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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I will post their opinion late Thursday or Friday.   Edited by D0ubl3Eagle
12/22/2011 12:35 am
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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MS-64 - Please keep in mind that I don't have much experience grading Seated Liberty coinage. Amazing Coin Though!  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Hmmm, very sharp strike, looks like natural toning, some hairlines or possibly fingerprint stain in the upper left obverse field, and luster mostly in the protected areas. I think I see some friction over Liberty's breast and right thigh, plus reduced luster in the fields. So, AU-58 overall. I don't see any serious problems that would get a Genuine grade from PCGS, but you never know with them....
Beauty!
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United States
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After careful consideration I also think MS-64. Sure hope it's not a net/details grade due to cleaning, it sure looks like original surfaces, but it's always tough to tell from a photo only of course. I could also see this coin going AU-55/58 if there is any sort of rub - but I don't see any in these photos, so I'll stay with MS-64.  There is a HUGE price difference in each grade from AU/63/64/65 so the graders will look at this one longer than most coins that pass their desk, as the companies can't afford to buy back a $7k mistake. Due to the pricing jump from MS64 to MS65 it's a big deal to them for sure ($6,500 difference this week in PCGS Price guide) $300-600 in AU grades. Regardless of what PCGS says this is one heck of a nice half dollar! "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/140440 |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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It has a beautiful strike and appearance but looks like some slight wear on her knee. AU 58+ would be my guess based on the photograph.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2596 Posts |
I will go MS64 also because I dont really see much contact marks.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1934 Posts |
wow....a beaut !
Tough call
Rev: 64
Obv: 62
Edited by j_h_s
12/22/2011 09:01 am
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Pillar of the Community
United States
7840 Posts |
She is really nice! MS-63
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2602 Posts |
That's a beauty. I'll go with MS63
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2373 Posts |
Knee, hand and top of head show light wear. AU55 but a keeper for sure. nlp
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Rest in Peace
United States
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AU-58. Unc for detail, very mildly wiped, net graded to 58.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1432 Posts |
still learning but I also go with AU-58  |
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
5854 Posts |
Pretty wide range of grades: AU-55 to MS-64. The verdict is ...  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I really like that one as a 55. A strong and appealing 55 it is!
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