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Two $20 Gaudens: Grades? Which Is "Nicer"?

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 Posted 05/19/2015  5:01 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add jdiablo30 to your friends list
The first one all day. I'd say that's a solid 65. Maybe even a low 66. The 2nd one looks high 64
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 Posted 05/19/2015  5:01 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add matttheriley to your friends list
First one. It appear to have a stronger strike. I'll tell you what, just send me whatever one you don't want!
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 Posted 05/19/2015  5:18 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add Night-Hawk to your friends list
First one has a much nicer strike and less chatter,
(and better color if pics were taken under similar conditions).
Looks 64-65 from here, very nice example!
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 Posted 05/19/2015  5:44 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add Imthealphaomega to your friends list
I'd go with the first coin
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 Posted 05/19/2015  5:47 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add ChildOfTheWheat to your friends list
I'd say first one. I'll give you $20 for the one you don't want
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 Posted 05/19/2015  5:50 pm  Show Profile   Check BH1964's eBay Listings Bookmark this reply Add BH1964 to your friends list
I'd go with #1 as well. It appears ~1 point better than #2 and has a shot at 66. #2 is a darn nice Saint and almost a gem but looks a touch short of 65.
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 Posted 05/19/2015  6:04 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add Phaedrus29 to your friends list
Thanks for all the feedback. It looks unanimous, and you guys are good and I'm very impressed. The first coin (A) was recently graded by NGC, MS65. It previously had an old photo certification from ANACS with grade MS64/62, from the late 1980's I believe, which I have retained. The second coin (B) is in an old NGC slab ("No Line Fattie" I think) with grade MS60. I had posted it earlier on the forum and learned that it would grade higher by today's standards.

I was inclined to keep the 1924 but I just wanted to check with you folks. Thanks! Hrmmmm...so who do I send the 1927 to? I guess matttheriley was the first to offer to take it.
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 Posted 05/19/2015  6:12 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add zxcccxz to your friends list
I like the first one more.
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 Posted 05/19/2015  7:15 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add Imthealphaomega to your friends list
I'd always like some gold how much you want for it $50?
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 Posted 05/19/2015  7:27 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add SsuperDdave to your friends list
Even though the more common, the 1924 is plainly the superior coin. Its' faults are mostly reserved to the reverse, which is a strong point in its' favor, as is the superior strike.
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 Posted 05/19/2015  7:31 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add matttheriley to your friends list
I humbly accept!
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 Posted 05/19/2015  7:38 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add MeadowviewCollector to your friends list
I'm with everyone else the 1924 is the one I'd keep.
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 Posted 05/19/2015  8:50 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add Joseph7420 to your friends list
I prefer the first coin.
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 Posted 05/19/2015  9:15 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add CoinCollector2012 to your friends list
I share the consensus that the 1924 is the better coin. I would be happy with either one though.
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 Posted 05/20/2015  12:31 am  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add edweather to your friends list
I agree, the color and luster of the 1924 is better.
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