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United States
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Was going through my grandfather's coin collection trying to get things sorted for family. I don't usually work with gold, so I'm not too familiar with how it grades. The $5 gold looks real nice and I see the prices really increase for MS64 and higher. What would you grade this coin as? Hopefully the pictures are clear enough to see the details.   |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
7613 Posts |
Very clean cheek; solid 64, shot at 65.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
10982 Posts |
Well struck with good eye appeal, it appears the luster might hold it to MS63. If the luster is bold and full it should go MS64 though. Very nice coin.
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Pillar of the Community
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4989 Posts |
Really nice I half expected this was a Bill Jones post! I will also say 64 with a good shot at 65
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Bedrock of the Community
Canada
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1499 Posts |
Going by the photos, it looks like an MS-65 to me or maybe even MS-66. It is definitely a coin that needs to be certified before it is sold.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
5828 Posts |
 Mid or high mint state. Really awesome peice, consider NGC or PCGS when selling! |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
6370 Posts |
Minimum MS-64, but initial gut feeling was MS-65.
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United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
6381 Posts |
Really clean fields, no visible wear on high points, looks very choice. The grade will depend on luster which probably has not been accurately captured in these photos. Assuming original luster is fully present I'm on board with an MS-64 or 65 grade. I'd send it to PCGS if it were mine.
There is a chance of an "altered surface" decision on a coin like this. TPGs will sometimes detect evidence of smoothing or other alteration on what look like pristine gold pieces. However, this one looks like an excellent candidate for a righteous high MS grade. Good luck!
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Valued Member
 United States
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thanks for the input. I'm hoping it's a 64 or higher. I sent it off today to PCGS. hopefully I'll have it back in a month and I'll try and remember to share what it came back as.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Should easily make 64; I'm betting 65. Keep us posted!  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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at least 64 but I'd grade it at MS65
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Very clean fields I say ms65 it's just a nice coin, but as other mentioned luster could hold it to 64. Still I'd love a coin like this in my collection.
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Posted 04/21/2016 9:41 pm
