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Valued Member
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Here's a recent token pickup of mine and I was hoping to get an opinion on the grade. I have my fingers crossed for something around an AU, but I am nowhere near an expert on this series. Probably one of my favourite coin designs of all time though. Cheers   |
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Pillar of the Community
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AU
Rim is slightly damaged
"Dipping" is not considered cleaning...
-from PCGS website
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Rest in Peace
United States
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AU-58. Eye Appeal 6/10. Generally dark coins are avoided by many, but this one still retains significant luster in the hidden spots of the design elements.
The only possible concern is if this was stripped down with a cleaner and retoned with gun blueing. The different toning color in the open field areas might need a professional opinion.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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AU by US standards.
But maybe only XF by Canadian standards.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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no opinion on grade, but a very nice coin.
Welcome to the Forum!
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Valued Member
 United States
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Thank you all for the responses!
@moxking
I had similar concerns with the toning. Although initially attractive to me, I'm aware that in certain cases it can be a result of cleaning. The colours are pretty subtle, however
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Valued Member
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Grade: Between EF-45 and AU-50 (Possibly with an old cleaning and retoning) Variety: Courteau #290 (The most commun pair of dies for the 1 Penny 1857) From my book:  ------------- This token from my archives:  I'm sorry if my English isn't perfect... I'm learning a little more every day.
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11/03/2019 7:10 pm
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Valued Member
United States
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@ainsivalavie
Thank you very much for the information! Super helpful. I'll have to give your book a look at some point.
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Bedrock of the Community
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AU-50 and I think it would straight grade, not sure it has been cleaned.
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Pillar of the Community
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Rim nick is a minor one and not an issue.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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AU-55 straight, beautiful example.
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I agree with Ains "Grade: Between EF-45 and AU-50". with a strong lean towards 50
Not too concerned about the color/toning, it's difficult to capture copper accurately in a photo.
As far as grade/value, 1857 is by far the easiest/most affordable to find in Mint State. When it comes to 1857 don't settle for anything else but MS60+
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Wade: I agree with Ains "Grade: Between EF-45 and AU-50". with a strong lean towards 50
Not too concerned about the color/toning, it's difficult to capture copper accurately in a photo. Indeed, this token is much closer to «AU-50». Otherwise, it's not just the color of the token that led me to believe that this coin had been cleaned and retoned a +/- long time ago, but also the discoloration spots and the typical shade variations. For example:  But hey, it's not an exact science, let alone through photos. Moreover, this token is still relatively pleasant to the eye. Note: Sorry if my comment is not very clear, I have difficulty in this case translating my thoughts into written English. I'm sorry if my English isn't perfect... I'm learning a little more every day.
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11/05/2019 11:05 pm
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