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Hard to tell from the pics, but I'd say 64-65
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Now I was expecting a nice steam locomotive... oh well. Beautiful coin anyway and I also guess about MS-65!
Edited by UltraRant
10/16/2017 4:08 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
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Nice coin, but pics need to be much brighter for grading.
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Thanks guys. Coinfrog will try to get some up in better lighting.
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Quote:
Now I was expecting a nice steam locomotive... oh well. Fixed.  |
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Jsalsa -  Unsure what you're saying. Is this sarcasm? Edited by Coinfrog
10/16/2017 6:45 pm
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No rub in the few undisturbed field areas. No rub at centers, which show circulation fastest. Indians left hand sharp, so decent strike, which is typical for this mm/year.
But if you examine the hidden tight spots of the design elements, you can spot darker toning in those protected area, indicative of a short dip some time in the past. But I've seen them pass muster without hitting a details, so this one would probably grade righteous.
Grade wise, I'm seeing a 64.
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Bedrock of the Community
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I just can't grade from darkish pics that fail to highlight any of the fields.
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Likely mid MS something ... 63-65 at best ...
Impossible to be confident with the photographs provided ... adding another challenge to grading guess by photo.
That said ... welcome to the wonderful world of classic silver commemorative ... and you have indeed shown a wonderful coin.
The Oregon Trail half dollar consistently ranks near the top of all opinion polls for the 'best' of all classic silver commemorative.
Please share what else you have in the series ...
David
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Oh, Frog. What is this nonsense of needing to see good photos to grade? Youse isa so neeeedy !  of course. |
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Alright, I gave it a shot.   |
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Better photos certainly. I need to see if there is a difference on the 26 dies, but from the mushy details in a few areas, especially the lettering, it makes this example suspicious.
I believe I have a fake of this in my black book. Ill pull it and see if there are similarities.
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EDIT Stop the press, I see it too now. Especially on the reverse a few things are off... Quote:Fixed. Oh well, so much for my hopes to see a train here... Edited by UltraRant
10/17/2017 11:20 am
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Moxking, I ve read alot about the second line around the center of the sun which is present. But, if you do get a chance and compare that would be awesome.
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