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Pillar of the Community
United States
751 Posts |
What grade do you think PCGS gave this? Remember, it is a Half Dime, so those marks are a bit less noticeable/distracting in hand than they are in this high-quality photograph.   Edited by Adam590
12/13/2020 03:17 am
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Zounds! I'd have to say MS-65 or better.
Edited by Coinfrog
12/12/2020 9:52 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
10982 Posts |
The heavy toning makes it tough to grade. It sure looks MS and with a color bump could easily hit Coinfrog's MS65.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4680 Posts |
That toning makes it difficult to judge surfaces. Based on the way you phrased this, it sounds like it received a numerical grade. Was going to say UNC Details QC. MS-63 if it straight graded.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Out of my comfort zone, but since this is an "all skate" AU-55/58...  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
6381 Posts |
Looks mint state and the minimal marks are consistent with a 64 grade. The spotty toning is colorful but doesn't look entirely natural. I wouldn't be surprised by a "MS Details, Questionable Toning" judgment.
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 United States
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This one is too hard for me. With the heavy toning it is hard to distinguish striking weakness from minimal wear. I'll cover both bases and say either 55-58 or 64-65.
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
8938 Posts |
I know the answer so I'll hush. I'll just say I'm not a fan of their opinion.
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
751 Posts |
Thanks, GrapeCollects. Do you think it is too high or too low? Or that it should have been given a "details" holder?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2333 Posts |
Looks UNC Details (Questionable color)
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Pillar of the Community
United States
6507 Posts |
Lot of marks on that coin MS-62/63  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
5661 Posts |
It's hard to see any wear through the toning, so I'll say MS-65, but there appear to be some circulation marks that might drag it down to AU-58.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
18640 Posts |
under that toning there are multiple scratches, most on the obverse. MS63
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Pillar of the Community
United States
8938 Posts |
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Do you think it is too high or too low? Or that it should have been given a "details" holder? I think I'll wait until you reveal so I don't influence others |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
751 Posts |
Here it is! By the way, is PCGS inconsistent on coins of "questionable color?" Or what saves this from the "MS Details" designation?  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Now that it's been revealed, I personally grade this AU Details Artificially Toned. I don't think this is MS, nor do I think NT.
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Posted 12/12/2020 9:44 pm
