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  United States
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To have as much of a legend as this coin does is exceptional for this coin type. I would grade this at EF.
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Valued Member
United States
188 Posts |
Yeah, and I got it for $30!  Edited by DannDaMan020
12/17/2013 8:31 pm
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Moderator
United States
23731 Posts |
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Valued Member
United States
188 Posts |
I actually think it has mint luster on it! It has a bit of a cartwheel effect on it! I also want to hear some other users chime in with their coins.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
5155 Posts |
I forgot this was a sticky thread... Grade me please... 4.32 g x 25 mm ref: Gobl 150, M. 1444  |
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Moderator
United States
23731 Posts |
Interesting coin to grade. On this coin we have to depart from the established guide lines which apply mostly to classical coinage. In this case specific knowledge is needed on this coin type. All the Alchon Hunnic coins of this type I've seen are in this condition. This one is even just a little better than most. Knowing the type I would grade this coin As Struck.
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New Member
Italy
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difficult one, I going for 4/aef
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
3626 Posts |
Here is one for you: Alexander the Great, Shield and Helmet:   |
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Moderator
United States
23731 Posts |
This is a beautiful little coin. The details of which I would say are EF, but there is some spots of BD that IMO will cause the grade to drop a bit to VF+.
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
3626 Posts |
Yay! I thought it was probably vf. The green is rock solid so not active bd, but something I will keep an eye on.
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
3626 Posts |
OK so how about my owl? It doesn't show the crest of the helmet, so it is not right up there with the big boys. The owl does not sit in a full square. It doesn't have any test cuts and it does have a couple of cracks on the sides.    |
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Moderator
United States
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Other than the scratch on the reverse which isn't bad. I love this coin and I would grade it at VF+.
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
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Moderator
United States
23731 Posts |
What do you think about this one?   |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
5155 Posts |
Pish Owl- Wear on the high points, well centered small scratch and a minor deposit in one of the flan cracks, no problem calling this a solid VF.
Ski- Off center, flatness on the obverse 60% obverse legend, approx. 50% reverse legend, reverse wear.I would grade F!
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Posted 12/17/2013 8:31 pm
