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Did PCGS Get The Grade Right? 1925 S LWC

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lets see your opinions. After a while I will tell you what grade PCGS gave it.
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I'd say they gave it XF45.
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The surfaces look beat up on the obverse of that piece. There's not a lot of wear but the overall condition and eye appeal could take all the way down to VF35.

My guess would be XF40 from PCGS.
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VF35. Reverse won't quite make XF....and damaged field on the obverse.
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EF, AU at best.
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XF40-45
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My guess is XF 40 because of right wheat ear weakness and hits on lincolns
bust as well as the distracting hit in the field.
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EF-45.
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VF-30 I'll say.
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they gave it XF 40.
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Interesting...without full wheat on the reverse?

Don't think I would ask for a lower grade though. :)
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Interesting...without full wheat on the reverse?


The weakness you see at the bottom of the right stalk is due to this coin being struck with overused dies. It is not wear. 1925-S is well known for being struck with overused dies. The reverse on this coin is actually pretty well struck for this date.
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XF45 would be my guess. Exactly, the 25-S & 25-D are known for very weak strikes. Don't confuse that with wear.
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cwb - you are correct. Does a stronger minted 25 S command a higher price or higher grade in similar overall condition?
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Well struck specimens definitely command higher prices...sometimes much higher, especially in the MS grades.
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Technical EF-40/45. PCGS always gets it "right," though, if you'll just remember this: they're grading based on what their experience tells them the coin will transact at in the marketplace.

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