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NGC graded her as MS61. I see a slight cheek rub in addition to the eagles neck, below the shield and the wing leading edge for wear and hopefully will garner an AU58, maybe even a plus (+) from PCGS when I cross it. If it comes back MS...I'll sell it.
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09/25/2017 06:17 am
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I would tolerate the gouge across the shield to own that color.  The gouge is the reason I agree with your opinion that AU58 is the "real" ceiling for this coin. |
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I'm really surprised that NGC gave this coin only a 61 . So they are saying that this Barber is uncirculated with no wear or friction . But this gorgeously toned Half Dollar would have to have been loaded with dings ,hairline scratches ,and small rim bumps to receive MS-61 , which it does not exibit . So either the coin is AU-58 or MS-63/64 . NGC   |
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I honestly think they saw wear and rewarded it for eye appeal. One of the reasons "market grading" infuriates me, but NGC is hardly the only culprit.
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I am hoping for the AU58!
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I finally got her back from PCGS and they think otherwise...   PCGS MS62 |
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Wow - much better than you anticipated! Congrats - do you still plan to sell since it came back MS?
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Heck, I only missed by 3 grading points. I'm getting better!  |
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Nice!
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Wow - much better than you anticipated! Congrats - do you still plan to sell since it came back MS? I will eventually, after I get the TDO attribution noted on the insert...and trying to find a buyer for it may be an adventure in waiting itself! Edited by oih82w8
02/01/2018 3:26 pm
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Nice piece. I was thinking originally 64-65 but was a bit off. I really like the color.
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I am hoping for the AU58! Any reason you would prefer AU-58 to Mint State? |
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Any reason you would prefer AU-58 to Mint State? Mint State coins are not allowed in the Everyman Set, AU58+ is the maximum allowable grade. |
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