JDBurpo Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 I have run across some German coins from 1880-1899 and GERMANY COIN 5P 1800 -1899 XFINE - UNCIRCULATED this is his ad. I just don't feel that there uncirculated but I'm new and maybe wrong. Would like any information before purchasing. Any help will be welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six Mile Rick Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 XFINE is not Uncirculated. They are XF to AU probably. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Bob Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 Are there pictures that you could post, so that someone might offer an opinion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKK Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 Most sellers overgrade in my experience, so I would not expect their definition of EF to match up to those of the grading services. Imperial German post-unification 5pf coins are pretty common for most mints (that's the big issue; there are like eight mint marks per year), but very nice ones can be valuable. When I get these, I look for quality of detail on the eagle, since most of the stuff on the reverse is basically flat. If the eagle's high points look pretty sharp, or lightly worn, that's good. You're going to have fun zeroing in on the mint marks--hope you have a loupe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Bob Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 The OP sent me a picture: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
