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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Edited by Imthealphaomega
04/11/2017 4:16 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Interesting story, beautiful coin for sure.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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It looks like an MS-65, but there are two caveats. First, since the piece is in jewelry, it may have been gone over with something like jeweler's rouge, which is used to shine or smooth out metallic surfaces. The does not look like that has been done to it, but I can't say for sure from the photos.
Second, although that type of bezel does not attach itself to the surface of the coin, it can scrape the edges of the rim. You won't know until it has been removed.
If both of those factors turn out to be non issues, the coin could have a decent numismatic value, a couple thousand dollars +. If you don't need to sell it right now I'd hold on to it because generic gold is down right now. If gold bullion gets hot, the price could spike.
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Pillar of the Community
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Oh this would be a piece I don't sell for a very long time if not ever since it's a family heirloom I may get it graded to possibly pass down one day to my family. I will be posting a 1912 S Indian shortly that is my mothers with the same bezel work.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Poster is apparently a grandchild, looks like this is a ways down the road?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I'm 29, not married no kids. It'll be a while.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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The surfaces look original. Nice color and frosty. MS-65 if it can be removed without damaging it.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Seems undamaged (for now) but I hope your Grandma can avoid the temptation to wear it. I agree it could make MS-64 if the edges are OK. I'd continue to lobby for removal from the bezel followed by certification if no edge problems are found.
Beautiful coin!
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I'd say high ms, ms64 I'd say, but it may get a unciulayed details designation similar to a mint state coin with cabinet wear. Beautiful coin regardless
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Pillar of the Community
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Here is an NGC graded MS-65 half eagle from the same era.   |
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Bedrock of the Community
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I'd guess MS64 assuming there are no problems with the coin.
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Bedrock of the Community
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Bedrock of the Community
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@ This is my grandmothers coin in Florida ...
Very nice coin .
@ Here is an NGC graded MS-65 half eagle from the same era.
Magnificent coin.
Edited by Dorado
04/14/2017 06:09 am
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I have to confess that the NGC coin looks less than 65 to me.
Compare with MS65 Photograde.
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Posted 04/11/2017 6:02 pm
