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Ralph Pillar of the Community United States 1582 Posts	Posted 01/13/2007 4:48 pm Hey all! I need a little help in grading this one. Ralph Image: 1856.jpg 32.66 KB Image: 1856 Rev.jpg 32.28 KB Report this Post to the Staff

tights24 Pillar of the Community United States 2254 Posts	Posted 01/13/2007 4:55 pm without quoting photograde, I will just say VG. I remember reading something about letters in LIBERTY. just don't remember which grade it was. I'm pretty sure it was for VG if you have a couple or something visible on the obv. I think "none" takes it to G, and all letters may take it to F? something like that. Someone is sure to have a book handy, but my opinion is VG regardless. Edited by tights24 01/13/2007 4:58 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Ralph Pillar of the Community United States 1582 Posts	Posted 01/13/2007 5:18 pm Yeah tights, the letters in LIBERTY are indeed the cause of my confusion. In VG-8, the entire shield is weak, most of the gown details are worn smooth, and only some of the letters in LIBERTY are clear; however; in F-12, some details show in hair and cap, and at the shoulder and breast. Also, all shield lines and letters in LIBERTY are weak but visible. Foot and sandal are seperated. So.....maybe VG-10? Ralph Report this Post to the Staff
Ralph Pillar of the Community United States 1582 Posts	Posted 01/14/2007 2:57 pm One of the problems of being new at this is that you're sure of a grade, and, then, after you've studied it some more, you're not so sure. That's where I'm at with this coin - any additional assistance from more knowledgable minds than mine will be much appreciated. Thanks. Ralph Report this Post to the Staff
SsuperDdave Moderator United States 23522 Posts	Posted 01/14/2007 3:17 pm Split grade, I think. F12 obverse, VG8-ish reverse (there's a little more wing detail than is usually assigned to the grade), net VG8. Report this Post to the Staff
Irishraider Pillar of the Community United States 1454 Posts	Posted 01/14/2007 4:20 pm I would be a little liberal on this one. I gave it a F-12 grade because it does meet all the parameters of that grade. LIBERTY does look a little weak on some letters but they are still there and that is the criteria for the motto. On the reverse the thing that gave it F-12 for me was the right side of the shield has to still be separated and the talons can be flat but still distinguishably separated which they are. Disclaimer: Just my opinion, I am not an expert and therefore this grade is only assumed and should not be used for resale purposes. Thank you. Edited by Irishraider 01/14/2007 4:21 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Ralph Pillar of the Community United States 1582 Posts	Posted 01/26/2007 11:47 am Irish, I, too, believe it would grade in the F-12 area due to the amount of detail still on the coin, and that's what I will inventory it as. Thanks to all for your opinions. Ralph Report this Post to the Staff
TLS5933 Pillar of the Community United States 1703 Posts	Posted 01/26/2007 5:13 pm I would have to go along with F-12 also. Liberty complete but partly weak. Report this Post to the Staff
Prethen Pillar of the Community United States 3234 Posts	Posted 01/28/2007 8:51 pm VG Report this Post to the Staff
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