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XavierOfGreen Pillar of the Community United States 2589 Posts	Posted 01/05/2012 11:41 pm Another coin I purchased today. I'm wondering what you folks think this 1851 Gold Dollar grades at. The wear on the date conflicts somewhat with the detail remaining on the obverse. Any opinions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, XoG Report this Post to the Staff

biggfredd Rest in Peace United States 9104 Posts	Posted 01/06/2012 12:40 am Those are generally weakly struck in the centers. I'd say vf/xf Report this Post to the Staff
coinguybrian Rest in Peace United States 5375 Posts	Posted 01/06/2012 12:51 am XF-45 especially if some luster left Report this Post to the Staff
BH1964 Bedrock of the Community United States 10982 Posts	Posted 01/06/2012 01:00 am The weak date is not really wear. It's just lightly struck in that area usually because it's opposite the higher relief details of the obverse hair and coronet. Looks XF or so. ANA #R3154474 Report this Post to the Staff
sel_69l Bedrock of the Community Australia 21788 Posts	Posted 01/06/2012 06:34 am It's not just the date itself that has wear, it is the area surrounding it as well, which includes part of the word 'DOLLAR'. Can't quite make up my mind if it is a weak strike and wearin that area, or just wear. I have noticed that the rim denticles are typically weak strike with these coins. Obvious wear on the high areas of Liberty's hair, rims OK. Not quite XF to me. I have a '53, grades a tad better. Report this Post to the Staff
XavierOfGreen Pillar of the Community United States 2589 Posts	Posted 01/06/2012 10:01 am Thanks guys! The dealer who sold it to me thought it was in good, though I knew at the time it must grade higher than that. At the price I bought it at, it could have been a complete cull and I still would have been happy. Report this Post to the Staff
Jaobler Pillar of the Community United States 6398 Posts	Posted 01/06/2012 10:53 am Looks at least EF-40 to me with the apparent luster suggesting EF-45 is possible. As noted the date and DOLLAR weakness is probably strike-related. Surfaces looks original with no cleaning evidence that I see. That diagonal cut across the hair bun catches my eye and is a bit distracting. A worthy example for a circulated type set, and sounds like the price was right. Congrats! Report this Post to the Staff
coinguybrian Rest in Peace United States 5375 Posts	Posted 01/07/2012 08:06 am I agree with Jaobler. Report this Post to the Staff
D0ubl3Eagle Pillar of the Community United States 5854 Posts	Posted 01/07/2012 12:45 pm Looks about EF to me as well. Report this Post to the Staff
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