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I'm in at VG08 .... not nearly worn enough for a lowball collectors interest.
David
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I think this coin has good eye appeal for the grade.
Old school grading puts a lot of focus on "LIBERTY"
Combination of three letter = VG coin
All letters, but weak = Fine.
Modern grading seems to be getting away from that, somewhat.
IMO - for this coin.
Obverse - Full rims, some detail at eye and wreath
Reverse - Full rims, some detail at motto, shield
lower wings.
I feel this is a solid, no problem, VG coin.
Before I hit send - Just took a look at my
Ipad. The details of this coin look just
like the VG8 pictured on PCGS photo grade app.
At least to me.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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The old school in me says "Not at least 3 letters visible, can't go higher than G-6."
Member ANA - EAC - TNA - SSDC - CCT #890 "Most of the things worth doing in the world had been declared impossible before they were done." -- Louis D. Brandeis |
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Thank you all. They eye appeal is what sold me on the coin. I'm with all of you in that I'm torn between G-6 and VG-8. The fact that it is such a low mintage coin coupled with nice eye appeal I went ahead and pulled the trigger. Plus the cost was less than half of G-6 money so it was, at least to me, a no brainer. When it arrives I'll take some additional shots and post some pics. I really appreciate the comments, it always helps...
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Between G-6 and VG-8. Nice coin for a Barber half set though.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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The coin does have very good eye appeal srs. Nice addition to your collection!
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This looks like a VG-8 to me.
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United States
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Could go VG8 but more likely a G6 hopefully no details due to the deep scratch on the reverse. I love the last 3 years of Barber halves, as the mintage is just so dang low! I always picked them out when I was a dealer, and customers always bought them as fast as I could find any, no matter the grade or damage it seemed. "Buy the Book Before You Buy the Coin" - Aaron R. Feldman - "And read it" - Me 2013! ANA Life Member #3288 in good standing since 1981, ANS, Early American Coppers Member (EAC), Colonial Coin Collectors Club member (C4), Conder Token Collector Club member (CTCC), Civil War Token Society (CWTS) member, Liberty Seated Collectors Club (LSCC) & Numismatic Bibliomania Society member (NBS), USMex, Member in good standing, 2¢ variety collector. See my want page: http://goccf.com/t/140440 |
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Bedrock of the Community
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(Well said).
Edited by Coinfrog
08/16/2015 6:04 pm
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VG8 on eye appeal, you did well  |
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I like it.
Therefore I say vg8.
I think the eye appeal, plus enough of the other features makes up for the sliver of liberty missing. If it had a full 3 letters, I think it would be a vg10.
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