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Pillar of the Community
 United States
2843 Posts |
What would you grade it? Do you think it is original? And to gauge how I did buying it, what value would you give it? TIA   |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
9164 Posts |
Nice one, I'll go MS63 and let some else put a value on it. But about $100
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Rest in Peace
United States
17900 Posts |
A little tough with that toning, but I see enough circulation rub to put this at 58 on a good day, 55 on a grumpy day.
Color looks wholly original.
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Rest in Peace
United States
18456 Posts |
 With moxking . Not sure about value . |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
94367 Posts |
Tough call without coin in hand. Value in AU-58 maybe $50-60, in 63BN maybe $150.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
18687 Posts |
I'm at AU55 on this piece
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Moderator
 United States
23522 Posts |
Here's where accurate photography is essential. I look first at the wheat stalks on Wheaties, and here I see lines noticeably worn away. I'm at about XF on it. I'd go AU if BigSilver asserts the lines are complete; it seems to retain a lot of original luster and it's quite appealing visually. It'd have a home in my collection, even at XF.  |
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
2843 Posts |
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Here's where accurate photography is essential. Like many of us here, I am struggling with photography. This was taken with axial lighting (glass plate at 45 degrees setup) with a Canon T5 Rebel. I feel that the results are very accurate, and I also feel that the image optimizer may have washed out some of the sharpness (if that is even possible. I have the originals on my phone, and these I can view on my PC so that may be playing tricks on me.) |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
94367 Posts |
Optimizer aside, this is a fantastic strike for this issue - look at that bowtie and ear detail! No way less than 58 and one of the nicest examples you'll see with even coloring and virtually no detractions.  |
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Rest in Peace
10197 Posts |
 If you're not wanting it any more.... Best one I've see in quite some time, like the strike but isn't MS, a bit off. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
19964 Posts |
Does it cartwheel at all? Tough coin to find in mint state. Nice strike for the issue.
It's borderline AU but I'll go MS-63.
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Bedrock of the Community
Canada
11922 Posts |
I would think AU-58 from those pictures.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1590 Posts |
I'm also at AU58. But I would rather have that one than a typical 20D. That year is known for soft strikes. That coin has a strong strike from a pair of new dies set at just the right distance. I'm a dealer I have that coin on the wish list of several of my costumers. I deal with a lot of very picky people who have graduated from hole filling to collecting strike rarities. NOT an easy job. I would have no problem selling that at $100.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4085 Posts |
I would say AU58 on this one. If it did make MS, I think it would be a BN.
It's a really attractive example of a tough date / minkmark.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
19964 Posts |
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I deal with a lot of very picky people who have graduated from hole filling to collecting strike rarities. Especially in the 20's - it's a lofty and expensive goal. You usually have to settle for full brown coins to get the strike.  Lincoln Cent Lover!VERDI-CARE™ INVENTOR https://verdi.care/
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