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Pillar of the Community
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Pillar of the Community
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I would go with AU55, I love the toning as well... Nice Coin!
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Pillar of the Community
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EF to AU it seems.  |
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Valued Member
Canada
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EF45 but not an AU50 because of the lack of detail on the beard. I love the toning which may increase the value.
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Bedrock of the Community
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Pillar of the Community
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The Reverse always shows well in the 03's with little wear(they always seem to be a bit concave) and the Obverse always shows poor definition in the beard (they always seem to be a bit convex).
For me,.. this one would be hard to call a 50..I'd have to go a bit lower.
Edited by DEVLEC
05/03/2013 4:31 pm
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Pillar of the Community
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I have a strong 03 with detail in the beard but I still am not sure about protocol.
It comparison helpful,.. or should I post it somewhere else,... or not at all..
....never want to hijack....just want to help..
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Pillar of the Community
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By all means DEVLEC please post your 03 right here if you wish. I'd like to see it. I have had the 03 pictured for years and can't decide if it's EF or AU.
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Valued Member
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Hi wireman,
Very nice looking coin with the blue colour hilites... :)
Obverse has a bit too much wear in my opinon to get AU...
Beard as noted, but especially the worn down top of ear...
Take care, and Have a Great Weekend!
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EF 40 too much wear to be any better
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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XF40 ICCS,
EF45 PCGS,
MS63 Asyn.
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Pillar of the Community
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Here's another 03 with more detail in the beard,.. but all 5 cents of that series show weak detail in the beard... at least what I have do... I've checked some others (03H, 04, 05 etc) All are lacking great detail in the beard, even in "nice grade"..   Hope that this helps a bit... |
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Please take note of the difference in the top of the ear in the 2 coins. The Reverse on yours is still beautiful..
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Devlec's coin looks like an ms62 or ms63.
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Pillar of the Community
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Very nice looking 03 DEVLEC.  That coin has incredible lustre. You have some very sweet coins that I have seen here on CCF. I knew mine wasn't uncirculated, I had purchased the coin in the early 80's as a EF. With all the talk that grading has soften in recent years I thought it may have moved up to possible a AU50. First thing I noticed was the ears. Your 03 looks like it probably is a MS64 with strong lustre and eye appeal. Always enjoy seeing exceptional nice coins and thanks for sharing.  Edited by wireman09
05/05/2013 12:46 am
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