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Moderator
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There is still enough detail on the hair and the drapery on the bust, I'm going to say at least F-12.
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Pillar of the Community
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Can anyone say which type this one is? Also, what is the best way to tell them apart? The "second hair style" type seems to command a premium in most grades. Using Sheldon's guide, this is a type 2 hair, identified by the curled lock W of the shoulder. This type started with S-165 onwards...I haven't figured out which one yet.  Any ideas? |
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Rest in Peace
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It actually would grade F-15 from the front, maybe just F-12+ with the weaker reverse.
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Pillar of the Community
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I really like the look of this coin. My guess is Fine.
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Using Sheldon's guide, this is a type 2 hair, identified by the curled lock W of the shoulder. This type started with S-165 onwards...I haven't figured out which one yet. Kurt looking on Heritage at some Type 1 and Type 2 hairstyles I cant seem to see much difference. Would it be possible to elaborate on what your Sheldon guide is referring too? |
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Bedrock of the Community
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According to my Red Book the Style 2 has extra hair curls near the shoulder. Yours matching the picture for Style 2. Style 1 has very little "curling" near the shoulder. Nice pick up! I agree with the Fine grade. |
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Pillar of the Community
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Duh!! When in doubt consult the Red Book. Yes I see the difference now. Thanks bherring. |
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Pillar of the Community
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 well, I grabbed a pic all the same--pointing to that curl. Even with the book, I haven't figured out this one. I thought perhaps the S-187, but the obverse die crack doesn't match up. (On your coin, the position of LIBERTY to the hair is pretty distinctive).  |
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Pillar of the Community
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NIce looking coin.
How much does he want for it?
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Pillar of the Community
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wwhitman,
He wanted $200 for it and that's what I paid.
Kurt,
Its so hard for me to tell anything different about the placement of Liberty. What is it that you see that makes it unique?
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Pillar of the Community
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What is it that you see that makes it unique? I try attributing this series, and often find the the position of LIBERTY in relation to the hair curls below helps me narrow down things. For this particular year, the E position in LIBERTY is often further CW than on your particular coin. Your coin is distinctive in that way, in that I see only 6 style 2 obverses that come close: on S-173, 180, 181, 186, 187. In addition to the date, another determining detail can be the position of the fraction bar on the reverse. All said, I'm still unsure here... |
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Pillar of the Community
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Kurt,
Would closeups of particular parts of this coin be helpful?
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Pillar of the Community
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I'm not sure in my case, because my attribution guide (Sheldon's "Penny Whimsy") Has fairly small pics. That's part of the problem on my end.
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VG10 slight corrosion. Very nice coin!
swcoin.ecrater.com
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Pillar of the Community
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 excellent buy |
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