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This coin was discounted due to rim issues, particularly the ding at 2:30 on the reverse. The hits on the cheek don't help and the coin has probably been gently cleaned as well although there is still a decent amount of cartwheel luster remaining on both sides. I'd call it AU-53 for detail. It was only after I bought it that I noticed it is the Spitting Eagle variety (VAM-3 I believe). Any opinions or comments?   |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
6478 Posts |
 with au55, might get AU details. |
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Rest in Peace
United States
10625 Posts |
Still a decent example all things considered.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
36827 Posts |
AU-55 details seems about right with the rim issues.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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You guys think those tiny rim dings will give a details grade?... I say au55
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3210 Posts |
I don't think the small rim hit would detract the grade of the coin,,,,the big scratch on the face would I would guess a grade of au50-55 somewhere in that ballpark....still a nice spitting eagle variety VAM |
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United States
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AU details - A nice pick up with the splitting eagle variety. There appears to be too many issues to overcome to get a straight grade with the rim ding, possible cleaning, scratch on cheek and hit to hair above the forehead. I still would send the coin in for economy grading as it is very marketable.
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United States
1002 Posts |
I'm at AU53ish also and seriously doubt they will details grade it. I've seen far worse in problem-free slabs. -They are very forgiving on these older coins, nice score!  Ron |
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That would look nice attributed in a problem free ANACS AU55 holder |
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AU53 seems about right, The VAM3 spitting eagle is a cool variety, but not really worth any more as a premium, around half of the 1891-CC Morgans are VAM3. Could go details on the rim dings if the graders are having a bad day, but most likely to grade clean I think.
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AU-55 was my first thought.
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AU-53 for me and one of the neater VAMS...
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Posted 06/13/2015 04:32 am
