Thanks everyone great discussion on this coin I especially want to thank apcol258 (new member)for leading me to doubleddime.com
When I saw this coin on the block other than it being average looking, scarce and slightly difficult to buy something sublime jumped out so I did some homework. I was waiting for someone's sharp eye catch it on my post.
On reverse in the armpits of the R and L wings there are die voids (no feathers) which are the main attributing pick up point for 1876 P BF-4.
GC's photos were not clear enough for 100% die markings lineup but I crossed referenced a heck of alot of 1876's and the only one I found was the coin pictured in : DoubledDimeBook-Addendum-June 2016.pdf their exact matches down to date positioning, die cracks, die abrasions,
Strike Doubling etc.
I cherrypicked this coin and though not rare the BF-4 is a scarcity within an already scarce date.
Now, my insistence about grade.
The coin is different than textbook XF-40 pieces the dim smudged Liberty is not dim or smudged it appears to be a mixture of grease or a slightly worn die? As I have read - many other things factor in on 20 Cent Pieces besides Liberty on shield.
Impossible to photo properly with my stuff but in hand Liberty is drastcally more convex and ledgable than appears in my shots. Additionally her cheeks, headband, curls, eyes and mouth are quite discernable.The gown though showing some wear has excellent details throughout.
The reverse greyblue tone and sharpness of strike just adds to the coins excitment.This example just does not like being photographed but had to try once more. Am sticking by the XF-45.
The 1875 S you pictured is a beautiful coin, nice one.


