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Bedrock of the Community
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Given the OP's colorful language, I'm guessing this was AU-58 as well.  |
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Pillar of the Community
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There seems to be a lot of rim nicks.
They might be an indication of circulation or poor handling.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Nice strike, even for 1834, which is generally well struck. The centrils are exceptionally sharp. The obverse rims and first and second rear curls reflect light circulation. The eagle's head, right shoulder, and inner right wing feathers also reflect light circulation. The light circulation cameo and cheek abrasions also suggest light circulation. The surface toning is a bit distracting. Fish scales get some leeway because of their small size and thin planchets. Overall, I'm at obverse AU-58, reverse AU-55, net AU-55.
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Bedrock of the Community
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Anger management hotline available, just advise.
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Pillar of the Community
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Pillar of the Community
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I was also going to guess 58. What were you expecting?
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Pillar of the Community
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I could live with that grade. Very nice coin!
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Pillar of the Community
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I dont know I was on the fence between 58 and 68. looks like luster rub on the cheek but maybe just the light .
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Pillar of the Community
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I thought it was an easy 63. But, yeah, I can most certainly live with it. That's why I bought it. I think it is under-graded.
Edited by pristine2
11/28/2021 12:37 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
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missed the cuttoff before the grade was posted. I Had this one at MS62. overall the coin I would grade MS63 and I knocked it for eye appeal down a point.
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Rest in Peace
United States
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I don't recall ever being upset for purchasing by my own opinion an under graded coin at the TPG label value... I was torn between 58 and 63. The obverse image suggests slight circulation rub on the cheek. |
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For what it's worth, I think it looks better than a 61 as well.
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Pillar of the Community
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I would think this would easily Green Bean (CAC) if submitted .
Pretty sure you could ask 62 money and get it .
Great coin for a type set !
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Pillar of the Community
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I wasn't the slightest bit upset! Quite the opposite, really. I try to have fun with all of it. When I saw the coin up for auction as MS61, I really did think: "either my IQ has dropped 40 points due to age, or NPG messed this one up".
Alas, I can't hold on to most of the coins I buy, but under-graded stuff usually sells for at least a little more than I paid for it, which helps me sustain this expensive hobby of mine.
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I would have guessed AU-58 but as noted the detail is very strong and evidence of circulation is slight. An uncirculated judgment from NGC is not at all unreasonable. Little or no luster is visible in the photos and lack of luster is the likely justification for the low MS grade.
Still nicer than my type example!
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