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I picked up this $2.50 quarter eagle a while back and was wondering what everyone's thoughts were on grade and authenticity. Thanks in advance!   |
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I can't speak to the authenticity, but I would grade it no less than AU-58.  to the CCF! Edited by Coinfrog
10/07/2018 11:11 am
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There are a couple of things that are concerning about your coin that it could be a counterfeit. The lines on the bar that the eagle is perched on do not not run to end as your coin has a gap. The wear pattern on your coin is strange on the reverse note the wear shown in the bar. The PCGS XF 45 that I posted does not show any wear in the bar. On your coin the large 2 in 2 1/2 does not curl back in at the top. If the weight and size checks, you may want to sent in to a TPG for authentication.   |
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There are so many fakes of this series, if in doubt it should be sent in to a TPG. Aside from that, I don't think it would grade higher than AU-58. |
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What is the weight and diameter?
Also, did you purchase this from Great Southern Coin? Just curious...
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Thank you all for the estimates and responses. As best as I can tell with what I have to measure, the weight and diameter check out OK. I did not purchase from Great Southern Coin, but based on the image I can see why you would ask. I used the pic from the previous seller I purchased from, so I suppose it is possible that they originally purchased it from them and reused their image. I suppose the only way to know for sure with any in this series is to send it in to a TPG as others have mentioned. |
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I can't speak to the authenticity, but I would grade it no less than AU-58.  |
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I don't like the looks of the lettering on the reverse. Could be a bad picture but I'd have expected to see more detailed linework within the letters.
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Edited by IndianGoldEagle
10/08/2018 3:27 pm
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Posted 10/07/2018 1:19 pm
