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Over the years I've been lucky enough to get several deals at C-Stores and this evening I ran into another. At least I think it was a deal, I really haven't looked into what the coins are worth yet since I'm more of a basic bullion stacker than a numi type.

I stopped for some petro and at the counter some guy was trying to sell 3 coins in flips to the cashier. The cashier said he wasn't interested so I asked if I could take a look. He had a 1850 Large Cent, a 1865 3 Cent Piece and a 1887 Dime. I'm no grader, but I would say all are very good to fine condition wise. I really had no idea what they were worth, but I liked them. In the end I gave the guy $25 for the three.

I'm not even going to try to check out the value right now - if I find out I paid too much it would ruin my enjoyment of them tonight sitting here on my desk, So if you know I paid too much don't tell me. Now if any are worth a mint feel free to speak up.

You don't run into situations like that every day, and it's fun to acquire some interesting coins, especially ones that old. Don't worry about the cost. I would have done the same thing!

Does the 3-cent piece have a star or roman numerals on the reverse?

Whatever it is.. really nice score!!!

25 sounds about what you could get...maybe a nice score depending on the coins though...i woulda done it

OtusLotus wrote:Does the 3-cent piece have a star or roman numerals on the reverse?

Whatever it is.. really nice score!!!

Roman Numerals with a wreath around them.

You did good! Good or better worth $40.

According to numismaster.com the coins in G-4 condition are worth $40.50

Obviously, if they are in better condition, their value goes way up...

Either way... you are ahead of the game!!! NICE!!!

( I tried lining the prices up with the grades, but it didn't work out that way.. )

Coin Mintage FR2 AG3 G4 VG8 VG10 F12 F15 F18 VF20 VF25 VF30 VF35 XF40 XF43 XF45 XF48 AU50 AU53 AU55 AU58 MS60
1850 4,426,844 10.00 16.00 25 28 29.50 33 34.50 37 39.50 40 50 58 61 77 87 112 130 132 142 152 195

Coin Mintage AG3 G4 VG8 VG10 F12 VF20 XF40 XF45 AU50 AU58 MS60 MS61 MS62 MS63 MS64 MS65 MS66
1867 3,915,000 10 15.50 16.50 17 17.50 22.50 37.50 45 60 85 100 118 135 150 255 670 2,850

Coin Mintage G4 VG8 F12 VF20 vF35 XF40 XF45 AU50 AU58 MS60 MS65 Prf65
1887 11,283,939 15.00 16.50 18.50 21.50 28.00 30.00 48.00 75.00 110.00 145.00 1,100.00 1,200.00

Sort of related...
I've got the local convenience store guy selling silver, dimes and 40% halves mostly, to me for 15x. 40% @ twice the price of dimes. It pays to make friends with people who handle cash/coins. When there is cash/coins involved, it always pays to be aware.
Nice score, OP.
Never seen a large cent or 3 cent piece though...

Guess I came out ok. Thanks for the values OtusLotus.