1912 Indian Head $5 Gold Piece...grade?

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Jadcubsfan1 Valued Member United States 89 Posts	Posted 06/16/2015 7:49 pm Me again, almost afraid to read your replies as I haven't done so great today. Nevertheless, be brutally honest...I can take it! Report this Post to the Staff

Copper Penny Connection Valued Member United States 415 Posts	Posted 06/16/2015 7:57 pm AU details Report this Post to the Staff
Jadcubsfan1 Valued Member United States 89 Posts	Posted 06/16/2015 8:00 pm Does that = not so special Report this Post to the Staff
Copper Penny Connection Valued Member United States 415 Posts	Posted 06/16/2015 8:04 pm Depends, This coin doesn't look cleaned to me, maybe very lightly wiped, but would be OKAY by TPG's standard on pre 1933 gold. However, the surface has some deep scratches noticeably on the obverse near the Indians nose and again on the reverse behind the eagles head. This is a common date for the $5 Indian, so I would expect just a small-modest (pre1933 gold) premium over spot Edited by Copper Penny Connection 06/16/2015 8:06 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Jadcubsfan1 Valued Member United States 89 Posts	Posted 06/16/2015 8:11 pm TY Copperpennyconnection. I'm having a blast learning...does that mean I'm getting hooked? Report this Post to the Staff
SilverStackerKid Pillar of the Community United States 6478 Posts	Posted 06/16/2015 8:12 pm Does the coin have a cartwheel or any kind of luster, not shine, but luster in the light? Report this Post to the Staff
Jadcubsfan1 Valued Member United States 89 Posts	Posted 06/16/2015 8:18 pm Not sure Silverstacker, do I check in indoor lighting or sunlight? And loved your g'mas rock comment...this one does rock carving and loves pearl jam...bb king etc...! Report this Post to the Staff
Copper Penny Connection Valued Member United States 415 Posts	Posted 06/16/2015 8:22 pm You just might be getting hooked! Silverstackerkid, If your wondering if it has any luster breaks, you can see clearly in picture #4 going down (2nd pic of reverse) a large luster break in the motto E Pluribus UNUM Report this Post to the Staff
Joseph7420 Bedrock of the Community Canada 11922 Posts	Posted 06/16/2015 8:23 pm AU-50. Report this Post to the Staff
Jadcubsfan1 Valued Member United States 89 Posts	Posted 06/16/2015 8:33 pm ok, the sun is setting and in full force here on the shores of lake michigan. I watched a youtube video of cartwheeling and as per my luck, didn't really see it. It did about blind me with it's shine however!!! Report this Post to the Staff
Jadcubsfan1 Valued Member United States 89 Posts	Posted 06/16/2015 8:38 pm TY Joseph. 65+ would have been much sweeter, but still a super nice coin! Report this Post to the Staff
Buddy Rest in Peace United States 7075 Posts	Posted 06/16/2015 8:49 pm I am trying to get better at grading --- so I'll jump in and say AU55 because the pattern on the headband is still very clear. I used PCGS photograde and I am still learning. Perhaps the scratch knocks the grade down to 50. Also: Go Cubbies! Blackhawks rule! Report this Post to the Staff
Copper Penny Connection Valued Member United States 415 Posts	Posted 06/16/2015 8:49 pm you must be on the Chicago side of Lake Michigan if you are a cubs fan lol Report this Post to the Staff
Jadcubsfan1 Valued Member United States 89 Posts	Posted 06/16/2015 8:55 pm Sure as heck not the DT side Copperpennyconnection! Actually I'm in In. 18 miles west of Notre Dame & 70 east of Chitown. Go Cubbies!!!!! Report this Post to the Staff
BH1964 Bedrock of the Community United States 10982 Posts	Posted 06/16/2015 10:08 pm It looks lightly polished in the images and has AU detail. These are tough to grade and often found cleaned/polished so don't fret about a light cleaning/polishing. ANA #R3154474 Report this Post to the Staff
Jaobler Pillar of the Community United States 6385 Posts	Posted 06/17/2015 01:35 am Looks AU-53 for detail and the color plus lack of original luster suggest it's probably been lightly cleaned. Similar common-date Indians seem to sell on ebay for $400-425 or so; you shouldn't have any trouble selling it in that range if that is your plan. Report this Post to the Staff
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