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My wife's Uncle Frank, landed on Omaha Beach, with the U.S. Army Infantry, to begin the liberation of France!

Gov. Edger Whitcomb of Indiana, survived the death march at Bataan. General McArthur on the other hand, left with his family, in the dead of the night, just prior to the U.S. Garrison falling to the Japanese.

I'd say it is worth at least 100 pounds, maybe more. 249 might be a little high, but it is open to offers, I think! Thanks for the first refusal! ha,Ha!

I'll take 10 of them at 50 pounds, if you have them!

Even with the pitted surface, probably a good buy!

I think the guy who suggested GVF to EF is pretty close! The Kings crown has a full diamond, and 8 strong pearls (which notes EF)but their are lots of surface wear around the brow, mustache, and cape to adjust down from EF...IMHO!

I agree...a quick dip would probably clear up most of the "darkening" still present on the coin.

Was it a Veho microscope you bought with the capture button on the side? If it is then you should be able to press the F11 key and that is used as a capture button also. I had the same problem with movement too when using the side button. It is a Veho that I use (looks exactly the same as the Linder one Chris sells). I have a luechturn (sp) microscope like Azda mentioned, and it takes good pic's, but is far inferior to the QX5 (children's Microscope), which is a later version of the unit Colin mentioned. The Luechurn has a button on the unit to take pic's, but you can also use the Mouse to activate the pic process. The QX5 also has a exposure button on the unit, and can be activated from the Mouse. The QX5 will work up through MS Vista, but will not work with MS-7. Like Colin's unit, the QX5 is not made or supported by MS anymore, but can be found on eBay occasionally.

Scott, The U.S. Penny looks like a VDB! It is hard to see , with the dark picture, though.

That looks like a nice coin, looking at the reverse. The "P" in Pense is really clear. If you do anything at all to the coin, just a quick dip only. It looks like it will look a lot better after the dip. You can't tell much from the Obverse, the detail can't be seen well, due to the toning.

That's an absolute classic! Everything about it is just so wrong... It looks like he took the picture from his PC camera, while his wife was setting in front of the PC (leaning to the right). I think that may be a First for eBay!

It's a pity it comes from a smoke-free home, otherwise it might have restored a bit of toning to the coin. Or is that just wishful thinking?Looked at the pic first and thought of florin/shilling then flipped it over Crippens acid was probably weaker That guy has a 1903 penny that looks like a Half Crown (color)...all of his coins are the same color!

This is a tougher date Half Crown....

Rob, In a situation like you mention (coin was received, and positive feedback left for you), you should be able to call eBay and they will remove the "item not received" notation. I had a lady from England leave negative feedback, because she had to pay VAT fees, but when I called eBay, they removed the negative feedback, since VAT is the responsibility of the Buyer. You might give it a try, and call them.

eBay slipped a box (to be checked or unchecked) in the sales procedure that says "re-list item if unsold"...the box is always "checked"...you must un-check the box prior to listing your item, if you do not want it to be automatically re-listed.

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Blessed are the chosen ones..... I didn't think an unc F-90 existed today Bob's was the best I've seen. I've never heard of an UNC example, unless you have one in your pension fund Dave? Here is my 1877ND. It is not quite VF, but is better than the one slabbed by CGS as Fine. I hand delivered this one to the new owner, in Britain, last September. I wish I had it back! Ha,Ha. Sorry to be rude, but that is nowhere near VF - I'd only rate it F or GF at best. You are right Peck...it is rude. Ha,Ha! Probably GF to NVF is the correct grading range. The advanced collector that bought it, had a GF example, and mine was better than his. Ok, but I'd say the "advanced collector" was sadly deluded if he rated his example - worse than yours - as GF. I'd class myself as at least an "experienced collector" and I was, to be fair, backing up my opinion via Derek Allen's book. I'd personally rate yours as F/GF but opinions differ, of course. Also, my opinion is based around British, not US, grading, which is anything from half to a whole grade different for a stated grade. Your assessment may be absolutely spot on for the American market. Enough to say that you and I disagree on this subject. and that's ok. BTW...the collector I mentioned is not sadly deluded, he is well respected throughout Great Britain, and has a PHd in Computer Science! I hope we are still friends... Colin88...PM me if you are serious, and we can talk about your question. Mais naturellement, mon ami Sorry Peck, but it has to be American English, or English for me...I am not a PHd! Ha,Ha! I translated it...sounds good.

Blessed are the chosen ones..... I didn't think an unc F-90 existed today Bob's was the best I've seen. I've never heard of an UNC example, unless you have one in your pension fund Dave? Here is my 1877ND. It is not quite VF, but is better than the one slabbed by CGS as Fine. I hand delivered this one to the new owner, in Britain, last September. I wish I had it back! Ha,Ha. Sorry to be rude, but that is nowhere near VF - I'd only rate it F or GF at best. You are right Peck...it is rude. Ha,Ha! Probably GF to NVF is the correct grading range. The advanced collector that bought it, had a GF example, and mine was better than his. Ok, but I'd say the "advanced collector" was sadly deluded if he rated his example - worse than yours - as GF. I'd class myself as at least an "experienced collector" and I was, to be fair, backing up my opinion via Derek Allen's book. I'd personally rate yours as F/GF but opinions differ, of course. Also, my opinion is based around British, not US, grading, which is anything from half to a whole grade different for a stated grade. Your assessment may be absolutely spot on for the American market. Enough to say that you and I disagree on this subject. and that's ok. BTW...the collector I mentioned is not sadly deluded, he is well respected throughout Great Britain, and has a PHd in Computer Science! I hope we are still friends... Colin88...PM me if you are serious, and we can talk about your question. Mais naturellement, mon ami Sorry Peck, but it has to be American English, or English for me...I am not a PHd! Ha,Ha!

Blessed are the chosen ones..... I didn't think an unc F-90 existed today Bob's was the best I've seen. I've never heard of an UNC example, unless you have one in your pension fund Dave? Here is my 1877ND. It is not quite VF, but is better than the one slabbed by CGS as Fine. I hand delivered this one to the new owner, in Britain, last September. I wish I had it back! Ha,Ha. Sorry to be rude, but that is nowhere near VF - I'd only rate it F or GF at best. You are right Peck...it is rude. Ha,Ha! Probably GF to NVF is the correct grading range. The advanced collector that bought it, had a GF example, and mine was better than his. Ok, but I'd say the "advanced collector" was sadly deluded if he rated his example - worse than yours - as GF. I'd class myself as at least an "experienced collector" and I was, to be fair, backing up my opinion via Derek Allen's book. I'd personally rate yours as F/GF but opinions differ, of course. Also, my opinion is based around British, not US, grading, which is anything from half to a whole grade different for a stated grade. Your assessment may be absolutely spot on for the American market. Enough to say that you and I disagree on this subject. and that's ok. BTW...the collector I mentioned is not sadly deluded, he is well respected throughout Great Britain, and has a PHd in Computer Science! I hope we are still friends... Colin88...PM me if you are serious, and we can talk about your question.

I saw a UNC 1863 open 3 while I was in Great Britain, last Fall, so I know at least one of that grade exists.

Blessed are the chosen ones..... I didn't think an unc F-90 existed today Bob's was the best I've seen. I've never heard of an UNC example, unless you have one in your pension fund Dave? Here is my 1877ND. It is not quite VF, but is better than the one slabbed by CGS as Fine. I hand delivered this one to the new owner, in Britain, last September. I wish I had it back! Ha,Ha. Sorry to be rude, but that is nowhere near VF - I'd only rate it F or GF at best. You are right Peck...it is rude. Ha,Ha! Probably GF to NVF is the correct grading range. The advanced collector that bought it, had a GF example, and mine was better than his.

Blessed are the chosen ones..... I didn't think an unc F-90 existed today Bob's was the best I've seen. I've never heard of an UNC example, unless you have one in your pension fund Dave? Here is my 1877ND. It is not quite VF, but is better than the one slabbed by CGS as Fine. I hand delivered this one to the new owner, in Britain, last September. I wish I had it back! Ha,Ha.

Dave the 1st 1863 open 3, Fine (really VF) has a hunk out of the upper rim on the Obverse. That is probably the reason for the price difference. BTW lot 2441 is a really nice 1863 open 3, and lot 2439 is a 1862 small date in fair condition.

I am sure the time to run both a "Bricks and Morter" shop and a Mail Order Business has got to be a back breaker. Like most of us as we get into our retirement years, we want to slow down a little bit. I think Michael falls into this category. The nice thing about just a Web business, it gives you a lot more flexability with your time. I hope he enjoys the extra personal time he will experience from the change.