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United States
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I paid full Red Book for the grade on this slab. Am I a lucky sucker, or just a sucker?   |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I'll toss out an MS-62. This is a nice looking coin but I know grading is strict on these. Paying full Red Book either means the Red Book's price isn't accurate anymore, or you really want the coin! Suffering from bust half fever. Want to learn how to attribute early half dollars by die variety? Click Here: http://goccf.com/t/434955Shoot me a PM if you are looking to sell bust halves. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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You realize when you know how to think, it empowers you far beyond those who know only what to think.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I see some old album slide marks on the cheek of Liberty should be a technical AU but I'm going MS61.
"Buy the Book Before You Buy the Coin" - Aaron R. Feldman - "And read it" - Me 2013! ANA Life Member #3288 in good standing since 1981, ANS, Early American Coppers Member (EAC), Colonial Coin Collectors Club member (C4), Conder Token Collector Club member (CTCC), Civil War Token Society (CWTS) member, Liberty Seated Collectors Club (LSCC) & Numismatic Bibliomania Society member (NBS), USMex, Member in good standing, 2˘ variety collector. See my want page: http://goccf.com/t/140440 |
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United States
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
10284 Posts |
I'll go out on a limb and guess it's MS62
{But is there a column for that grade?)
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Lack of apparent luster leaves me at AU-58.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I think it is a slider, AU-58
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Taking a closer look, there is a significant amount of surface abrasions which would make it less than a 62. I agree with AU-58, plus there is a column for that in the book  Suffering from bust half fever. Want to learn how to attribute early half dollars by die variety? Click Here: http://goccf.com/t/434955Shoot me a PM if you are looking to sell bust halves. |
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United States
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I'll say MS63 just because nobody else did. Maybe the pics are making things look too severe.
Edited by Mike1487
11/26/2021 04:37 am
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Pillar of the Community
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Edited by pristine2
11/26/2021 05:28 am
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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The coin appears to be a slider 58 to 62. Put me in the 58 group.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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You would hardly think they were the same coin, though clearly they are.
Edited by Coinfrog
11/26/2021 09:25 am
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Rest in Peace
United States
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Out at the end of the limb - MS61...
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Bedrock of the Community
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the sellers photos appear to be manipulated to hide the flaws. there is only one reason to do that. I'm going with AU58 however very concerned about this area as the hairlines cross over the devices and number of them as well as all in the same direction could indicate some sort of wiping or cleaning. it would not be die polish lines. if you paid Red Book for an MS coin and can return this coin I would seriously consider that especially considering you bought the coin based on the photos presented which are not a representation of the actual coin.  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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As you can see from the educated opinions of the people here, there is no legitimate "right grade" when it comes to slabbed coins. The companies themselves will tell you grading is an art, not a science. There is nothing scientific or verifiable they use in grading coins. It is the opinion of experienced graders only. And...the grade of the same coin can change! This same coin broken out and resubmitted even to the same company is never guaranteed the same grade again. To make it clear, notice I have not hurled any insults at the companies or anyone else. I also have not said anything negative if a person enjoys collecting slabbed coins - hobbies are about FUN and how we find that fun. I am relaying the facts of the system to help better educate people into making wise choices when they enjoy collecting slabbed coins. Too many people not understanding the reality lose too much money over these companies. http://goccf.com/t/346174#2967242http://goccf.com/t/130186This is why CCF encourages people to buy the coin and not the slab. Edited by Earle42
11/26/2021 10:56 am
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Posted 11/25/2021 9:29 pm
