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Pillar of the Community
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I am looking at the Texas Commemorative Half and would like to hear what the CCF has to say in comparison to PCGS. Thanking you in advance!  (seller images)   Edited by oih82w8
07/31/2012 09:27 am
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
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Overall, it looks pretty clean. I don't see any significant marks/scratches on either side. I'd say MS-64/65. The dark spot on the reverse at about 9:00 o'clock would be a stopper for me, however. This is a rather plentiful coin in higher mint state grades, I would hold out for one without any trace of an "issue."
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Pillar of the Community
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Nice catch on the "spot" at 9 o'clock.
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The images are not clear enough for me to offer an educated opinion on grade.
I can not see any serious troubles on the surfaces so I'd venture an estimate at mid-MS ... beyond that much clearer photos will be needed.
Like commems ... my personal aesthetic is for clean surfaces with a very minimum of blemishes. I note some blotches on the obverse (note the eagle breast and the rim toning at 3pm) coupled with some general surface staining issues on the reverse and the blotch at 9pm previously noted by commems.
The 1934 Texas is an excellent type coin with ample mintage (for the series) and many high grade examples (MS65 and better) available with truly spectacular surfaces ... with enough patience you can find one of them for little premium over an 'average' example.
David
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Bedrock of the Community
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Not the best photos but I'll take a shot at MS-65
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Pillar of the Community
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commems made a very good observation on the reverse spot between "X" and "A" of TEXAS yesterday. Perhaps that is why it is $30 off of trends value of PCGS. Thanks!   |
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I assume this is yours now?
If so ... congratulations indeed for acquiring a nice example of this great design classic silver commemorative.
David
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No, and I believe that I am going to pass on this one.
Edited by oih82w8
08/02/2012 12:57 am
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Bedrock of the Community
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Are you looking for a 1934 specifically or just any texas?
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Any Texas year/mintmark combo would be okay as long as it is a quality coin with eye appeal.
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08/02/2012 07:54 am
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