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Valued Member
United States
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Alot of the lettering is worn, don't think it's a mint state coin.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I think the lettering is indicative of a weak strike. What about the hair (kinda mooshed down) around the ear area ? Is that also the strike...anyone ?
Oregon coin geek.....*** GO BEAVS ! ! ! ***
Edited by 52Raymo
07/13/2013 4:01 pm
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Pillar of the Community
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It has an average strike for a Peace dollar. It is an uncirculated coin. |
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Valued Member
United States
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I agree with this being a MS coin. probably MS63/64
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Seems like I read or heard some where that Peace dollars are known for their weak strikes and give the appearance of wear.I'll go ahead and say MS 62/63 because of the rim dings.Still an outstanding Peace dollar with great eye appeal that any collector would love to own. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Looks MS but some areas of the obverse details are poorly formed from strike weakness. I think the strike is below average even for this series. That and the minor rim issues would likely limit it to MS63 but MS64 is certainly possible too. I really like the color and light toning.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Looks MS but some areas of the obverse details are poorly formed from strike weakness. I think the strike is below average even for this series. I agree, both sides are pretty weak in areas. Still a nice coin. Oregon coin geek.....*** GO BEAVS ! ! ! ***
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Valued Member
United States
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My guess would be ms 64 or 64+, if the luster is strong. Although the strike is weak, the cheek and fields are exceptionally clear from major contact marks, and the surfaces seem to be frosty.
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Valued Member
United States
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I have a pcgs MS 65 1925 Peace dollar and it has a nice strike. The 2 rim dings, there appears to be some nicks in the lines and on the feathers. I guess my 65 is under graded. I will say that it probably is just a weak strike UNC coin. I would buy it just for the toning regardless. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Sorry, but I see wear -- above the eagles eye and liberty's locks -- as well as a weak strike, though it is a lovely & desirable coin overall.
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Valued Member
United States
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30 is a deal. I would of payed 45 or slightly higher. But then I'm a sucker for pretty toning.
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
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It has to be remembered that larger coins require much greater striking force, to attain the same striking pressure, as for smaller coins. Two reasons for the less than perfect detail, especially in the lettering: 1. oil or Grease Filled Die. (I don't think so in this case). 2. not enough striking force. (IMO, that is the reason here). From the pictures I have convinced myself there is little to no wear on this coin therefore, it has to be in some sort on MS condition. Nevertheless, a weak strike will detract somewhat from the value. How much value is lost is a decision the buyer has to make for himself. Quality of strike can sometimes have a great deal of bearing on the value of ancient coins. That seems the case, at least in some opinions, here as well. Edited by sel_69l
07/14/2013 01:15 am
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Pillar of the Community
Israel
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Weak strike MS64 coin, and good buy for 30$.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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If a particular design or year and mint of a coin is notorious for bad strikes, then when a very sharp strike is found it is grabbed, often in excess of the price guides. I have done this. As for the Peace dollars, I noticed years ago that the word 'PEACE' is consistently weak. That the other letters show this much weakness is new to me. A great buy at $30 no matter what. |
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