Re-Wording The Question: How Much Is It Worth?

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houston_guy462004 Valued Member United States 235 Posts	Posted 02/15/2007 8:33 pm I previously asked what grading standard can be used for Spanish pillar dollars from Good to Extremely Fine, but received no response. Let me try a more plebian approach. The Krause catalog indicates that a pillar dollar in VG is worth $50, but $150 in VF. Is there any opinion as to how to differentiate between VG and VF? Report this Post to the Staff

Irishraider Pillar of the Community United States 1454 Posts	Posted 02/15/2007 10:57 pm wish I could help but I dont have a clue Report this Post to the Staff
Sap Moderator Australia 16874 Posts	Posted 02/16/2007 02:07 am I'm not an expert in the series - I don't have a dollar, only a couple of the fractional pieces - but here's my understanding. On a VG coin, the pillars, globes and portrait will appear as nearly-featureless silhouettes. Most of the fine detail, except on the high points, would still be visible on a VF specimen. Don't say "infinitely" when you mean "very"; otherwise, you'll have no word left when you want to talk about something really infinite. - C. S. Lewis Report this Post to the Staff
houston_guy462004 Valued Member United States 235 Posts	Posted 02/16/2007 10:48 am Sap- - Thank you. The only point of reference and comparison I can find is looking at pillar dollars sold by Daniel Sedwick, but his coins grade only VF asnd EF. Unlike the minoor denominations, I have not seen a pillar dolllar worn smooth, which I guess we can agree grades G or VG. I believbe one popint of wear is the degree to which the PLUS ULTRA is visible, but I don't know what points to look for on the obverse (shield and crownm). But thanks for your atteempt to offer some guidance. Report this Post to the Staff
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