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United States
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Picked this one up recently, one of the better 1883's with cents I've seen around here that I could afford. Plus it has a really nice golden tone to it. What do you think this one would grade?    Also just noticed the darker area on the reverse....it's not verdigris....it almost looks like little chips or something |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I will grade it at VF
Edited by chris12018
04/24/2012 4:02 pm
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United States
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I would tend to grade it at AU, possibly cleaned? I am having a hard time from the pictures figuring out if that is wear or a weak strike. Sill, very nice coin!  Edited by CoinsKelly
04/24/2012 4:16 pm
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Pillar of the Community
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It has a good amount of luster.....my lighting isn't all that strong....I need to get a second light source, maybe a weekend trip
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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(honestly I am leaning towards weak strike at which point I would revise my guess upwards)
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I am not sure what is going on with the reverse but it should grade AU otherwise. I think the loss of details is from weak strike.
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Rest in Peace
United States
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Maybe it was lacquered or coated with something? I was thinking around XF-45. Nice coin!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3283 Posts |
XF45
nice tough to obtain V nick
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1370 Posts |
I may throw it in some acetone and let it sit for a bit.....can't hurt
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3453 Posts |
You have it in hand - what does it look like to you?
(I am referencing the stuff on the reverse)
Edited by CoinsKelly
04/24/2012 5:33 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Having a hard time really figuring that out.....looks almost like something in the die....almost looks as if it was struck that way.....however if thats the case it's pretty severe
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Pillar of the Community
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Maybe different lighting would help figure out what it is - I have never soaked a coin so the advise I usually give is not to  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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yeah I'm going to work on that.....I've been trying to take pictures of coins that don't need the two light sources....at first I thought I could get away with it on this one.....I'm thinking I was wrong. Will post this one again once I get a better light set up
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United States
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XF45, and a nice one too!  Edited by oih82w8
04/24/2012 6:09 pm
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United States
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AU50 for me!
I agree with a bit of a weaker strike on the obverse (front hair & upper stars). The discoloration and small rim ding on the reverse (7 o'clock) also tends to lower the grade.
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Posted 04/24/2012 4:15 pm
