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Pillar of the Community
United States
558 Posts |
Your grade?   Here's a better shot of the obverse.  |
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Bedrock of the Community
Canada
10743 Posts |
Ohhh... One I need,...EF-45.  Nice.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
7201 Posts |
I always enjoy viewing the coins you post. They continue to be high quality and very desirable. One of Three Cents missing from my set I would say this one is at least AU 55 if not even in MS state. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1590 Posts |
I'm going to go with my very first impression; AU58 with a soft strike. I see just a hint of wear on the cheek and feathers.
Having said that, I would also say that I would prefer this coin to an a lower grade MS coin.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3540 Posts |
Whoa....tough one. AU58 easy. Once in a while, this, a true "slider" might sneak in to a MS62.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
716 Posts |
I may be going out on a limb, but I don't see any break in luster or wear, and since a weak strike alone does not affect grade I will say MS 63
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
10045 Posts |
 high AU--any way to zoom in on the mintmark? |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1339 Posts |
Mint mark scares me a little....I have a 1909s that I'm sending in to NGC...I'm tired of wondering!!!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4989 Posts |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
5854 Posts |
AU-53/55 feels about right.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
6398 Posts |
I would agree with AU-55 details. The strike is actually above average I think, with 4 diamonds visible and the acorns in the wreath pretty sharply defined.
The color looks off; it's too pale for a bronze cent, and luster characteristics are not clear. Could just be the photos but if the color is accurate I would be suspicious about some kind of "altered surface" situation.
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 United States
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The reverse shows tell tale signs of wear, more so than the obverse. I think we are looking at an original coin, untampered surfaces. Nothing screams problem to me at least.
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Posted 11/23/2012 11:38 am
