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Hello! I recently acquired five MS large cents. I've sent three out for grading but kept these two back because I thought they would grade lower and may not be worth it. Some scans and pics are below. I would appreciate some opinions on grade. The obverse on the 1919 is lightly scratched (most do not show up on the pic) but magnifying a high-res image shows them. Probably a light cloth to dust at one time. Thanks!   Here are some photos. I'm not great at dead-on shots. I'm looking for a way to do some of the beautiful photography that I see on this site.     Edited by steve123
10/16/2014 09:39 am
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Valued Member
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IMO, the one on the right I would say is MS62RB. The pic on the left is impossible to grade from.
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Coins are probably the most difficult subjects photograph, I should know, I'm terrible at it. It's actually a real pain in the butt process and I dislike it immensely.
Anyway, I still can't give a meaningful grade based on these other pics. However, the 1919 piece is showing some pretty heavy glare, and I'm wondering if it may have been polished...?
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I agree with skip, the one on the right is about MS62RB, possibly polished.
For the one on the left, I can't tell. If possible, could you take pictures of it similar to the one on the right? I think what we mostly want to see is the detail on the beds/jewels closer to the front half of the crown, along with the tip of the moustache.
Nice coins nonetheless! If you get a chance, update us on the ones you've sent in for grading. I'd love to see those
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Pillar of the Community
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Hopefully this is more helpful for the obverse of the 1915.  |
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Valued Member
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We're getting there....
Based on these new pics of the 1915 piece, I stand behind my grade of MS62RB. The difficulty is with the 1919 piece. From this last batch of pics, I still don't think I can give an accurate grade, but the 1919 appears to show some wear on the obverse (and I do see the scratches you mentioned previously). I don't feel comfortable giving it a grade based on these latest pics, but if there is any wear, it certainly won't be MS/uncirculated condition.
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hmmm....yes, I just studied the 1919 very closely. I thought at first it may have been a weak strike in the band and jewels. Now, I believe I see wear. The two beads are missing from between the front two full jewels. Also appears to be light wear going down into the moustache. So, I would say AU55-polished?
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Valued Member
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Based on that description, I'd say more like EF (polished)
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My mistake, skip79. Doing too many things at once. Thanks everyone for all your help!
Steve
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With all due respect and not trying to pick any argument, I am amazed on how you guys can determine a MS 62 grade based on these images.
it is hard enough to say AU or better, but determine a high grade?
what is your secret, please share it with us if you like.
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Both looks High Au, possibly low MS. Although I'm almost completely sure both have been polished/cleaned.
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It's hard to say. The 1915 looks really well struck. The coin looks really good on the first picture and polished on pictures below. Going by the first picture I would say MS63 RB.
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No secret, it's based on what I see (of course, coin in hand would likely render a different opinion, but I don't have that luxury here.)
On the 1915, based on the various angles, I see no traces of wear, and appropriate field marks and colouring consistent with that grade. That's what I see. Others may not see what I see, and that's fine. I believe there is a possibility of polishing on the 1915, but that I can't say with certainty. The 1919 appears (quite vividly) to be polished IMO.
Anyway, those are my opinions based on what I see.
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Bedrock of the Community
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Too much glare on the last few photos to give an accurate grade on either coin IMO
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10/17/2014 07:06 am
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