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one_fine_dime Pillar of the Community United States 591 Posts	Posted 12/29/2018 11:11 pm I came across this coin, I think it looks stunning!...non traditional photo style - I kind of dig it. Before I attempt to purchase, just wanted to check in on your thoughts: Grade and Originality Is this coin legit (i.e., original)? Is this coin clearly MS territory? How to discern which MS? My grading skills in that territory are nascent. Thanks for your help! Report this Post to the Staff

John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 12/30/2018 08:37 am If you would like to brush up on your grading skills,look here https://www.PCGS.com/Photograde/ John1 Report this Post to the Staff
T-BOP Rest in Peace United States 18456 Posts	Posted 12/30/2018 08:50 am Your photos are too blurry for proper evaluation . From what I can see the coin has a few minor issues . Report this Post to the Staff
one_fine_dime Pillar of the Community United States 591 Posts	Posted 12/30/2018 08:51 am Thanks John1. I have the Photograde App on my iPhone and I study the Mercury dime grading on it often. I still have trouble discerning the nuanced differences in upper AU and lower MS grades. Have you ever noticed that the grade designations PCGS provides on its slabs aren't even consistent with Photograde half the time! Can you help at all on this coin? Edited by one_fine_dime 12/30/2018 08:52 am Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 12/30/2018 09:24 am Yes, sharper pics please. Report this Post to the Staff
one_fine_dime Pillar of the Community United States 591 Posts	Posted 12/30/2018 09:31 am These are the seller's photos, the only ones available. Can you at least guess at a grade (and originality)? Thanks. Edited by one_fine_dime 12/30/2018 09:32 am Report this Post to the Staff
mdpmedia Pillar of the Community United States 3546 Posts	Posted 12/30/2018 09:54 am Quote: ...differences in upper AU and lower MS grades. I agree that these Photograde photos in upper grades are difficult to differentiate between one other: especially the 64 - 69 range. It would be helpful to bounce one's opinion after viewing Photograde with another site that 'clearly' shows the nuances between these higher grade specimens with definitive close-up shots. Any suggestions insofar as where to go would be nice to have as another reference. Report this Post to the Staff
T-BOP Rest in Peace United States 18456 Posts	Posted 12/30/2018 09:55 am If you really need to know a grade on this coin with inferior photos ,then the best I can come up with is MS-62 . I've looked at these pics a dozen times and I just don't see any wear , just a mishandled unc. Some might make a call of AU-58+ . Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 12/30/2018 2:21 pm I am not good at grading so I won't. You will however have to post the best quality pics as you can for members to help you with a grade. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
one_fine_dime Pillar of the Community United States 591 Posts	Posted 12/30/2018 3:11 pm Thanks John1. Yes, of course, ideally one would always do that when possible. In my case here, I am looking at a coin to purchase and I don't necessarily want to request better photos as this would then provide all potential buyers with better photos. These unorthodox photos may actually be disuading others from bidding; and so far bidding has indeed been stagnant for some reason. My impression was we are likely somewhete into MS territory and I just wanted others more kbowledgeable on the nuances of MS variations to weigh in. I should have been more clear that these were the best available photos. Thanks so much T-BOP! I'll keep you all posted as it ends this evening. Report this Post to the Staff
IndianGoldEagle Bedrock of the Community United States 36841 Posts	Posted 12/30/2018 4:42 pm If you don't own it, treat it as an AU-58. Report this Post to the Staff
macmercury Pillar of the Community United States 5833 Posts	Posted 12/30/2018 5:10 pm If the price is right, and seller offer return, then I would take a stab at it. The detail in AU 58 and low MS is too minute. Report this Post to the Staff
smalldawg59 Valued Member United States 484 Posts	Posted 12/30/2018 8:07 pm Far from Mint state/stunning with that big glob of goo on the reverse at 4:00 and another at 8:00. Even shows evidence of somebody trying to remove the goo. The best way to learn mint state from sliders is from a dealer you trust or go to lots on them at a coin show. Report this Post to the Staff
jimbucks Pillar of the Community United States 4692 Posts	Posted 12/30/2018 8:15 pm Looks like a whizzed XF to me. Reverse rim damage. Edited by jimbucks 12/30/2018 8:17 pm Report this Post to the Staff
one_fine_dime Pillar of the Community United States 591 Posts	Posted 12/30/2018 11:13 pm well, I got down through macmercury and then pulled the trigger, feeling good abt this coin being legit. I assumed AU58 graysheet as my max bid but it ended no where near. Thankfully I got it at $29 shipped, cause these last 2 comments suggest a much diminished appeal. I'll be sure to post my own photos and I'm hopeful we can better discern any evidence of whizzing, xf grade, rim dings, and goo globs. Thank you! Report this Post to the Staff
SilverDollar2017 Pillar of the Community United States 8715 Posts	Posted 12/31/2018 12:17 am Looks AU possibly MS to me. Report this Post to the Staff
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