

[cameron12x]

Thanks for the heads-up on pricing...

 

At $560, it looks like I paid "about" the market rate for the net F-15 grade.

 

She may look better or worse in hand. Will post photos later this week or over the weekend after she arrives.

[JOBESSI]

Did you purchase via eBay?

[cameron12x]

Yes, I sure did... Didn't expect to see a '39-O QE there.