Is this coin worth USD$120.00?

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silverfever

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I purchased this coin from Ebay through auction. After receiving it i was rather disappointed with the condition. It was described as Uncirulated.
It came with the box and coa. I have included pictures. The seller has offered to give me my money back but after I pay for return shipping, I would only have $120.00 Should I just keep the coin? Is it even worth $120.00?
The coa # is 5477

Thanks for any advise.

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Are you disappointed because of the condition of the box, or is there problems with the coins itself? The coin looks in good nick to me, assuming those scratches/marks are on the capsule

Looking at Pricepedia that's either a 1994 proof or BU Unicorn (1oz Ag)?

BU in OMP is listed as $200
PF in OMP as $750, with a MS66 going for $311

(edit: I better point out that that's the first Unicorn I've seen, just so you know the level of my expertise ... cool looking coin though:) )
 
Reggie Perrin said:
Are you disappointed because of the condition of the box, or is there problems with the coins itself? The coin looks in good nick to me, assuming those scratches/marks are on the capsule

Looking at Pricepedia that's either a 1994 proof or BU Unicorn (1oz Ag)?

BU in OMP is listed as $200
PF in OMP as $750, with a MS66 going for $311
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The coin looks ok as far as I can see no nicks. I don't even know if it is a proof or Bu version. It did come with a COA. I guess it is worth the risk of just keeping it considering the price I paid.
I am considering sending it in for NCS conservation and grading. It is a 1oz Ag.
 
Might be a bargain then... I'm sure someone who knows a lot more than me will come along shortly and tell you which it is, who made it and what they had for breakfast that day. :)
 
It's a BU unicorn. Population 45000
If it was a proof it would have a P in a circle behind the tail.
I only have a 97 and it cost about $100 from memory so 120 might be a little high but it's a nice coin so I would keep it.
CD
 
I like the unicorns. I have a few of them going to ncs and ngc and one is in capsule only (bu) same of yours. Have a little toning. Will saw what grade they get.
I think the unicorns are undervalued now. Its time to buy. Im only missing the 1995 proof in pf69 if my pf 1994 grade well. I think the 100.000 mintage for the bu not is the remain population.
The 1994 is rarer than 1997 (i saw a lot for less than 90/70 uss) a few months ago.
Have you a coa with the box? Or only the two boxes?
Mines go with coas
 
The april pricepedia prices for 1994 bu (yours):
Usa 200 (68) / 300 (69) old prices
China 140 omp old price
109 germany in capsule last auction
 
My personal opinion is it is a solid coin for 120, I am of the opinion with Thor that the whole unicorn series is going cheap right now ,you are buying a coin ,not a box, even though it is nice to have all those icings on the cake...............it appears from your photo,s that the milky spots at 4 oclock are on the capsule, if so ,I like the coin
 
Definetely an UNC coin.
However not MS 70 or MS 69.

Probably between 65 - 68.

The case seems a lil rough - but nothing major.
 
It's not double sealed so may have been graded (poorly) and ripped from the slab back into capsule & box.

RAW coins usually go for 50-80% of OMP prices. $120 would be slightly expensive for that coin but I've made worse purchases than that...
 
Yea man I hate to be a buzzkill but I have to agree with thucydides79 ... the coin probably wont grade higher than 68 and the box looks like it got in a fight with a lawnmower but overall it may be a decent keeper. Nice conversation piece !

Yea to add to what fishy said ... I made alot of worse buys
 
THUCYDIDES79 said:
Definetely an UNC coin.
However not MS 70 or MS 69.

Probably between 65 - 68.

The case seems a lil rough - but nothing major.
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Im new in the grade thing. Because not a 69 or 70 after ncs?
You saw flaws in the photo? Or are the milk spots?
 
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