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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I'm looking to upgrade one of my coins and I'm hoping you guys can give me your thoughts on a grade for this one. Thanks in advance!  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1602 Posts |
Sweetness! Just a few light scratches and a rubbed spot on the obverse, little erosion visible on the reverse. Beautiful toning overall. Despite the marks (which may be photo artefact, I'd go MS63+ [IMHO]  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I'm not sure about the color. When I see the pastel colors start to emerge on a coin's surface and overtake the reliefs it always seems to start a debate on AT versus NT. I wonder where and how this coin was stored to create the effect we see.
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Rest in Peace
United States
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Wow , real nice Barber dime . the reverse only has one tiny niche on bottom of the I . My only concern; Is that a die break on bottom of reverse or a scratch ? I know the toning seems to be a little exaggerated , But I love it and feel it's natural toning . MS-65  |
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
3243 Posts |
T-BOP, it's a die break, not a scratch. I too was worried until I had it in hand. With regards to the toning, it's a beautiful coin and came from one of the most reputable dealers in the country.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
36878 Posts |
Looks MS-64 but color is a concern to me, just does not look natural. If this is in a PCGS or NGC holder then I would be tempted to buy it.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1339 Posts |
Almost looks like the PCGS picture....Real nice! MS64 if that's not a scratch that T-BOP pointed out, color scares me, its just a little too cool
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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
18708 Posts |
I'm on the fence with grade. I have it at MS63 depending on how deep those cheek marks are. If they are light then it may make 64. The color could go either way. Its similar to heat treated AT. If its the real deal then 64 is a no brainer
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Bedrock of the Community
Canada
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
12057 Posts |
AU58. I do not think this coin is MS. Looks like die clash obv & rev.
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Rest in Peace
United States
17900 Posts |
This is one of those coins that is almost impossible to give too much opinion about simply because we are working from two photos.
My first impression is that it's uncirculated. Even looking at the highest points I don't see a bit of rub.
FROM THE PICTURES I do not like that kind of toning. Regardless of who is offering it. From being fooled a few times myself, I can tell you that SPOTCHY toning is about 90% retoned. Maybe higher than 90%.
They might actually exist, but they are rare.
So for this coin I'm afraid I'd have to agree with those who are not in love with the toning.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1499 Posts |
Contrary to what some others think, I believe that coin has really nice color and eye appeal. Under normal circumstances the number and location of the marks sets the grade at MS-63. Given the color an eye appeal, I could see a TPG calling it MS-64, but I would not agree with that grade. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
94367 Posts |
Agree 64 (apparent scratch in right obverse field). Color worries me as well.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
8137 Posts |
The color worries me, but otherwise it looks like an MS coin
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