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1888 Newfoundland 5 cents - Obverse # 3

Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2022 7:31 pm
by acan451
Hello
I would really appreciate some help with this coin
Is it worth buying and if so what would you pay for it.
It has been harshly cleaned and I would like a hand grading it.
I am thinking VF-20 to VF-40 ?
I'm not the greatest at grading, so I sure could use some help with the grading.
Thank you in advance
All the best
Alan
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Re: 1888 Newfoundland 5 cents - Obverse # 3

Posted: Tue Aug 23, 2022 7:47 am
by dbcoins
Based on photos, I would agree with your grade range at approx VF-20 / 30 cleaned.
Price guide here suggests $300 for VF-20 then jumps to $882 for EF-40. Also on this site, you can see the average historical sold prices. Suggest doing a search on e-Bay as well for this coin & look at the "Sold" history tab (left side column near bottom of screen). It can give you a better sense of historical sold prices....Remember to factor that this piece has definitely been cleaned and should effect price significantly.
Good luck

Re: 1888 Newfoundland 5 cents - Obverse # 3

Posted: Tue Aug 23, 2022 6:37 pm
by acan451
Ebay has very little if any, and the ones sold there are only a few and in very rough shape
Thank you very much for the help
Best
Alan