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Pillar of the Community
United States
717 Posts |
I purchased this 1920 as an upgrade for my album. It still has some luster through the patina, and is very well struck. Your thoughts are appreciated!   |
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Rest in Peace
United States
18456 Posts |
 the detail on head, face, and bow tie are nice and sharp. overall grade on coin : MS63BN |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
94367 Posts |
Agree, either 63/4 BN or, possibly, a slider 58. Nice coin.
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Bedrock of the Community
Canada
10743 Posts |
Not mint state, I'll quote Thad... AU-64
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
18657 Posts |
I had at 63BN also. Nicely struck  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
7375 Posts |
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Bedrock of the Community
Canada
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
19943 Posts |
AU-62
Lots of rim distractions and field chatter, makes me think it could be AU. It comes down the cartwheel luster under that brown....I can can't see that in pictures.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
19943 Posts |
The rims are largely ignored by most....but they can provide clues. Look at the rims on this similar MS brown coin and compare to your coin. You'll easily see what I mean.  |
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
717 Posts |
I hope I'm not a bother posting these coins to be graded, but I learn something with nearly every one I post. Thanks to everyone, and keep teaching!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
6478 Posts |
I have no idea what an AU62 grade is.
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Moderator
 United States
23522 Posts |
"AU62" is a term Thad (and I) use to describe sliders. The coin seems to have technical merit equaling the numerical grade, but we can't quite get over subjective, near-subconscious hints that the coin has circulated. Kind of hedging our bets when grading.  Although tongue in cheek, I use it with perfect seriousness according to a strict ruleset. For instance, I'll rarely use it in a range outside 62-65. Lower, and the circulation is either obvious or the coin too marred to be sure either way; higher, and it's too obviously Mint State. To complicate things (what fun are uncomplicated things? ), it could also be used to describe a plainly AU coin with extraordinary eye appeal. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
5828 Posts |
I see something that could be luster, but thers a lot of chatter and marks on the coin. Hmm... I'll take a stab at AU-58
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Pillar of the Community
United States
6478 Posts |
Ok, I see now. Thanks!  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
19943 Posts |
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I hope I'm not a bother posting these coins to be graded, but I learn something with nearly every one I post. Thanks to everyone, and keep teaching! That's the whole point....KEEP POSTING! |
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Posted 07/20/2015 3:23 pm
