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Pillar of the Community
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This is an awesome coin. The strike is very strong with virtually no hits on the coin. The only thing holding it back is a carbon spot on the obverse. I would personally call this a 66 but not sure if the carbon spot would bring it down a grade. Tried to get better pictures. What do you think?   |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I'd say MS-66 but possibly "buy the coin not the holder" since many will find the toning spots distracting. I don't think they are bad enough to detract from the technical grade. I own quite a few spotty red cents in high end holders that I find really appealing but others are like "I'd never buy that coin". People forget this copper is nearly 100 years old and it's amazing to be anywhere near that level of red.
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07/28/2020 08:22 am
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Pillar of the Community
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Thanks Fenton. It's so hard to find a perfect coin but this one has incredible luster. Also I got it for under $15 shipped!
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I"ll say MS details (ED).
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Pillar of the Community
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Pillar of the Community
United States
7053 Posts |
Sorry I'm on coinfrogs lily pad...that spot will only continue to grow
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Pillar of the Community
United States
663 Posts |
Shame for such a beautiful coin
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
36826 Posts |
MS-65RB. That reverse spot is large enough to keep this from full red.
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Rest in Peace
United States
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Ok , pretty nice red & brn coin . But the obverse and reverse spots are a thorn in it's side . I actually don't think it's a details coin , no grade at this time .  |
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I"ll say MS details (ED).  |
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Pillar of the Community
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I agree with Unc Details as well, that obverse spot looks to be corrosion that has cut into/bubbled the surface. Still a beautiful coin, but i'd be afraid to send it to a TPG. Kinda like a 69 Camaro with a rust bubble around the wheel well, still a beautiful car, not a rust bucket, but i'd keep it in my collection. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Might be worth an overnight soak in pure acetone to see if that spot comes off.
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Bedrock of the Community
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Looks like a 66RD to me. I would run it through the polarity ladder of solvents to see if that obverse spot improves.
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