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i thought back to a batch of pics I took a while ago..i completely forgot it included pics of this coin..to my surprise it had crappier obverse pics and a much better reverse pic  grr so much stuff on the holder though, mainly over the 44..  Feel free to call me Will.
Edited by thedollarman
06/18/2017 6:59 pm
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That last pic looks SP for sure..That rim says it all..and that nice mirror cameo on the rev..
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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bump have fun guessing everyone! Feel free to call me Will.
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Canada
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Bedrock of the Community
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I am thinking SP-65 from those pictures.
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 with Nikon, SP60 Quote:
areas where the strike wasn't completely full..they stand out much more That and the significantly off-center strike make this one sub-par by a mile. Imagine this coin was presented to a high ranking Russian official at the end of his visit to the mint. (such was the purpose of specimen strikes) On his way back to the embassy he buys a newspaper, receives a nickel in change and notices the shiny new one the newsboy gives up without a thought is so well struck and centered, his gift has been an insult from his ally, fuel to start the Cold War. "Dipping" is not considered cleaning...
-from PCGS website
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06/20/2017 01:45 am
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Canada
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i wouldn't say this coin is sub par..  it isn't off center..the obverse die is just slightly misaligned..it is actually quite interesting and unusual on a specimen. and the areas of weakness aren't an issue..they are easily observed on other examples..it is a common occurrence, check PCGS's pop report..their finest example, an SP-67 has an identically 'weak' strike which consists of just a lack of frosting at the very highest points. I'm not sure why either of these occurrences on this obviously very clean, attractive coin would downgrade it to an SP-60 grade Feel free to call me Will.
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results will be posted sometime tomorrow morning..
get your guesses in!
Feel free to call me Will.
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Darned Russians in every convo these days!
I'm still at sp 65.
1937 dollar specimen, rim issues on the matte issue, they still grade 65 and better
The alignment does not change my opinion.
Beauty coin!
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I'm with Alan, plus the pictures don't do the coin justice I believe. Due to it being in 2 slabs of plastic, it would most likely be a stunner to see in person. I am firm at a sp65 in today's grading world. A real pleasing coin!
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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oh no! the Russians hacked my coin!  Feel free to call me Will.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Make Canada SP's trump again!
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here you go everyone..lots guessed SP-65..i guess it's possible, seeing as this is a nice coin in an old embossed holder.   Feel free to call me Will.
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Great coin!
No cameo designation?
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