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Bedrock of the Community
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Seems like a Beauty - but the pictures are not the best - need better lighting.
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Bedrock of the Community
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shes a toughie to assess
thats a crazy 8. rev strike pretty weak.
I'm going to say AU58 or MS62. I'm leaning MS62. I think they would ignore the scratch on the jaw
Edited by panzaldi
06/21/2026 10:50 am
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Pillar of the Community
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Some signs of circulation on the reverse, AU-58.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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I'll say MS-64, very nice.
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United States
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Interesting toning.  Lower MS.  |
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Pillar of the Community
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Beautiful example! Just a trace of wear, so I'd say AU-58, although MS-63 wouldn't be surprising.
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lets see the slab |
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I saw low MS, but not a fan of the uneven splotchy toning.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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If a big auction house sent it in it probably got a 63/64.
If a regular Joe like us sent it in it probably got an AU55 to 58 details with questionable toning.
Nothing would surprise me.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Obverse looks mint state but there does seem to be significant friction on the center reverse. The soft details are from strike but the coin has seen some handling or brief circulation IMO. This is the 16-star reverse variety which is more common than the 13-star version. AU-58 would be fair.
Color and surfaces look fully original to me. Toning isn't especially pretty but the originality is more important. Beautiful and valuable coin Adam! If it's yours, congratulations!
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If a big auction house sent it in it probably got a 63/64.  Quote:
If a regular Joe like us sent it in it probably got an AU55 to 58 details with questionable toning.  |
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Sorry that I am a little late. I am really trying to improve my skills in differentiating slight strike weakness with slight wear on an AU(58) coin in this series--it's not always so easy for me. Where is the circulation wear on the reverse? And what makes it definitive wear instead of a weak strike? The scratch on Liberty's jaw distracts me more than I thought it should, but I do like the original look of the coin, and its subdued yet present cartwheel luster.  |
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Pillar of the Community
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PCGS says mint state and they should know. Minimal contact marks make the 63 seem appropriate.
All three reverse photos show the soft detail on the eagle's breast and top of the shield. This area has a grayish discoloration that sure looks like friction to me. Have to assume that careful in-hand inspection confirms the surface here is actually undisturbed.
Terrific coin!
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