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Pillar of the Community
United States
516 Posts |
One stays, one goes. I think I know where I'm leaning, but I really like them both so I'm interested in hearing any opinions or thoughts about issues on them. The 1873 is AU55 and the 1874 is AU58. Thanks for you opinions!   OR   |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
1411 Posts |
I prefer the 1873
The large gash on liberty's arm is too distracting for me on the 1894
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New Member
United States
30 Posts |
I like the color on the 74 personally. The reverse is particularly beautiful.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1432 Posts |
I fell on the other side of the fence and went with the 1874 before reading the first reply.
1) Better eye appeal.
2) Nicer toning.
3) What appears to be a scratch above the shield and through LIBERTY on the 1873.
4) Seems like better than a 3 point difference in the grades.
Just my preferences but I look forward to others opinions.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3234 Posts |
The 1874 looks closer to original toning. The 1873 I would guess has been dipped and retoned.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4337 Posts |
love the luster and mottling on the '74
great eye appeal
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Pillar of the Community
United States
615 Posts |
The '74 is the one I would keep. Both beautiful coins however.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
36744 Posts |
Wow, though choice. Both are great coins. Think I would go with the 74 if I had to keep just one.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
8904 Posts |
I find the scratch/crack on the 1873 Half's shield distracting. I prefer the '74. Nice detail and toning on both, though!  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2480 Posts |
I prefer the overall look of the 1873 but would keep the 1874 because of the higher grade/value.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
7191 Posts |
I would go with the 1874. To me it has better eye appeal and I already have an 1873 arrows so I would want a different date.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3283 Posts |
I usually like lighter coins but in this case the women's face on the '74
in more attractive so I would go with her.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3453 Posts |
I prefer the 1973 and would keep that one. Either way, you will win!
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Moderator
 United States
23522 Posts |
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I find the scratch/crack on the 1873 Half's shield distracting. I prefer the '74.
Nice detail and toning on both, though! All of this. |
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New Member
United States
38 Posts |
I prefer the 1874, it oozes originality. I prefer all my 73 & 74's with the CC mintmark though! I don't think you could go wrong with either choice.
CC-Loosechange
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Pillar of the Community
United States
797 Posts |
I prefer the 1873, I just don't like the darker areas on the other, but they are both nice coins
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Posted 12/20/2012 5:16 pm
