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WheatBack Pillar of the Community United States 2850 Posts	Posted 04/12/2014 6:22 pm This coin boasts an even, goldish tone on the obverse and reverse with brilliant luster which seems to be hard to fully capture with my camera. It also appears to have picked up on some very minor spots on the obverse that aren't even visible when looking at it in hand.. I only noticed them after getting the photos onto the computer. This coin is nearly spot-free when looking at it in hand. What grade would you put this coin at? Report this Post to the Staff

MeadowviewCollector Pillar of the Community United States 4409 Posts	Posted 04/12/2014 10:02 pm Hopefully my guess isn't too far off MS-63 or 64 The first time a living President appeared on a US commemorative. -MV Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188320 Posts	Posted 04/14/2014 10:18 am Very nice! I will defer to the experts for a grade. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
commems CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives United States 12272 Posts	Posted 04/14/2014 7:50 pm The low-relief strike of the 1926 "Sesqui" makes it difficult to evaluate from 2-D images - at least for me. I don't see major marks on the coin and your in-hand comment about its luster suggests a mint state coin. I'll go MS-63. The dark spots that you mention could be the result of the coin being previously dipped to remove toning. When a dipped coin is not rinsed thoroughly after the dip, it can sometimes leave behind traces of the acidic dipping solution which can cause dark spots to appear with time. Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved. Report this Post to the Staff
nickelsearcher Moderator United States 15425 Posts	Posted 04/14/2014 9:29 pm This lowest of all low-relief classic silver commemorative always looks worn to me ... same as the 1936 Long Island half dollar. Very difficult to grade with the coin in hand ... by photo all we can do is heavily influenced by the photo quality. I'm thinking MS with no obvious surface issues ... luster appears complete ... fields are clean and the portraits are well struck up, given the low relief nature of the coin. MS63 with a stretch to MS64. David Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art Report this Post to the Staff
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