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New Member
United Kingdom
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Hi there, Recently inherited this coin (was a surprise, I don't live in the US) Can anyone tell me what grade I can I expect and should I encapsulate (and who do I choose?)   |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Possible slight rub (AU-58), but could well be as high as MS-66, assuming it's genuine. Hard to be sure from pics.
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Moderator
 United States
16679 Posts |
Almost has a dipped look. Hard to judge from your photos.
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Valued Member
United States
484 Posts |
Need better pics to determine genuine-ness.
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Forum Dad
United States
24153 Posts |
Heritage PCGS MS-66 on the left.   |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1213 Posts |
Based on what Bobby put side by side with yours, I'm concerned that what you have may not be genuine.
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Moderator
United States
16679 Posts |
The surfaces are what concern me. Talc, do you have a weight?
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Valued Member
United States
272 Posts |
the weight would definitely help most decide on authenticity. does your coin have a lettered edge? Had to check myself to make sure it wasn't a denver mint coin. wowsers on that 27d $20  not that yours isn't necessarily drool worthy but sometimes a tiny letter makes all the difference. |
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Rest in Peace
United States
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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
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 My first thought as soon as I saw this was that the overall look of the coin was not right. take photo of edge and get a weight on it to ensure that it at least passes those two tests so you don't waste your $ sending it off to a TPG |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
789 Posts |
Perhaps this coin was minted after they remodeled the Capital building?
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New Member
 United Kingdom
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33.44 grams I remember my mother showing it to me in the late 1970s (she had inherited from her foster mother) My mother knew nothing about coins and would have never have bought it. I know that there are plenty of Chinese knock-offs now but then? Thanks for all the replies |
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Moderator
United States
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to the Community! |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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There are many red flags with this coin. Many of the details in the feathers and Liberty are not correct. I believe this one is counterfeit but you'll have to submit it to a TPG. |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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I hope it is real, but from the pictures side by side The stars on your inherited coin look a bit mushy above the word Liberty, and the bottom of the torch looks pointier than the graded coin. The whole coin looks very soft. |
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New Member
United Kingdom
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I've scanned the coin. Image resolution is poor however I think it still might be better than my previous pictures using my iphone. Same coin   |
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Posted 11/17/2019 6:44 pm
