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I see a scratch behind Liberty, but I suspect that it is on the slab.
No other significant nicks or scratches to be seen, no wear, clean rims, full lustre.
I see some rubbing marks on the high points, and some in the obverse field also, which reminds me of cabinet friction.
Good strike, but not exceptional, a little indistinct around Liberty's left hand.
MS65.
Edited by sel_69l
09/09/2013 05:08 am
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I see a scratch behind Liberty, but I suspect that it is on the slab There are die polish marks/striations on the coin. I think that is the scratch you are picking up. They are on the OBV near "In God We Trust". As far as the strike goes, it is very difficult to find an S minted coin with much more thumb. I have never understood how the San Fran mint could keep pumping out coins year after year with poor strikes. You would think at some point they would make a correction. I'm currently looking for 41S, 42S, 43S, 44S, 45S and not having much luck. With those I will fill my graded short set. I will say with only 23 CAC MS67's it would take some deep pockets to be one of those. I would guess in the $4000 range (if that helps). Interesting to see the range from 64-67. |
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Nice strike.
But I believe I'm seeing luster breaks all over the coin.
From the images I'd say it's a slider (AU-58).
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As far as the strike goes, it is very difficult to find an S minted coin with much more thumb. I have never understood how the San Fran mint could keep pumping out coins year after year with poor strikes. You would think at some point they would make a correction. I'm currently looking for 41S, 42S, 43S, 44S, 45S and not having much luck. Yeh, these years were VERY difficult to find well struck, never mind fully struck. The 41-S is difficult but the 42-S is even more so. I've got a 1941-S in MS-65 CAC. The hand is a bit flat BUT the thumb is split from the fingers. |
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But I believe I'm seeing luster breaks all over the coin.
From the images I'd say it's a slider (AU-58). That is probably my photography. I think you may be referring to glare on the coin from either the slab or the luster. I will give you a hint, PCGS (and CAC) have it higher then AU. |
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Here is the slab. Another surprise for some of you. That's it for a while. Thanks for guessing.  |
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I'm a genius!   First slab I've actually gotten right! |
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tpg22, First let me say what a sweet piece that is.  Except for the hit on the Eagle's beak I don"t see anything distracting. I don't see anything keeping this from a MS64/MS65. I guess I came in after the wire.  Edited by chris12018
09/09/2013 8:54 pm
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Well, at least you took a shot at it. The question is did you see the slab before you guessed?
The REV really looks nice (except the beak). Still one of the better 46S strikes I have seen so I took it. It is so tough to find any hint of the split thumb on those.
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The question is did you see the slab before you guessed? All I can say is, "No, If I saw the slab, I would have guessed correctly." Besides, I will never get any better at grading if I peak at the slab first. |
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Sorry, I was just kidding.
I have several more to post but will let this rest for a while.
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Thanks Moe. I'm starting to feel that these are a sickness. I sure hope I don't get cured anytime soon.
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I sure hope I don't get cured anytime soon. You've come to the right place for your "non"-rehab!!  |
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