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Pillar of the Community
United States
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This one doesn't look bad. what do you grade it? Thanks for all help!!   |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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This one seems to say 1975-S unlike the title.
IN NECESSARIIS UNITAS - IN DUBIIS LIBERTAS - IN OMNIBUS CARITAS THE MAN IN THE ARENA, Theodore Roosevelt at the Sorbonne Paris on April 23, 1910: " It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles or where the doer of deeds could have done better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly, who errs and comes up short again and again, because there is no effort without error or shortcoming, but who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions, who spends himself in a worthy cause; who, at the best, knows, in the end, the triumph of high achievement, and who, at the worst, if he fails, at least he fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who knew neither victory nor defeat." My coin website: https://fairfaxcoins.com |
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Moderator
 United States
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I didn't see a typo.  I'm happy with it at VF30, 35 possibly. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
11898 Posts |
I'm at vf35 but wouldn't be surprised if NGC said xf40. I don't like the discoloration under the E in AMERICA.
IN NECESSARIIS UNITAS - IN DUBIIS LIBERTAS - IN OMNIBUS CARITAS THE MAN IN THE ARENA, Theodore Roosevelt at the Sorbonne Paris on April 23, 1910: " It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles or where the doer of deeds could have done better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly, who errs and comes up short again and again, because there is no effort without error or shortcoming, but who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions, who spends himself in a worthy cause; who, at the best, knows, in the end, the triumph of high achievement, and who, at the worst, if he fails, at least he fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who knew neither victory nor defeat." My coin website: https://fairfaxcoins.com |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Agree VF-35 tops but this typically strong reverse might produce a 40 grade these days.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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New Member
United States
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I'd definitely give it at least XF-40. The feather and breast details on the eagle are so strong that I'd have to find something more negative with the coin in-hand to change my mind. The LIBERTY may be a slight issue, but again, without the coin in-hand. . . . As long as it has not been cleaned, that is. If it has, then there's going to be some sort of net grade, still with XF details. I have 6 20-cent pieces in VF-XF grades, and this one matches mine very nearly. Only one of mine has been cleaned, and it got a net-grade of VF-35, though it has details matching your piece. Nice coin! Don't worry about the exact grade anyone else gives you--especially PCGS, who seem to have lost their minds, especially on Buffalo nickels, overgrading them badly at times. Makes one wonder if they are smoking something, or else taking money under the table? Anyway, if the current holder your coin is in degrades it somehow in your eyes, break it out and put all of your 20-centers into a quality Dansco album. Collectors should learn how to grade coins and only use others' opinions as exactly that--opinions to be considered but not necessarily swallowed whole. You might choke to deat!  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
94367 Posts |
OK Chief, welcome to the forum!  |
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Rest in Peace
United States
17900 Posts |
It's a 35, but rather bland. I realize you have to show what the seller has for photos. It may be the photos, and it's a nice average coin, but not what I'd want for my only type.
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
1448 Posts |
Thanks all! I am still looking. Trying to learn the grading for this type. Your opinions are always appreciated. This one I will try to only post the ideal examples I find. Thanks again!
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Bedrock of the Community
Canada
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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It's ok Steelers, we enjoy your posts and the discussion that ensues. One suggestion and this isn't necessarily directed at you but when asking for opinions, try to follow up in a day or two with what the TPG graded it. It's a learning experience for all of us and I, for one, like to see how my grade compares to what it actually got. Sometimes people post a GTG and never follow back up with the actual grade. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
94367 Posts |
Wow, don't see that. Say, next time, please give us at least 48 hours before posting results!  Edited by Coinfrog
09/17/2017 5:22 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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TPG grading is all over the place.
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Posted 09/16/2017 2:49 pm
