I posted that I felt this is a coin that would grade in the Fine range.
Without having the coin in hand, stating a F 12 or F 15 would be hard.
When I look at a
Indian Head cent, I look at "LIBERTY", for me to grade
It VF, I want to be able to make out every letter. From what I see on this
coin "LIB" are just not very clear, to me just not clear enough to make
VF. Also on most VF coins I see (graded) there is some detail on the
feather tips.
Old school grading, to me, is a VF coin has even wear on the coin,
but all the details can be seen. Of course some lack of details can be
weak, due to (light) striking. For example the four diamonds are not
always there, even on MS coins.
I have no problem taking chances on auctions, with poor pictures.
But it will not always be a winner. The price is not to far off and
it does fill a empty hole.
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Posted 12/11/2015 09:43 am
