Posted 02/19/2015 8:25 pm
Those die stress lines extend almost to the center of the coin. Remarkable.
Comparing the subject coin to others of the same type with less die wear reveals the level of detail in the fasces and other features in the original design. The die stress lines don't quite make it to the center of the reverse which should display two X shapes over the vertical segments of the fasces. A good amount of wear is detectable there and on the obverse wreath where discoloration consistent with friction wear can be observed.
A challenge to grade, regardless. My best estimate is F-12.
Comparing the subject coin to others of the same type with less die wear reveals the level of detail in the fasces and other features in the original design. The die stress lines don't quite make it to the center of the reverse which should display two X shapes over the vertical segments of the fasces. A good amount of wear is detectable there and on the obverse wreath where discoloration consistent with friction wear can be observed.
A challenge to grade, regardless. My best estimate is F-12.
