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I'll go with VG.
Errers and Varietys.
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Thanks all. PCGS has this in an F-12 holder. My personal opinion is that it was borderline F-12. Wish I could see this one in hand, the surfaces do look slightly "shiny" to me, but maybe that is just the photo.
@BH1964 - That is a really nice G6, love the surfaces on it. I am targeting F-VF for my Dansco though.
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VG10 would have been my suggestion as well. It's really probably VG11. I just can't get to F12 without 100% complete LIBERTY.
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panzaldi - defend your F-12 grade, please.  |
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Thanks for the update on the F-12 grade. I just seriously disagree with this.
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I agree with you, Frog. I would note that I feel like there has been a lot of market pressure on TPG's by dealers to get more Barber coins into F-VF range holders due to high demand and short supply. 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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The PCGS grade of F-12 makes a mockery of every grading guide on Barber halves issued in the last 50 years. |
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Well, PCGS own grade standards (photo) ........what say you? 10  12  OP  And please - just grade the coin, not entering in any instantiated factors. Edited by Marv65
04/15/2024 8:50 pm
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Obverse is in-between. Focusing solely on Liberty, it is a VG-10. However, the last laurel leaf at the back is stronger than even the F-12 photograde. Reverse of the coin is F-12, imo. So, I agree with paralyse that this is a VG-11.  |
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Thanks. Confirms this is just a 10 by PCGS's own standards. Sooner or later the buyer who pays 12 money will regret it.
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panzaldi - defend your F-12 grade, please i never grade a coin based on one marker. I look at the overall coin for the sharpness of its devices. obv. - the ear has more definition than a 10 as well as all the leaves where 75% of them still have their tips separated. the lips are more rounded. stars and lettering have sharper edges. I agree that LIBERTY is closer to a 10 but looking at only one marker is not prudent. rev - rim is sharper and more defined than a 10, leaves on the olive branch are more rounded. the tail has a tad more feather separation and imo the lettering and overall look of the reverse is a little better than a 10. could it pull a VG10. Yep. imo there is enough meat there that it could cross to a F12 and therefore my grade |
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My first reaction was F-12 the laurel curl and at least 50% BER of Liberty clinches it then the overall eye appeal takes any doubt away. Reverse no issues F12 also. Even in a VG10 holder one could expect paying a premium for this coin. Tough date in any grade above G6 I like this coin and love all Barbers.
500 dollar coin all day long.
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