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Picked up this bust quarter over the weekend. What do you folks think she grades at? Will she make F 12? -XoG  |
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Israel
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I don't think she makes F12, more like a VG10 for me. Nevertheless, awesome quarter  . Edited by supgog
03/31/2013 6:15 pm
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United States
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I'm also in at VG but VG8 due to the pitting (black areas) on the reverse, and the old scratch down the face of Liberty.
"Buy the Book Before You Buy the Coin" - Aaron R. Feldman - "And read it" - Me 2013! ANA Life Member #3288 in good standing since 1981, ANS, Early American Coppers Member (EAC), Colonial Coin Collectors Club member (C4), Conder Token Collector Club member (CTCC), Civil War Token Society (CWTS) member, Liberty Seated Collectors Club (LSCC) & Numismatic Bibliomania Society member (NBS), USMex, Member in good standing, 2¢ variety collector. See my want page: http://goccf.com/t/140440Edited by westcoin
03/31/2013 6:37 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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F12 maybe F15 details.
Edited by amida17
03/31/2013 6:39 pm
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VG10. If that is pitting on the shield, details grade.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I can see a F-12 but there are patches of scratches on both the eagle's wings and on E Pluribus Unum may details grade it.
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Pillar of the Community
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I think the blacker areas on the shield are just discolouration, but I am a bit worries about the scratches on the reverse. I plan on sending this out to NGC this week along with several other coins.
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United States
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These early bust quarters are so hard to find!
From the photos, I give it VG details, scratches. But I hope NGC disagrees!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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nice quarter Xavier - first year issue to boot!
i do love bust coinage from early 19th century
I'm in at VG details from NGC, apologies for the pessimistic outlook but even slabbed in a problem holder you've got a $150 coin in today's market
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Bedrock of the Community
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United States
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I also think it has F12 detail but the horizontal scratches on the wings are pretty distracting. The scuff on E PLURIBUS will seal the deal for a Details grade, I expect.
If you are willing to disclose I am curious as to what you paid. These coins are not easy to find in any grade. Despite the problems, this one has a lot of appeal.
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I got this and four bust halves as part of a wholesale lot I purchased off a dealer I frequently do business with. Unfortunately I mixed up my notes between the bust coinage and some high grade Buffalo nickels I purchased in the same lot. But I paid somewhere between $50 and $70 for it. |
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United States
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NGC says made fine details due to improper cleaning
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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there's your $150 quarter!
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They also apparently certified it as the B-1 Variety. Would that add any noticable premium to it?
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