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Valued Member
United States
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Just got this coin. I say AU55. But I'm not very good at grading.   |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
7618 Posts |
AU obv with an XF/AU rev that has either some carbon spots or toning spots. Can't tell from the photos. Nice coin either way.
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Rest in Peace
United States
4849 Posts |
I think you are right on the money with AU-55, maybe 58. However, it looks cleaned.
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Australia
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 United States
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Wow. This is why I like AU SLQ's so much. Even as a date known for excellent strikes, this one is hammered. I can't even care about the spottiness on the reverse. AU55 - FH - sounds right, and it gets a Star in my book. But I'm prejudiced.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1002 Posts |
Nice AU55  |
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Valued Member
 United States
308 Posts |
Thanks guys, I think I did ok.
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Valued Member
United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2373 Posts |
AU55 and I hope the picture makes it look flat not the actual surfaces.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4409 Posts |
 Wow this is a spectacular looking quarter. This is a pretty design in higher grades. -MV |
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Canada
5417 Posts |
AU58. That's a really nice looking quarter.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3540 Posts |
I am with Sssssuper Dave on this one. VERY nice...would definitely be a nice addition to any collection. Great find!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
5854 Posts |
I am sure everyone here wants to buy coins with sharp details but this may be an instance where it may be too much of a good thing. I sorry to say that I think there a good chance that this is a struck counterfeit made from transfer dies. The give away for this counterfeit coin are the horizontal lines below In God We Trust. The lines on genuine coins, even when fully struck, are not nearly as sharp as they are on this coin. The bold lines are due to retooling the die. For those who have the book, refer to p.89 of Detecting Counterfeit and Altered U.S. Coins by J.P. Martin. If you feel like you need to be absolutely certain, you could send it to a TPG for another opinion. |
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Valued Member
United States
308 Posts |
Interesting! I would love to hear more or see more information. I certainly don't want a counterfeit coin. I can return to the buyer if so. Please more info!!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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 with D0ubl3Eagle something about this coin just doesn't sit right with me, it looks okay in the basic design but the horizontal lines are not quite what other 1917 Type 1 quarters exhibit, the eagle on the reverse also looks suspect around the tips of the wing feathers these appear too pointy. I'd say a grade of AU55 or better is right on, but the coin just jumps out at me and most 1917 Type 1 quarters don't give the high relief this one does generally, I'm not calling it a fake but it is suspect to me. A really good one though if it is. How is the weight? and the rims? Do they look normal? And weight is on at 6.3 grams? Compare to this nice large photo (click the small photo for a larger one). http://www.coincommunity.com/us_qua..._liberty.asp"Buy the Book Before You Buy the Coin" - Aaron R. Feldman - "And read it" - Me 2013! ANA Life Member #3288 in good standing since 1981, ANS, Early American Coppers Member (EAC), Colonial Coin Collectors Club member (C4), Conder Token Collector Club member (CTCC), Civil War Token Society (CWTS) member, Liberty Seated Collectors Club (LSCC) & Numismatic Bibliomania Society member (NBS), USMex, Member in good standing, 2¢ variety collector. See my want page: http://goccf.com/t/140440 |
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United States
308 Posts |
It won't be sent to me till today, but hearing you guys I think I'll stop the purchase and ask him the same questions. This is gonna be fun, not!
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Posted 01/13/2014 12:25 am
