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GERMANICVS Pillar of the Community Germany 1856 Posts	Posted 12/04/2014 06:20 am One of the 1798 overdate varieties, S-151. Has a prominent edge nick on the obverse and some deposits, in addition to red spots on the reverse. I have had this coin for over 20 years and the spots are fully stable and smooth so I tend to think it is surface discoloration (rather than corrosion). The surfaces are otherwise smooth and hard. I have a problem grading this coin. How would you grade it? Report this Post to the Staff

johnjkedel Pillar of the Community United States 594 Posts	Posted 12/04/2014 10:29 am F Details IMHO. Yup a 151. Die cracks at a minimum - nice planchet. Report this Post to the Staff
CoinCollector2012 Pillar of the Community United States 8137 Posts	Posted 12/04/2014 1:35 pm VG details Report this Post to the Staff
vermontensium Moderator United States 16684 Posts	Posted 12/04/2014 2:43 pm S-151 is still a desirable attribute. Yeah, the rim ding is a problem unfortunately. Near AM appears to be corrosion. Great coin regardless. I'm at F details. swcoin.ecrater.com Report this Post to the Staff
RK55 Pillar of the Community United States 2189 Posts	Posted 12/04/2014 4:17 pm F-15 details, still a lovely coin! Report this Post to the Staff
jerryc39 Pillar of the Community United States 3169 Posts	Posted 12/04/2014 4:54 pm nice looking coin. F details as well. Report this Post to the Staff
edweather Pillar of the Community United States 7375 Posts	Posted 12/04/2014 5:35 pm yup, very nice coin Report this Post to the Staff
panzaldi Bedrock of the Community United States 18784 Posts	Posted 12/04/2014 6:40 pm The uneven wear appearance of the obverse leads me to believe you have a weak strike. The strong dentils and date along with a defined drape would lead me to a little higher grade. I'm at VF20 and 25 would not surprise me Report this Post to the Staff
GERMANICVS Pillar of the Community Germany 1856 Posts	Posted 12/05/2014 08:40 am Thank you for your opinions, everybody. I think panzaldi has it right - that is what I meant with having difficulties grading this coin. What appears to be wear on the obverse may in fact be a weak obverse strike - at least that is my conclusion comparing with other S-151s at H.A. My grade: F15/VF20 with defects as noted. Report this Post to the Staff
TJsCoins Pillar of the Community United States 3229 Posts	Posted 12/09/2014 12:23 am Great LC G. Dig the strong rims. I will give it an Net Fine details. Minus one grade for the rim ding. Report this Post to the Staff
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