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Pillar of the Community
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One dealer at the Fresno show had quite a few assorted, raw quarter eagles. I decided to go for this scarce date piece. What grade do you think it deserves?   |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Not a lot of experience here, but I'll say VF-25.
Edited by Coinfrog
10/28/2019 8:58 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
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In that condition, I guess that it is a good way of getting a low mintage gold coin at a reasonable price.  Seems a bit rough around the date area. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Pillar of the Community
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I decided to send this coin for PCGS grading. With an original mintage of 3200 and an estimated total surviving population of just 50 pieces (per Coinfacts) it seemed like a good idea to have it certified. I was expecting a low but problem-free grade, perhaps VF-30. The result:  Reeding is perfect on this coin and I see no sign of mounting or any damage from a bezel. Jewelry pieces often show numerous pockmarks or else are obviously polished; this coin does not show these defects either. What am I not seeing? |
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Pillar of the Community
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Is there a possible repair behind Liberty's neck in the field?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I'm not seeing it either?
Something going on with the reeding...?
smat
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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The pitting and lighter coloring in the protected areas catches my eye. Maybe enameled or color plated? That was fairly common in the 19th Century.
EDIT: I forgot to say, that's a really decent coin. I glanced at my old sales records, and I never handled an 1867 Quarter Eagle.
Edited by fortcollins
05/14/2022 10:47 am
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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EF seems pretty generous.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I'm old but I still have my sight. I cant see one glimmer of this coin being in a casing. the only thing I can think of is that we cant see the side of the coin. I agree XF is a little much for this one.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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You might not be missing anything. PCGS' gave an opinion. Feel free to disagree. They might be wrong, particularly if the reeding is fine as you say.
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
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I disagree with the slab grading of ' XF'. I would like to know why the comment of 'Ex-Jewelry'. I note that owner's comments in this thread all agree with all of our comments. |
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Bedrock of the Community
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Jaobler, if you can see the side of the coin take a close at it. if there is no indication it might be a candidate for a resub. could it come back as a VF? just me but i'd rather have it slabbed at lets say VF35 or even 30 straight than an XF details.
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Posted 10/28/2019 8:43 pm
