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Valued Member
United States
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Here is another one with more luster than the pics may show. Oh well here's the best I have and thanks to all.   |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I can see the luster just fine with these pics. What I'm having difficulty seeing is traces of rub. Don't see it on the cheek, breasts, shoulders or Knees. The toe on the obverse looks like a strike issue as well as the upper wing on the reverse. Not rub. Might be an MS coin. Let other weigh in.
Edited by MikeF
07/16/2017 10:21 pm
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Rest in Peace
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I'm in the AU camp, 58 possibly, but like Mike I see an MS no rub reverse but the four bottom stars on right just aren't right, doesn't appear to be rubs, too worn down, suspect weak strike(?) most likely a filled die.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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The mintmark looks "odd" to me.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Jim, with a little adjusting of the contrast on your photo the luster will show better. I took the liberty of editing your photos. No doubt the coin is MS.   |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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The coin has AU sharpness. My take is that the coin was cleaned with a fine abrasive, like baking soda. I would avoid this piece. The 1875-S Twenty Cent Piece is a common coin, even in Mint State. |
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 United States
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Thanks IGE! The coin certainly looks better in hand. I'll post the results later tonight.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Quote:My take is that the coin was cleaned with a fine abrasive, like baking soda. I would avoid this piece. The 1875-S Twenty Cent Piece is a common coin, even in Mint State. That was my feeling as well. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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The surfaces look questionable to me as well, so I'd venture AU Details.
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Bedrock of the Community
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i think its in the MS63/64 range.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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In ANACS vernacular I'm thinking AU-50 Details - Cleaned. PG
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Valued Member
United States
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I think ANACS was close on this one. Of course I was hoping for a little more. My pictures really didn't do the coin justice. I do appreciate all the comments.  |
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Rest in Peace
United States
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I know it's strange, but I'd rather have a 58. The only way a mint state coin gets down to 60 is if it's really been through the mill.
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Pillar of the Community
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Not surprised. I didn't see any rub on the usual areas.
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Pillar of the Community
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I don't think that PCGS would grade this coin. The way NGC goes, it could be touch and go. The original mint surfaces have been impaired with an abrasive now matter how you try to view it. Here is what a dipped white Twenty Cent Piece should look like. Sorry can't post images any more. What hosting site do you ues? |
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Posted 07/16/2017 10:18 pm
