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Edited by hemi1500
03/03/2007 08:55 am
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Dont know much about grading Washington quarters. I like the die crack though, it is a nice one, very defined. I can give an approximate grade and value. What I look at first on any coin is the high points and then the fields of the coin. This one has some hairline scratches on the obverse left of Washington. Those could have come from a number of sources. I dont see any major bag marks or dings so it is in good shape there, I saw a few minor ones. The strike looks a little weak as the hair on the obverse and the breast feathers on the reverse arent well defined. With that said and because of the weak strike and the hairline scratches I would give it a MS-63 with a current value of around $5.50. If it would make it to MS-64 then the value would jump to $15 so to get it graded would only be worth it if you can get it graded for free or if you just really want to have it encapsulated. Just my 2¢ worth. |
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 Irishraider has it exactly right. You need to consider whether the cost of grading is justified by the value and significance of the coin. Your coin might earn a 63 or 64, but the 1959 quarter is a common date in grades up to MS66 or so. Unless you thought it was a possible MS67 I don't think having it graded would be a good investment. |
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I also see the coin as an MS-63 ,this coin does not reach the levels where slabbing would be recommended.
airtites provide superior protection over the slabs,, and do not cost near as much .
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Is it my eyes or isn't that wear in hair? If there is wear, it can't be MS. Where am I wrong?
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Hi Dan
I do not see any wear on the coin, I see a late die state obverse and that weakly struck.with a few to many bag marks and distractions to make a higher grade.
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o.k., late die state..I'm not real experienced in recognizing that. I guess what got me was that the date, motto and "Liberty" seem so clear compared to the hair.
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Hi dan Late die state is only part of the reason why this coin seems light in detail both in the hair and on the breast ,, these are the high points of the coin, and a weakly struck coin will always show a lack of detail in these two areas. it takes alot of pressure to force the metal into the deepest parts of the die.not enough pressure lessening of detail ,,they go together. This is interesting ,,check the similarities of the two reverses,, I though that it looked familiar.  Metalman |
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Hemi,
Thats a type B reverse which means it is a circulation coin struck with a proof die.
You can tell this by the greater seperation between E & S of States, more sharply defined tail feathers, the leaf at the arrow tips is strengthened, pointed and rises above the arrow tips, the leaf tip below the left end of the arrow shaft barely touches the shaft and the leaf tip extends down and clearly touches the A of Dollar.
Nice find and this is rarer than regular circulation strikes.
As for getting it certified I would do some searching to see what a 1959 Type B reverse in MS-63/64 range is quoting.
Edited by JimR
03/05/2007 7:22 pm
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