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New Member
United States
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Rest in Peace
United States
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AU-58 to low MS, looks to have luster but maybe minor circulation and at least significant chatter in the focal areas.
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Valued Member
United States
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I agree AU58. I have an AU55 and yours looks a slight better than mine
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 United States
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Brought it in to the shop today. Dealer claimed it was an obvious MS coin. He said it could grade anywhere from 60 to 62 if I was lucky. Interesting...
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Valued Member
United States
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I would say low end MS. It's hard to tell by the picture, but I'm guessing that this coin has some decent luster in hand.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2797 Posts |
Without reading other comments I thought MS62. All the high points exhibit "mint frost" indicating no circulation wear. The marks in the fields are probably from contact with other coins while in storage.
There's a slight price jump between 62 and 63 so PCGS usually makes sure it's a solid 63 before awarding that grade.
Nice looking half eagle!
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New Member
United States
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Thats more like it! And yes, the coin does have excellent mint luster in hand. Much better than can be seen in the photos. I picked it up for just above spot, sounds like I did pretty well :)
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I think they may slap a 62 grade on this coin. You picked up a very nice coin for just above melt!
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Canada
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Rest in Peace
United States
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This is definitely MS in my opinion due to sufficient luster on the devices. There are no major marks, so MS-60 is out. I would guess MS-62....61 at worst. Doesn't look to have enough luster for 63.
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Pillar of the Community
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I'll go MS-62 based on the new photos good luster, but agree this is a coin one needs to have in hand to really properly grade it.
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Posted 12/15/2011 11:35 am
