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CoinsKelly Pillar of the Community United States 3453 Posts	Posted 05/21/2019 9:15 pm AU-55 Report this Post to the Staff
westernsky Pillar of the Community United States 7624 Posts	Posted 05/21/2019 9:48 pm The darkness of the photos, or subdued lighting, kinda throws it off I think. I wouldn't be surprised if it's in a 63 holder. Report this Post to the Staff
Greasy Fingers Pillar of the Community United States 7053 Posts	Posted 05/21/2019 11:34 pm @Coinfrog..Maybe I zoomed in to close....I see light scratches all over neck and cheek (maybe from wiping)..If thats not the fact, than with toning(for eye appeal) I'd say 61.. Edited: what about the gouge in the leaf above the ear? Edited by Greasy Fingers 05/21/2019 11:59 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Jaobler Pillar of the Community United States 6394 Posts	Posted 05/22/2019 11:55 pm I would attribute weakness on reverse high points (talons and arrow feathers) to strike rather than wear. I don't see any wear on the obverse. Luster isn't strong but still seems consistent with a mint state coin. MS-62 seems fair. Report this Post to the Staff
panzaldi Bedrock of the Community United States 18684 Posts	Posted 05/23/2019 12:55 pm AU53 Report this Post to the Staff
carwash Pillar of the Community United States 664 Posts	Posted 05/23/2019 1:24 pm MS-62 Report this Post to the Staff
matthewvincent Pillar of the Community United States 3486 Posts	Posted 05/23/2019 1:33 pm I'm in at AU 58..... If higher, a third party blessing is worth $$$ in the market. FYI Everyone.... the hair above the eyes (forehead) and below LIBERTY has A LOT of detail. This might push the grade to MS. Report this Post to the Staff
westcoin Pillar of the Community United States 9792 Posts	Posted 05/24/2019 4:37 pm Seems like a pretty good split between AU and uncirculated on this coin... Looking forward to seeing the reveal. "Buy the Book Before You Buy the Coin" - Aaron R. Feldman - "And read it" - Me 2013! ANA Life Member #3288 in good standing since 1981, ANS, Early American Coppers Member (EAC), Colonial Coin Collectors Club member (C4), Conder Token Collector Club member (CTCC), Civil War Token Society (CWTS) member, Liberty Seated Collectors Club (LSCC) & Numismatic Bibliomania Society member (NBS), USMex, Member in good standing, 2¢ variety collector. See my want page: http://goccf.com/t/140440 Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 05/24/2019 4:52 pm Hey Ken - we're dyin' here, how about it? Report this Post to the Staff
fortcollins Pillar of the Community United States 3660 Posts	Posted 05/24/2019 5:38 pm It's an UNC, but a weak one. It's definitely a weak strike, especially for a Philadelphia coin. On the obverse, stars 3, 11, and 12 lack detail. There is weakness in the ribbon, ribbon knot, and heir over the forehead. The lack of luster looks more like toning than wear. On the reverse, the eagle's crown, inner feathers, and tail feathers show significant strike weakness. My main concern is the eagle's left talon (our visual right). To me, the lack of detail there appears to be a soft strike. Ditto for the weakness on the NE part of the shield. I could, however, see a grader pausing on those areas. The surfaces, however, look toned, but original. I don't see too many contact marks. IMHO, if this were a full strike, it could go MS 64. The strike weakness, however, would knock it at least a half point, and likely a full point. I'm tentatively at MS 63 on this one. I don't like the weak strike, though. I don't think it would bring full price with that strike. Report this Post to the Staff
KenBerthiaume Pillar of the Community United States 512 Posts	Posted 05/24/2019 6:00 pm This was MS63. Straight. Report this Post to the Staff
jimbucks Pillar of the Community United States 4692 Posts	Posted 05/24/2019 6:03 pm Nice grade -- my guess is your coin looks better in hand than in the pictures. Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 05/24/2019 6:05 pm Congrats - there's no arguing the beauty of this one! Report this Post to the Staff
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