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Tough choice. A looks like less wear but I am distracted by the rim hit more noticeable on the reverse so I would probably go for B.
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
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I would recommend passing on both.
Your "A" example has very noticeable rim damage - remember, coins don't heal!
The preponderance of straight-line scratches on your "B" example leads me to think it was mechanically cleaned at one or more points in its history.
You've inquired here about a number of Lafayette dollars, each has had its issues. Why not look for a circulated Lafayette in a PCGS or NGC holder that is free of problems/damage. You will be able to easily crack the coin out of the holder if a raw coin is your desire, and you will be confident that you are getting a problem-free coin. Just a thought...
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02/18/2022 09:19 am
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Both are nice circulated examples. Based on these photos cleaning scratches ? are more obvious on B, may be the lighting. I agree the rim hit on A reverse is quite obvious however there are also hits on B reverse at 3-4 o'clock and 6 o'clock. Comparing the wear on both, A finer details appear less worn. Look at the rein straps along the horse's neck and hair lines and noses. I would select A over B for these reasons. Good luck. Let us know  |
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Agree with commems on both counts - these are details coins.
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Commems brings up a good point. A slabbed coin might be a better way to go. You will know what you are getting, and if you desire, you can crack it out for what ever location you have plans to place it.
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Russell, your questions are pretty straightforward and I personally, as the others have contributed, would agree with the others, and go slabbed better quality, but that's my personal preference. You seem to have a good sense of what you're looking for. You're wanting an opinion on these two and I hope our responses will help your decision process. Good luck and take care  |
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I agree with commems, both of these are problem coins. There are problem free examples out there so I think it would be wise to pass on both. Lafayettes are normally found cleaned, so you may need to be patient to find a nice, circulated example.
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You've received lots of advise, and in general I agree that you should stay away from either of these two coins. They are damaged and/or cleaned, so IMHO not worthy of a serious collectors set. We've spoken before about how an honestly circulated Lafayette is not that difficult to come by. The recommendation to acquire one in a TPG holder is intriguing option if you're not confident to be able to judge the veracity of a raw example. For a sense of availability of the Lafayette in honest, problem free circulated state there is a collector I know who has completed the entire grading set of these, every grade available from PO01 through AU58 all in problem free PCGS holders. At the risk of sounding like a repeating broken record - hold out for a problem free example. Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art |
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Again only buy this .
Certified !
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HERE IS WHAT I BOUGHT, found at a show this morning . . .   |
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The last one is the best of the bunch, although it appears cleaned and artificially toned.
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Much better Congratulations |
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