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I know gold is a soft metal, but 2 scratches on a silver coin gets detailed as graffiti, and a few hairlines on a proof coin details as cleaned. I actually consider this coin as severely damaged, PCGS calls it MS61.....your thoughts?  |
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Probably should have pulled MS60, but technically speaking if all those marks are deemed bag marks (or at the high points- pre strike planchet marks not removed from strike), no signs of broken luster/exhibits full mint luster, no signs of any wear or circulation, then it can be considered MS.
I just wouldn't expect an example like this to bring MS61 money. Not the greatest in the eye appeal department.
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Rest in Peace
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Not the best photo either, way too much light on the high points.
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Bedrock of the Community
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boy she was banged around. I would have put it in an MS60 slab. maybe the reverse is not as chewed up
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Bedrock of the Community
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Can you enlarge this image for us?  to the CCF! |
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MS-60 is my guess. Way too baggy even for a 61.
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Pillar of the Community
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I am curious as to what would make it into a 60 slab these days.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Most anything without circulation wear.
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This is a reason why, if I can only afford a MS60 or MS61 example of a gold coin, I'll often go with a AU55 or AU58 instead. I find a heavily bag marked low-MS coin generally unattractive while a high-AU sometimes will have better eye appeal. Just my personal opinion, however...
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06/28/2021 6:52 pm
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That pretty much defines my opinion.
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...but 2 scratches on a silver coin gets detailed as graffiti Centerfire, I agree that this gold coin looks mighty beat up, but take a look at some slabbed MS60/61 Morgan dollars - they tend to be very heavily bag marked, as well. Actual scratches will get you a details grade on any coin, but even heavy bag marks will still pass muster as very low mint state. |
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Posted 06/26/2021 7:31 pm
