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Posted 08/19/2021 9:30 pm
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So, the lack of hair detail below Liberty could still be consistent with a 64 grade? That just runs contrary to my understanding of a mint state coin in this series.
So, the lack of hair detail below Liberty could still be consistent with a 64 grade? That just runs contrary to my understanding of a mint state coin in this series.
That's the question here. If - and it's a very big if - that weakness is entirely due to a weak strike, yes. From this obverse pic, it simply isn't possible to see broken luster or other direct evidence of circulation. It also can't be ruled out.
The reverse photo suggests - but doesn't confirm - unbroken luster. If the luster really is intact on the reverse, it has to be UNC.
Would I pay 64 money for a pancake that technically hits 64? Nope. But it could be a technical 64, depending on those big ifs.
Personally, I think it will prove to be a 58. Or a really crazy 55 with far too much luster. But the pics we have right now can't eliminate a mid-UNC.
