It is a nice looking coin, with classic album toning. There is no way I would ever pay for a coin like that NOT in a slab as Mint State. Too easy to have wear hidden on it with the toning. Now in hand at a show that is another story I do trust my own grading enough, but not from some photo online. I'm 100% with Grape that is AU55 all day, though I can't say if it's a crack out, the look is similar to many I've seen, 1853 rays in AU have also been trending downward in price to me it's priced at least $600 too much and probably even more.
My opinion only of course.
My opinion only of course.
"Buy the Book Before You Buy the Coin" - Aaron R. Feldman - "And read it" - Me 2013!
ANA Life Member #3288 in good standing since 1982, EAC Member #6202, NBS Member, 2¢ variety collector.
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ANA Life Member #3288 in good standing since 1982, EAC Member #6202, NBS Member, 2¢ variety collector.
See my want page: http://goccf.com/t/140440