Description
Evenly circulated, this coin exhibits a nice eye-pleasing contrast with the natural toning of the fields on the original surfaces that accentuate the devices. This coin is the B-3 Variety, one of the ten known 1818 die marriages and one of the only two known 1818/5 overdates; the other being the B-1 marriage. The B-1 shows more detail of the "5" under the last "8", but the B-3 die had been lapped to the point of making the "5" far less visible, if at all, making these easy to overlook. The diagnostics that we used to positively identify the B-3 variety attribution are the broken left serifs on both "1's" in the date, and the reverse die crack from the rim up through the lowest arrowhead, across the shafts of the other two arrows and up past the eagle's left talons. (see close-up photo). Mintage was only a tad over 361,000 coins.
It is with our best and honest opinion that the condition of this coin is very good. IMPORTANT: We honestly try to do our very best in representing and describing the condition of any coin we sell, but since grading is first and foremost only a subjective opinion by an individual, we can only guarantee authenticity and variety. We cannot and do not guarantee any opinion of grade we may assign in this listing, nor is the sale of this coin contingent of any grade assigned to it by any third party. By purchasing this coin, the buyer is in clear understanding and agreement that the sale of this coin is strictly between seller and buyer and for a mutually-agreed price, and is absolutely not contingent on our opinion, or on any opinion of any numismatic specialist, coin shop dealer, or third-party grading company, or on any particular grade that such an individual or company may assign it should the buyer decide to send in for grading services. Grading is only an opinion, and also depends on eye appeal that differs from one person to another. In buying raw coins, buyer should use only their own clear judgment and knowledge, and/or their experienced numismatic expertise in purchasing this coin, and in closely examining it once received. It is to be clearly understood that the coin in this listing is for a raw, non-graded coin, sold “as-is”; that our personal opinion or assumptions of grade mentioned in this listing is clearly opinionated and subjective, as are any grades assigned by all graders on any coin; that there is absolutely no guarantee, implied or warranted, to any such opinion, assumption, or grade that would be assigned by a third party grading company; that it is to be clearly understood that such party may or may not agree with our subjective opinion, and may indeed assign the same grade, a higher grade, or a lower grade, or offer an otherwise different opinion on its condition. We all have our own opinions, and we openly urge any and all coin buyers to utilize all the same resources we use to help determine a grade, including such tools as The Official ANA Grading Standards and PCGS Photograde, as well as comparing other similarly-graded coins against those found in the PCGS website for images of coins in past professional auctions. It is further understood that a price paid for a coin is also controlled by eye-appeal, a certain want or need for a collection, and many other factors that are widely different from one buyer to another, and that a certain grade does not guarantee a certain price or value any more than a certain price or value guarantees a certain grade as all auction results will show. If it is a guarantee on a particular grade a buyer may want on this or any other raw coin buyer wishes to purchase from us, or from anyone for that matter, it would truly be the best option for the buyer to purchase only a previously professionally-graded and encapsulated coin if they truly cannot rely on their own numismatic expertise. The buyer is given an ample thirty-days to ascertain whether to keep it, or to return it for any reason without question. We have no problem in buyers to ask for additional opinions, but if so, they should always get multiple opinions, especially if opinions differ even with your own. PLEASE DO NOT attempt to clean, or otherwise alter this coin for ANY reason. Rest assured however, the authenticity of this coin, as well as any claimed variety in this listing of the coin in question, is unconditionally and completely 100% guaranteed as is your happiness with it, so purchase with confidence. We WANT you to be happy and excited with your purchase. If you do wish to return your coin for any reason, we simply request for you to choose “Changed my mind”, or “Just didn’t like it”, and a free return label will automatically be produced for you. Your satisfaction is guaranteed for authenticity and variety only. Please respectfully understand that any coin returned MUST be in the same exact condition, and in the same exact holder, capsule or flip in which it was sent and received, and we will truly be happy to refund you promptly. We strive to deliver a seamless, pleasant, and trouble-free transaction for both seller and buyer.
