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Valued Member
United States
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To the coin grading experts, I am considering the purchase of the 1921 Peace dollar shown in the attached photos. Can you tell me your assessment of the grade of this coin? MS ? Also, if possible, do you think there are any cleaning, dipping, etc. issues with it? Thanks so much.   |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Pics are too overexposed to see surface detail clearly.
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Valued Member
 United States
216 Posts |
Here are better photos - darker and more contrast. I have been told that the original photos were taken from an encased 1921 Peace dollar. There is a cloudy area in front of Liberty's mouth which was on the holder. The cloudy area has been wiped clean from the case and does not appear on the coin. Thanks again.   |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I think MS62 there are a few dings on her face. As to cleaned/dipped. She is 99 years old and pretty white seriously doubt she looks like that without some help. Chances are good she and any bright silver coin have been dipped.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
5825 Posts |
I'm in the XF range for this coin.
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Moderator
 United States
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What slab is it in, and what grade is on the slab? John1  |
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Valued Member
United States
216 Posts |
John 1 - I wanted an unbiased opinion, so I did not reveal the TPG company or the grade. However, perhaps you can tell me if the TPG is off in its assessment. The TPG is ICG. Its certified grade for the Peace dollar is MS61. The coin is not identified as "Detail/s" Edited by Hidalgo
08/04/2020 10:07 am
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United States
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I do not like ICG and MS61 seems on the high end. John1 |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
94367 Posts |
To me, the left obverse field looks polished.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4680 Posts |
Tough from the pics, but I'd say mid AU, maybe... maybe a 58 in hand.
I sure wouldn't pay UNC money for it though
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Rest in Peace
United States
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MS61 seems like an odd grade for that one. While the images are sub-par for accurate grading I do not see many contact marks just the typical very soft strike. If truly MS I would expect a number or two higher as the strike should not affect the grade at that level. If lightly circulated I would expect AU55/58.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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It looks like a slider to me. AU-58.
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Rest in Peace
United States
4078 Posts |
Nice coin Hidalgo.
Is it a 1921 "High Relief?
Are all 1921's "High Relief?"
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Moderator
United States
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All 1921 Peace dollars were minted in high relief. They changed to low relief in 1922,but there are some known 1922 hie relief. John1 |
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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
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obviously a weak strike both sides. this may be one you need in hand to grade accurately. my first thought was low MS as I'm not seeing wear. maybe less lighting would help as the glare is overpowering most of the surfaces
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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The 1921 Peace dollar is notorious for weak strikes and this one is no exception. I think it could go MS-61, but I would look for a different example IMO. |
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Posted 08/04/2020 08:49 am
