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Pillar of the Community
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Valued Member
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Canada
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A few dings on the cheek and a slight scratch horizontal from the ear. So 63 is my guess.
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Pillar of the Community
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MS 64+ tuff to tell with out it in hand.
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Pillar of the Community
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That smooth and creamy cheek gets a 65 in my book.  |
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Bedrock of the Community
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I think it would take a dog of a coin of this date/mm to grade anything under a 65 and I don't see that with this coin so I am going to guess 65 and could possibly be a 66
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Rest in Peace
United States
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I'm with the MS65 crowd on this one. Nice looking coin!
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Pillar of the Community
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Thanks for your replies. Here's the slab.  |
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I new it was around MS-64/65 area. (Which is why I said 64+)
I was not sure why everyone was saying MS-63, I thought I was missing something.
Very Nice Coin
Edited by Canadian-Banknotes
02/13/2012 4:25 pm
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I thought for sure it would have a star designation. Excellent eye appeal IMHO.
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Yeah, this one really could have been a star.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I still have to say MS63, unless the photos are deceiving. The coin appears to have average luster, average strike, and too many small nicks for me. Also not a very clean look. I own about 15, 1881-S's in MS63 and the above coin is similar in appearence. I also have a couple in 64 and a couple in 65. The 64's and 65's I have are very frosty and lustrous with super clean cheeks. 1881-S's are known for their super quality looks.
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Pillar of the Community
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I still have to say MS63, unless the photos are deceiving. The coin appears to have average luster, average strike, and too many small nicks for me. Also not a very clean look. I own about 15, 1881-S's in MS63 and the above coin is similar in appearence. I also have a couple in 64 and a couple in 65. The 64's and 65's I have are very frosty and lustrous with super clean cheeks. 1881-S's are known for their super quality looks.
How about a side-by-side? Post your's alongside BrickellCat's and let us see the difference. This would be a great learning experience for all of us and should generate lots of discussion on the nuances of grading. Thanks. |
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If I had slabbed 63's that looked that good, I'd be looking into re-submitting for upgrades.
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Seated Nut, Sorry, as I've posted before I can't post photos from my computer or don't know how. I just can't figure it out. I have old style dial up. I feel bad that I can't contribute this way. If in the future I figure this out I will definately have a lot to post! Sorry..sorry..sorry!
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