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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Exceptional  The halo blue toning makes her look Angelic |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
94367 Posts |
Beautiful - looks like at least a 66. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
6396 Posts |
I don't know anything about the specific grading criteria for commemorative halves, but I'll take a whack.
I'll presume this is an uncirculated piece; therefore, the slight softness of some high points (the goddess's head, eagle's head, breast, and talons) is due to strike, not wear. Luster seems intact across the fields and the attractive toning looks original. I see tiny contact marks in the fields and on the goddess's robe. Looks like there are some larger contact marks on the left shoulder of the cherub. The scattering of dark spots on the lower right reverse is a slight distraction.
MS-64 seems like a fair grade. I'd like to see stronger high-point detail to justify a higher grade. Beautiful coin, regardless. Congrats!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I can't tell, but I think I see some wear under all that jaw-dropping luster, so - AU-58. If it is MS, then I would say around MS-62. Gorgeous example by the way! |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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AU-58? I think I see wear but I'm not certain.
Nice MD on the obverse though ;)
I never really got into commemorative halves...it's not too late since I'm still 16...haha.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Nice color and eye appeal but I thought AU right away. I don't know this coin well at all and would guess AU55.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Nice coin but I have to agree with BH1964, seems like wear on the eagles chest and right talon. AU-55 seems fair.
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Valued Member
United States
397 Posts |
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Beautiful coin!
Edited by OLCoins
09/29/2015 10:44 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
836 Posts |
I say this coin got into a MS64 holder and a cac sticker to go with it.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
7197 Posts |
Very nice example, beautiful toning, AU 58
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Pillar of the Community
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7840 Posts |
This is the slab obverse prior to sending in to PCGS for Variety Attribution and TrueView...just goes to show ya, grading from an image can be difficult at times.  Did anyone notice the RPM (S/S) to the West?  Thanks for playing along! |
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United States
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This is one of those coins where the numerical grade doesn't really matter. Eye appeal rules. Quote:
Did anyone notice the RPM (S/S) to the West? I should have known.  Edited by dave700x
09/30/2015 3:09 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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BH1964 and IndianGoldEagle nailed it; nicely done!  Most commemorative halves did not circulate so certified examples are almost always unc. The Columbus halves from 1892 and 1893 are seen in circulated grade fairly often; apparently many pieces were spent. Was the Pan-Pac another type that frequently ended up in circulation? |
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