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Border Line Between Grade VF35 Or XF40 (1852 3CS)

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 Posted 08/27/2018  7:59 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add Adam_E to your friends list
I think XF 40 is a fair grade, maybe even a little conservative. It looks like there's strong separation in all the lines on the shield, which you usually dont see in circulated 3CS. It also has a decent amount of relief on the star. If there's a return policy, and you want the coin, I'd buy it and if it looks good in hand, keep it.
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08/27/2018 8:00 pm
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 Posted 08/27/2018  8:14 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add T-BOP to your friends list
These pics are not telling the whole story on this coin .
When I buy a coin if I can't see close ups of the whole coin both sides, I would not buy it . VF-35 EF-40 , draw a straw if you really want it .
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 Posted 08/27/2018  8:18 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add Coinfrog to your friends list
Absolutely do not see clear evidence of EF from these pics. Can you ask for sharper shots? These really aren't very good.
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 Posted 08/27/2018  10:14 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add westoncm to your friends list
Based on multiple responses, I agree that there is more wear than what could be considered as XF40 but I will bid as VG. Below are pics that you requested....was copied from the seller's site (Collector's Corner)



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 Posted 08/28/2018  09:10 am  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add SilverDollar2017 to your friends list
3 cent pieces can be notoriously difficult to grade. BStrauss3 is an expert on these.

I'd grade it in the VF range but would like sharper pics.
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 Posted 08/28/2018  10:40 am  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add IndianGoldEagle to your friends list
EF-40
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 Posted 08/28/2018  11:41 am  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add Coinfrog to your friends list
I'd still bid low without seeing sharper pics.
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 Posted 08/28/2018  5:33 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add Kopper Ken to your friends list
I see the rim as being non-distinct in some areas and the left side of the shield doesn't have distinct lines. Something happening in states? Low VF bid lower, as you say for a VG.

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 Posted 08/28/2018  8:59 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add westoncm to your friends list
Thanks everyone for kind response. I agree that a better pic would suffice to determine the grading. Majority of you feel that it is mostly likely a VG than XF which I believe it is, I plan to bid as VG. Once I do get the coin in my hand, this will help me to appraised fairly and if not, at least I can get a refund from Collection Corner.
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 Posted 08/28/2018  9:18 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add basebal21 to your friends list

Quote:
Majority of you feel that it is mostly likely a VG than XF which I believe it is


Definitely better than VG.
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 Posted 08/29/2018  7:50 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add Kopper Ken to your friends list
Don't forget westoncm there is VF between VG and EF.

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 Posted 08/29/2018  8:32 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add westoncm to your friends list
Kurrency K, you are right, I completely forgot about the VF. The more I think about it, it should be VG rather than VG but not EF.
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 Posted 08/30/2018  10:32 am  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add IndianGoldEagle to your friends list
The type I's usually come weakly struck. Yours has a weak reverse, but you have sharp detail on the shield. The double line is almost complete all the way around. Your photos aren't the best for grading but what I see is an EF coin.
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 Posted 08/30/2018  10:42 am  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add westoncm to your friends list
IndianGolfEagle, thanks for your input....the dealer agreed to my lower bid and grading. Once it comes in, I will analyze it to see the details of the coin. I just happened to find the dealer's coin picture online. Just following my instinct... I will let you know.
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 Posted 09/03/2018  01:39 am  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add numismatic student to your friends list
i think it makes xf
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