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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Might this be a circulated proof? I don't know what the die markers are for the proof issue
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
10982 Posts |
The detail is AU but the obverse fields are a concern. It appears something was done here and I am not sure what.
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Valued Member
United States
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Rest in Peace
United States
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I've got an NGC 55 of this date and this is almost identical, except your reverse is nicer with fewer dings than mine.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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My first thought was AU-55.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Reverse is virtually unc with an excellent strike. Obverse shows friction in the fields and Liberty's cheek and slight wear on the hair curls. I see many faint, tiny lines in the obverse fields that could indicate a very light cleaning but they don't look severe enough to warrant a details grade.
AU-55 seems fair overall.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Reverse is virtually unc with an excellent strike. Obverse shows friction in the fields and Liberty's cheek and slight wear on the hair curls. I see many faint, tiny lines in the obverse fields that could indicate a very light cleaning but they don't look severe enough to warrant a details grade.
AU-55 seems fair overall. I agree. After viewing a few certified pieces it seems this series picks up field ticks/marks with very light circulation. I've gotten skeptical about ~$500 coins that are uncertified and assumed there must be reason. This piece is likely an AU+ problem-free example. |
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Bedrock of the Community
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I'm at AU55+ can't get much closer to mint state.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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AU, lightly cleaned maybe...
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Bedrock of the Community
Canada
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Valued Member
 United States
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Thanks everyone for the input and grading opinions. I purchased this from camera phone photos and took alittle risk hoping that they were bad pictures. You know, sometimes you can find a good buy when the photos don't accurately show the luster on a coin. This was not the case on this $1 gold. I was disappointed that the obverse doesn't have better luster and I agree with most that this is an AU coin. Probably 58 with some light cleaning. Unfortunately, I think I'm going to return this one.
Again, thanks for your input. It always helps me make better decisions once I get input and feedback from you guys on the board!
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Pillar of the Community
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I knew it was lightly cleaned, I would return it also if they didn't mention it in the ad.
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