There are missing rivets on the outer shield and very light die polishing lines on both the robe and the field between the inner shield and "TY" of LIBERTY. These suggest that some of what looks like wear on the shield is actually an abraded shield. That's a common issue, but makes grading SLQs an adventure.
I still can't get a good feel for a grade on this coin. I'm with @Ty2020b here, it's an either/or. It's a pretty decent coin. The reverse strike is nice. It's good to see one that looks more like an eagle and less like a flying barbecued chicken breast.
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